Prepare against Ladislav Szocs
Slovakia · World #57,779 classical · FIDE ID 14906252
Our database contains 127 games by Ladislav Szocs, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ladislav Szocs's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ladislav Szocs 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 | 1,864 | 2,032 | Apr 2004 |
| Rapid | 1,838 | 1,907 | Jul 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 127 | 40 | 31 | 56 | 31.5% |
| As White | 60 | 25 | 13 | 22 | 41.7% |
| As Black | 67 | 15 | 18 | 34 | 22.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ladislav Szocs's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ladislav Szocs's side.
First moves as White (60 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 51 | 85.0% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 9 | 15.0% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 85% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (29% of these games) — Szocs usually continues d4 (45.8% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Szocs usually continues Nf3 (59.1% score)
- …c6 (16% of these games) — Szocs usually continues d4 (68.8% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 15% of White games, 66.7% score
- …d5 (56% of these games) — Szocs usually continues g3 (80.0% score)
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Szocs usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 27 | 73.0% | 27.8% |
| e5 | 7 | 18.9% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 3 | 8.1% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 22 | 100.0% | 38.6% |
Ladislav Szocs's chess games
All 127 games by Ladislav Szocs 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: 40 wins, 31 draws, 56 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 12 | 4/3/5 | 33.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C85 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 26 | 5/5/16 | 19.2% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 12 | 4/3/5 | 33.3% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| D50 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A45 | London System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A07 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2011 | Richard Jerman | 2,100 | ch-SVK Seniors-B | B01 |
| Nov 2007 | Stefan Grof | 2,028 | chT2B-SVK 0708 | B13 |
| Jul 2020 | Milan Podoba | 2,027 | ch-SVK Amateur | D11 |
| Dec 2010 | Miroslav Blahus | 2,010 | chT2B-SVK 10/11 | D78 |
| Jan 2008 | Martin Podhorsky | 2,005 | chT2B-SVK 0708 | B13 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-SVK Seniors-B | 2011 | 17 | 9 | 1,997 |
| chT4-SVK A22 1819 | 2019 | 11 | 7 | 1,850 |
| chB-SVK Open | 2002 | 10 | 4 | 2,049 |
| chT4-SVK A22 1718 | 2018 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,685 |
| chT1W-SVK 1920 | 2020 | 8 | 1.5 | 1,787 |
| chT2B-SVK 0708 | 2008 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,144 |
| chT4-SVK A22 1516 | 2016 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,722 |
| chT2B-SVK 0910 | 2010 | 7 | 1.5 | 1,786 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ladislav Szocs's chess games?
127 games by Ladislav Szocs, 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 Ladislav Szocs has played.
What does Ladislav Szocs play on the first move as White?
Across 60 games with White in our database, Ladislav Szocs opens with 1.e4 (85% of games), 1.Nf3 (15% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ladislav Szocs answers 1...d5 (73% of games), 1...e5 (19% of games), 1...c5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Ladislav Szocs play as White?
As White, Ladislav Szocs's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (12 games, 33.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (8 games, 62.5% win rate); Réti Opening (6 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 60 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ladislav Szocs play as Black?
As Black, Ladislav Szocs most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (26 games, 19.2% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (12 games, 33.3% win rate); Petrov's Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 67 games.
What is Ladislav Szocs's FIDE rating?
Ladislav Szocs is currently rated 1,864 in classical chess, 1,838 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,032 (Apr 2004).
How many games has Ladislav Szocs played?
Our database contains 127 games by Ladislav Szocs, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 40 wins, 31 draws, 56 losses (31.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ladislav Szocs?
127 games by Ladislav Szocs 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.