Prepare against Zsolt Kerekes
Hungary · World #35,923 classical · FIDE ID 722545
When preparing against Zsolt Kerekes, expect 1.e4 in 98% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (74% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (65%).
Our database contains 93 games by Zsolt Kerekes, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Zsolt Kerekes's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Zsolt Kerekes 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 | 1,954 | 2,085 | Apr 2003 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 93 | 29 | 39 | 25 | 31.2% |
| As White | 48 | 17 | 21 | 10 | 35.4% |
| As Black | 45 | 12 | 18 | 15 | 26.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Zsolt Kerekes's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Zsolt Kerekes's side.
First moves as White (48 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 47 | 97.9% | 56.4% |
| d4 | 1 | 2.1% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 98% of White games, 56.4% score
- …c5 (34% of these games) — Kerekes usually continues Nf3 (56.3% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Kerekes usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (17% of these games) — Kerekes usually continues d4 (62.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 2% of White games, 100.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Kerekes usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 17 | 73.9% | 41.2% |
| e5 | 4 | 17.4% | 62.5% |
| d6 | 2 | 8.7% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 11 | 64.7% | 59.1% |
| Nf6 | 6 | 35.3% | 41.7% |
Zsolt Kerekes's chess games
All 93 games by Zsolt Kerekes 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: 29 wins, 39 draws, 25 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A34 | Sicilian | 10 | 4/5/1 | 40.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 6 | 2/4/0 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A05 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | London System | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2002 | Laszlo Horvath | 2,264 | Gyongyos Matra Cup | C50 |
| Sep 2010 | Elek Szurovszky | 2,155 | chT2-HUN Maroczy 1011 | C44 |
| Dec 2002 | Sandor Fabian Nagy | 2,091 | chT2-HUN Toth 0203 | C15 |
| Nov 2001 | Sven Lutzei | 2,043 | Erkel Memorial Open | C05 |
| Nov 2001 | Andra Sasaeac | 2,022 | Erkel Memorial Open | B12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-HUN Toth 1415 | 2015 | 11 | 5 | 1,917 |
| chT2-HUN Toth 0203 | 2003 | 10 | 3 | 1,963 |
| Erkel Memorial Open | 2001 | 9 | 4 | 2,034 |
| chT2-HUN Toth 1516 | 2016 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,023 |
| Gyor Matrai Nyar Open | 1997 | 8 | 2.5 | 2,065 |
| Gyongyos Matra Cup | 2002 | 7 | 5 | 2,315 |
| chT2-HUN Toth 1314 | 2014 | 6 | 4 | 2,070 |
| chT2-HUN Maroczy 1213 | 2013 | 6 | 3 | 2,007 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Zsolt Kerekes's chess games?
93 games by Zsolt Kerekes, 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 Kerekes has played.
What does Zsolt Kerekes play on the first move as White?
Across 48 games with White in our database, Zsolt Kerekes opens with 1.e4 (98% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Zsolt Kerekes answers 1...c6 (74% of games), 1...e5 (17% of games), 1...d6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (65% of games), 1...Nf6 (35% of games).
What openings does Zsolt Kerekes play as White?
As White, Zsolt Kerekes's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Scotch Game (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 48 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Zsolt Kerekes play as Black?
As Black, Zsolt Kerekes most often plays: Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Slav Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 45 games.
What is Zsolt Kerekes's FIDE rating?
Zsolt Kerekes is currently rated 1,954 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,085 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Zsolt Kerekes played?
Our database contains 93 games by Zsolt Kerekes, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 29 wins, 39 draws, 25 losses (31.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Zsolt Kerekes?
93 games by Zsolt Kerekes 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.