Prepare against Zsolt Zanaty
Hungary · World #14,340 classical · FIDE ID 709891
Our database contains 206 games by Zsolt Zanaty, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Zsolt Zanaty's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Zsolt Zanaty 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 | 2,112 | 2,194 | May 2011 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 206 | 60 | 104 | 42 | 29.1% |
| As White | 104 | 32 | 58 | 14 | 30.8% |
| As Black | 102 | 28 | 46 | 28 | 27.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Zsolt Zanaty's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Zsolt Zanaty's side.
First moves as White (104 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 93 | 89.4% | 60.2% |
| d4 | 11 | 10.6% | 45.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 89% of White games, 60.2% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Zanaty usually continues Nf3 (60.5% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Zanaty usually continues Nf3 (57.5% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Zanaty usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 11% of White games, 45.5% score
- …Nf6 (45% of these games) — Zanaty usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Zanaty usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Zanaty usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (52 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 23 | 44.2% | 39.1% |
| c5 | 17 | 32.7% | 55.9% |
| g6 | 8 | 15.4% | 62.5% |
| e6 | 3 | 5.8% | 66.7% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.9% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 18 | 60.0% | 52.8% |
| g6 | 9 | 30.0% | 44.4% |
| d5 | 2 | 6.7% | 0.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 3.3% | 0.0% |
Zsolt Zanaty's chess games
All 206 games by Zsolt Zanaty 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: 60 wins, 104 draws, 42 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 17 | 6/9/2 | 35.3% |
| B86 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| C10 | French Defense | 5 | 0/5/0 | 0.0% |
| C87 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 18 | 6/6/6 | 33.3% |
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| A16 | English Opening | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1994 | Ferenc Vegvari | 2,275 | chT2-HUN 9394 | A40 |
| May 2008 | Gyorgy Jamrich | 2,275 | chT2-HUN Breyer 0708 | C89 |
| Mar 2013 | Gabor Pirisi | 2,268 | chT2-HUN Erkel 1213 | B89 |
| Mar 2018 | Istvan Lorincz | 2,257 | chT2-HUN Erkel 1718 | D30 |
| Apr 2009 | Tamas Sleisz | 2,251 | chT2-HUN Erkel 0809 | B92 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-HUN 9394 | 1994 | 13 | 7.5 | 2,296 |
| chT2-HUN 9899 | 1999 | 12 | 5 | 2,130 |
| chT2-HUN Erkel 0809 | 2009 | 11 | 6 | 2,214 |
| chT2-HUN Erkel 1213 | 2013 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,221 |
| chT2-HUN Erkel 1314 | 2014 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,136 |
| chT2-HUN Erkel 1617 | 2017 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,116 |
| chT2-HUN Breyer 1011 | 2011 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,108 |
| chT2-HUN Erkel 0607 | 2007 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,213 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Zsolt Zanaty's chess games?
206 games by Zsolt Zanaty, 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 Zanaty has played.
What does Zsolt Zanaty play on the first move as White?
Across 104 games with White in our database, Zsolt Zanaty opens with 1.e4 (89% of games), 1.d4 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Zsolt Zanaty answers 1...e5 (44% of games), 1...c5 (33% of games), 1...g6 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (60% of games), 1...g6 (30% of games), 1...d5 (7% of games).
What openings does Zsolt Zanaty play as White?
As White, Zsolt Zanaty's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (17 games, 35.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (9 games, 22.2% win rate); French Defense (5 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 104 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Zsolt Zanaty play as Black?
As Black, Zsolt Zanaty most often plays: Modern Defense (18 games, 33.3% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Benoni Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 102 games.
What is Zsolt Zanaty's FIDE rating?
Zsolt Zanaty is currently rated 2,112 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,194 (May 2011).
How many games has Zsolt Zanaty played?
Our database contains 206 games by Zsolt Zanaty, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 60 wins, 104 draws, 42 losses (29.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Zsolt Zanaty?
206 games by Zsolt Zanaty 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.