Prepare against Laszlo Hovanecz
Hungary · World #63,573 classical · FIDE ID 706418
When preparing against Laszlo Hovanecz, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (88%).
Our database contains 92 games by Laszlo Hovanecz, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Laszlo Hovanecz's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Laszlo Hovanecz 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 | 1,843 | 2,172 | Jul 2004 |
| Rapid | 1,879 | 1,898 | May 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 92 | 25 | 25 | 42 | 27.2% |
| As White | 47 | 14 | 12 | 21 | 29.8% |
| As Black | 45 | 11 | 13 | 21 | 24.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Laszlo Hovanecz's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Laszlo Hovanecz's side.
First moves as White (47 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 47 | 100.0% | 42.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 42.6% score
- …c5 (53% of these games) — Hovanecz usually continues Nf3 (36.0% score)
- …g6 (13% of these games) — Hovanecz usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Hovanecz usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 25 | 100.0% | 36.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 15 | 88.2% | 40.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 5.9% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 5.9% | 50.0% |
Laszlo Hovanecz's chess games
All 92 games by Laszlo Hovanecz 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: 25 wins, 25 draws, 42 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B85 | Sicilian | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| B86 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 11 | 2/0/9 | 18.2% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A62 | Catalan | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D71 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2002 | Sandor Videki | 2,441 | Salgotarjan Balazs Memorial Open | B33 |
| Jan 1993 | Tibor Jeszenkovics | 2,240 | chT2-HUN 9293 | B09 |
| Jan 1993 | Attila Balazs | 2,225 | chT2-HUN 9293 | B22 |
| Jan 1993 | Janos Dr. Bali | 2,215 | chT2-HUN 9293 | A62 |
| Jan 1994 | Szabolcs Tengely | 2,195 | chT3-HUN | B96 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salgotarjan Balazs Memorial Open | 2002 | 24 | 10.5 | 2,144 |
| chT3-HUN 9900 | 2000 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,188 |
| chT2-HUN 9293 | 1993 | 11 | 6 | 2,283 |
| chT2-HUN Erkel 1516 | 2016 | 9 | 0 | 1,688 |
| chT2-HUN Erkel 1415 | 2015 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,945 |
| Eger Agria Open | 2004 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,097 |
| chT2-HUN Erkel 0910 | 2010 | 6 | 1 | 1,889 |
| chT3-HUN | 1997 | 5 | 4 | 2,439 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Laszlo Hovanecz's chess games?
92 games by Laszlo Hovanecz, 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 Hovanecz has played.
What does Laszlo Hovanecz play on the first move as White?
Across 47 games with White in our database, Laszlo Hovanecz opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Laszlo Hovanecz answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (88% of games), 1...d6 (6% of games), 1...g6 (6% of games).
What openings does Laszlo Hovanecz play as White?
As White, Laszlo Hovanecz's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Modern Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 47 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Laszlo Hovanecz play as Black?
As Black, Laszlo Hovanecz most often plays: Sicilian: Sveshnikov (11 games, 18.2% win rate); Sicilian (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 45 games.
What is Laszlo Hovanecz's FIDE rating?
Laszlo Hovanecz is currently rated 1,843 in classical chess, 1,879 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,172 (Jul 2004).
How many games has Laszlo Hovanecz played?
Our database contains 92 games by Laszlo Hovanecz, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 25 wins, 25 draws, 42 losses (27.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Laszlo Hovanecz?
92 games by Laszlo Hovanecz 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.