Prepare against Laszlo Szakaly
Hungary · World #37,763 classical · FIDE ID 736929
Our database contains 172 games by Laszlo Szakaly, covering Oct 2005 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Laszlo Szakaly's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Laszlo Szakaly 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 | 1,945 | 2,068 | Mar 2011 |
| Rapid | 1,825 | 1,908 | Mar 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 172 | 61 | 52 | 59 | 35.5% |
| As White | 88 | 37 | 26 | 25 | 42.0% |
| As Black | 84 | 24 | 26 | 34 | 28.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Laszlo Szakaly's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Laszlo Szakaly's side.
First moves as White (88 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 84 | 95.5% | 57.7% |
| d4 | 4 | 4.5% | 37.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 95% of White games, 57.7% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Szakaly usually continues Nf3 (55.7% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Szakaly usually continues Nf3 (55.6% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Szakaly usually continues d4 (45.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 5% of White games, 37.5% score
- …d5 (75% of these games) — Szakaly usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Szakaly usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (57 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 49 | 86.0% | 40.8% |
| e5 | 4 | 7.0% | 37.5% |
| g6 | 2 | 3.5% | 0.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 1.8% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.8% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 57.1% | 62.5% |
| d5 | 6 | 42.9% | 41.7% |
Laszlo Szakaly's chess games
All 172 games by Laszlo Szakaly in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2005 - Aug 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: 61 wins, 52 draws, 59 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 13 | 5/4/4 | 38.5% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| B77 | Sicilian: Dragon | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 27 | 5/12/10 | 18.5% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A24 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A95 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | London System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2001 | Ales Ml Lazar | 2,274 | chT3-HUN 0102 | C47 |
| Dec 2014 | Gergo Takacs | 2,271 | chT2-HUN Szechenyi 1415 | B90 |
| Apr 2010 | Laszlo Schmikli | 2,243 | chT2-HUN Szechenyi 0910 | C64 |
| Mar 2002 | Zsolt Jonas | 2,193 | chT3-HUN 0102 | B90 |
| Mar 2005 | Istvan Hajdu | 2,179 | chT2-HUN Szechenyi 0405 | C41 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-HUN Szechenyi 0708 | 2008 | 11 | 5 | 2,041 |
| chT2-HUN Szechenyi 1112 | 2012 | 11 | 4 | 1,909 |
| chT2-HUN Szechenyi 0506 | 2006 | 11 | 5 | 2,074 |
| chT3-HUN 0102 | 2002 | 10 | 3 | 2,039 |
| chT2-HUN Szechenyi 1314 | 2014 | 10 | 6 | 2,052 |
| chT2-HUN Szechenyi 1415 | 2015 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,108 |
| chT2-HUN Szechenyi 0809 | 2009 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,075 |
| chT2-HUN Szechenyi 1213 | 2013 | 10 | 4 | 1,886 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Laszlo Szakaly's chess games?
172 games by Laszlo Szakaly, from Oct 2005 to Aug 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 Szakaly has played.
What does Laszlo Szakaly play on the first move as White?
Across 88 games with White in our database, Laszlo Szakaly opens with 1.e4 (95% of games), 1.d4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Laszlo Szakaly answers 1...c5 (86% of games), 1...e5 (7% of games), 1...g6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (57% of games), 1...d5 (43% of games).
What openings does Laszlo Szakaly play as White?
As White, Laszlo Szakaly's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (13 games, 38.5% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (8 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 88 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Laszlo Szakaly play as Black?
As Black, Laszlo Szakaly most often plays: Sicilian: Dragon (27 games, 18.5% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Modern Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 84 games.
What is Laszlo Szakaly's FIDE rating?
Laszlo Szakaly is currently rated 1,945 in classical chess, 1,825 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,068 (Mar 2011).
How many games has Laszlo Szakaly played?
Our database contains 172 games by Laszlo Szakaly, covering Oct 2005 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 61 wins, 52 draws, 59 losses (35.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Laszlo Szakaly?
172 games by Laszlo Szakaly 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.