Prepare against Zsolt Takacs
Slovakia · World #66,040 classical · FIDE ID 14932326
When preparing against Zsolt Takacs, expect 1.e4 in 84% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (71%).
Our database contains 67 games by Zsolt Takacs, covering Mar 2017 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Zsolt Takacs's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Zsolt Takacs 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 | 1,835 | 1,839 | Mar 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,793 | 1,793 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,863 | 1,884 | Jun 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 67 | 21 | 11 | 35 | 31.3% |
| As White | 32 | 11 | 6 | 15 | 34.4% |
| As Black | 35 | 10 | 5 | 20 | 28.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Zsolt Takacs's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Zsolt Takacs's side.
First moves as White (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 27 | 84.4% | 40.7% |
| b3 | 5 | 15.6% | 60.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 84% of White games, 40.7% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Takacs usually continues Nf3 (31.8% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Takacs usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (15% of these games) — Takacs usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- 1.b3 — 16% of White games, 60.0% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Takacs usually continues Bb2 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Takacs usually continues Bb2 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Takacs usually continues Bb2 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 14 | 100.0% | 28.6% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 10 | 71.4% | 55.0% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 28.6% | 25.0% |
Zsolt Takacs's chess games
All 67 games by Zsolt Takacs in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2017 - 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: 21 wins, 11 draws, 35 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B86 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian | 9 | 2/0/7 | 22.2% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| D00 | London System | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A13 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D78 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D88 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2017 | Christian Nittel | 1,986 | Budapest FS12 FM | D78 |
| Dec 2017 | Laszlo Havaskori | 1,847 | Budapest FS12 FM | B07 |
| Sep 2023 | Andrej Jancura | 1,845 | Bratislava exe Open | E60 |
| Apr 2018 | Martin Huncar | 1,838 | Bratislava Slovan Open | B23 |
| Dec 2017 | Pavol Vlkovic | 1,802 | chT-SVK 3A2 1718 | B02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bratislava Slovan Open | 2023 | 20 | 7 | 1,712 |
| Budapest FS12 FM | 2017 | 10 | 2 | 1,699 |
| chT-SVK 3A2 1718 | 2018 | 9 | 5 | 1,802 |
| chT3A2-SVK 1819 | 2019 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,781 |
| Bratislava exe Open | 2023 | 8 | 4 | 1,684 |
| Bratislava Doprastav Open | 2019 | 7 | 3 | 1,821 |
| ch-EU Amateur Online 1700/2000 | 2021 | 2 | 0 | 1,254 |
| chT2A-SVK 1920 | 2019 | 2 | 0 | 1,652 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Zsolt Takacs's chess games?
67 games by Zsolt Takacs, from Mar 2017 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 Takacs has played.
What does Zsolt Takacs play on the first move as White?
Across 32 games with White in our database, Zsolt Takacs opens with 1.e4 (84% of games), 1.b3 (16% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Zsolt Takacs answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (71% of games), 1...Nf6 (29% of games).
What openings does Zsolt Takacs play as White?
As White, Zsolt Takacs's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Nimzovich-Larsen attack (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Scotch Game (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 32 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Zsolt Takacs play as Black?
As Black, Zsolt Takacs most often plays: Sicilian (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Queen's Gambit Accepted (7 games, 42.9% win rate); London System (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 35 games.
What is Zsolt Takacs's FIDE rating?
Zsolt Takacs is currently rated 1,835 in classical chess, 1,793 in rapid and 1,863 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,839 (Mar 2026).
How many games has Zsolt Takacs played?
Our database contains 67 games by Zsolt Takacs, covering Mar 2017 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 21 wins, 11 draws, 35 losses (31.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Zsolt Takacs?
67 games by Zsolt Takacs 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.