Prepare against Zsombor Pasti
CM · Hungary · World #6,480 classical · FIDE ID 799173
When preparing against Zsombor Pasti, expect 1.e4 in 85% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (98% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (97%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Ruy Lopez: Closed as Black, 17.9% over 28 games.
Our database contains 474 games by Zsombor Pasti, covering Jun 2017 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Zsombor Pasti's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Zsombor Pasti 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 | 2,236 | 2,236 | Sep 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,057 | 2,171 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,129 | 2,219 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 474 | 160 | 60 | 254 | 33.8% |
| As White | 235 | 90 | 29 | 116 | 38.3% |
| As Black | 239 | 70 | 31 | 138 | 29.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Zsombor Pasti's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Zsombor Pasti's side.
First moves as White (235 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 200 | 85.1% | 43.3% |
| d4 | 31 | 13.2% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 0.9% | 50.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.4% | 50.0% |
| h4 | 1 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 85% of White games, 43.3% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Pasti usually continues d4 (40.5% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Pasti usually continues Nf3 (51.4% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Pasti usually continues d4 (25.9% score)
- 1.d4 — 13% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (61% of these games) — Pasti usually continues c4 (42.1% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Pasti usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …d6 (6% of these games) — Pasti usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (128 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 125 | 97.7% | 35.6% |
| c5 | 2 | 1.6% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (67 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 65 | 97.0% | 30.8% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 3.0% | 75.0% |
Zsombor Pasti's chess games
All 474 games by Zsombor Pasti in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2017 - Sep 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: 160 wins, 60 draws, 254 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 42 | 15/4/23 | 35.7% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 24 | 6/2/16 | 25.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 18 | 9/3/6 | 50.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 14 | 6/1/7 | 42.9% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| B00 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 32 | 9/4/19 | 28.1% |
| C97 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 28 | 5/5/18 | 17.9% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 15 | 4/1/10 | 26.7% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 14 | 6/1/7 | 42.9% |
| E06 | Catalan | 14 | 6/1/7 | 42.9% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 12 | 4/1/7 | 33.3% |
| D00 | London System | 12 | 1/1/10 | 8.3% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 10 | 3/1/6 | 30.0% |
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 8 | 5/0/3 | 62.5% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | Georgios Souleidis | 2,418 | Titled Tue 4th Aug 2026 | C25 |
| Aug 2026 | Francesco Bettalli | 2,389 | Titled Tue 4th Aug 2026 | A06 |
| Mar 2026 | David Berczes | 2,387 | SixDays Budapest IM-A Mar | A07 |
| Jun 2026 | Olga Girya | 2,380 | 1st 3-0 Thu 25th Jun 2026 | D35 |
| May 2026 | Amir Zouaghi | 2,374 | 2nd 3-0 Thu 28th May 2026 | A06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 67 | 27.5 | 2,116 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 4th Jun 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 3.5 | 1,905 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thu 4th Jun 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 6 | 2,185 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thu 25th Jun 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 4 | 2,169 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thu 28th May 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,230 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 18th Jun 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 4 | 2,030 |
| 22nd ch-EU | 2022 | 11 | 2.5 | 1,698 |
| 26th ch-EUR Indiv 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 5 | 2,055 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Zsombor Pasti's chess games?
474 games by Zsombor Pasti, from Jun 2017 to Sep 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 Pasti has played.
What does Zsombor Pasti play on the first move as White?
Across 235 games with White in our database, Zsombor Pasti opens with 1.e4 (85% of games), 1.d4 (13% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Zsombor Pasti answers 1...e5 (98% of games), 1...c5 (2% of games), 1...e6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (97% of games), 1...Nf6 (3% of games).
What openings does Zsombor Pasti play as White?
As White, Zsombor Pasti's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (42 games, 35.7% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (24 games, 25.0% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (18 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 235 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Zsombor Pasti play as Black?
As Black, Zsombor Pasti most often plays: Indian Defense (32 games, 28.1% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (28 games, 17.9% win rate); Italian Game (15 games, 26.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 239 games.
What is Zsombor Pasti's FIDE rating?
Zsombor Pasti is currently rated 2,236 in classical chess, 2,057 in rapid and 2,129 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,236 (Sep 2026).
How many games has Zsombor Pasti played?
Our database contains 474 games by Zsombor Pasti, covering Jun 2017 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 160 wins, 60 draws, 254 losses (33.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Zsombor Pasti?
474 games by Zsombor Pasti 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.