Prepare against Zsolt Varga
Hungary · World #40,616 classical · FIDE ID 717509
When preparing against Zsolt Varga, expect 1.e4 in 95% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (80% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (56%).
Our database contains 157 games by Zsolt Varga, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Zsolt Varga's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Zsolt Varga 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 | 1,932 | 2,248 | Apr 2003 |
| Rapid | 1,964 | 1,964 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,872 | 1,973 | Mar 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 157 | 20 | 65 | 72 | 12.7% |
| As White | 76 | 12 | 36 | 28 | 15.8% |
| As Black | 81 | 8 | 29 | 44 | 9.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Zsolt Varga's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Zsolt Varga's side.
First moves as White (76 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 72 | 94.7% | 39.6% |
| d4 | 2 | 2.6% | 25.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.3% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 95% of White games, 39.6% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Varga usually continues Nf3 (40.5% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Varga usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Varga usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 3% of White games, 25.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Varga usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Varga usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 28 | 80.0% | 28.6% |
| e5 | 3 | 8.6% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 3 | 8.6% | 33.3% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.9% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 18 | 56.3% | 30.6% |
| Nf6 | 12 | 37.5% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 3.1% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 3.1% | 0.0% |
Zsolt Varga's chess games
All 157 games by Zsolt Varga 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: 20 wins, 65 draws, 72 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 13 | 3/5/5 | 23.1% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 12 | 0/7/5 | 0.0% |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 5 | 0/5/0 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B75 | Sicilian | 12 | 1/6/5 | 8.3% |
| D34 | Indian Defense | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| D53 | Semi-Slav Defense | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1997 | Antal Sziva | 2,225 | chT3-HUN | C45 |
| Feb 2007 | Zoltan Dr. Czibulka | 2,166 | chT2-HUN Asztalos 0607 | B40 |
| Feb 2003 | Attila Illes | 2,152 | chT2-HUN Asztalos 0203 | C43 |
| Feb 2012 | Arpad Kiss | 2,150 | chT2-HUN Asztalos 1112 | D10 |
| Nov 2005 | Pal Toth | 2,139 | chT2-HUN Asztalos 0506 | E14 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-HUN Asztalos 0304 | 2004 | 11 | 3 | 2,051 |
| chT2-HUN Asztalos 1516 | 2016 | 11 | 4.5 | 1,937 |
| chT2-HUN Asztalos 0405 | 2005 | 11 | 3 | 1,982 |
| chT2-HUN Asztalos 1617 | 2017 | 10 | 3.5 | 1,926 |
| chT2-HUN Asztalos 0203 | 2003 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,100 |
| chT2-HUN Asztalos 0506 | 2006 | 9 | 5 | 2,204 |
| chT3-HUN 9900 | 2000 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,020 |
| chT2-HUN Asztalos 1112 | 2012 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,080 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Zsolt Varga's chess games?
157 games by Zsolt Varga, 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 Varga has played.
What does Zsolt Varga play on the first move as White?
Across 76 games with White in our database, Zsolt Varga opens with 1.e4 (95% of games), 1.d4 (3% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Zsolt Varga answers 1...c5 (80% of games), 1...e5 (9% of games), 1...c6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (56% of games), 1...Nf6 (38% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games).
What openings does Zsolt Varga play as White?
As White, Zsolt Varga's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (13 games, 23.1% win rate); Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack (12 games, 0.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (5 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 76 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Zsolt Varga play as Black?
As Black, Zsolt Varga most often plays: Sicilian (12 games, 8.3% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 81 games.
What is Zsolt Varga's FIDE rating?
Zsolt Varga is currently rated 1,932 in classical chess, 1,964 in rapid and 1,872 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,248 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Zsolt Varga played?
Our database contains 157 games by Zsolt Varga, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 20 wins, 65 draws, 72 losses (12.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Zsolt Varga?
157 games by Zsolt Varga 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.