Prepare against Karol Lalla
DEU · World #144,040 classical · FIDE ID 12947407
When preparing against Karol Lalla, expect 1.d4 in 83% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...g6 (42% of games); against 1.d4, 1...f5 (78%).
Our database contains 51 games by Karol Lalla, covering Jan 2015 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Karol Lalla's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Karol Lalla 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 | 1,614 | 1,676 | Apr 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,587 | 1,673 | Oct 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,744 | 1,744 | Nov 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 51 | 14 | 4 | 33 | 27.5% |
| As White | 23 | 6 | 2 | 15 | 26.1% |
| As Black | 28 | 8 | 2 | 18 | 28.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Karol Lalla's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Karol Lalla's side.
First moves as White (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 19 | 82.6% | 34.2% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 8.7% | 25.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 4.3% | 0.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 4.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 83% of White games, 34.2% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Lalla usually continues f4 (18.2% score)
- …d5 (42% of these games) — Lalla usually continues f4 (56.3% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 9% of White games, 25.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Lalla usually continues b3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Lalla usually continues b3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 5 | 41.7% | 30.0% |
| d5 | 4 | 33.3% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 16.7% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 8.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 7 | 77.8% | 57.1% |
| d5 | 1 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
Karol Lalla's chess games
All 51 games by Karol Lalla in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2015 - Nov 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: 14 wins, 4 draws, 33 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | Canard Opening | 11 | 2/0/9 | 18.2% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| B27 | Modern Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A90 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Scandinavian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C17 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A84 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2020 | Hans Guggenheim | 1,901 | Prague Summer Open-B 7th | A84 |
| Jul 2019 | Knud Poulsen | 1,743 | Helsingor Xtracon Open | A45 |
| Dec 2017 | Raymond J Kearsley | 1,720 | 93rd Hastings Masters Open | C17 |
| Dec 2016 | Michael J Gunn | 1,671 | 92nd Hastings Masters | A90 |
| Oct 2016 | Karsten Baldauf | 1,654 | ch-Lueneburg distr Haupt | A10 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Helsingor Xtracon Open | 2019 | 20 | 5.5 | 1,536 |
| Reinstorf Blitz Open | 2022 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,606 |
| 93rd Hastings Masters Open | 2018 | 7 | 1.5 | 1,683 |
| ch-Lueneburg distr Haupt | 2016 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,596 |
| 92nd Hastings Masters | 2017 | 6 | 1 | 1,551 |
| Oberliga Nord W 1314 | 2014 | 1 | 0 | 1,722 |
| Prague Summer Open-B 7th | 2020 | 1 | 1 | 2,301 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Karol Lalla's chess games?
51 games by Karol Lalla, from Jan 2015 to Nov 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 Karol Lalla has played.
What does Karol Lalla play on the first move as White?
Across 23 games with White in our database, Karol Lalla opens with 1.d4 (83% of games), 1.Nf3 (9% of games), 1.e4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Karol Lalla answers 1...g6 (42% of games), 1...d5 (33% of games), 1...c5 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (78% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games), 1...c6 (11% of games).
What openings does Karol Lalla play as White?
As White, Karol Lalla's most-played openings in our database are: Canard Opening (11 games, 18.2% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Bird's opening (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 23 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Karol Lalla play as Black?
As Black, Karol Lalla most often plays: Dutch Defense (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Modern Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); English Opening: Dutch Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 28 games.
What is Karol Lalla's FIDE rating?
Karol Lalla is currently rated 1,614 in classical chess, 1,587 in rapid and 1,744 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,676 (Apr 2024).
How many games has Karol Lalla played?
Our database contains 51 games by Karol Lalla, covering Jan 2015 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 4 draws, 33 losses (27.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Karol Lalla?
51 games by Karol Lalla 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.