Prepare against Zsolt Korim
Hungary · World #98,103 classical · FIDE ID 760854
When preparing against Zsolt Korim, expect 1.d4 in 85% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (67% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (64%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Queen's Pawn Game as White, 37.5% over 16 games.
Our database contains 89 games by Zsolt Korim, covering May 2011 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Zsolt Korim's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Zsolt Korim 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 | 1,735 | 1,886 | May 2012 |
| Rapid | 1,836 | 1,836 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 89 | 30 | 20 | 39 | 33.7% |
| As White | 40 | 15 | 11 | 14 | 37.5% |
| As Black | 49 | 15 | 9 | 25 | 30.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Zsolt Korim's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Zsolt Korim's side.
First moves as White (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 34 | 85.0% | 54.4% |
| e4 | 3 | 7.5% | 16.7% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 2.5% | 100.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 2.5% | 0.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 2.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 85% of White games, 54.4% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Korim usually continues Nf3 (67.9% score)
- …Nf6 (41% of these games) — Korim usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Korim usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 8% of White games, 16.7% score
- …c5 (67% of these games) — Korim usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …c6 (33% of these games) — Korim usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 16 | 66.7% | 53.1% |
| c5 | 3 | 12.5% | 16.7% |
| d6 | 2 | 8.3% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 8.3% | 25.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 4.2% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 9 | 64.3% | 44.4% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 21.4% | 33.3% |
| c6 | 2 | 14.3% | 25.0% |
Zsolt Korim's chess games
All 89 games by Zsolt Korim in the Chess.ceo database (May 2011 - 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: 30 wins, 20 draws, 39 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 16 | 6/5/5 | 37.5% |
| A15 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| E01 | Catalan | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A15 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A35 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A81 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| B06 | Caro-Kann | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A12 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2015 | Janos Ruip | 2,121 | chT2-HUN Breyer 1516 | B07 |
| Mar 2016 | Attila Suhajda | 2,025 | chT2-HUN Breyer 1516 | A49 |
| Sep 2014 | Andras Balazs | 1,925 | chT2-HUN Breyer 1415 | E07 |
| Sep 2017 | Mark Laszlo Szavin | 1,899 | chT2-HUN Breyer 1718 | B13 |
| Jul 2016 | Gabor Papp | 1,775 | 7th Gyor Open B | A15 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-HUN Breyer 1718 | 2018 | 10 | 2 | 1,708 |
| 7th Gyor Open B | 2016 | 9 | 8 | 1,830 |
| Ramovill Fuzesabony Open | 1994 | 9 | 3 | 1,929 |
| Gyor Amateur Open 24th | 2023 | 7 | 5 | 1,530 |
| 22nd Gyor Amateur Open | 2023 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,495 |
| 1st Tatabanya Genius Cup | 2013 | 6 | 3 | 1,865 |
| 2nd Tatabanya Genius Cup | 2014 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,635 |
| chT2-HUN Breyer 1415 | 2015 | 6 | 2 | 1,798 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Zsolt Korim's chess games?
89 games by Zsolt Korim, from May 2011 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 Korim has played.
What does Zsolt Korim play on the first move as White?
Across 40 games with White in our database, Zsolt Korim opens with 1.d4 (85% of games), 1.e4 (8% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Zsolt Korim answers 1...c6 (67% of games), 1...c5 (13% of games), 1...d6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (64% of games), 1...Nf6 (21% of games), 1...c6 (14% of games).
What openings does Zsolt Korim play as White?
As White, Zsolt Korim's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (16 games, 37.5% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Catalan (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 40 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Zsolt Korim play as Black?
As Black, Zsolt Korim most often plays: Caro-Kann: Classical (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Slav Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Caro-Kann (5 games, 60.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 49 games.
What is Zsolt Korim's FIDE rating?
Zsolt Korim is currently rated 1,735 in classical chess, 1,836 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,886 (May 2012).
How many games has Zsolt Korim played?
Our database contains 89 games by Zsolt Korim, covering May 2011 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 30 wins, 20 draws, 39 losses (33.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Zsolt Korim?
89 games by Zsolt Korim 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.