Prepare against Zsolt Jonas
Hungary · World #23,740 classical · FIDE ID 711748
Our database contains 272 games by Zsolt Jonas, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Zsolt Jonas's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Zsolt Jonas 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 | 2,027 | 2,174 | Jul 2008 |
| Rapid | 1,992 | 2,031 | Jul 2022 |
| Blitz | 2,070 | 2,076 | Mar 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 272 | 101 | 63 | 108 | 37.1% |
| As White | 136 | 55 | 34 | 47 | 40.4% |
| As Black | 136 | 46 | 29 | 61 | 33.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Zsolt Jonas's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Zsolt Jonas's side.
First moves as White (136 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 136 | 100.0% | 52.9% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 52.9% score
- …c5 (49% of these games) — Jonas usually continues Nf3 (46.2% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Jonas usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Jonas usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (60 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 58 | 96.7% | 45.7% |
| e5 | 2 | 3.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (49 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 27 | 55.1% | 57.4% |
| e6 | 13 | 26.5% | 26.9% |
| d6 | 4 | 8.2% | 37.5% |
| d5 | 3 | 6.1% | 66.7% |
| c5 | 2 | 4.1% | 50.0% |
Zsolt Jonas's chess games
All 272 games by Zsolt Jonas in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Aug 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: 101 wins, 63 draws, 108 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B44 | Sicilian | 24 | 8/5/11 | 33.3% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 12 | 5/1/6 | 41.7% |
| B86 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 11 | 5/2/4 | 45.5% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B41 | Sicilian | 28 | 9/6/13 | 32.1% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 20 | 9/4/7 | 45.0% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 13 | 8/1/4 | 61.5% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 9 | 2/0/7 | 22.2% |
| A60 | Benoni Defense | 8 | 1/0/7 | 12.5% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| A43 | Horwitz Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2001 | Zoran Majeric | 2,317 | chT3-HUN 0001 | B29 |
| Jan 1996 | Gabor Kadar | 2,285 | 15th Zalakaros Open | B44 |
| Apr 2002 | Karoly Kozma | 2,276 | chT3-HUN 0102 | A22 |
| Jan 2003 | Peter Dr. Sardy | 2,256 | chT2-HUN Szechenyi 0203 | B89 |
| Dec 2000 | Laszlo Molnar | 2,254 | chT3-HUN 0001 | C01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-HUN 9899 | 1999 | 12 | 5.5 | 2,166 |
| chT2-HUN Szechenyi 0203 | 2003 | 11 | 2 | 1,923 |
| chT3-HUN 0102 | 2002 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,127 |
| chT2-HUN Szechenyi 1011 | 2011 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,091 |
| chT2-HUN Szechenyi 0506 | 2006 | 11 | 6 | 2,150 |
| chT2-HUN Asztalos 0910 | 2010 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,170 |
| chT3-HUN 0001 | 2001 | 11 | 8 | 2,404 |
| chT2-HUN Szechenyi 1516 | 2016 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,095 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Zsolt Jonas's chess games?
272 games by Zsolt Jonas, from Apr 2003 to Aug 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 Jonas has played.
What does Zsolt Jonas play on the first move as White?
Across 136 games with White in our database, Zsolt Jonas opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Zsolt Jonas answers 1...c5 (97% of games), 1...e5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (55% of games), 1...e6 (27% of games), 1...d6 (8% of games).
What openings does Zsolt Jonas play as White?
As White, Zsolt Jonas's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (24 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (12 games, 41.7% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (11 games, 45.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 136 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Zsolt Jonas play as Black?
As Black, Zsolt Jonas most often plays: Sicilian (28 games, 32.1% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (20 games, 45.0% win rate); Indian Defense (13 games, 61.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 136 games.
What is Zsolt Jonas's FIDE rating?
Zsolt Jonas is currently rated 2,027 in classical chess, 1,992 in rapid and 2,070 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,174 (Jul 2008).
How many games has Zsolt Jonas played?
Our database contains 272 games by Zsolt Jonas, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 101 wins, 63 draws, 108 losses (37.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Zsolt Jonas?
272 games by Zsolt Jonas 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.