Prepare against Csaba Lenko
Hungary · World #38,878 classical · FIDE ID 727008
When preparing against Csaba Lenko, expect 1.e4 in 76% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (80% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 62 games by Csaba Lenko, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Csaba Lenko's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Csaba Lenko 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 | 1,940 | 2,046 | Apr 2004 |
| Rapid | 1,932 | 1,932 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 62 | 13 | 25 | 24 | 21.0% |
| As White | 25 | 10 | 8 | 7 | 40.0% |
| As Black | 37 | 3 | 17 | 17 | 8.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Csaba Lenko's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Csaba Lenko's side.
First moves as White (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 19 | 76.0% | 63.2% |
| d4 | 6 | 24.0% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 76% of White games, 63.2% score
- …c5 (37% of these games) — Lenko usually continues Nf3 (41.7% score)
- …d5 (21% of these games) — Lenko usually continues exd5 (87.5% score)
- …c6 (16% of these games) — Lenko usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 24% of White games, 33.3% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Lenko usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 16 | 80.0% | 31.3% |
| e6 | 4 | 20.0% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 13 | 100.0% | 26.9% |
Csaba Lenko's chess games
All 62 games by Csaba Lenko in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Jul 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: 13 wins, 25 draws, 24 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D94 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C21 | Center Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | Budapest Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A43 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D03 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D04 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D78 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2003 | Attila Ponyi | 2,114 | Salgotarjan Balazs Memorial Open | B01 |
| Apr 2005 | Akos Kiss | 2,095 | chT2-HUN Erkel 0405 | B32 |
| Aug 2003 | Laszlo Smida | 2,067 | Salgotarjan Balazs Memorial Open | B32 |
| May 2004 | Eduard Mittelbach | 1,859 | 23rd Zalakaros Open | B01 |
| Feb 2010 | Laura Dr. Laszlo | 1,823 | chT2-HUN Erkel 0910 | B01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salgotarjan Balazs Memorial Open | 2003 | 16 | 6 | 2,034 |
| 23rd Zalakaros Open | 2004 | 9 | 4 | 2,026 |
| Balatonlelle Open B | 2005 | 9 | 4 | 1,772 |
| chT2-HUN Erkel 1718 | 2018 | 7 | 4 | 1,934 |
| chT2-HUN Erkel 1516 | 2016 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,809 |
| chT2-HUN Erkel 0910 | 2010 | 4 | 1 | 1,797 |
| chT2-HUN Erkel 1617 | 2017 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,649 |
| chT2-HUN Erkel 0506 | 2006 | 3 | 2.5 | 2,182 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Csaba Lenko's chess games?
62 games by Csaba Lenko, from Apr 2003 to Jul 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 Csaba Lenko has played.
What does Csaba Lenko play on the first move as White?
Across 25 games with White in our database, Csaba Lenko opens with 1.e4 (76% of games), 1.d4 (24% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Csaba Lenko answers 1...e5 (80% of games), 1...e6 (20% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Csaba Lenko play as White?
As White, Csaba Lenko's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (4 games, 75.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 25 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Csaba Lenko play as Black?
As Black, Csaba Lenko most often plays: Grünfeld Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Scotch Game (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 37 games.
What is Csaba Lenko's FIDE rating?
Csaba Lenko is currently rated 1,940 in classical chess, 1,932 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,046 (Apr 2004).
How many games has Csaba Lenko played?
Our database contains 62 games by Csaba Lenko, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 13 wins, 25 draws, 24 losses (21.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Csaba Lenko?
62 games by Csaba Lenko 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.