Prepare against Laszlo Simai

Hungary · World #97,774 classical · FIDE ID 727830

When preparing against Laszlo Simai, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (69% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (83%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as White, 19.0% over 21 games.

Our database contains 191 games by Laszlo Simai, covering Jul 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Laszlo Simai's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Laszlo Simai 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

Performance record

Move-by-move preparation stats

Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Laszlo Simai's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Laszlo Simai's side.

First moves as White (92 games)

Main lines as White

• 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 48.9% score
  • …c5 (47% of these games) — Simai usually continues Nf3 (45.1% score)
  • …e5 (20% of these games) — Simai usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
  • …e6 (11% of these games) — Simai usually continues d4 (45.0% score)

As Black against 1.e4 (75 games)

As Black against 1.d4 (18 games)

Laszlo Simai's chess games

All 191 games by Laszlo Simai in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 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: 52 wins, 88 draws, 51 losses.

Openings as White

Openings as Black

Notable wins

Top events

Frequently asked questions

Where can I find Laszlo Simai's chess games?

191 games by Laszlo Simai, from Jul 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 Simai has played.

What does Laszlo Simai play on the first move as White?

Across 92 games with White in our database, Laszlo Simai opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Laszlo Simai answers 1...e5 (69% of games), 1...c5 (21% of games), 1...d5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (83% of games), 1...f5 (11% of games), 1...d5 (6% of games).

What openings does Laszlo Simai play as White?

As White, Laszlo Simai's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (21 games, 19.0% win rate); Italian Game (11 games, 45.5% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (7 games, 42.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 92 games with White is in the table above.

What openings does Laszlo Simai play as Black?

As Black, Laszlo Simai most often plays: Italian Game (14 games, 42.9% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Italian Game: Two Knights Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 99 games.

What is Laszlo Simai's FIDE rating?

Laszlo Simai is currently rated 1,736 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,115 (Oct 2004).

How many games has Laszlo Simai played?

Our database contains 191 games by Laszlo Simai, covering Jul 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 52 wins, 88 draws, 51 losses (27.2% win rate).

How do I prepare against Laszlo Simai?

191 games by Laszlo Simai 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.

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