Prepare against Lajos Seres
GM · Hungary · World #4,744 classical · FIDE ID 701254
When preparing against Lajos Seres, expect 1.d4 in 62% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (62% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (64%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Ruy Lopez: Closed as White, 6.3% over 16 games.
Our database contains 988 games by Lajos Seres, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Lajos Seres's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Lajos Seres 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 | 2,280 | 2,510 | Oct 2003 |
| Rapid | 2,412 | 2,461 | Jul 2016 |
| Blitz | 2,362 | 2,402 | Dec 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 988 | 203 | 625 | 160 | 20.5% |
| As White | 486 | 125 | 305 | 56 | 25.7% |
| As Black | 502 | 78 | 320 | 104 | 15.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Lajos Seres's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Lajos Seres's side.
First moves as White (486 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 301 | 61.9% | 54.5% |
| e4 | 120 | 24.7% | 61.3% |
| Nf3 | 40 | 8.2% | 63.7% |
| c4 | 17 | 3.5% | 61.8% |
| g3 | 5 | 1.0% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 3 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 62% of White games, 54.5% score
- …Nf6 (62% of these games) — Seres usually continues c4 (56.1% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Seres usually continues c4 (54.7% score)
- …e6 (2% of these games) — Seres usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 25% of White games, 61.3% score
- …c5 (58% of these games) — Seres usually continues Nf3 (61.0% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Seres usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Seres usually continues d4 (55.6% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (241 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 149 | 61.8% | 52.0% |
| e5 | 68 | 28.2% | 41.2% |
| c6 | 8 | 3.3% | 43.8% |
| d5 | 6 | 2.5% | 41.7% |
| d6 | 5 | 2.1% | 40.0% |
| e6 | 4 | 1.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (192 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 123 | 64.1% | 44.7% |
| Nf6 | 51 | 26.6% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 8 | 4.2% | 56.3% |
| f5 | 3 | 1.6% | 66.7% |
| g6 | 3 | 1.6% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 1.0% | 50.0% |
Lajos Seres's chess games
All 988 games by Lajos Seres in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Aug 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: 203 wins, 625 draws, 160 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E62 | Indian Defense | 84 | 21/50/13 | 25.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 53 | 10/41/2 | 18.9% |
| B65 | Sicilian | 28 | 15/10/3 | 53.6% |
| E06 | Catalan | 19 | 6/13/0 | 31.6% |
| A38 | English Opening | 19 | 3/13/3 | 15.8% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 19 | 5/12/2 | 26.3% |
| E10 | Benoni Defense | 19 | 7/10/2 | 36.8% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 16 | 4/11/1 | 25.0% |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 16 | 1/13/2 | 6.3% |
| B97 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 14 | 3/8/3 | 21.4% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D15 | Slav Defense | 87 | 8/59/20 | 9.2% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 33 | 8/17/8 | 24.2% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 32 | 4/22/6 | 12.5% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 29 | 7/17/5 | 24.1% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 27 | 3/17/7 | 11.1% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 22 | 2/15/5 | 9.1% |
| A38 | English Opening | 15 | 1/13/1 | 6.7% |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 14 | 0/13/1 | 0.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 14 | 0/10/4 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 13 | 4/5/4 | 30.8% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2007 | Sang Cao | 2,548 | chT-HUN 0607 | A32 |
| Apr 2006 | Zlatko Ilincic | 2,545 | Budapest FS04 GM | C42 |
| Apr 2004 | Levente Vajda | 2,537 | chT-HUN 0304 | C88 |
| Sep 2014 | Huynh Minh Huy Nguyen | 2,515 | Budapest FS09 GM | D93 |
| Aug 2009 | Gyula Pap | 2,503 | Budapest FS08 GM | D13 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Budapest FS04 GM | 2023 | 63 | 34.5 | 2,447 |
| Budapest FS11 GM | 2022 | 54 | 23 | 2,353 |
| Budapest FS06 GM | 2022 | 49 | 22.5 | 2,378 |
| Budapest FS09 GM | 2024 | 40 | 19 | 2,387 |
| Budapest FS03 GM | 2024 | 40 | 17 | 2,348 |
| Budapest FS10 GM | 2021 | 38 | 18.5 | 2,393 |
| Budapest FS08 GM | 2009 | 32 | 16.5 | 2,446 |
| Budapest FS05 GM | 2014 | 28 | 16 | 2,483 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Zlatko Ilincic (21 games) · Tibor Fogarasi (17 games) · William Paschall (16 games) · David Berczes (15 games) · Adam Szeberenyi (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Lajos Seres's chess games?
988 games by Lajos Seres, from Apr 2003 to Aug 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 Seres has played.
What does Lajos Seres play on the first move as White?
Across 486 games with White in our database, Lajos Seres opens with 1.d4 (62% of games), 1.e4 (25% of games), 1.Nf3 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Lajos Seres answers 1...c5 (62% of games), 1...e5 (28% of games), 1...c6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (64% of games), 1...Nf6 (27% of games), 1...e6 (4% of games).
What openings does Lajos Seres play as White?
As White, Lajos Seres's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (84 games, 25.0% win rate); Slav Defense (53 games, 18.9% win rate); Sicilian (28 games, 53.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 486 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Lajos Seres play as Black?
As Black, Lajos Seres most often plays: Slav Defense (87 games, 9.2% win rate); Sicilian (33 games, 24.2% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (32 games, 12.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 502 games.
What is Lajos Seres's FIDE rating?
Lajos Seres is currently rated 2,280 in classical chess, 2,412 in rapid and 2,362 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,510 (Oct 2003).
How many games has Lajos Seres played?
Our database contains 988 games by Lajos Seres, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 203 wins, 625 draws, 160 losses (20.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Lajos Seres?
988 games by Lajos Seres 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.