Prepare against Zsolt Farkas
Hungary · World #14,058 classical · FIDE ID 706680
Our database contains 239 games by Zsolt Farkas, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Zsolt Farkas's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Zsolt Farkas before a game. You can open the same data in the free interactive preparation workstation, which builds a move-by-move opening tree from every game.
Ratings
| Time control | Current | Peak | Peak date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 2,115 | 2,238 | Apr 2005 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 239 | 74 | 105 | 60 | 31.0% |
| As White | 123 | 47 | 52 | 24 | 38.2% |
| As Black | 116 | 27 | 53 | 36 | 23.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Zsolt Farkas's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Zsolt Farkas's side.
First moves as White (123 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 118 | 95.9% | 59.3% |
| g3 | 5 | 4.1% | 60.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 96% of White games, 59.3% score
- …c5 (49% of these games) — Farkas usually continues Nf3 (55.9% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Farkas usually continues Nc3 (70.5% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Farkas usually continues d4 (54.5% score)
- 1.g3 — 4% of White games, 60.0% score
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Farkas usually continues Bg2 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (20% of these games) — Farkas usually continues Bg2 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Farkas usually continues Bg2 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (58 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 51 | 87.9% | 51.0% |
| e5 | 5 | 8.6% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.7% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 33 | 100.0% | 36.4% |
Zsolt Farkas's chess games
All 239 games by Zsolt Farkas in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Jul 2026) are free to browse, search and replay: filter by opening, opponent, event or date on the player page, or step through any game on the analysis board. Record: 74 wins, 105 draws, 60 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 20 | 5/8/7 | 25.0% |
| C29 | Vienna Game | 15 | 8/5/2 | 53.3% |
| B98 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 13 | 8/3/2 | 61.5% |
| B71 | Sicilian: Dragon | 9 | 4/5/0 | 44.4% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| C10 | French Defense | 6 | 2/4/0 | 33.3% |
| A03 | Hungarian Opening | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 5 | 1/4/0 | 20.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A89 | Dutch Defense | 45 | 10/15/20 | 22.2% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 27 | 9/13/5 | 33.3% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 9 | 0/5/4 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 0/4/0 | 0.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A39 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B09 | Dunst Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2001 | Imre Horvath | 2,291 | chT2-HUN Charousek 0001 | A00 |
| Mar 2017 | Karoly Kozma | 2,284 | chT2-HUN Szechenyi 1617 | A10 |
| Mar 2000 | Laszlo Imecs | 2,245 | chT2-HUN 9900 | B07 |
| Jan 2000 | Kovacs Marta Pinterne | 2,229 | chT2-HUN 9900 | A21 |
| Apr 2004 | Zsigmond Olah | 2,225 | chT2-HUN Charousek 0304 | B30 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-HUN 9899 | 1999 | 12 | 9 | 2,364 |
| chT2-HUN 9293 | 1993 | 11 | 1 | 2,035 |
| chT2-HUN Charousek 0001 | 2001 | 11 | 5 | 2,163 |
| chT2-HUN Charousek 0304 | 2004 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,311 |
| chT2-HUN 9900 | 2000 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,350 |
| chT2-HUN Charousek 1213 | 2013 | 11 | 7 | 2,217 |
| chT2-HUN Charousek 1011 | 2011 | 11 | 3 | 2,129 |
| chT2-HUN Charousek 0203 | 2003 | 11 | 7 | 2,269 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Zsolt Farkas's chess games?
239 games by Zsolt Farkas, from Apr 2003 to Jul 2026, are free to browse and replay move by move — no signup needed. The preparation view groups them into an opening tree showing every line Zsolt Farkas has played.
What does Zsolt Farkas play on the first move as White?
Across 123 games with White in our database, Zsolt Farkas opens with 1.e4 (96% of games), 1.g3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Zsolt Farkas answers 1...c5 (88% of games), 1...e5 (9% of games), 1...d6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (100% of games).
What openings does Zsolt Farkas play as White?
As White, Zsolt Farkas's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (20 games, 25.0% win rate); Vienna Game (15 games, 53.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (13 games, 61.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 123 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Zsolt Farkas play as Black?
As Black, Zsolt Farkas most often plays: Dutch Defense (45 games, 22.2% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (27 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (9 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 116 games.
What is Zsolt Farkas's FIDE rating?
Zsolt Farkas is currently rated 2,115 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,238 (Apr 2005).
How many games has Zsolt Farkas played?
Our database contains 239 games by Zsolt Farkas, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 74 wins, 105 draws, 60 losses (31.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Zsolt Farkas?
239 games by Zsolt Farkas reveal their opening repertoire, most-played lines, and the variations where they score worst — the raw material for targeted preparation. The interactive opening tree lets you walk every line to any depth.