Prepare against Zsolt Koczka
FM · Hungary · World #13,881 classical · FIDE ID 703281
Our database contains 309 games by Zsolt Koczka, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Zsolt Koczka's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Zsolt Koczka 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 | 2,117 | 2,283 | Mar 2016 |
| Rapid | 2,111 | 2,264 | Dec 2015 |
| Blitz | 2,277 | 2,277 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 309 | 102 | 120 | 87 | 33.0% |
| As White | 155 | 60 | 60 | 35 | 38.7% |
| As Black | 154 | 42 | 60 | 52 | 27.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Zsolt Koczka's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Zsolt Koczka's side.
First moves as White (155 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 150 | 96.8% | 58.3% |
| f4 | 4 | 2.6% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 97% of White games, 58.3% score
- …Nf6 (63% of these games) — Koczka usually continues c4 (56.4% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Koczka usually continues c4 (57.1% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Koczka usually continues c4 (92.9% score)
- 1.f4 — 3% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Koczka usually continues fxe5 (100.0% score)
- …Nc6 (25% of these games) — Koczka usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Koczka usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (77 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 77 | 100.0% | 50.6% |
As Black against 1.d4 (51 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 32 | 62.7% | 39.1% |
| d5 | 19 | 37.3% | 52.6% |
Zsolt Koczka's chess games
All 309 games by Zsolt Koczka 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: 102 wins, 120 draws, 87 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 24 | 12/7/5 | 50.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 20 | 10/6/4 | 50.0% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 15 | 5/6/4 | 33.3% |
| E14 | Queen's Indian Defense | 15 | 4/7/4 | 26.7% |
| D87 | Grünfeld Defense | 14 | 4/7/3 | 28.6% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| D35 | Semi-Slav Defense | 9 | 2/5/2 | 22.2% |
| D36 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 9 | 6/3/0 | 66.7% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 30 | 13/6/11 | 43.3% |
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 23 | 6/10/7 | 26.1% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 17 | 3/9/5 | 17.6% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 11 | 4/4/3 | 36.4% |
| A84 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| E05 | Catalan | 8 | 1/3/4 | 12.5% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| A90 | Horwitz Defense | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| D02 | London System | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1991 | Oleg Vasilchenko | 2,455 | 7th Budapest Spring Open | E05 |
| Jan 1997 | Sandor Farago | 2,365 | chT-HUN 9697 | C19 |
| Jan 1992 | Peter Horvath | 2,365 | Gyor Open U18 | D35 |
| Nov 1999 | Ervin Nagy | 2,363 | chT-HUN 9900 | E14 |
| Jan 1991 | Vladimir N Kozlov | 2,360 | 7th Budapest Spring Open | A70 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gyor Open U18 | 1992 | 18 | 11 | 2,370 |
| chT-HUN 9697 | 1997 | 15 | 7 | 2,256 |
| chT-HUN 2 9495 | 1995 | 13 | 8 | 2,312 |
| chT2-HUN 9394 | 1994 | 13 | 9.5 | 2,416 |
| chT-HUN 9596 | 1996 | 13 | 5 | 2,279 |
| chT2-HUN 9293 | 1993 | 11 | 6 | 2,279 |
| chT2-HUN Charousek 1819 | 2019 | 10 | 4 | 2,149 |
| chT2-HUN 0102 | 2002 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,183 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Zsolt Koczka's chess games?
309 games by Zsolt Koczka, 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 Koczka has played.
What does Zsolt Koczka play on the first move as White?
Across 155 games with White in our database, Zsolt Koczka opens with 1.d4 (97% of games), 1.f4 (3% of games), 1.e4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Zsolt Koczka answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (63% of games), 1...d5 (37% of games).
What openings does Zsolt Koczka play as White?
As White, Zsolt Koczka's most-played openings in our database are: Benoni Defense (24 games, 50.0% win rate); King's Indian: Sämisch (20 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (15 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 155 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Zsolt Koczka play as Black?
As Black, Zsolt Koczka most often plays: French: Winawer Variation (30 games, 43.3% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (23 games, 26.1% win rate); Indian Defense (17 games, 17.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 154 games.
What is Zsolt Koczka's FIDE rating?
Zsolt Koczka is currently rated 2,117 in classical chess, 2,111 in rapid and 2,277 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,283 (Mar 2016).
How many games has Zsolt Koczka played?
Our database contains 309 games by Zsolt Koczka, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 102 wins, 120 draws, 87 losses (33.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Zsolt Koczka?
309 games by Zsolt Koczka 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.