Prepare against Laszlo Deak
Hungary · World #76,620 classical · FIDE ID 702650
When preparing against Laszlo Deak, expect 1.e4 in 80% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (64% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (72%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Philidor as Black, 16.1% over 31 games.
Our database contains 241 games by Laszlo Deak, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Laszlo Deak's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Laszlo Deak 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 | 1,800 | 2,129 | Apr 2003 |
| Rapid | 1,859 | 1,933 | May 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 241 | 57 | 102 | 82 | 23.7% |
| As White | 113 | 31 | 38 | 44 | 27.4% |
| As Black | 128 | 26 | 64 | 38 | 20.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Laszlo Deak's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Laszlo Deak's side.
First moves as White (113 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 90 | 79.6% | 40.6% |
| d4 | 13 | 11.5% | 53.8% |
| Nc3 | 6 | 5.3% | 91.7% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 3.5% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 80% of White games, 40.6% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Deak usually continues d4 (55.9% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Deak usually continues d4 (38.9% score)
- …c6 (11% of these games) — Deak usually continues d4 (30.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 12% of White games, 53.8% score
- …d5 (46% of these games) — Deak usually continues c4 (41.7% score)
- …Nf6 (46% of these games) — Deak usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …g6 (8% of these games) — Deak usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (76 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 49 | 64.5% | 43.9% |
| Nc6 | 9 | 11.8% | 66.7% |
| c5 | 8 | 10.5% | 75.0% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 3 | 3.9% | 33.3% |
| a6 | 2 | 2.6% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 21 | 72.4% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 7 | 24.1% | 64.3% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 3.4% | 0.0% |
Laszlo Deak's chess games
All 241 games by Laszlo Deak 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, 102 draws, 82 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 17 | 7/5/5 | 41.2% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 12 | 4/3/5 | 33.3% |
| C21 | Center Game | 9 | 2/4/3 | 22.2% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B44 | French Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C41 | Philidor | 31 | 5/17/9 | 16.1% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 11 | 2/5/4 | 18.2% |
| C40 | Elephant Gambit | 9 | 0/5/4 | 0.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 8 | 0/4/4 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| A40 | Englund Gambit | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| D09 | Albin Countergambit | 5 | 1/4/0 | 20.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1988 | Gyula Kosztolanczi | 2,290 | 07th Zalakaros Open | E66 |
| Jan 1988 | Arpad Boronyak | 2,275 | 07th Zalakaros Open | B23 |
| Jan 1997 | Geza Laczo | 2,230 | chT3-HUN | B01 |
| Jan 1995 | Laszlo Szollosi | 2,225 | chT2-HUN 9596 | D06 |
| Feb 2008 | Jozsef Horvath | 2,172 | chT2-HUN Szechenyi 0708 | A00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-HUN 9900 | 2000 | 14 | 4 | 1,964 |
| chT2-HUN 9899 | 1999 | 12 | 8.5 | 2,280 |
| chT2-HUN Szechenyi 0708 | 2008 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,029 |
| chT2-HUN Szechenyi 0203 | 2003 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,112 |
| chT2-HUN Szechenyi 0506 | 2006 | 11 | 4.5 | 1,977 |
| chT2-HUN Szechenyi 0304 | 2004 | 11 | 5 | 2,074 |
| chT2-HUN Szechenyi 0809 | 2009 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,940 |
| chT2-HUN Szechenyi 0405 | 2005 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,063 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Laszlo Deak's chess games?
241 games by Laszlo Deak, 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 Laszlo Deak has played.
What does Laszlo Deak play on the first move as White?
Across 113 games with White in our database, Laszlo Deak opens with 1.e4 (80% of games), 1.d4 (12% of games), 1.Nc3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Laszlo Deak answers 1...e5 (64% of games), 1...Nc6 (12% of games), 1...c5 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (72% of games), 1...e5 (24% of games), 1...Nf6 (3% of games).
What openings does Laszlo Deak play as White?
As White, Laszlo Deak's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (17 games, 41.2% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (12 games, 33.3% win rate); Center Game (9 games, 22.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 113 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Laszlo Deak play as Black?
As Black, Laszlo Deak most often plays: Philidor (31 games, 16.1% win rate); Queen's Gambit (11 games, 18.2% win rate); Elephant Gambit (9 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 128 games.
What is Laszlo Deak's FIDE rating?
Laszlo Deak is currently rated 1,800 in classical chess, 1,859 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,129 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Laszlo Deak played?
Our database contains 241 games by Laszlo Deak, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 57 wins, 102 draws, 82 losses (23.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Laszlo Deak?
241 games by Laszlo Deak 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.