Prepare against Lajos Fendrik
Hungary · World #13,320 classical · FIDE ID 735701
When preparing against Lajos Fendrik, expect 1.d4 in 46% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (33% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (67%).
Our database contains 151 games by Lajos Fendrik, covering Jul 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Lajos Fendrik's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Lajos Fendrik 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 | 2,124 | 2,261 | Feb 2019 |
| Rapid | 2,095 | 2,124 | Sep 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 151 | 58 | 43 | 50 | 38.4% |
| As White | 79 | 33 | 18 | 28 | 41.8% |
| As Black | 72 | 25 | 25 | 22 | 34.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Lajos Fendrik's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Lajos Fendrik's side.
First moves as White (79 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 36 | 45.6% | 55.6% |
| e4 | 26 | 32.9% | 53.8% |
| b3 | 6 | 7.6% | 33.3% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 6.3% | 40.0% |
| c4 | 4 | 5.1% | 62.5% |
| g3 | 1 | 1.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 46% of White games, 55.6% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Fendrik usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Fendrik usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (6% of these games) — Fendrik usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 33% of White games, 53.8% score
- …c5 (54% of these games) — Fendrik usually continues Nf3 (68.8% score)
- …d6 (15% of these games) — Fendrik usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- …e5 (12% of these games) — Fendrik usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 11 | 33.3% | 59.1% |
| e6 | 5 | 15.2% | 60.0% |
| d5 | 5 | 15.2% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 5 | 15.2% | 30.0% |
| c6 | 4 | 12.1% | 62.5% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 6.1% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 12 | 66.7% | 62.5% |
| f5 | 2 | 11.1% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 11.1% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 5.6% | 100.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 5.6% | 0.0% |
Lajos Fendrik's chess games
All 151 games by Lajos Fendrik in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2005 - 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: 58 wins, 43 draws, 50 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | London System | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D52 | Indian Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| E09 | Catalan | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A55 | English Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B40 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A07 | Réti Opening | 8 | 1/3/4 | 12.5% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A10 | English Opening | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2016 | Erik Kislik | 2,367 | chT2-HUN Szechenyi 1516 | B23 |
| Jul 2011 | Gyula Feher | 2,343 | 16th Balatonalmadi Pannonia Cup | B23 |
| Oct 2004 | Peter Dr. Sardy | 2,313 | chT2-HUN Szechenyi 0405 | E63 |
| Mar 2019 | Karoly Kozma | 2,285 | chT2-HUN Charousek 1819 | E11 |
| Dec 2018 | Robert Makk | 2,252 | chT2-HUN Charousek 1819 | B78 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-HUN Charousek 1819 | 2019 | 11 | 7 | 2,305 |
| chT2-HUN Szechenyi 0304 | 2004 | 11 | 9.5 | 2,216 |
| chT2-HUN Szechenyi 0506 | 2006 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,101 |
| chT2-HUN Szechenyi 0607 | 2007 | 10 | 5 | 2,183 |
| chT2-HUN Szechenyi 0405 | 2005 | 10 | 8 | 2,417 |
| chT2-HUN Breyer 2223 | 2023 | 10 | 7 | 2,177 |
| chT1-HUN Maroczy 2122 | 2022 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,113 |
| chT2-HUN Szechenyi 0708 | 2008 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,132 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Lajos Fendrik's chess games?
151 games by Lajos Fendrik, from Jul 2005 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 Fendrik has played.
What does Lajos Fendrik play on the first move as White?
Across 79 games with White in our database, Lajos Fendrik opens with 1.d4 (46% of games), 1.e4 (33% of games), 1.b3 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Lajos Fendrik answers 1...c5 (33% of games), 1...e6 (15% of games), 1...d5 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...f5 (11% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games).
What openings does Lajos Fendrik play as White?
As White, Lajos Fendrik's most-played openings in our database are: London System (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Nimzovich-Larsen attack (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (5 games, 80.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 79 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Lajos Fendrik play as Black?
As Black, Lajos Fendrik most often plays: Réti Opening (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 75.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 72 games.
What is Lajos Fendrik's FIDE rating?
Lajos Fendrik is currently rated 2,124 in classical chess, 2,095 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,261 (Feb 2019).
How many games has Lajos Fendrik played?
Our database contains 151 games by Lajos Fendrik, covering Jul 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 58 wins, 43 draws, 50 losses (38.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Lajos Fendrik?
151 games by Lajos Fendrik 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.