Prepare against Laszlo Karsa
IM · Hungary · World #4,337 classical · FIDE ID 700274
When preparing against Laszlo Karsa, expect 1.d4 in 59% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (83% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (82%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Ruy Lopez: Open as Black, 23.1% over 26 games.
Our database contains 478 games by Laszlo Karsa, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Laszlo Karsa's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Laszlo Karsa 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 | 2,293 | 2,390 | Apr 2004 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 478 | 146 | 250 | 82 | 30.5% |
| As White | 240 | 82 | 122 | 36 | 34.2% |
| As Black | 238 | 64 | 128 | 46 | 26.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Laszlo Karsa's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Laszlo Karsa's side.
First moves as White (240 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 142 | 59.2% | 58.5% |
| Nf3 | 72 | 30.0% | 61.8% |
| c4 | 13 | 5.4% | 76.9% |
| e4 | 7 | 2.9% | 28.6% |
| g3 | 6 | 2.5% | 58.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 59% of White games, 58.5% score
- …Nf6 (65% of these games) — Karsa usually continues c4 (56.5% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Karsa usually continues c4 (61.4% score)
- …f5 (3% of these games) — Karsa usually continues Bf4 (0.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 30% of White games, 61.8% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Karsa usually continues c4 (65.9% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Karsa usually continues g3 (75.0% score)
- …c5 (11% of these games) — Karsa usually continues c4 (20.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (103 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 86 | 83.5% | 45.9% |
| c5 | 15 | 14.6% | 80.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.0% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 1.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (89 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 73 | 82.0% | 56.8% |
| d5 | 14 | 15.7% | 60.7% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
Laszlo Karsa's chess games
All 478 games by Laszlo Karsa 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: 146 wins, 250 draws, 82 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A07 | Réti Opening | 23 | 9/13/1 | 39.1% |
| D63 | Indian Defense | 23 | 11/8/4 | 47.8% |
| A24 | English Opening | 20 | 10/9/1 | 50.0% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 16 | 4/11/1 | 25.0% |
| B07 | Indian Defense: Tartakower Attack | 13 | 6/5/2 | 46.2% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 13 | 4/5/4 | 30.8% |
| E26 | Nimzo-Indian: Sämisch Variation | 13 | 5/6/2 | 38.5% |
| D95 | Grünfeld Defense | 13 | 4/4/5 | 30.8% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 9 | 3/5/1 | 33.3% |
| A69 | Benoni Defense | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D36 | Indian Defense | 34 | 10/21/3 | 29.4% |
| C83 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 26 | 6/15/5 | 23.1% |
| A14 | English Opening | 12 | 1/6/5 | 8.3% |
| B44 | Sicilian | 10 | 6/4/0 | 60.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 10 | 2/4/4 | 20.0% |
| D34 | Catalan | 8 | 2/6/0 | 25.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 8 | 2/6/0 | 25.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| A46 | Torre Attack | 7 | 2/5/0 | 28.6% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1987 | Lajos Portisch | 2,615 | chT-HUN 8788 | D43 |
| Jan 1987 | Wolfgang Uhlmann | 2,525 | Barcza Memorial | D43 |
| Jan 1983 | Leonid Yudasin | 2,500 | Lvov Kotov Memorial | A30 |
| Dec 1980 | Laszlo Vadasz | 2,500 | ch-HUN 36 | E20 |
| Jan 1983 | Vladislav V Vorotnikov | 2,470 | Lvov Kotov Memorial | D45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-HUN | 1995 | 46 | 30.5 | 2,455 |
| ch-HUN32 | 1976 | 17 | 3.5 | 2,226 |
| chT-HUN 9697 | 1997 | 15 | 10 | 2,461 |
| ch-HUN 38 | 1982 | 14 | 8.5 | 2,409 |
| ch-HUN 36 | 1980 | 13 | 7 | 2,439 |
| chT-HUN 9394 | 1994 | 13 | 7.5 | 2,382 |
| chT-HUN 9596 | 1996 | 13 | 8 | 2,418 |
| Lvov Kotov Memorial | 1983 | 13 | 6 | 2,434 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Laszlo Karsa's chess games?
478 games by Laszlo Karsa, 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 Karsa has played.
What does Laszlo Karsa play on the first move as White?
Across 240 games with White in our database, Laszlo Karsa opens with 1.d4 (59% of games), 1.Nf3 (30% of games), 1.c4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Laszlo Karsa answers 1...e5 (83% of games), 1...c5 (15% of games), 1...g6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (82% of games), 1...d5 (16% of games), 1...d6 (1% of games).
What openings does Laszlo Karsa play as White?
As White, Laszlo Karsa's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (23 games, 39.1% win rate); Indian Defense (23 games, 47.8% win rate); English Opening (20 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 240 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Laszlo Karsa play as Black?
As Black, Laszlo Karsa most often plays: Indian Defense (34 games, 29.4% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Open (26 games, 23.1% win rate); English Opening (12 games, 8.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 238 games.
What is Laszlo Karsa's FIDE rating?
Laszlo Karsa is currently rated 2,293 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,390 (Apr 2004).
How many games has Laszlo Karsa played?
Our database contains 478 games by Laszlo Karsa, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 146 wins, 250 draws, 82 losses (30.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Laszlo Karsa?
478 games by Laszlo Karsa 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.