Prepare against Laszlo Merena
Hungary · World #70,290 classical · FIDE ID 718670
When preparing against Laszlo Merena, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (89% of games); against 1.d4, 1...f5 (76%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Philidor as Black, 20.0% over 25 games.
Our database contains 112 games by Laszlo Merena, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Laszlo Merena's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Laszlo Merena 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 | 1,820 | 2,170 | Apr 2003 |
| Rapid | 1,781 | 1,796 | Nov 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,716 | 1,833 | Apr 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 112 | 34 | 36 | 42 | 30.4% |
| As White | 47 | 22 | 13 | 12 | 46.8% |
| As Black | 65 | 12 | 23 | 30 | 18.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Laszlo Merena's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Laszlo Merena's side.
First moves as White (47 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 47 | 100.0% | 60.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 60.6% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Merena usually continues f4 (57.1% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Merena usually continues f4 (100.0% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Merena usually continues f4 (70.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 34 | 89.5% | 38.2% |
| e6 | 2 | 5.3% | 100.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 2.6% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 16 | 76.2% | 28.1% |
| e6 | 4 | 19.0% | 12.5% |
| c5 | 1 | 4.8% | 0.0% |
Laszlo Merena's chess games
All 112 games by Laszlo Merena 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: 34 wins, 36 draws, 42 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B21 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 21 | 7/10/4 | 33.3% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| C00 | French Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C20 | King's Pawn Game: Leonardis Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C25 | Vienna Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C44 | King's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C41 | Philidor | 25 | 5/10/10 | 20.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 14 | 2/4/8 | 14.3% |
| C25 | Vienna Game | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A82 | King's Pawn Game | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C21 | Center Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2003 | Tibor Dr. Botta | 2,213 | chT2-HUN Toth 0203 | C00 |
| Feb 2001 | Geza Hetenyi | 2,199 | chT2-HUN Maroczy 0001 | C41 |
| Feb 2001 | Gabor Nagyajtai | 2,185 | chT2-HUN Maroczy 0001 | B21 |
| Feb 2005 | Zoltan Hevesi | 2,163 | chT2-HUN Erkel 0405 | B10 |
| Dec 2004 | Frigyes Ivanics | 2,152 | chT2-HUN Erkel 0405 | C45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-HUN Erkel 0405 | 2005 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,144 |
| chT2-HUN Toth 0203 | 2003 | 11 | 3.5 | 1,987 |
| chT2-HUN Erkel 0708 | 2008 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,088 |
| chT2-HUN Erkel 0304 | 2004 | 10 | 5 | 2,101 |
| chT2-HUN Toth 1516 | 2016 | 10 | 4.5 | 1,867 |
| chT2-HUN Erkel 0809 | 2009 | 10 | 2 | 1,796 |
| chT2-HUN Maroczy 0001 | 2001 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,204 |
| chT2-HUN Erkel 0506 | 2006 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,888 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Laszlo Merena's chess games?
112 games by Laszlo Merena, 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 Merena has played.
What does Laszlo Merena play on the first move as White?
Across 47 games with White in our database, Laszlo Merena opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Laszlo Merena answers 1...e5 (89% of games), 1...e6 (5% of games), 1...c6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (76% of games), 1...e6 (19% of games), 1...c5 (5% of games).
What openings does Laszlo Merena play as White?
As White, Laszlo Merena's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack (21 games, 33.3% win rate); Caro-Kann (6 games, 66.7% win rate); French Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 47 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Laszlo Merena play as Black?
As Black, Laszlo Merena most often plays: Philidor (25 games, 20.0% win rate); Dutch Defense (14 games, 14.3% win rate); Vienna Game (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 65 games.
What is Laszlo Merena's FIDE rating?
Laszlo Merena is currently rated 1,820 in classical chess, 1,781 in rapid and 1,716 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,170 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Laszlo Merena played?
Our database contains 112 games by Laszlo Merena, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 34 wins, 36 draws, 42 losses (30.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Laszlo Merena?
112 games by Laszlo Merena 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.