Zoltan Medvegy: The Grandmaster with a Secret Opening
Meet Zoltan Medvegy, a chess Grandmaster who doesn’t just play the game—he dominates it with style and a sprinkle of mystery. Awarded the esteemed Grandmaster title by FIDE, Medvegy has been wreaking strategic havoc on chessboards since at least 2013, backed by a thrilling rating climb and a win rate that would make even the toughest opponents sweat.
Career Highlights
- Peak Blitz Rating: An eye-popping 2681 in October 2018 – enough to make any bullet timer nervous.
- Peak Bullet Rating: Reached a lightning-fast 2645 in April 2018, proving speed and precision are his best friends.
- Peak Rapid Rating: An impressive 2581 in March 2022, showing his adaptability across formats.
Style and Strategy
Medvegy’s playing style is as refined as a vintage wine. With a masterful balance between offense and defense, he boasts a White Win Rate of 65.4% and a Black Win Rate of 62.5%—seriously, the guy wins more than he loses, regardless of color.
His endgame prowess pops up in nearly 82% of his matches, revealing a patience and tactical awareness that makes him a nightmare to face once the board clears. And if he ever drops a piece? No worries! His comeback rate clocks in at a staggering 86%, clearly a player who believes no setback is permanent.
Unstoppable Streaks & Rivalries
With a longest winning streak of 46 games, Medvegy could probably use that time to write a chess novel—if he ever put down the pieces. Currently, he’s on a hot 9-game winning streak.
Among his favorite opponents is “yasargil,” against whom Medvegy has a fierce 90% win rate, and “josephyossi,” where he’s practically perfected an unbeatable recipe with a 99.22% success rate. Suffice to say, if you’re on his opponent list, you better be ready for a battle of clever tactics and ruthless precision.
Opening Mystery
The secret sauce in Medvegy’s game? A juicy, meticulously guarded “Top Secret” opening that’s powered over 3300 games—yes, you read that right. Opponents never know what hit them, with a win rate of over 66% in Bullet chess and 61% in Blitz, using this enigmatic approach. Whatever’s inside this “Top Secret” opening, it’s clearly working wonders.
A Winning Mantra
When asked about his secret to success, Medvegy would probably shrug and say it’s all about timing—his best hour to play is midnight, where his win rate hits a mythical 100%. Whether he’s conquering the board or sleeping off his last victory, this Grandmaster keeps his focus razor-sharp and his game unpredictable.
Recent Triumph
On April 24, 2024, Medvegy sealed a swift victory with the Reti Opening against victornajib331, winning after a precise and strategic attack that forced a resignation in just 25 moves. A true demonstration of Grandmaster brilliance!
In the world of chess, Zoltan Medvegy isn’t just a player—he’s a force of nature, a mystery wrapped in a riddle, and definitely someone you don’t want to face when the clock is ticking.
Coaching Feedback for Zoltan Medvegy
Dear Zoltan,
I've reviewed several of your recent games and here is some constructive feedback to help you further improve your play:
Strengths
- Opening Preparation: You consistently play solid and flexible openings such as the Reti, King's Indian Attack, and Caro-Kann variations. Your understanding of these opening systems allows you to comfortably reach playable middlegames with good piece placement.
- Tactical Awareness: In many games, you find strong tactical shots that gain material or achieve positional advantages, such as the timely 14. Bxa8 in your last win which won a rook outright. Utilizing such tactics decisively is a great quality.
- Endgame Technique: In your games with longer time controls, you convert advantages well and use your pieces efficiently in the endgame to close out wins.
- Positional Understanding: Moves like Nd2 and Bg2 in the Reti and careful pawn breaks such as e5 and d5 demonstrate good strategic planning, increasing your control over key squares.
Areas for Improvement
- Time Management: A number of your losses stem from time pressure or losing on time. Practicing better time allocation per move and avoiding risky complications when short on time can help maintain accuracy in critical positions.
- Opening Diversity and Avoiding Passive Moves: While your openings are solid, some lines (e.g., early retreats like Nb1 or Ng1) may allow your opponent easier development. Experimenting with more active piece development and expanding your opening repertoire could surprise opponents and improve your initiative.
- Calculations in Complex Positions: In losses, inaccuracies often appear in tactical or sharp moments, sometimes overlooking opponent threats. Reinforcing your calculation skills through puzzles and analyzing thorny positions could reduce these mistakes.
- Handling Pressure from Opponent's Counterplay: Your games show moments where your opponent gains counterplay (e.g., pawn storms, piece activity) and puts you on the defensive. Identifying these signs early and addressing them (with prophylactic moves or exchanges) will keep your advantage stable.
Recommendations
- Continue reviewing your winning games like this one vs victornajib331 to understand what you did well, especially the rook gain tactic and central control.
- Use tactical training tools to improve your calculation speed and accuracy, especially under time pressure.
