Prepare against Laszlo Botond
Hungary · World #106,677 classical · FIDE ID 752878
When preparing against Laszlo Botond, expect 1.f4 in 93% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (75% of games); against 1.d4, 1...f5 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Bird's opening as White, 35.7% over 28 games.
Our database contains 56 games by Laszlo Botond, covering Jan 2010 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Laszlo Botond's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Laszlo Botond 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 | 1,710 | 1,867 | May 2011 |
| Rapid | 1,891 | 1,891 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 56 | 24 | 6 | 26 | 42.9% |
| As White | 30 | 10 | 5 | 15 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 26 | 14 | 1 | 11 | 53.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Laszlo Botond's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Laszlo Botond's side.
First moves as White (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f4 | 28 | 93.3% | 42.9% |
| e4 | 2 | 6.7% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.f4 — 93% of White games, 42.9% score
- …d5 (39% of these games) — Botond usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (21% of these games) — Botond usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …e5 (11% of these games) — Botond usually continues fxe5 (66.7% score)
- 1.e4 — 7% of White games, 25.0% score
- …c5 (100% of these games) — Botond usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 9 | 75.0% | 55.6% |
| c5 | 3 | 25.0% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 9 | 100.0% | 66.7% |
Laszlo Botond's chess games
All 56 games by Laszlo Botond in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2010 - 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: 24 wins, 6 draws, 26 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A03 | Bird's opening | 28 | 10/4/14 | 35.7% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 9 | 6/0/3 | 66.7% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B16 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2010 | Janos Szasz | 1,860 | chT2-HUN Toth 1011 | A83 |
| May 2007 | Oliver Bujtas | 1,860 | chB-Stuttgart int | A90 |
| May 2008 | Marc Drapkin | 1,814 | chB-Stuttgart int | A02 |
| Jan 2003 | Julian Bissbort | 1,790 | chB-Stuttgart | A46 |
| Oct 2010 | Ferenc Czina | 1,780 | chT2-HUN Toth 1011 | A03 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chB-Stuttgart int | 2008 | 21 | 12.5 | 1,596 |
| chB-Stuttgart | 2004 | 12 | 9 | 1,941 |
| chT2-HUN Toth 1011 | 2011 | 7 | 2 | 1,739 |
| ch-HUN U20 | 2024 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,425 |
| chT2-HUN Toth 0910 | 2010 | 5 | 1 | 1,733 |
| ch-Stuttgart | 1998 | 1 | 1 | – |
| Bregenz Bodensee Seniors Open | 2024 | 1 | 0 | 1,693 |
| Schwarzwald Open | 2003 | 1 | 0 | 1,730 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Laszlo Botond's chess games?
56 games by Laszlo Botond, from Jan 2010 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 Laszlo Botond has played.
What does Laszlo Botond play on the first move as White?
Across 30 games with White in our database, Laszlo Botond opens with 1.f4 (93% of games), 1.e4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Laszlo Botond answers 1...c6 (75% of games), 1...c5 (25% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (100% of games).
What openings does Laszlo Botond play as White?
As White, Laszlo Botond's most-played openings in our database are: Bird's opening (28 games, 35.7% win rate); Sicilian (1 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 30 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Laszlo Botond play as Black?
As Black, Laszlo Botond most often plays: Dutch Defense (9 games, 66.7% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (5 games, 40.0% win rate); English Opening: Dutch Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 26 games.
What is Laszlo Botond's FIDE rating?
Laszlo Botond is currently rated 1,710 in classical chess, 1,891 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,867 (May 2011).
How many games has Laszlo Botond played?
Our database contains 56 games by Laszlo Botond, covering Jan 2010 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 24 wins, 6 draws, 26 losses (42.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Laszlo Botond?
56 games by Laszlo Botond 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.