Prepare against Laszlo Mate
FM · Hungary · World #8,552 classical · FIDE ID 702927
When preparing against Laszlo Mate, expect 1.c4 in 57% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (54% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (75%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: English Opening as White, 47.1% over 17 games.
Our database contains 132 games by Laszlo Mate, covering Apr 2003 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Laszlo Mate's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Laszlo Mate 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 | 2,195 | 2,371 | Apr 2008 |
| Rapid | 2,117 | 2,117 | Nov 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 132 | 42 | 68 | 22 | 31.8% |
| As White | 60 | 19 | 33 | 8 | 31.7% |
| As Black | 72 | 23 | 35 | 14 | 31.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Laszlo Mate's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Laszlo Mate's side.
First moves as White (60 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 34 | 56.7% | 63.2% |
| d4 | 18 | 30.0% | 55.6% |
| b3 | 6 | 10.0% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 1.7% | 0.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.7% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 57% of White games, 63.2% score
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Mate usually continues Nc3 (75.0% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Mate usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (9% of these games) — Mate usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 30% of White games, 55.6% score
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Mate usually continues Bg5 (37.5% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Mate usually continues Nf3 (58.3% score)
- …c5 (6% of these games) — Mate usually continues d5 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 13 | 54.2% | 57.7% |
| Nf6 | 6 | 25.0% | 66.7% |
| c6 | 2 | 8.3% | 75.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 8.3% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 4.2% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 24 | 75.0% | 62.5% |
| d5 | 7 | 21.9% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 3.1% | 50.0% |
Laszlo Mate's chess games
All 132 games by Laszlo Mate in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Nov 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: 42 wins, 68 draws, 22 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A10 | English Opening | 17 | 8/9/0 | 47.1% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 8 | 2/5/1 | 25.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Torre Attack | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A10 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 12 | 4/7/1 | 33.3% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 10 | 2/5/3 | 20.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 6 | 2/4/0 | 33.3% |
| D27 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A57 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Trompowsky Attack | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2006 | Peter Horvath | 2,459 | chT-HUN 0506 | D02 |
| Apr 2011 | Milan Rachela | 2,395 | chT-HUN 1011 | A25 |
| Mar 2012 | Gellert Papp | 2,383 | chT2-HUN Maroczy 1112 | A43 |
| Nov 2004 | Zsolt Ballai | 2,318 | chT-HUN 0405 | A26 |
| Nov 2007 | Istvan Lorincz | 2,315 | chT-HUN 0708 | D00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-HUN 0708 | 2008 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,297 |
| chT2-HUN Barcza 1516 | 2016 | 11 | 7 | 2,224 |
| chT-HUN 0809 | 2009 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,313 |
| chT2-HUN Barcza 1314 | 2014 | 10 | 6 | 2,275 |
| chT2-HUN Maroczy 1718 | 2018 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,227 |
| chT2-HUN Maroczy 1819 | 2019 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,048 |
| chT2-HUN Barcza 1213 | 2013 | 9 | 5 | 2,201 |
| chT2-HUN Maroczy 0304 | 2004 | 9 | 6 | 2,356 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Laszlo Mate's chess games?
132 games by Laszlo Mate, from Apr 2003 to Nov 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 Mate has played.
What does Laszlo Mate play on the first move as White?
Across 60 games with White in our database, Laszlo Mate opens with 1.c4 (57% of games), 1.d4 (30% of games), 1.b3 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Laszlo Mate answers 1...c5 (54% of games), 1...Nf6 (25% of games), 1...c6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (75% of games), 1...d5 (22% of games), 1...c5 (3% of games).
What openings does Laszlo Mate play as White?
As White, Laszlo Mate's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (17 games, 47.1% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Nimzovich-Larsen attack (6 games, 16.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 60 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Laszlo Mate play as Black?
As Black, Laszlo Mate most often plays: Benoni Defense (12 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (10 games, 20.0% win rate); Alekhine Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 72 games.
What is Laszlo Mate's FIDE rating?
Laszlo Mate is currently rated 2,195 in classical chess, 2,117 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,371 (Apr 2008).
How many games has Laszlo Mate played?
Our database contains 132 games by Laszlo Mate, covering Apr 2003 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 42 wins, 68 draws, 22 losses (31.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Laszlo Mate?
132 games by Laszlo Mate 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.