Prepare against Janos Laszlo
FM · Hungary · World #31,150 classical · FIDE ID 703621
When preparing against Janos Laszlo, expect 1.e4 in 45% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (33% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (54%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Queen's Gambit Declined as Black, 22.2% over 27 games.
Our database contains 474 games by Janos Laszlo, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Janos Laszlo's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Janos Laszlo 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 | 1,979 | 2,331 | Jul 2008 |
| Rapid | 2,073 | 2,280 | Aug 2013 |
| Blitz | 1,985 | 2,214 | Jul 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 474 | 152 | 203 | 119 | 32.1% |
| As White | 243 | 82 | 109 | 52 | 33.7% |
| As Black | 231 | 70 | 94 | 67 | 30.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Janos Laszlo's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Janos Laszlo's side.
First moves as White (243 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 109 | 44.9% | 56.4% |
| d4 | 59 | 24.3% | 54.2% |
| Nf3 | 47 | 19.3% | 58.5% |
| b3 | 13 | 5.3% | 42.3% |
| c4 | 9 | 3.7% | 77.8% |
| g3 | 4 | 1.6% | 37.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 45% of White games, 56.4% score
- …c5 (53% of these games) — Laszlo usually continues Nf3 (41.3% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Laszlo usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Laszlo usually continues d4 (56.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 24% of White games, 54.2% score
- …Nf6 (47% of these games) — Laszlo usually continues Nf3 (71.4% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Laszlo usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (10% of these games) — Laszlo usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (107 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 35 | 32.7% | 51.4% |
| d5 | 32 | 29.9% | 53.1% |
| c5 | 11 | 10.3% | 36.4% |
| d6 | 9 | 8.4% | 44.4% |
| e6 | 6 | 5.6% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 6 | 5.6% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (80 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 43 | 53.8% | 47.7% |
| Nf6 | 28 | 35.0% | 37.5% |
| c5 | 3 | 3.8% | 83.3% |
| b6 | 3 | 3.8% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.3% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.3% | 100.0% |
Janos Laszlo's chess games
All 474 games by Janos Laszlo in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Sep 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: 152 wins, 203 draws, 119 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B21 | Sicilian | 25 | 6/14/5 | 24.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 20 | 9/7/4 | 45.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 13 | 3/5/5 | 23.1% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 12 | 9/1/2 | 75.0% |
| D94 | Colle System | 11 | 3/5/3 | 27.3% |
| D40 | English Opening | 11 | 4/6/1 | 36.4% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 10 | 1/7/2 | 10.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 10 | 6/1/3 | 60.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 10 | 4/6/0 | 40.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 8 | 0/5/3 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 27 | 6/11/10 | 22.2% |
| C41 | Philidor | 21 | 7/10/4 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 19 | 6/7/6 | 31.6% |
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 15 | 8/5/2 | 53.3% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 14 | 4/6/4 | 28.6% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 13 | 4/5/4 | 30.8% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 12 | 5/4/3 | 41.7% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2018 | Benjamin Gledura | 2,626 | ch-HUN rapid | E01 |
| Jan 1994 | Janos Tompa | 2,450 | chT-HUN 9394 | D03 |
| Jan 2006 | Dan Bogdan | 2,446 | chT2-HUN Maroczy 0506 | D30 |
| Jan 1993 | Igor Gazik | 2,425 | chT-HUN | A82 |
| May 2008 | Arpad Soos | 2,409 | chT2-HUN Maroczy 0708 | C50 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-HUN | 1993 | 36 | 15 | 2,268 |
| Nyiregyhaza Open | 2008 | 18 | 12 | 2,343 |
| Hajduboszormeny Open | 1998 | 16 | 11 | 2,333 |
| chT2-HUN | 1997 | 13 | 9.5 | 2,460 |
| chT-HUN 9394 | 1994 | 13 | 3 | 2,163 |
| chT2-HUN 9899 | 1999 | 12 | 7 | 2,267 |
| chT2-HUN Maroczy 0708 | 2008 | 11 | 6 | 2,373 |
| chT2-HUN Maroczy 0203 | 2003 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,333 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Janos Laszlo's chess games?
474 games by Janos Laszlo, from Apr 2003 to Sep 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 Janos Laszlo has played.
What does Janos Laszlo play on the first move as White?
Across 243 games with White in our database, Janos Laszlo opens with 1.e4 (45% of games), 1.d4 (24% of games), 1.Nf3 (19% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Janos Laszlo answers 1...e5 (33% of games), 1...d5 (30% of games), 1...c5 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (54% of games), 1...Nf6 (35% of games), 1...c5 (4% of games).
What openings does Janos Laszlo play as White?
As White, Janos Laszlo's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (25 games, 24.0% win rate); Indian Defense (20 games, 45.0% win rate); Nimzovich-Larsen attack (13 games, 23.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 243 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Janos Laszlo play as Black?
As Black, Janos Laszlo most often plays: Queen's Gambit Declined (27 games, 22.2% win rate); Philidor (21 games, 33.3% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (19 games, 31.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 231 games.
What is Janos Laszlo's FIDE rating?
Janos Laszlo is currently rated 1,979 in classical chess, 2,073 in rapid and 1,985 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,331 (Jul 2008).
How many games has Janos Laszlo played?
Our database contains 474 games by Janos Laszlo, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 152 wins, 203 draws, 119 losses (32.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Janos Laszlo?
474 games by Janos Laszlo 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.