- Study middlegame plans arising from your favored openings to deepen your understanding and avoid passive setups.
- Work on practical time management strategies in blitz and rapid formats to avoid losses on time and ensure quality moves until the end.
You have a strong foundation and with focused practice on these aspects, your overall performance will continue to improve. Keep up the good work and enjoy your chess journey!
🆚 Opponent Insights
| Most Played Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| yasargil | 171W / 9L / 10D | |
| josephyossi | 127W / 0L / 1D | |
| Alex Krstulovic | 44W / 13L / 5D | |
| gm_chess_player | 40W / 1L / 1D | |
| knightfrenzy | 40W / 0L / 1D | |
Rating
| Year | Bullet | Blitz | Rapid | Daily |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2601 | 2581 | ||
| 2023 | 2600 | |||
| 2022 | 2588 | 2581 | ||
| 2021 | 2444 | 2557 | ||
| 2020 | 2427 | 2444 | ||
| 2019 | 2563 | 2451 | 2252 | |
| 2018 | 2563 | 2567 | 2210 | |
| 2017 | 2544 | 2493 | 2229 | |
| 2016 | 2494 | 2452 | 2193 | 1200 |
| 2015 | 2455 | 2397 | ||
| 2014 | 2368 | 2341 | ||
| 2013 | 2448 | 2456 | 1490 |
Stats by Year
| Year | White | Black | Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2W / 0L / 0D | 1W / 0L / 0D | 70.0 |
| 2023 | 1W / 0L / 0D | 0W / 0L / 0D | 37.0 |
| 2022 | 6W / 1L / 1D | 12W / 0L / 0D | 80.3 |
| 2021 | 27W / 0L / 1D | 49W / 1L / 3D | 76.3 |
| 2020 | 47W / 5L / 4D | 34W / 4L / 1D | 80.7 |
| 2019 | 58W / 9L / 3D | 60W / 14L / 4D | 73.4 |
| 2018 | 255W / 127L / 26D | 247W / 150L / 27D | 80.9 |
| 2017 | 368W / 206L / 47D | 342W / 234L / 49D | 82.2 |
| 2016 | 72W / 14L / 3D | 73W / 14L / 3D | 68.4 |
| 2015 | 56W / 22L / 5D | 52W / 24L / 5D | 80.2 |
| 2014 | 239W / 120L / 19D | 235W / 135L / 14D | 82.2 |
| 2013 | 157W / 60L / 11D | 162W / 73L / 5D | 81.3 |
Openings: Most Played
| Rapid Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation | 8 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Alekhine Defense | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Petrov's Defense | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 83.3% |
| Amar Gambit | 6 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 83.3% |
| Czech Defense | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Blackburne Shilling Gambit | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Philidor Defense | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Sicilian Defense: Nimzowitsch Variation | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| French Defense: Classical Variation, Svenonius Variation | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 75.0% |
| Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Blitz Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amazon Attack: Siberian Attack | 238 | 144 | 81 | 13 | 60.5% |
| Caro-Kann Defense | 186 | 102 | 74 | 10 | 54.8% |
| Australian Defense | 145 | 93 | 44 | 8 | 64.1% |
| Döry Defense | 116 | 75 | 37 | 4 | 64.7% |
| Caro-Kann Defense: Classical Variation | 99 | 56 | 37 | 6 | 56.6% |
| Amazon Attack | 98 | 56 | 33 | 9 | 57.1% |
| London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation | 88 | 46 | 35 | 7 | 52.3% |
| English Opening: Agincourt Defense | 78 | 52 | 18 | 8 | 66.7% |
| Amar Gambit | 72 | 49 | 20 | 3 | 68.1% |
| English Opening: Anglo-Indian Defense | 67 | 46 | 15 | 6 | 68.7% |
| Bullet Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amar Gambit | 37 | 28 | 8 | 1 | 75.7% |
| Caro-Kann Defense | 27 | 19 | 7 | 1 | 70.4% |
| Colle System: Rhamphorhynchus Variation | 25 | 15 | 7 | 3 | 60.0% |
| Scandinavian Defense | 16 | 7 | 9 | 0 | 43.8% |
| Modern | 15 | 10 | 5 | 0 | 66.7% |
| English Opening: Anglo-Indian Defense | 14 | 11 | 3 | 0 | 78.6% |
| Sicilian Defense: Closed | 13 | 5 | 7 | 1 | 38.5% |
| Australian Defense | 13 | 7 | 5 | 1 | 53.9% |
| Döry Defense | 12 | 5 | 7 | 0 | 41.7% |
| Benoni Defense: Benoni Gambit Accepted | 12 | 5 | 7 | 0 | 41.7% |
| Daily Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| English Opening: Symmetrical Variation, Botvinnik System | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
🔥 Streaks
| Streak | Longest | Current |
|---|---|---|
| Winning | 46 | 9 |
| Losing | 9 | 0 |