Prepare against Laszlo Gonda
GM · Hungary · World #973 classical · FIDE ID 720852
Our database contains 1,502 games by Laszlo Gonda, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Laszlo Gonda's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Laszlo Gonda 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 | 2,453 | 2,565 | Feb 2014 |
| Rapid | 2,474 | 2,563 | Jun 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,502 | 533 | 731 | 238 | 35.5% |
| As White | 765 | 307 | 374 | 84 | 40.1% |
| As Black | 737 | 226 | 357 | 154 | 30.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Laszlo Gonda's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Laszlo Gonda's side.
First moves as White (765 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 407 | 53.2% | 65.2% |
| Nf3 | 212 | 27.7% | 63.4% |
| c4 | 109 | 14.2% | 63.3% |
| e4 | 23 | 3.0% | 73.9% |
| g3 | 10 | 1.3% | 60.0% |
| b3 | 2 | 0.3% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 53% of White games, 65.2% score
- …Nf6 (61% of these games) — Gonda usually continues c4 (64.1% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Gonda usually continues c4 (68.1% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Gonda usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 28% of White games, 63.4% score
- …Nf6 (48% of these games) — Gonda usually continues c4 (65.5% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Gonda usually continues g3 (61.8% score)
- …c5 (15% of these games) — Gonda usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (362 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 176 | 48.6% | 50.3% |
| c5 | 171 | 47.2% | 59.4% |
| e6 | 12 | 3.3% | 70.8% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.3% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.3% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (235 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 115 | 48.9% | 48.7% |
| Nf6 | 102 | 43.4% | 62.3% |
| e6 | 15 | 6.4% | 43.3% |
| c5 | 1 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.4% | 50.0% |
Laszlo Gonda's chess games
All 1,502 games by Laszlo Gonda 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: 533 wins, 731 draws, 238 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A13 | English Opening | 70 | 23/45/2 | 32.9% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 60 | 19/34/7 | 31.7% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 58 | 32/20/6 | 55.2% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 54 | 18/29/7 | 33.3% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 47 | 17/27/3 | 36.2% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 41 | 19/15/7 | 46.3% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 36 | 22/9/5 | 61.1% |
| E14 | Queen's Indian Defense | 35 | 13/19/3 | 37.1% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 27 | 9/14/4 | 33.3% |
| E05 | Catalan | 27 | 9/16/2 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B67 | Sicilian | 106 | 45/33/28 | 42.5% |
| D52 | Slav Defense | 60 | 10/36/14 | 16.7% |
| C96 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 41 | 10/21/10 | 24.4% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 37 | 8/19/10 | 21.6% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 33 | 5/19/9 | 15.2% |
| A12 | English Opening | 29 | 8/16/5 | 27.6% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 26 | 10/13/3 | 38.5% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 19 | 10/8/1 | 52.6% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 19 | 8/7/4 | 42.1% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 18 | 8/8/2 | 44.4% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2012 | Zahar Efimenko | 2,703 | Bundesliga 2011-12 | A36 |
| Apr 2019 | Liviu-Dieter Nisipeanu | 2,680 | Budapest Spring Open | C77 |
| Oct 2011 | Ivan Sokolov | 2,673 | 20th chT1A-CRO | D22 |
| Oct 2008 | Alexey Dreev | 2,657 | 17th chT-CRO 1A | D22 |
| Dec 2014 | Christian Bauer | 2,647 | Zuerich Open A 38th | E11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Budapest FS03 GM | 2018 | 37 | 25.5 | 2,574 |
| Budapest FS05 GM | 2006 | 30 | 13.5 | 2,387 |
| Budapest FS06 GM | 2013 | 28 | 18 | 2,546 |
| Budapest FS09 IM-B | 2002 | 23 | 11 | 2,286 |
| Budapest FS03 IM-A | 2005 | 21 | 12.5 | 2,367 |
| Budapest FS02 GM | 2013 | 19 | 12 | 2,533 |
| Budapest FS04 GM | 2011 | 19 | 12.5 | 2,565 |
| Budapest Spring Open | 2019 | 18 | 14 | 2,677 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: David Berczes (18 games) · Zoltan Varga (14 games) · Attila Czebe (12 games) · Miklos Galyas (11 games) · Adam Horvath (10 games) · Miklos Nemeth (10 games) · William Paschall (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Laszlo Gonda's chess games?
1,502 games by Laszlo Gonda, 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 Laszlo Gonda has played.
What does Laszlo Gonda play on the first move as White?
Across 765 games with White in our database, Laszlo Gonda opens with 1.d4 (53% of games), 1.Nf3 (28% of games), 1.c4 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Laszlo Gonda answers 1...e5 (49% of games), 1...c5 (47% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (49% of games), 1...Nf6 (43% of games), 1...e6 (6% of games).
What openings does Laszlo Gonda play as White?
As White, Laszlo Gonda's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (70 games, 32.9% win rate); Indian Defense (60 games, 31.7% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (58 games, 55.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 765 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Laszlo Gonda play as Black?
As Black, Laszlo Gonda most often plays: Sicilian (106 games, 42.5% win rate); Slav Defense (60 games, 16.7% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (41 games, 24.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 737 games.
What is Laszlo Gonda's FIDE rating?
Laszlo Gonda is currently rated 2,453 in classical chess, 2,474 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,565 (Feb 2014).
How many games has Laszlo Gonda played?
Our database contains 1,502 games by Laszlo Gonda, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 533 wins, 731 draws, 238 losses (35.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Laszlo Gonda?
1,502 games by Laszlo Gonda 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.