Zoltan Varga vs Laszlo Gonda
Zoltan Varga (56, GM, HUN) and Laszlo Gonda (38, GM, HUN) have met 15 times in classical OTB. They split decisive games at 1–1 with 13 draws — a 87% draw rate. Their last meeting at HUN National Rapid Ch. 2021 saw Varga prevail. With current classical ratings of 2314 and 2464, the Elo model gives Gonda a 55% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2314 vs 2464 (Δ -150)
With Zoltan Varga as white
23% Zoltan22% draw55% Laszlo
With Laszlo Gonda as white
17% Zoltan18% draw65% Laszlo
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Zoltan Varga | Laszlo Gonda | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2314+2 | 2464-5 |
| Peak rating | 2592 · Jul 2004 | 2565 · Jan 2014 |
| Peak age | 34 | 26 |
| World rank now | #3,660 | #879 |
| World rank peak | #142 | #356 |
| Federation rank now | #100 | #25 |
| Games (career, STD) | 2,295 | 1,198 |
| Months active | 217 | 217 |
| % white wins | 34% | 41% |
| % black wins | 29% | 31% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2315 | 2439 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 111 | 59 |
Best Win
Zoltan Varga
Laszlo Gonda
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (16)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Zoltan Varga
Laszlo Gonda