Prepare against Zsolt Rummel
Hungary · World #26,085 classical · FIDE ID 728217
Our database contains 229 games by Zsolt Rummel, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Zsolt Rummel's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Zsolt Rummel 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 | 2,010 | 2,175 | Jul 2008 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 229 | 82 | 59 | 88 | 35.8% |
| As White | 115 | 48 | 28 | 39 | 41.7% |
| As Black | 114 | 34 | 31 | 49 | 29.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Zsolt Rummel's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Zsolt Rummel's side.
First moves as White (115 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 67 | 58.3% | 55.2% |
| d4 | 45 | 39.1% | 52.2% |
| c4 | 2 | 1.7% | 75.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.9% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 58% of White games, 55.2% score
- …c5 (55% of these games) — Rummel usually continues Nf3 (40.3% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Rummel usually continues Nf3 (77.8% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Rummel usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 39% of White games, 52.2% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Rummel usually continues c4 (35.7% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Rummel usually continues c4 (67.9% score)
- …c6 (4% of these games) — Rummel usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (48 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 38 | 79.2% | 47.4% |
| e5 | 4 | 8.3% | 12.5% |
| c6 | 2 | 4.2% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 4.2% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 4.2% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (47 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 29 | 61.7% | 48.3% |
| d5 | 16 | 34.0% | 31.3% |
| c5 | 1 | 2.1% | 0.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 2.1% | 100.0% |
Zsolt Rummel's chess games
All 229 games by Zsolt Rummel 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: 82 wins, 59 draws, 88 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 17 | 4/3/10 | 23.5% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 11 | 6/2/3 | 54.5% |
| A95 | Catalan | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| D97 | Grünfeld Defense | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| C34 | King's Gambit | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 14 | 3/5/6 | 21.4% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 11 | 3/3/5 | 27.3% |
| D30 | Slav Defense | 9 | 1/1/7 | 11.1% |
| A87 | Dutch Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A57 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| D02 | London System | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A88 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2007 | Gergely Kiss | 2,287 | chT2-HUN Breyer 0607 | C51 |
| Apr 2007 | Elod Kovacs | 2,257 | chT2-HUN Breyer 0607 | B87 |
| Sep 2010 | Laszlo Eperjesi | 2,240 | chT2-HUN Breyer 1011 | B17 |
| Nov 2007 | Janos Orso | 2,205 | chT2-HUN Breyer 0708 | B45 |
| Nov 2009 | Istvan Horvath | 2,193 | chT2-HUN Breyer 0910 | A95 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-HUN Breyer 0910 | 2010 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,009 |
| chT2-HUN Breyer 0809 | 2009 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,176 |
| Budapest FS06 FM-B | 2005 | 11 | 8 | 2,139 |
| chT2-HUN Breyer 0708 | 2008 | 11 | 7 | 2,261 |
| Budapest FS03 FM-A | 2006 | 11 | 6 | 2,141 |
| chT2-HUN Breyer 0607 | 2007 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,190 |
| chT2-HUN Breyer 1011 | 2011 | 11 | 5 | 2,148 |
| Budapest FS12 FM | 2002 | 11 | 5 | 2,065 |
Interactive opening tree from all 229 games, weak-spot detection and engine analysis.
Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Zsolt Rummel's chess games?
229 games by Zsolt Rummel, 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 Rummel has played.
What does Zsolt Rummel play on the first move as White?
Across 115 games with White in our database, Zsolt Rummel opens with 1.e4 (58% of games), 1.d4 (39% of games), 1.c4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Zsolt Rummel answers 1...c5 (79% of games), 1...e5 (8% of games), 1...c6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (62% of games), 1...d5 (34% of games), 1...c5 (2% of games).
What openings does Zsolt Rummel play as White?
As White, Zsolt Rummel's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (17 games, 23.5% win rate); Slav Defense (11 games, 54.5% win rate); Catalan (8 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 115 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Zsolt Rummel play as Black?
As Black, Zsolt Rummel most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (14 games, 21.4% win rate); Sicilian (11 games, 27.3% win rate); Slav Defense (9 games, 11.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 114 games.
What is Zsolt Rummel's FIDE rating?
Zsolt Rummel is currently rated 2,010 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,175 (Jul 2008).
How many games has Zsolt Rummel played?
Our database contains 229 games by Zsolt Rummel, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 82 wins, 59 draws, 88 losses (35.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Zsolt Rummel?
229 games by Zsolt Rummel 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.