Prepare against Laszlo Takacs
FM · Slovakia · World #7,851 classical · FIDE ID 14918854
Our database contains 625 games by Laszlo Takacs, covering Oct 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Laszlo Takacs's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Laszlo Takacs 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 | 2,208 | 2,308 | Dec 2018 |
| Rapid | 2,194 | 2,194 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,099 | 2,136 | Jan 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 625 | 269 | 176 | 180 | 43.0% |
| As White | 313 | 142 | 90 | 81 | 45.4% |
| As Black | 312 | 127 | 86 | 99 | 40.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Laszlo Takacs's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Laszlo Takacs's side.
First moves as White (313 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 298 | 95.2% | 60.2% |
| d4 | 9 | 2.9% | 44.4% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 1.9% | 58.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 95% of White games, 60.2% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Takacs usually continues Nf3 (57.0% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Takacs usually continues Nf3 (63.2% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Takacs usually continues d4 (73.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 3% of White games, 44.4% score
- …d5 (44% of these games) — Takacs usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Takacs usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …d6 (11% of these games) — Takacs usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (168 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 137 | 81.5% | 59.9% |
| e6 | 13 | 7.7% | 65.4% |
| e5 | 9 | 5.4% | 27.8% |
| c6 | 8 | 4.8% | 43.8% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (90 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 75 | 83.3% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 14 | 15.6% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.1% | 0.0% |
Laszlo Takacs's chess games
All 625 games by Laszlo Takacs in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2007 - 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: 269 wins, 176 draws, 180 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 57 | 29/12/16 | 50.9% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 30 | 10/11/9 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 17 | 5/7/5 | 29.4% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 15 | 10/3/2 | 66.7% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 11 | 5/2/4 | 45.5% |
| C97 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 10 | 3/4/3 | 30.0% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 10 | 7/2/1 | 70.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 60 | 24/22/14 | 40.0% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 22 | 12/5/5 | 54.5% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 15 | 6/3/6 | 40.0% |
| D00 | Indian Defense | 13 | 8/1/4 | 61.5% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 12 | 2/6/4 | 16.7% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 12 | 4/6/2 | 33.3% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 12 | 6/3/3 | 50.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 11 | 4/0/7 | 36.4% |
| A26 | English Opening | 10 | 5/1/4 | 50.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 10 | 7/1/2 | 70.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2017 | Vladimir Talla | 2,431 | Banska Stiavnica V4 Open | B43 |
| May 2023 | Zoltan Varga | 2,394 | Budapest Vezerkepzo Pentecost IM 1 | B01 |
| May 2023 | Nhat Minh To | 2,359 | Budapest Vezerkepzo Pentecost IM 1 | B56 |
| Feb 2017 | Jan Sosna | 2,353 | chT2A-SVK 1617 | C67 |
| May 2015 | Martin Istona | 2,321 | chT-SVK U20 | B76 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 29 | 11 | 2,037 |
| ch-SVK U18 | 2015 | 18 | 10.5 | 2,094 |
| ch-SVK U10 | 2007 | 18 | 13 | 1,602 |
| ch-SVK U16 | 2013 | 18 | 13 | 2,142 |
| ch-SVK U14 | 2011 | 18 | 13 | 1,988 |
| chT2A-SVK 1112 | 2012 | 11 | 7 | 2,238 |
| chT3A2-SVK 1415 | 2015 | 11 | 5 | 2,058 |
| chT-SVK 2A 1516 | 2016 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,207 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Laszlo Takacs's chess games?
625 games by Laszlo Takacs, from Oct 2007 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 Takacs has played.
What does Laszlo Takacs play on the first move as White?
Across 313 games with White in our database, Laszlo Takacs opens with 1.e4 (95% of games), 1.d4 (3% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Laszlo Takacs answers 1...c5 (82% of games), 1...e6 (8% of games), 1...e5 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (83% of games), 1...d5 (16% of games), 1...g6 (1% of games).
What openings does Laszlo Takacs play as White?
As White, Laszlo Takacs's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (57 games, 50.9% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (30 games, 33.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (17 games, 29.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 313 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Laszlo Takacs play as Black?
As Black, Laszlo Takacs most often plays: Sicilian (60 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (22 games, 54.5% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (15 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 312 games.
What is Laszlo Takacs's FIDE rating?
Laszlo Takacs is currently rated 2,208 in classical chess, 2,194 in rapid and 2,099 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,308 (Dec 2018).
How many games has Laszlo Takacs played?
Our database contains 625 games by Laszlo Takacs, covering Oct 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 269 wins, 176 draws, 180 losses (43.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Laszlo Takacs?
625 games by Laszlo Takacs 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.