Prepare against Laszlo Pesztericz
FM · Hungary · World #34,297 classical · FIDE ID 703451
Our database contains 642 games by Laszlo Pesztericz, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Laszlo Pesztericz's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Laszlo Pesztericz 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 | 1,962 | 2,300 | Jul 2004 |
| Rapid | 2,020 | 2,100 | Mar 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,137 | 2,137 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 642 | 170 | 253 | 219 | 26.5% |
| As White | 319 | 103 | 104 | 112 | 32.3% |
| As Black | 323 | 67 | 149 | 107 | 20.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Laszlo Pesztericz's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Laszlo Pesztericz's side.
First moves as White (319 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 241 | 75.5% | 50.6% |
| d4 | 78 | 24.5% | 42.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 76% of White games, 50.6% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Pesztericz usually continues Nc3 (49.0% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Pesztericz usually continues Nf3 (60.9% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Pesztericz usually continues d4 (51.8% score)
- 1.d4 — 24% of White games, 42.3% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Pesztericz usually continues c4 (47.5% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Pesztericz usually continues c4 (35.0% score)
- …d6 (6% of these games) — Pesztericz usually continues c4 (37.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (151 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 145 | 96.0% | 49.3% |
| c5 | 5 | 3.3% | 40.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (124 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 120 | 96.8% | 36.7% |
| d5 | 2 | 1.6% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
Laszlo Pesztericz's chess games
All 642 games by Laszlo Pesztericz 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: 170 wins, 253 draws, 219 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 102 | 33/34/35 | 32.4% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 19 | 8/2/9 | 42.1% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 18 | 6/5/7 | 33.3% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 14 | 3/10/1 | 21.4% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 12 | 2/2/8 | 16.7% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 11 | 5/2/4 | 45.5% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 11 | 5/5/1 | 45.5% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 10 | 4/4/2 | 40.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 9 | 6/1/2 | 66.7% |
| C10 | French Defense | 9 | 5/3/1 | 55.6% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C99 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 44 | 15/15/14 | 34.1% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 25 | 3/14/8 | 12.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 22 | 4/6/12 | 18.2% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 20 | 2/11/7 | 10.0% |
| E85 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 18 | 3/10/5 | 16.7% |
| E62 | English Opening | 15 | 4/7/4 | 26.7% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 14 | 2/8/4 | 14.3% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 14 | 2/8/4 | 14.3% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 13 | 2/7/4 | 15.4% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 10 | 2/6/2 | 20.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2006 | Tamas Banusz | 2,460 | Balatonlelle Open | E62 |
| Jan 1996 | Gyula Izsak | 2,435 | Balatonbereny Open | E66 |
| Jun 2003 | Sandor Videki | 2,424 | Balatonlelle Open | D13 |
| Jan 1995 | Istvan Borocz | 2,415 | chT-HUN | C91 |
| Jul 2015 | Jan Plachetka | 2,401 | ch-SVK Open | B24 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eger Agria Open | 2005 | 36 | 21 | 2,270 |
| Balatonlelle Open | 2006 | 29 | 14 | 2,281 |
| Szekszard Open | 1997 | 29 | 10.5 | 2,177 |
| chT-HUN | 1995 | 23 | 11.5 | 2,309 |
| Banska Stiavnica V4 Open | 2018 | 21 | 9 | 1,915 |
| ch-SVK Open | 2015 | 18 | 10 | 2,028 |
| ch-SVK Open B | 2012 | 17 | 12.5 | 2,114 |
| Tapolca Evadnyito Open | 2005 | 14 | 9.5 | 2,354 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Laszlo Pesztericz's chess games?
642 games by Laszlo Pesztericz, 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 Pesztericz has played.
What does Laszlo Pesztericz play on the first move as White?
Across 319 games with White in our database, Laszlo Pesztericz opens with 1.e4 (76% of games), 1.d4 (24% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Laszlo Pesztericz answers 1...e5 (96% of games), 1...c5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (97% of games), 1...d5 (2% of games), 1...c5 (1% of games).
What openings does Laszlo Pesztericz play as White?
As White, Laszlo Pesztericz's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (102 games, 32.4% win rate); Benoni Defense (19 games, 42.1% win rate); Pirc Defense (18 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 319 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Laszlo Pesztericz play as Black?
As Black, Laszlo Pesztericz most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Closed (44 games, 34.1% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (25 games, 12.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense (22 games, 18.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 323 games.
What is Laszlo Pesztericz's FIDE rating?
Laszlo Pesztericz is currently rated 1,962 in classical chess, 2,020 in rapid and 2,137 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,300 (Jul 2004).
How many games has Laszlo Pesztericz played?
Our database contains 642 games by Laszlo Pesztericz, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 170 wins, 253 draws, 219 losses (26.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Laszlo Pesztericz?
642 games by Laszlo Pesztericz 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.