Karol Motuz vs Claudiu Andrei Zetocha
FM Karol Motuz (2252) · FM Claudiu Andrei Zetocha (2229)
Karol Motuz and Claudiu Andrei Zetocha have played 10 recorded games against each other, the first in Mar 2001 and the most recent in Nov 2025. Motuz leads 4 wins to 3, with 3 draws (70% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (1 games). The average game between them lasted 39 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Motuz | Draws | Zetocha |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Motuz with White | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Zetocha with White | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Motuz | Draws | Zetocha |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 10 | 4 | 3 | 3 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Motuz | Draws | Zetocha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A24 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B41 | Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C64 | Ruy Lopez: Classical | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D35 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | Karol Motuz | Claudiu Andrei Zetocha | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | TIPOS TCh-SVK 2025-26 |
| Feb 2022 | Karol Motuz | Claudiu Andrei Zetocha | 0-1 | Benoni Defense | chT1W-SVK 2122 |
| Mar 2018 | Claudiu Andrei Zetocha | Karol Motuz | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Symmetrical | chT1W-SVK 1718 |
| Feb 2017 | Claudiu Andrei Zetocha | Karol Motuz | 1-0 | French: Classical Variation | chT-SVK 1617 |
| Nov 2016 | Karol Motuz | Claudiu Andrei Zetocha | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | chT-SVK 1W 1617 |
| Mar 2016 | Claudiu Andrei Zetocha | Karol Motuz | 0-1 | Semi-Slav Defense | chT1W-SVK 1516 |
| Oct 2013 | Karol Motuz | Claudiu Andrei Zetocha | 1-0 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | chT1W-SVK 1314 |
| Oct 2011 | Claudiu Andrei Zetocha | Karol Motuz | 1/2-1/2 | French: Classical Variation | chT1W-SVK 1112 |
| Nov 2008 | Claudiu Andrei Zetocha | Karol Motuz | 0-1 | Sicilian | chT-SVK 0809 |
| Mar 2001 | Claudiu Andrei Zetocha | Karol Motuz | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Classical | chT-SVK 0001 |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Karol Motuz and Claudiu Andrei Zetocha?
In 10 recorded games, Karol Motuz has 4 wins, Claudiu Andrei Zetocha has 3 wins, and they have drawn 3 times.
How many times have Karol Motuz and Claudiu Andrei Zetocha played each other?
Our database records 10 games between them, from Mar 2001 to Nov 2025.
What openings do Karol Motuz and Claudiu Andrei Zetocha play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (1 games), followed by the English Opening: Symmetrical (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.