Prepare against Zsombor Pogany
Hungary · World #7,807 classical · FIDE ID 785369
When preparing against Zsombor Pogany, expect 1.e4 in 88% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (37% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (68%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Alekhine Defense as Black, 27.8% over 18 games.
Our database contains 172 games by Zsombor Pogany, covering Mar 2015 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Zsombor Pogany's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Zsombor Pogany 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 | 2,209 | 2,259 | Jun 2021 |
| Rapid | 2,005 | 2,052 | Apr 2023 |
| Blitz | 2,037 | 2,180 | Jul 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 172 | 50 | 75 | 47 | 29.1% |
| As White | 82 | 25 | 34 | 23 | 30.5% |
| As Black | 90 | 25 | 41 | 24 | 27.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Zsombor Pogany's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Zsombor Pogany's side.
First moves as White (82 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 72 | 87.8% | 51.4% |
| b3 | 8 | 9.8% | 43.8% |
| f4 | 2 | 2.4% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 88% of White games, 51.4% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Pogany usually continues Nf3 (47.6% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Pogany usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Pogany usually continues Nc3 (40.0% score)
- 1.b3 — 10% of White games, 43.8% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Pogany usually continues Bb2 (33.3% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Pogany usually continues Bb2 (25.0% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Pogany usually continues Bb2 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (52 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 19 | 36.5% | 52.6% |
| Nf6 | 18 | 34.6% | 47.2% |
| c5 | 7 | 13.5% | 57.1% |
| b6 | 5 | 9.6% | 70.0% |
| e5 | 3 | 5.8% | 83.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 15 | 68.2% | 40.0% |
| d5 | 4 | 18.2% | 62.5% |
| b6 | 2 | 9.1% | 75.0% |
| b5 | 1 | 4.5% | 100.0% |
Zsombor Pogany's chess games
All 172 games by Zsombor Pogany in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2015 - 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: 50 wins, 75 draws, 47 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 15 | 5/6/4 | 33.3% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C01 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C43 | Petrov's Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 18 | 5/7/6 | 27.8% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 5 | 1/4/0 | 20.0% |
| D00 | London System | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 4 | 0/4/0 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A16 | English Opening | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2023 | Balazs Szabo | 2,258 | chT1-HUN Charousek 2324 | B13 |
| Mar 2023 | Donat Daroczi | 2,240 | chT1-HUN Charousek 2223 | B03 |
| Jun 2022 | Dorina Demeter | 2,226 | Zalakaros Barczay Mem | C92 |
| Jul 2022 | Nikoletta Lakos | 2,203 | ch-HUN Rapid | C41 |
| Jun 2022 | Bence Bernath | 2,202 | Zalakaros Barczay Mem | C82 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-HUN U18 | 2020 | 17 | 10 | 2,181 |
| chT1-HUN Charousek 2324 | 2024 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,232 |
| chT1-HUN Charousek 2122 | 2022 | 10 | 2 | 2,018 |
| Zalakaros Barczay Mem | 2023 | 10 | 5 | 2,291 |
| Kanizsa Open 2026 | Group B | 2026 | 9 | 7 | 2,199 |
| Budapest Vezerkepzo Summer IM | 2022 | 9 | 3 | 2,118 |
| chT-HUN 2 Breyer 1819 | 2019 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,283 |
| Budapest Vezerkepzo IM Winter | 2022 | 9 | 3 | 2,120 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Zsombor Pogany's chess games?
172 games by Zsombor Pogany, from Mar 2015 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 Pogany has played.
What does Zsombor Pogany play on the first move as White?
Across 82 games with White in our database, Zsombor Pogany opens with 1.e4 (88% of games), 1.b3 (10% of games), 1.f4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Zsombor Pogany answers 1...c6 (37% of games), 1...Nf6 (35% of games), 1...c5 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (68% of games), 1...d5 (18% of games), 1...b6 (9% of games).
What openings does Zsombor Pogany play as White?
As White, Zsombor Pogany's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (15 games, 33.3% win rate); Nimzovich-Larsen attack (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 82 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Zsombor Pogany play as Black?
As Black, Zsombor Pogany most often plays: Alekhine Defense (18 games, 27.8% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Owen Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 90 games.
What is Zsombor Pogany's FIDE rating?
Zsombor Pogany is currently rated 2,209 in classical chess, 2,005 in rapid and 2,037 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,259 (Jun 2021).
How many games has Zsombor Pogany played?
Our database contains 172 games by Zsombor Pogany, covering Mar 2015 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 50 wins, 75 draws, 47 losses (29.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Zsombor Pogany?
172 games by Zsombor Pogany 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.