Prepare against Ladislav Havas
FM · HRV · World #8,900 classical · FIDE ID 14501090
Our database contains 271 games by Ladislav Havas, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Ladislav Havas's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ladislav Havas 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 | 2,188 | 2,305 | Jul 2007 |
| Rapid | 2,222 | 2,238 | Dec 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,177 | 2,284 | Sep 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 271 | 78 | 99 | 94 | 28.8% |
| As White | 124 | 42 | 44 | 38 | 33.9% |
| As Black | 147 | 36 | 55 | 56 | 24.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ladislav Havas's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ladislav Havas's side.
First moves as White (124 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 104 | 83.9% | 48.1% |
| e4 | 15 | 12.1% | 70.0% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 3.2% | 75.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 84% of White games, 48.1% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Havas usually continues Bg5 (39.1% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Havas usually continues c4 (61.8% score)
- …g6 (5% of these games) — Havas usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 12% of White games, 70.0% score
- …c5 (53% of these games) — Havas usually continues Nf3 (68.8% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Havas usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (13% of these games) — Havas usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (72 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 32 | 44.4% | 34.4% |
| c5 | 32 | 44.4% | 53.1% |
| c6 | 4 | 5.6% | 25.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 2.8% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.4% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.4% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (46 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 30 | 65.2% | 48.3% |
| f5 | 14 | 30.4% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.2% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.2% | 50.0% |
Ladislav Havas's chess games
All 271 games by Ladislav Havas in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Aug 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: 78 wins, 99 draws, 94 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 31 | 8/9/14 | 25.8% |
| D02 | London System | 9 | 4/0/5 | 44.4% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 8 | 5/3/0 | 62.5% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 7 | 4/3/0 | 57.1% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| A61 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| E01 | Catalan | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| D19 | Slav Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 32 | 6/10/16 | 18.8% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 18 | 4/9/5 | 22.2% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 10 | 3/6/1 | 30.0% |
| A51 | Budapest Defense | 9 | 2/1/6 | 22.2% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
| E60 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2023 | Gregory Kaidanov | 2,559 | Titled Tue Early | A49 |
| Aug 2024 | Pierre Barbot | 2,440 | Titled Tue Early | A51 |
| Aug 2009 | Blazimir Kovacevic | 2,436 | Ptuj Open | A04 |
| Mar 2022 | Vladimir Demin | 2,430 | Titled Tue Early | A45 |
| Jan 2001 | Patrick Levacic | 2,382 | CRO Cup | B02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2024 | 80 | 27 | 2,108 |
| CRO-Cup | 2000 | 27 | 10.5 | 2,254 |
| chT2-CRO Center | 2012 | 21 | 12.5 | 2,221 |
| CRO Cup | 2006 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,471 |
| chT2-CRO Center 25th | 2016 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,310 |
| 22nd chT2-CRO Center | 2013 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,267 |
| chT-CRO | 2014 | 10 | 6 | 2,378 |
| Zagreb Open B | 2012 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,341 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ladislav Havas's chess games?
271 games by Ladislav Havas, from Apr 2003 to Aug 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 Ladislav Havas has played.
What does Ladislav Havas play on the first move as White?
Across 124 games with White in our database, Ladislav Havas opens with 1.d4 (84% of games), 1.e4 (12% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ladislav Havas answers 1...Nf6 (44% of games), 1...c5 (44% of games), 1...c6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (65% of games), 1...f5 (30% of games), 1...g6 (2% of games).
What openings does Ladislav Havas play as White?
As White, Ladislav Havas's most-played openings in our database are: Trompowsky Attack (31 games, 25.8% win rate); London System (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Indian Defense (9 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 124 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ladislav Havas play as Black?
As Black, Ladislav Havas most often plays: Alekhine Defense (32 games, 18.8% win rate); Dutch Defense (18 games, 22.2% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (10 games, 30.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 147 games.
What is Ladislav Havas's FIDE rating?
Ladislav Havas is currently rated 2,188 in classical chess, 2,222 in rapid and 2,177 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,305 (Jul 2007).
How many games has Ladislav Havas played?
Our database contains 271 games by Ladislav Havas, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 78 wins, 99 draws, 94 losses (28.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ladislav Havas?
271 games by Ladislav Havas 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.