Prepare against Emil Lah
SVN · World #36,862 classical · FIDE ID 14613530
Our database contains 71 games by Emil Lah, covering Apr 2013 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Emil Lah's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Emil Lah 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 | 1,950 | 2,019 | Dec 2013 |
| Rapid | 1,979 | 1,979 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 71 | 13 | 27 | 31 | 18.3% |
| As White | 36 | 7 | 15 | 14 | 19.4% |
| As Black | 35 | 6 | 12 | 17 | 17.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Emil Lah's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Emil Lah's side.
First moves as White (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 34 | 94.4% | 41.2% |
| f4 | 1 | 2.8% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 2.8% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 94% of White games, 41.2% score
- …c5 (32% of these games) — Lah usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Lah usually continues Nf3 (45.0% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Lah usually continues d3 (62.5% score)
- 1.f4 — 3% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Lah usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 13 | 100.0% | 46.2% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 64.3% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 5 | 35.7% | 10.0% |
Emil Lah's chess games
All 71 games by Emil Lah in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2013 - 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, 27 draws, 31 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C45 | Scotch Game | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B87 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B81 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B05 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A49 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B55 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D30 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A45 | London System | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2018 | Igor Jelen | 2,342 | chT-SLO Central 19th | B33 |
| Nov 2019 | Joze Pucelj | 2,079 | chT2-SLO West | B51 |
| Jan 2018 | Bojan Persl | 2,075 | chT-Ljubljana 71st | C45 |
| Oct 2022 | Peter Marinko | 2,035 | 23rd chT-SLO Central | C54 |
| Mar 2013 | Stane Korosec | 2,006 | 66th chT-Ljubljana 1st League | B90 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 66th chT-Ljubljana 1st League | 2013 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,054 |
| 17th chT-SLO Central Superliga | 2016 | 6 | 2 | 1,983 |
| chT-Ljubljana 72nd Superliga | 2019 | 6 | 1 | 1,856 |
| chT2-SLO West | 2022 | 5 | 3.5 | 2,030 |
| chT-Ljubljana 70th | 2017 | 5 | 1 | 1,956 |
| 75th chT-Ljubljana | 2023 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,843 |
| 15th chT-SLO Central Superliga | 2014 | 4 | 2 | 1,987 |
| 14th chT-SLO Central Superliga | 2013 | 4 | 0.5 | 1,814 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Emil Lah's chess games?
71 games by Emil Lah, from Apr 2013 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 Emil Lah has played.
What does Emil Lah play on the first move as White?
Across 36 games with White in our database, Emil Lah opens with 1.e4 (94% of games), 1.f4 (3% of games), 1.d4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Emil Lah answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (64% of games), 1...d5 (36% of games).
What openings does Emil Lah play as White?
As White, Emil Lah's most-played openings in our database are: Scotch Game (6 games, 16.7% win rate); King's Indian Attack (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 36 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Emil Lah play as Black?
As Black, Emil Lah most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 35 games.
What is Emil Lah's FIDE rating?
Emil Lah is currently rated 1,950 in classical chess, 1,979 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,019 (Dec 2013).
How many games has Emil Lah played?
Our database contains 71 games by Emil Lah, covering Apr 2013 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 13 wins, 27 draws, 31 losses (18.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Emil Lah?
71 games by Emil Lah 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.