Prepare against Lajos Abel
IM · Hungary · World #12,538 classical · FIDE ID 701424
Our database contains 441 games by Lajos Abel, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Lajos Abel's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Lajos Abel 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 | 2,134 | 2,315 | Apr 2009 |
| Rapid | 2,149 | 2,240 | Oct 2014 |
| Blitz | 2,197 | 2,222 | May 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 441 | 181 | 175 | 85 | 41.0% |
| As White | 224 | 99 | 90 | 35 | 44.2% |
| As Black | 217 | 82 | 85 | 50 | 37.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Lajos Abel's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Lajos Abel's side.
First moves as White (224 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 209 | 93.3% | 63.9% |
| Nf3 | 9 | 4.0% | 72.2% |
| e4 | 6 | 2.7% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 93% of White games, 63.9% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Abel usually continues Nf3 (64.0% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Abel usually continues Nf3 (66.2% score)
- …c5 (6% of these games) — Abel usually continues c3 (75.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 4% of White games, 72.2% score
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Abel usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- …c5 (22% of these games) — Abel usually continues g3 (75.0% score)
- …g6 (11% of these games) — Abel usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (95 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 49 | 51.6% | 61.2% |
| c6 | 25 | 26.3% | 68.0% |
| d6 | 10 | 10.5% | 35.0% |
| e6 | 5 | 5.3% | 30.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 2.1% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 2.1% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (75 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 53 | 70.7% | 49.1% |
| d5 | 14 | 18.7% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 3 | 4.0% | 66.7% |
| c5 | 3 | 4.0% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.3% | 50.0% |
Lajos Abel's chess games
All 441 games by Lajos Abel 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: 181 wins, 175 draws, 85 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E61 | Indian Defense | 81 | 38/25/18 | 46.9% |
| D02 | London System | 55 | 19/28/8 | 34.5% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 21 | 12/8/1 | 57.1% |
| A46 | Benoni Defense | 15 | 5/8/2 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| B08 | King's Indian Defense | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A43 | Horwitz Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| E74 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 30 | 10/12/8 | 33.3% |
| A43 | Indian Defense | 17 | 5/9/3 | 29.4% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 14 | 6/5/3 | 42.9% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 13 | 6/3/4 | 46.2% |
| A30 | English Opening | 12 | 5/2/5 | 41.7% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 10 | 1/5/4 | 10.0% |
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 10 | 3/4/3 | 30.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 7 | 2/5/0 | 28.6% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 1983 | Emil Szalanczy | 2,420 | HUN Open | A05 |
| Jan 1988 | Janos Szabolcsi | 2,415 | Budapest Epitok Open | A43 |
| Jan 1993 | Ferenc Berebora | 2,410 | chT-HUN | B08 |
| Jan 1989 | Ervin Haag | 2,380 | Kecskemet Dutep Open | B21 |
| Jan 1985 | Dimo Werner | 2,375 | Strasbourg Open | A43 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-HUN | 1995 | 38 | 23 | 2,383 |
| 4th Kecskemet | 1992 | 16 | 10 | 2,423 |
| Budapest Epitok | 1986 | 13 | 8 | 2,407 |
| chT2-HUN Toth 1112 | 2012 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,128 |
| chT2-HUN Maroczy 0910 | 2010 | 11 | 7 | 2,280 |
| chT2-HUN Toth 0304 | 2004 | 11 | 9.5 | 2,503 |
| chT2-HUN Maroczy 0708 | 2008 | 11 | 7 | 2,316 |
| chT2-HUN Toth 0203 | 2003 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,205 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Lajos Abel's chess games?
441 games by Lajos Abel, 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 Lajos Abel has played.
What does Lajos Abel play on the first move as White?
Across 224 games with White in our database, Lajos Abel opens with 1.d4 (93% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games), 1.e4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Lajos Abel answers 1...c5 (52% of games), 1...c6 (26% of games), 1...d6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (71% of games), 1...d5 (19% of games), 1...f5 (4% of games).
What openings does Lajos Abel play as White?
As White, Lajos Abel's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (81 games, 46.9% win rate); London System (55 games, 34.5% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (21 games, 57.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 224 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Lajos Abel play as Black?
As Black, Lajos Abel most often plays: Benoni Defense (30 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (17 games, 29.4% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (14 games, 42.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 217 games.
What is Lajos Abel's FIDE rating?
Lajos Abel is currently rated 2,134 in classical chess, 2,149 in rapid and 2,197 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,315 (Apr 2009).
How many games has Lajos Abel played?
Our database contains 441 games by Lajos Abel, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 181 wins, 175 draws, 85 losses (41.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Lajos Abel?
441 games by Lajos Abel 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.