Prepare against Laszlo Sonkoly
Hungary · World #32,576 classical · FIDE ID 721220
Our database contains 57 games by Laszlo Sonkoly, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Laszlo Sonkoly's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Laszlo Sonkoly 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 | 1,971 | 2,051 | Apr 2004 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 57 | 8 | 25 | 24 | 14.0% |
| As White | 24 | 5 | 10 | 9 | 20.8% |
| As Black | 33 | 3 | 15 | 15 | 9.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Laszlo Sonkoly's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Laszlo Sonkoly's side.
First moves as White (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 22 | 91.7% | 40.9% |
| d4 | 2 | 8.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 92% of White games, 40.9% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Sonkoly usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …d6 (18% of these games) — Sonkoly usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Sonkoly usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 8% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Sonkoly usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Sonkoly usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 14 | 60.9% | 32.1% |
| e5 | 5 | 21.7% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 13.0% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 1 | 4.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 75.0% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 25.0% | 0.0% |
Laszlo Sonkoly's chess games
All 57 games by Laszlo Sonkoly 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: 8 wins, 25 draws, 24 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D24 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B41 | Sicilian | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B99 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A36 | French Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B24 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1998 | Istvan Kiss | 2,265 | chT2-HUN 9798 | B01 |
| Jan 2001 | Tamas Havasi | 2,191 | chT2-HUN Maroczy 0001 | B38 |
| Jan 1997 | Tibor Balazs | 2,025 | chT2-HUN 9798 | B40 |
| Feb 2017 | Adel Valyi | 1,889 | chT2-HUN Toth 1617 | B34 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-HUN Maroczy 0001 | 2001 | 10 | 3 | 1,997 |
| chT2-HUN 9899 | 1999 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,058 |
| chT2-HUN 0102 | 2002 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,921 |
| chT2-HUN Toth 1617 | 2017 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,915 |
| chT2-HUN Toth 1718 | 2018 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,919 |
| chT2-HUN Toth 1819 | 2019 | 4 | 2 | 1,868 |
| chT3-HUN 0102 | 2002 | 4 | 1 | 2,031 |
| chT-HUN 2 9495 | 1995 | 3 | 1.5 | 2,130 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Laszlo Sonkoly's chess games?
57 games by Laszlo Sonkoly, 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 Sonkoly has played.
What does Laszlo Sonkoly play on the first move as White?
Across 24 games with White in our database, Laszlo Sonkoly opens with 1.e4 (92% of games), 1.d4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Laszlo Sonkoly answers 1...c5 (61% of games), 1...e5 (22% of games), 1...e6 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (75% of games), 1...d5 (25% of games).
What openings does Laszlo Sonkoly play as White?
As White, Laszlo Sonkoly's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Pirc Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 24 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Laszlo Sonkoly play as Black?
As Black, Laszlo Sonkoly most often plays: Sicilian (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Philidor (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 33 games.
What is Laszlo Sonkoly's FIDE rating?
Laszlo Sonkoly is currently rated 1,971 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,051 (Apr 2004).
How many games has Laszlo Sonkoly played?
Our database contains 57 games by Laszlo Sonkoly, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 8 wins, 25 draws, 24 losses (14.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Laszlo Sonkoly?
57 games by Laszlo Sonkoly 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.