Prepare against Zsolt Somorai
Hungary · World #28,888 classical · FIDE ID 735841
When preparing against Zsolt Somorai, expect 1.e4 in 38% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (38% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (65%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Pirc Defense as Black, 31.3% over 16 games.
Our database contains 144 games by Zsolt Somorai, covering Jul 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Zsolt Somorai's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Zsolt Somorai 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 | 1,992 | 2,152 | Jul 2007 |
| Rapid | 2,012 | 2,079 | May 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 144 | 60 | 37 | 47 | 41.7% |
| As White | 76 | 34 | 19 | 23 | 44.7% |
| As Black | 68 | 26 | 18 | 24 | 38.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Zsolt Somorai's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Zsolt Somorai's side.
First moves as White (76 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 29 | 38.2% | 65.5% |
| d4 | 28 | 36.8% | 46.4% |
| Nf3 | 16 | 21.1% | 62.5% |
| c4 | 3 | 3.9% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 38% of White games, 65.5% score
- …c5 (34% of these games) — Somorai usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …e5 (31% of these games) — Somorai usually continues Nf3 (61.1% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Somorai usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 37% of White games, 46.4% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Somorai usually continues c4 (32.1% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Somorai usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …b5 (7% of these games) — Somorai usually continues a4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 16 | 38.1% | 40.6% |
| e5 | 12 | 28.6% | 45.8% |
| c5 | 7 | 16.7% | 42.9% |
| g6 | 5 | 11.9% | 60.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 2.4% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.4% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 11 | 64.7% | 63.6% |
| d5 | 6 | 35.3% | 66.7% |
Zsolt Somorai's chess games
All 144 games by Zsolt Somorai in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2005 - 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: 60 wins, 37 draws, 47 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A12 | English Opening | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A31 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D55 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A32 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 16 | 5/3/8 | 31.3% |
| C41 | Philidor | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D90 | Slav Defense | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2005 | Attila Kerekes | 2,240 | chT2-HUN Toth 0405 | B49 |
| Dec 2006 | Zoltan Kiss | 2,218 | chT2-HUN Asztalos 0607 | B56 |
| Oct 2017 | Szemjon Najgebauer | 2,200 | chT2-HUN Barcza 1718 | D90 |
| Nov 2006 | Zoltan Gyorke | 2,183 | chT2-HUN Asztalos 0607 | A23 |
| Feb 2004 | Gyula Hujber | 2,167 | chT2-HUN Asztalos 0304 | B01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-HUN Asztalos 0304 | 2004 | 11 | 8 | 2,297 |
| chT2-HUN Asztalos 0506 | 2006 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,058 |
| chT2-HUN Breyer 0708 | 2008 | 11 | 8 | 2,212 |
| chT2-HUN Barcza 1314 | 2014 | 10 | 4 | 2,063 |
| chT2-HUN Barcza 1011 | 2011 | 10 | 2 | 1,913 |
| chT2-HUN Barcza 1213 | 2013 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,196 |
| chT2-HUN Toth 0405 | 2005 | 10 | 5 | 2,130 |
| chT2-HUN Barcza 1415 | 2015 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,144 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Zsolt Somorai's chess games?
144 games by Zsolt Somorai, from Jul 2005 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 Somorai has played.
What does Zsolt Somorai play on the first move as White?
Across 76 games with White in our database, Zsolt Somorai opens with 1.e4 (38% of games), 1.d4 (37% of games), 1.Nf3 (21% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Zsolt Somorai answers 1...d6 (38% of games), 1...e5 (29% of games), 1...c5 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (65% of games), 1...d5 (35% of games).
What openings does Zsolt Somorai play as White?
As White, Zsolt Somorai's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (5 games, 60.0% win rate); English Opening (5 games, 60.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (4 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 76 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Zsolt Somorai play as Black?
As Black, Zsolt Somorai most often plays: Pirc Defense (16 games, 31.3% win rate); Philidor (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Modern Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 68 games.
What is Zsolt Somorai's FIDE rating?
Zsolt Somorai is currently rated 1,992 in classical chess, 2,012 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,152 (Jul 2007).
How many games has Zsolt Somorai played?
Our database contains 144 games by Zsolt Somorai, covering Jul 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 60 wins, 37 draws, 47 losses (41.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Zsolt Somorai?
144 games by Zsolt Somorai 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.