Prepare against Zsombor Borbely
Hungary · World #43,753 classical · FIDE ID 770400
When preparing against Zsombor Borbely, expect 1.Nf3 in 50% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (75%).
Our database contains 30 games by Zsombor Borbely, covering Dec 2012 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Zsombor Borbely's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Zsombor Borbely 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 | 1,918 | 1,926 | Apr 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,786 | 1,786 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 30 | 5 | 10 | 15 | 16.7% |
| As White | 14 | 3 | 6 | 5 | 21.4% |
| As Black | 16 | 2 | 4 | 10 | 12.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Zsombor Borbely's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Zsombor Borbely's side.
First moves as White (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 7 | 50.0% | 57.1% |
| e4 | 5 | 35.7% | 30.0% |
| d4 | 2 | 14.3% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 50% of White games, 57.1% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Borbely usually continues c4 (37.5% score)
- …c5 (14% of these games) — Borbely usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (14% of these games) — Borbely usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 36% of White games, 30.0% score
- …c6 (40% of these games) — Borbely usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- …c5 (20% of these games) — Borbely usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Borbely usually continues exd5 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 8 | 100.0% | 18.8% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 75.0% | 66.7% |
| d5 | 1 | 25.0% | 0.0% |
Zsombor Borbely's chess games
All 30 games by Zsombor Borbely in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2012 - Aug 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: 5 wins, 10 draws, 15 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A35 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E21 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D27 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A04 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A49 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B41 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Snyder Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D78 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Pavel Vojtek | 1,907 | Ceske Budejovice Open A | A46 |
| Dec 2023 | Zoltan Jonizs | 1,842 | chT2-HUN Barcza 2324 | E21 |
| Apr 2024 | Balazs Radai | 1,812 | chT2-HUN Barcza 2324 | A35 |
| Oct 2012 | Tamara Erseki | 1,624 | chT-HUN U18 | B34 |
| Oct 2023 | Attila Halmai | 1,578 | chT2-HUN Barcza 2324 | D27 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ceske Budejovice Open A | 2026 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,945 |
| chT2-HUN Barcza 2324 | 2024 | 6 | 3 | 1,829 |
| chT2-HUN Toth 1213 | 2013 | 5 | 0.5 | 1,355 |
| chT2-HUN Maroczy 1314 | 2014 | 5 | 1 | 1,688 |
| chT2-HUN Barcza 2122 | 2022 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,484 |
| chT-HUN U18 | 2012 | 1 | 1 | 2,024 |
| Zalakaros Open 43rd | 2024 | 1 | 0.5 | 2,204 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Zsombor Borbely's chess games?
30 games by Zsombor Borbely, from Dec 2012 to Aug 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 Zsombor Borbely has played.
What does Zsombor Borbely play on the first move as White?
Across 14 games with White in our database, Zsombor Borbely opens with 1.Nf3 (50% of games), 1.e4 (36% of games), 1.d4 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Zsombor Borbely answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (75% of games), 1...d5 (25% of games).
What openings does Zsombor Borbely play as White?
As White, Zsombor Borbely's most-played openings in our database are: Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Modern Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 14 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Zsombor Borbely play as Black?
As Black, Zsombor Borbely most often plays: Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (4 games, 25.0% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 16 games.
What is Zsombor Borbely's FIDE rating?
Zsombor Borbely is currently rated 1,918 in classical chess, 1,786 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,926 (Apr 2026).
How many games has Zsombor Borbely played?
Our database contains 30 games by Zsombor Borbely, covering Dec 2012 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 5 wins, 10 draws, 15 losses (16.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Zsombor Borbely?
30 games by Zsombor Borbely 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.