Prepare against Janos Lazar
Hungary · World #21,941 classical · FIDE ID 709824
Our database contains 187 games by Janos Lazar, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Janos Lazar's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Janos Lazar 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 | 2,041 | 2,222 | Jul 2009 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 187 | 61 | 62 | 64 | 32.6% |
| As White | 96 | 34 | 28 | 34 | 35.4% |
| As Black | 91 | 27 | 34 | 30 | 29.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Janos Lazar's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Janos Lazar's side.
First moves as White (96 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 66 | 68.8% | 53.8% |
| c4 | 23 | 24.0% | 34.8% |
| d4 | 3 | 3.1% | 83.3% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 2.1% | 25.0% |
| g3 | 2 | 2.1% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 69% of White games, 53.8% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Lazar usually continues c3 (52.2% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Lazar usually continues Nc3 (66.7% score)
- …d6 (14% of these games) — Lazar usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- 1.c4 — 24% of White games, 34.8% score
- …Nf6 (39% of these games) — Lazar usually continues Nc3 (41.7% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Lazar usually continues e3 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (13% of these games) — Lazar usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (48 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 24 | 50.0% | 54.2% |
| e5 | 15 | 31.3% | 60.0% |
| d6 | 7 | 14.6% | 21.4% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 2.1% | 50.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 2.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 18 | 64.3% | 52.8% |
| g6 | 5 | 17.9% | 20.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 3.6% | 100.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 3.6% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 3.6% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 3.6% | 0.0% |
Janos Lazar's chess games
All 187 games by Janos Lazar 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: 61 wins, 62 draws, 64 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 23 | 8/8/7 | 34.8% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 9 | 2/2/5 | 22.2% |
| A26 | English Opening | 8 | 1/2/5 | 12.5% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| C28 | Bishop's Opening | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| B10 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B29 | Sicilian | 16 | 6/4/6 | 37.5% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 11 | 4/5/2 | 36.4% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| A35 | Modern Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| C01 | Petrov's Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| C40 | Latvian Gambit | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1997 | Gabor Kulcsar | 2,385 | chT2-HUN 9798 | B22 |
| Sep 2010 | Bela Seres | 2,269 | chT2-HUN Maroczy 1011 | B40 |
| Mar 2011 | Istvan Lorincz | 2,265 | chT2-HUN Maroczy 1011 | B00 |
| Jan 1997 | Csaba Papp Zoltan | 2,255 | chT2-HUN 9798 | B22 |
| Feb 2009 | Adrian Kovacs | 2,247 | chT2-HUN Toth 0809 | B22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nyiregyhaza Open | 1998 | 18 | 9 | 2,105 |
| chT2-HUN 9899 | 1999 | 12 | 5 | 2,111 |
| chT2-HUN Maroczy 1011 | 2011 | 11 | 5 | 2,186 |
| chT2-HUN Maroczy 0304 | 2004 | 11 | 8.5 | 2,333 |
| chT2-HUN Toth 0910 | 2010 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,094 |
| chT2-HUN Maroczy 1112 | 2012 | 9 | 3 | 2,081 |
| chT2-HUN | 1997 | 9 | 3 | 2,125 |
| chT2-HUN Maroczy 1213 | 2013 | 9 | 2 | 1,896 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Janos Lazar's chess games?
187 games by Janos Lazar, 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 Janos Lazar has played.
What does Janos Lazar play on the first move as White?
Across 96 games with White in our database, Janos Lazar opens with 1.e4 (69% of games), 1.c4 (24% of games), 1.d4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Janos Lazar answers 1...c5 (50% of games), 1...e5 (31% of games), 1...d6 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (64% of games), 1...g6 (18% of games), 1...b6 (4% of games).
What openings does Janos Lazar play as White?
As White, Janos Lazar's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (23 games, 34.8% win rate); Pirc Defense (9 games, 22.2% win rate); English Opening (8 games, 12.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 96 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Janos Lazar play as Black?
As Black, Janos Lazar most often plays: Sicilian (16 games, 37.5% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (11 games, 36.4% win rate); Pirc Defense (7 games, 14.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 91 games.
What is Janos Lazar's FIDE rating?
Janos Lazar is currently rated 2,041 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,222 (Jul 2009).
How many games has Janos Lazar played?
Our database contains 187 games by Janos Lazar, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 61 wins, 62 draws, 64 losses (32.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Janos Lazar?
187 games by Janos Lazar 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.