Prepare against Lajos Vass
Hungary · World #40,218 classical · FIDE ID 733458
Our database contains 235 games by Lajos Vass, covering Jul 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Lajos Vass's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Lajos Vass 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 | 1,934 | 2,200 | Apr 2006 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 235 | 111 | 53 | 71 | 47.2% |
| As White | 130 | 70 | 29 | 31 | 53.8% |
| As Black | 105 | 41 | 24 | 40 | 39.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Lajos Vass's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Lajos Vass's side.
First moves as White (130 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 130 | 100.0% | 65.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 65.0% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Vass usually continues c3 (58.7% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Vass usually continues Nf3 (63.0% score)
- …e6 (21% of these games) — Vass usually continues d4 (81.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (58 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 56 | 96.6% | 57.1% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.7% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.7% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 32 | 97.0% | 45.3% |
| d5 | 1 | 3.0% | 0.0% |
Lajos Vass's chess games
All 235 games by Lajos Vass in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2004 - 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: 111 wins, 53 draws, 71 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 52 | 25/11/16 | 48.1% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 25 | 20/2/3 | 80.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 15 | 7/5/3 | 46.7% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C61 | Ruy Lopez | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C40 | Elephant Gambit | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 28 | 12/5/11 | 42.9% |
| D93 | Grünfeld Defense | 12 | 3/3/6 | 25.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 10 | 4/0/6 | 40.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| C36 | King's Gambit | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| C27 | Vienna Game | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D03 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Mieses Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2005 | Istvan Mede | 2,268 | chT2-HUN Maroczy 0405 | B22 |
| Jan 2005 | Laszlo Mihok | 2,262 | chT2-HUN Maroczy 0405 | B22 |
| Feb 2005 | Zoltan Tamassy | 2,254 | chT2-HUN Maroczy 0405 | A00 |
| Apr 2005 | Janos Linczer | 2,210 | chT2-HUN Maroczy 0405 | C68 |
| May 2007 | Ferenc Dibusz | 2,198 | chT2-HUN Breyer 0607 | B22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT1-Budapest Lilienthal 1718 | 2018 | 14 | 7.5 | 1,891 |
| chT2-HUN Erkel 0708 | 2008 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,174 |
| chT2-HUN Erkel 1011 | 2011 | 11 | 9 | 2,265 |
| chT2-HUN Erkel 0506 | 2006 | 11 | 5 | 2,103 |
| chT2-HUN Breyer 0809 | 2009 | 11 | 3 | 1,956 |
| chT2-HUN Maroczy 0405 | 2005 | 11 | 6 | 2,230 |
| chT2-HUN Breyer 0910 | 2010 | 11 | 6 | 2,066 |
| chT2-HUN Erkel 1516 | 2016 | 10 | 5 | 1,956 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Lajos Vass's chess games?
235 games by Lajos Vass, from Jul 2004 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 Vass has played.
What does Lajos Vass play on the first move as White?
Across 130 games with White in our database, Lajos Vass opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Lajos Vass answers 1...e5 (97% of games), 1...d6 (2% of games), 1...d5 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (97% of games), 1...d5 (3% of games).
What openings does Lajos Vass play as White?
As White, Lajos Vass's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (52 games, 48.1% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (25 games, 80.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Exchange (15 games, 46.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 130 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Lajos Vass play as Black?
As Black, Lajos Vass most often plays: Petrov's Defense (28 games, 42.9% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (12 games, 25.0% win rate); Budapest Defense (10 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 105 games.
What is Lajos Vass's FIDE rating?
Lajos Vass is currently rated 1,934 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,200 (Apr 2006).
How many games has Lajos Vass played?
Our database contains 235 games by Lajos Vass, covering Jul 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 111 wins, 53 draws, 71 losses (47.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Lajos Vass?
235 games by Lajos Vass 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.