Prepare against Lajos Takacs
FM · Hungary · World #26,692 classical · FIDE ID 701289
Our database contains 267 games by Lajos Takacs, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Lajos Takacs's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Lajos Takacs 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 | 2,006 | 2,272 | Apr 2003 |
| Rapid | 2,130 | 2,136 | Dec 2015 |
| Blitz | 1,912 | 1,946 | Aug 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 267 | 114 | 79 | 74 | 42.7% |
| As White | 139 | 59 | 46 | 34 | 42.4% |
| As Black | 128 | 55 | 33 | 40 | 43.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Lajos Takacs's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Lajos Takacs's side.
First moves as White (139 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 121 | 87.1% | 58.7% |
| Nf3 | 14 | 10.1% | 60.7% |
| c4 | 3 | 2.2% | 66.7% |
| d4 | 1 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 87% of White games, 58.7% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Takacs usually continues c4 (63.3% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Takacs usually continues d3 (43.8% score)
- …e5 (12% of these games) — Takacs usually continues Bc4 (54.2% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 10% of White games, 60.7% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Takacs usually continues d3 (75.0% score)
- …d5 (43% of these games) — Takacs usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (63 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 35 | 55.6% | 58.6% |
| g6 | 18 | 28.6% | 61.1% |
| e5 | 8 | 12.7% | 18.8% |
| b6 | 1 | 1.6% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (44 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 15 | 34.1% | 53.3% |
| g6 | 13 | 29.5% | 65.4% |
| d5 | 10 | 22.7% | 40.0% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 11.4% | 30.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 2.3% | 50.0% |
Lajos Takacs's chess games
All 267 games by Lajos Takacs 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: 114 wins, 79 draws, 74 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 51 | 21/19/11 | 41.2% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 16 | 5/4/7 | 31.3% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| D02 | London System | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B00 | King's Pawn Game | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Caro-Kann | 35 | 16/9/10 | 45.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 35 | 18/9/8 | 51.4% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 15 | 6/4/5 | 40.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 5/1/0 | 83.3% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A90 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez: Fianchetto | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A84 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E93 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A68 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1993 | Attila Vass | 2,245 | chT2-HUN 9293 | B23 |
| Nov 2002 | Sandor Kakuk | 2,244 | chT2-HUN Toth 0203 | B44 |
| Jan 2009 | Geza Pal | 2,235 | chT2-HUN Erkel 0809 | B07 |
| Apr 2003 | Andras Jurcsak | 2,226 | chT2-HUN Toth 0203 | B20 |
| Apr 2006 | Istvan Jagicza | 2,221 | chT2-HUN Erkel 0506 | C28 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-HUN Erkel 0708 | 2008 | 11 | 6 | 2,206 |
| chT2-HUN Toth 0203 | 2003 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,244 |
| chT2-HUN 9293 | 1993 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,171 |
| chT2-HUN Toth 1617 | 2017 | 11 | 7 | 2,077 |
| chT2-HUN Erkel 0506 | 2006 | 11 | 7 | 2,230 |
| chT2-HUN Toth 1314 | 2014 | 11 | 8 | 2,237 |
| chT2-HUN Erkel 0607 | 2007 | 11 | 7 | 2,193 |
| chT2-HUN Toth 1213 | 2013 | 11 | 7 | 2,078 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Lajos Takacs's chess games?
267 games by Lajos Takacs, 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 Takacs has played.
What does Lajos Takacs play on the first move as White?
Across 139 games with White in our database, Lajos Takacs opens with 1.e4 (87% of games), 1.Nf3 (10% of games), 1.c4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Lajos Takacs answers 1...c6 (56% of games), 1...g6 (29% of games), 1...e5 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...c5 (34% of games), 1...g6 (30% of games), 1...d5 (23% of games).
What openings does Lajos Takacs play as White?
As White, Lajos Takacs's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (51 games, 41.2% win rate); King's Indian Attack (16 games, 31.3% win rate); Réti Opening (9 games, 44.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 139 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Lajos Takacs play as Black?
As Black, Lajos Takacs most often plays: Caro-Kann (35 games, 45.7% win rate); Modern Defense (35 games, 51.4% win rate); Benoni Defense (15 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 128 games.
What is Lajos Takacs's FIDE rating?
Lajos Takacs is currently rated 2,006 in classical chess, 2,130 in rapid and 1,912 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,272 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Lajos Takacs played?
Our database contains 267 games by Lajos Takacs, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 114 wins, 79 draws, 74 losses (42.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Lajos Takacs?
267 games by Lajos Takacs 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.