Prepare against Zsolt Kertesz
Hungary · World #28,724 classical · FIDE ID 707538
Our database contains 188 games by Zsolt Kertesz, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Zsolt Kertesz's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Zsolt Kertesz 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 | 1,993 | 2,130 | Jul 2003 |
| Rapid | 1,942 | 1,975 | Aug 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 188 | 68 | 67 | 53 | 36.2% |
| As White | 93 | 35 | 38 | 20 | 37.6% |
| As Black | 95 | 33 | 29 | 33 | 34.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Zsolt Kertesz's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Zsolt Kertesz's side.
First moves as White (93 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 76 | 81.7% | 59.9% |
| d4 | 13 | 14.0% | 42.3% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 2.2% | 75.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 2.2% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 82% of White games, 59.9% score
- …c5 (32% of these games) — Kertesz usually continues Nf3 (57.1% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Kertesz usually continues Nf3 (58.3% score)
- …c6 (17% of these games) — Kertesz usually continues d4 (69.2% score)
- 1.d4 — 14% of White games, 42.3% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Kertesz usually continues Nf3 (70.0% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Kertesz usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Kertesz usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 16 | 38.1% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 14 | 33.3% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 12 | 28.6% | 54.2% |
As Black against 1.d4 (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 16 | 48.5% | 46.9% |
| g6 | 11 | 33.3% | 77.3% |
| d5 | 6 | 18.2% | 16.7% |
Zsolt Kertesz's chess games
All 188 games by Zsolt Kertesz 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: 68 wins, 67 draws, 53 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 10 | 5/5/0 | 50.0% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 8 | 3/4/1 | 37.5% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| B15 | Modern Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B00 | French Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C61 | Ruy Lopez | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 30 | 14/8/8 | 46.7% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 10 | 4/5/1 | 40.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A10 | English Opening | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C00 | French Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2016 | Evarth Dr. Kahn | 2,250 | chT2-HUN Erkel 1617 | A57 |
| Apr 2019 | Geza Berek | 2,220 | chT-HUN 2 Breyer 1819 | B07 |
| Jul 2013 | Richard Farkas | 2,198 | Budapest FS07 FM-A | C01 |
| Jul 2013 | Zoltan Darazs | 2,161 | Budapest FS07 FM-A | C11 |
| Feb 2004 | Vaszilisz Metaxasz | 2,160 | Budapest FS02 FM-A | B30 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Budapest FS07 FM-A | 2014 | 19 | 12 | 2,189 |
| chT1-Budapest Lilienthal 1718 | 2018 | 12 | 5.5 | 1,964 |
| chT2-HUN Erkel 1516 | 2016 | 11 | 6 | 2,026 |
| chT1-Budapest Lilienthal 1213 | 2013 | 11 | 9 | 2,218 |
| chT1-Budapest Lilienthal 1011 | 2011 | 11 | 7 | 2,128 |
| chT2-HUN Breyer 1718 | 2018 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,071 |
| chT1-Budapest Lilienthal 1112 | 2012 | 11 | 6 | 1,974 |
| Budapest FS02 FM-A | 2004 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,084 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Zsolt Kertesz's chess games?
188 games by Zsolt Kertesz, 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 Kertesz has played.
What does Zsolt Kertesz play on the first move as White?
Across 93 games with White in our database, Zsolt Kertesz opens with 1.e4 (82% of games), 1.d4 (14% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Zsolt Kertesz answers 1...e6 (38% of games), 1...c5 (33% of games), 1...g6 (29% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (48% of games), 1...g6 (33% of games), 1...d5 (18% of games).
What openings does Zsolt Kertesz play as White?
As White, Zsolt Kertesz's most-played openings in our database are: Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (10 games, 50.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Sicilian (7 games, 14.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 93 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Zsolt Kertesz play as Black?
As Black, Zsolt Kertesz most often plays: Modern Defense (30 games, 46.7% win rate); Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (9 games, 55.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 95 games.
What is Zsolt Kertesz's FIDE rating?
Zsolt Kertesz is currently rated 1,993 in classical chess, 1,942 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,130 (Jul 2003).
How many games has Zsolt Kertesz played?
Our database contains 188 games by Zsolt Kertesz, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 68 wins, 67 draws, 53 losses (36.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Zsolt Kertesz?
188 games by Zsolt Kertesz 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.