Prepare against Lajos Nagy
Hungary · World #102,830 classical · FIDE ID 726729
When preparing against Lajos Nagy, expect 1.e4 in 84% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (83% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Alapin as White, 40.0% over 30 games.
Our database contains 174 games by Lajos Nagy, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Lajos Nagy's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Lajos Nagy 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 | 1,721 | 2,087 | Jul 2003 |
| Rapid | 1,836 | 1,948 | May 2014 |
| Blitz | 1,861 | 1,925 | Nov 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 174 | 57 | 49 | 68 | 32.8% |
| As White | 85 | 33 | 22 | 30 | 38.8% |
| As Black | 89 | 24 | 27 | 38 | 27.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Lajos Nagy's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Lajos Nagy's side.
First moves as White (85 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 71 | 83.5% | 50.7% |
| d4 | 14 | 16.5% | 57.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 84% of White games, 50.7% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Nagy usually continues c3 (51.7% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Nagy usually continues d4 (45.5% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Nagy usually continues Nf3 (68.2% score)
- 1.d4 — 16% of White games, 57.1% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Nagy usually continues e3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (21% of these games) — Nagy usually continues e3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Nagy usually continues e3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (53 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 44 | 83.0% | 34.1% |
| c5 | 4 | 7.5% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 3.8% | 75.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.9% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.9% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 27 | 100.0% | 53.7% |
Lajos Nagy's chess games
All 174 games by Lajos Nagy 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: 57 wins, 49 draws, 68 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 30 | 12/7/11 | 40.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 11 | 3/5/3 | 27.3% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C52 | Italian Game: Evans Gambit | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C41 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 11 | 3/3/5 | 27.3% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 7 | 0/2/5 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| C80 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| C38 | King's Gambit | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C27 | Vienna Game | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2005 | Imre Balazs | 2,175 | George Marx Open | C42 |
| Apr 2011 | Attila Horvath | 2,133 | chT2-HUN Charousek 1011 | C02 |
| Aug 2008 | Tibor Berta | 2,127 | Paks Open | B03 |
| Jan 2005 | Janos Horvath | 2,125 | chT2-HUN Asztalos 0405 | C80 |
| Apr 2003 | Katalin Decsey | 2,124 | chT2-HUN Charousek 0203 | B00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-HUN Asztalos 0405 | 2005 | 10 | 4.5 | 1,990 |
| chT2-HUN Charousek 1819 | 2019 | 10 | 5 | 1,854 |
| chT2-HUN Charousek 1314 | 2014 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,821 |
| chT2-HUN Charousek 1213 | 2013 | 9 | 7.5 | 2,134 |
| chT2-HUN Charousek 1112 | 2012 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,914 |
| chT2-HUN Charousek 0304 | 2004 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,081 |
| chT2-HUN Asztalos 0304 | 2004 | 8 | 5 | 2,198 |
| chT2-HUN Charousek 0910 | 2010 | 8 | 2 | 1,773 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Lajos Nagy's chess games?
174 games by Lajos Nagy, 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 Nagy has played.
What does Lajos Nagy play on the first move as White?
Across 85 games with White in our database, Lajos Nagy opens with 1.e4 (84% of games), 1.d4 (16% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Lajos Nagy answers 1...e5 (83% of games), 1...c5 (8% of games), 1...d6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Lajos Nagy play as White?
As White, Lajos Nagy's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (30 games, 40.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (11 games, 27.3% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (7 games, 42.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 85 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Lajos Nagy play as Black?
As Black, Lajos Nagy most often plays: Benoni Defense (11 games, 27.3% win rate); Scotch Game (7 games, 0.0% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (7 games, 14.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 89 games.
What is Lajos Nagy's FIDE rating?
Lajos Nagy is currently rated 1,721 in classical chess, 1,836 in rapid and 1,861 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,087 (Jul 2003).
How many games has Lajos Nagy played?
Our database contains 174 games by Lajos Nagy, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 57 wins, 49 draws, 68 losses (32.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Lajos Nagy?
174 games by Lajos Nagy 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.