Prepare against Zsolt Korpics
FM · Hungary · World #4,208 classical · FIDE ID 705241
When preparing against Zsolt Korpics, expect 1.e4 in 54% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (83% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (87%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Réti Opening as Black, 6.7% over 15 games.
Our database contains 803 games by Zsolt Korpics, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Zsolt Korpics's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Zsolt Korpics 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 | 2,297 | 2,350 | Jul 2004 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 803 | 224 | 316 | 263 | 27.9% |
| As White | 399 | 121 | 155 | 123 | 30.3% |
| As Black | 404 | 103 | 161 | 140 | 25.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Zsolt Korpics's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Zsolt Korpics's side.
First moves as White (399 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 214 | 53.6% | 44.4% |
| d4 | 129 | 32.3% | 53.9% |
| Nf3 | 43 | 10.8% | 62.8% |
| c4 | 6 | 1.5% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 3 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
| g3 | 2 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 54% of White games, 44.4% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Korpics usually continues Nf3 (49.4% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Korpics usually continues Nf3 (44.3% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Korpics usually continues Nf3 (26.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 32% of White games, 53.9% score
- …Nf6 (64% of these games) — Korpics usually continues c4 (55.7% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Korpics usually continues c4 (53.7% score)
- …g6 (3% of these games) — Korpics usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (196 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 163 | 83.2% | 46.6% |
| e5 | 10 | 5.1% | 40.0% |
| d6 | 7 | 3.6% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 6 | 3.1% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 2.0% | 75.0% |
| e6 | 4 | 2.0% | 37.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (135 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 117 | 86.7% | 46.2% |
| e6 | 10 | 7.4% | 45.0% |
| d5 | 4 | 3.0% | 12.5% |
| d6 | 3 | 2.2% | 66.7% |
| c5 | 1 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
Zsolt Korpics's chess games
All 803 games by Zsolt Korpics 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: 224 wins, 316 draws, 263 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 46 | 25/6/15 | 54.3% |
| E60 | Indian Defense | 34 | 7/21/6 | 20.6% |
| E05 | Catalan | 32 | 8/21/3 | 25.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 24 | 4/5/15 | 16.7% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 21 | 3/14/4 | 14.3% |
| A30 | English Opening | 15 | 8/7/0 | 53.3% |
| C01 | French Defense | 13 | 4/3/6 | 30.8% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 11 | 2/3/6 | 18.2% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 10 | 3/6/1 | 30.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 54 | 18/15/21 | 33.3% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 35 | 11/6/18 | 31.4% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 30 | 7/12/11 | 23.3% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 28 | 8/10/10 | 28.6% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 24 | 5/18/1 | 20.8% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 16 | 5/6/5 | 31.3% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 15 | 1/5/9 | 6.7% |
| A30 | English Opening | 14 | 2/6/6 | 14.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 13 | 4/6/3 | 30.8% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 11 | 1/9/1 | 9.1% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2024 | Simen Agdestein | 2,564 | Titled Tue Early | B85 |
| Oct 2023 | Marcin Krzyzanowski | 2,512 | Titled Tue Late | B50 |
| Jan 1993 | Zoltan Varga | 2,475 | Szeged Open | D70 |
| Jan 1992 | Evgeni Maljutin | 2,465 | 8th Budapest Spring Open | D07 |
| Dec 2024 | Mikhail Golubev | 2,461 | Titled Tue Early | B50 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 385 | 165.5 | 2,152 |
| Papp Bela Memorial | 1997 | 32 | 18.5 | 2,302 |
| Budapest FS04 FM-A | 2008 | 16 | 9.5 | 2,164 |
| chT-HUN 9697 | 1997 | 15 | 6.5 | 2,323 |
| chT-HUN | 1996 | 14 | 6 | 2,308 |
| chT2-HUN 9394 | 1994 | 13 | 7 | 2,325 |
| chT-HUN 9596 | 1996 | 13 | 6.5 | 2,368 |
| Budapest FS08 IM | 1993 | 13 | 6 | 2,253 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Zsolt Korpics's chess games?
803 games by Zsolt Korpics, 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 Korpics has played.
What does Zsolt Korpics play on the first move as White?
Across 399 games with White in our database, Zsolt Korpics opens with 1.e4 (54% of games), 1.d4 (32% of games), 1.Nf3 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Zsolt Korpics answers 1...c5 (83% of games), 1...e5 (5% of games), 1...d6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (87% of games), 1...e6 (7% of games), 1...d5 (3% of games).
What openings does Zsolt Korpics play as White?
As White, Zsolt Korpics's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (46 games, 54.3% win rate); Indian Defense (34 games, 20.6% win rate); Catalan (32 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 399 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Zsolt Korpics play as Black?
As Black, Zsolt Korpics most often plays: Sicilian (54 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Taimanov (35 games, 31.4% win rate); Indian Defense (30 games, 23.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 404 games.
What is Zsolt Korpics's FIDE rating?
Zsolt Korpics is currently rated 2,297 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,350 (Jul 2004).
How many games has Zsolt Korpics played?
Our database contains 803 games by Zsolt Korpics, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 224 wins, 316 draws, 263 losses (27.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Zsolt Korpics?
803 games by Zsolt Korpics 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.