Prepare against Zsolt Ludvai
Hungary · World #62,451 classical · FIDE ID 730505
When preparing against Zsolt Ludvai, expect 1.c4 in 41% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (93% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (81%).
Our database contains 149 games by Zsolt Ludvai, covering Oct 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Zsolt Ludvai's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Zsolt Ludvai 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 | 1,847 | 1,986 | Mar 2010 |
| Rapid | 1,926 | 1,926 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 149 | 39 | 66 | 44 | 26.2% |
| As White | 70 | 20 | 28 | 22 | 28.6% |
| As Black | 79 | 19 | 38 | 22 | 24.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Zsolt Ludvai's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Zsolt Ludvai's side.
First moves as White (70 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 29 | 41.4% | 56.9% |
| Nf3 | 17 | 24.3% | 41.2% |
| d4 | 15 | 21.4% | 33.3% |
| e4 | 9 | 12.9% | 61.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 41% of White games, 56.9% score
- …Nf6 (48% of these games) — Ludvai usually continues Nc3 (54.2% score)
- …e5 (28% of these games) — Ludvai usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (10% of these games) — Ludvai usually continues Nc3 (83.3% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 24% of White games, 41.2% score
- …c5 (35% of these games) — Ludvai usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (35% of these games) — Ludvai usually continues g3 (30.0% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Ludvai usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 40 | 93.0% | 47.5% |
| c5 | 3 | 7.0% | 16.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 17 | 81.0% | 47.1% |
| d5 | 3 | 14.3% | 66.7% |
Zsolt Ludvai's chess games
All 149 games by Zsolt Ludvai in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2004 - 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: 39 wins, 66 draws, 44 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A17 | English Opening | 13 | 7/3/3 | 53.8% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 12 | 4/3/5 | 33.3% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| B14 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A51 | Budapest Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A32 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 11 | 3/5/3 | 27.3% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| C00 | French Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| E61 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 4 | 0/4/0 | 0.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2011 | Imre2 Horvath | 2,289 | chT2-HUN Szechenyi 1011 | E90 |
| Apr 2007 | Laszlo Hevizi | 2,123 | chT2-HUN Szechenyi 0607 | A08 |
| Jul 2005 | Laszlo Simai | 2,071 | Ajka Borostyan Cup | C54 |
| Feb 2008 | Jozsef Geroly | 2,048 | chT2-HUN Szechenyi 0708 | A16 |
| Jan 2010 | Jozsef Domotor | 2,039 | chT2-HUN Szechenyi 0910 | A26 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ajka Borostyan Cup | 2009 | 36 | 18 | 2,015 |
| chT2-HUN Szechenyi 0708 | 2008 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,040 |
| chT2-HUN Szechenyi 0809 | 2009 | 11 | 5 | 1,953 |
| chT2-HUN Szechenyi 0607 | 2007 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,037 |
| chT2-HUN Szechenyi 1617 | 2017 | 10 | 3.5 | 1,836 |
| chT2-HUN Szechenyi 1718 | 2018 | 9 | 3 | 1,838 |
| chT2-HUN Szechenyi 1819 | 2019 | 9 | 3 | 1,852 |
| chT2-HUN Szechenyi 0910 | 2010 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,871 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Zsolt Ludvai's chess games?
149 games by Zsolt Ludvai, from Oct 2004 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 Ludvai has played.
What does Zsolt Ludvai play on the first move as White?
Across 70 games with White in our database, Zsolt Ludvai opens with 1.c4 (41% of games), 1.Nf3 (24% of games), 1.d4 (21% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Zsolt Ludvai answers 1...e6 (93% of games), 1...c5 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (81% of games), 1...d5 (14% of games).
What openings does Zsolt Ludvai play as White?
As White, Zsolt Ludvai's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (13 games, 53.8% win rate); Réti Opening (12 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (8 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 70 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Zsolt Ludvai play as Black?
As Black, Zsolt Ludvai most often plays: French: Advance Variation (11 games, 27.3% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (9 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Classical Variation (7 games, 28.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 79 games.
What is Zsolt Ludvai's FIDE rating?
Zsolt Ludvai is currently rated 1,847 in classical chess, 1,926 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,986 (Mar 2010).
How many games has Zsolt Ludvai played?
Our database contains 149 games by Zsolt Ludvai, covering Oct 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 39 wins, 66 draws, 44 losses (26.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Zsolt Ludvai?
149 games by Zsolt Ludvai 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.