Prepare against Lajos Both
Slovakia · World #91,352 classical · FIDE ID 14906627
When preparing against Lajos Both, expect 1.Nf3 in 57% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (83% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (63%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: English Opening as White, 45.0% over 20 games.
Our database contains 139 games by Lajos Both, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Lajos Both's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Lajos Both 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 | 1,755 | 2,042 | Jul 2003 |
| Rapid | 1,707 | 1,763 | Sep 2018 |
| Blitz | 1,788 | 1,788 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 139 | 46 | 25 | 68 | 33.1% |
| As White | 75 | 27 | 12 | 36 | 36.0% |
| As Black | 64 | 19 | 13 | 32 | 29.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Lajos Both's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Lajos Both's side.
First moves as White (75 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 43 | 57.3% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 25 | 33.3% | 32.0% |
| c4 | 4 | 5.3% | 37.5% |
| d4 | 3 | 4.0% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 57% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (47% of these games) — Both usually continues c4 (46.7% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Both usually continues c4 (45.0% score)
- …Nc6 (12% of these games) — Both usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- 1.e4 — 33% of White games, 32.0% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Both usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …e5 (32% of these games) — Both usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (16% of these games) — Both usually continues exd5 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 20 | 83.3% | 40.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 8.3% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 8.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 15 | 62.5% | 43.3% |
| d5 | 9 | 37.5% | 38.9% |
Lajos Both's chess games
All 139 games by Lajos Both 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: 46 wins, 25 draws, 68 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A30 | English Opening | 20 | 9/2/9 | 45.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 15 | 7/0/8 | 46.7% |
| A04 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C28 | Bishop's Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A53 | Old Indian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 12 | 3/0/9 | 25.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| D94 | Grünfeld Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| A31 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A34 | English Opening | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A65 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1998 | Jan Hlas | 2,070 | Dunajska Streda Open | E82 |
| Feb 2015 | Frantisek Merva | 2,045 | chT4-SVK A22 1415 | A60 |
| Feb 2013 | Mikulas Kosar | 1,965 | chT4-SVK A22 1213 | C25 |
| Nov 2009 | Milan Bilovsky | 1,940 | chT3A2-SVK 0910 | A36 |
| Oct 2015 | Ladislav Szocs | 1,895 | chT4-SVK A22 1516 | C02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT4-SVK A22 1718 | 2018 | 11 | 5 | 1,728 |
| chT4-SVK A22 1415 | 2015 | 11 | 5 | 1,764 |
| chT3A2-SVK 1819 | 2019 | 11 | 7.5 | 1,803 |
| chT4-SVK A22 1819 | 2019 | 11 | 6 | 1,713 |
| chT4-SVK A22 1516 | 2016 | 11 | 3.5 | 1,795 |
| chT4-SVK A22 1617 | 2017 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,833 |
| chT3A2-SVK 0910 | 2010 | 10 | 3 | 1,721 |
| chT3A2-SVK 1617 | 2017 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,637 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Lajos Both's chess games?
139 games by Lajos Both, 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 Both has played.
What does Lajos Both play on the first move as White?
Across 75 games with White in our database, Lajos Both opens with 1.Nf3 (57% of games), 1.e4 (33% of games), 1.c4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Lajos Both answers 1...c5 (83% of games), 1...d5 (8% of games), 1...e6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (63% of games), 1...d5 (38% of games).
What openings does Lajos Both play as White?
As White, Lajos Both's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (20 games, 45.0% win rate); Réti Opening (15 games, 46.7% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 75 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Lajos Both play as Black?
As Black, Lajos Both most often plays: Sicilian: Sveshnikov (12 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 64 games.
What is Lajos Both's FIDE rating?
Lajos Both is currently rated 1,755 in classical chess, 1,707 in rapid and 1,788 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,042 (Jul 2003).
How many games has Lajos Both played?
Our database contains 139 games by Lajos Both, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 46 wins, 25 draws, 68 losses (33.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Lajos Both?
139 games by Lajos Both 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.