Prepare against Zsolt Karacsony
Romania · World #35,311 classical · FIDE ID 1208551
When preparing against Zsolt Karacsony, expect 1.e4 in 68% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (98% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (95%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as White, 33.3% over 15 games.
Our database contains 148 games by Zsolt Karacsony, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Zsolt Karacsony's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Zsolt Karacsony 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 | 1,957 | 2,065 | Nov 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 148 | 43 | 44 | 61 | 29.1% |
| As White | 73 | 23 | 23 | 27 | 31.5% |
| As Black | 75 | 20 | 21 | 34 | 26.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Zsolt Karacsony's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Zsolt Karacsony's side.
First moves as White (73 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 50 | 68.5% | 43.0% |
| c4 | 15 | 20.5% | 50.0% |
| b4 | 8 | 11.0% | 68.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 68% of White games, 43.0% score
- …c5 (34% of these games) — Karacsony usually continues c4 (46.2% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Karacsony usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (12% of these games) — Karacsony usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- 1.c4 — 21% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Karacsony usually continues Nc3 (33.3% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Karacsony usually continues Nc3 (66.7% score)
- …d6 (7% of these games) — Karacsony usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 44 | 97.8% | 39.8% |
| e5 | 1 | 2.2% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 21 | 95.5% | 42.9% |
| c5 | 1 | 4.5% | 100.0% |
Zsolt Karacsony's chess games
All 148 games by Zsolt Karacsony 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: 43 wins, 44 draws, 61 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A34 | Sicilian | 15 | 5/4/6 | 33.3% |
| C44 | Ponziani Opening | 11 | 3/3/5 | 27.3% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B15 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A50 | Indian Defense | 11 | 6/2/3 | 54.5% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 10 | 3/5/2 | 30.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 9 | 1/0/8 | 11.1% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 8 | 1/5/2 | 12.5% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Bronstein-Larsen | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A25 | English Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E10 | Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2001 | Csaba Kerek | 2,380 | ch-HUN University | B30 |
| Apr 2001 | Laszlo Pergel | 2,300 | ch-HUN University | B52 |
| Apr 2001 | Peter Donka | 2,260 | ch-HUN University | A45 |
| Jan 1997 | Mariana Caravan | 2,195 | Centrocoop Open | D71 |
| Oct 2001 | Zoltan Karolyfalvi | 2,180 | chT3-HUN 0102 | A50 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT3-HUN 0102 | 2002 | 10 | 3.5 | 2,053 |
| chT2-HUN Barcza 0203 | 2003 | 10 | 3 | 1,977 |
| chT2-HUN Barcza 1011 | 2011 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,164 |
| Techirghiol Open | 1999 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,314 |
| Miercurea Ciuc Open | 1998 | 9 | 3 | 2,048 |
| Deva tt | 1999 | 9 | 5 | 1,982 |
| chT2-HUN Barcza 1718 | 2018 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,892 |
| chT2-HUN Barcza 1112 | 2012 | 7 | 4 | 2,118 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Zsolt Karacsony's chess games?
148 games by Zsolt Karacsony, 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 Karacsony has played.
What does Zsolt Karacsony play on the first move as White?
Across 73 games with White in our database, Zsolt Karacsony opens with 1.e4 (68% of games), 1.c4 (21% of games), 1.b4 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Zsolt Karacsony answers 1...c6 (98% of games), 1...e5 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (95% of games), 1...c5 (5% of games).
What openings does Zsolt Karacsony play as White?
As White, Zsolt Karacsony's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (15 games, 33.3% win rate); Ponziani Opening (11 games, 27.3% win rate); Orangutan opening (8 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 73 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Zsolt Karacsony play as Black?
As Black, Zsolt Karacsony most often plays: Indian Defense (11 games, 54.5% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (9 games, 11.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 75 games.
What is Zsolt Karacsony's FIDE rating?
Zsolt Karacsony is currently rated 1,957 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,065 (Nov 2017).
How many games has Zsolt Karacsony played?
Our database contains 148 games by Zsolt Karacsony, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 43 wins, 44 draws, 61 losses (29.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Zsolt Karacsony?
148 games by Zsolt Karacsony 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.