Prepare against Lazar Matyassy
FM · Hungary · World #3,053 classical · FIDE ID 17005167
When preparing against Lazar Matyassy, expect 1.e4 in 65% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (63% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (76%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as Black, 25.0% over 20 games.
Our database contains 618 games by Lazar Matyassy, covering Sep 2018 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Lazar Matyassy's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Lazar Matyassy 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 | 2,337 | 2,337 | Sep 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,283 | 2,283 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,158 | 2,239 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 618 | 224 | 130 | 264 | 36.2% |
| As White | 308 | 130 | 59 | 119 | 42.2% |
| As Black | 310 | 94 | 71 | 145 | 30.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Lazar Matyassy's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Lazar Matyassy's side.
First moves as White (307 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 201 | 65.5% | 51.5% |
| d4 | 63 | 20.5% | 52.4% |
| h3 | 27 | 8.8% | 53.7% |
| c4 | 5 | 1.6% | 60.0% |
| a3 | 5 | 1.6% | 60.0% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 1.0% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 65% of White games, 51.5% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Matyassy usually continues Nf3 (55.6% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Matyassy usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Matyassy usually continues d4 (59.1% score)
- 1.d4 — 21% of White games, 52.4% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Matyassy usually continues Nc3 (47.4% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Matyassy usually continues Nc3 (70.0% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Matyassy usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (153 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 96 | 62.7% | 54.2% |
| e5 | 19 | 12.4% | 28.9% |
| a6 | 14 | 9.2% | 42.9% |
| d6 | 12 | 7.8% | 37.5% |
| c6 | 9 | 5.9% | 22.2% |
| b6 | 1 | 0.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (100 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 76 | 76.0% | 40.1% |
| d6 | 15 | 15.0% | 50.0% |
| a6 | 5 | 5.0% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 4 | 4.0% | 12.5% |
Lazar Matyassy's chess games
All 618 games by Lazar Matyassy in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2018 - Sep 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: 224 wins, 130 draws, 264 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A00 | Clemenz Opening | 27 | 14/1/12 | 51.9% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 24 | 8/9/7 | 33.3% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 24 | 13/2/9 | 54.2% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 21 | 11/3/7 | 52.4% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 14 | 4/4/6 | 28.6% |
| C49 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 10 | 2/5/3 | 20.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 10 | 4/1/5 | 40.0% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 9 | 2/2/5 | 22.2% |
| A45 | London System | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B67 | Sicilian | 59 | 23/18/18 | 39.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 20 | 5/6/9 | 25.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 17 | 5/4/8 | 29.4% |
| A15 | English Opening | 16 | 6/1/9 | 37.5% |
| B00 | St. George Defense | 14 | 6/0/8 | 42.9% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 13 | 2/3/8 | 15.4% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 13 | 2/2/9 | 15.4% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 11 | 7/1/3 | 63.6% |
| D02 | London System | 10 | 2/1/7 | 20.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 10 | 5/1/4 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2024 | Carlos Daniel Albornoz Cabrera | 2,576 | Titled Tue Early | B07 |
| Aug 2025 | Alexandr Fier | 2,565 | Titled Tue Early | B00 |
| Jul 2024 | Denis Kadric | 2,553 | ch-HUN Rapid | B35 |
| Jul 2026 | Luis Ernesto Quesada Perez | 2,536 | 2nd 3-0 Thu 9th Jul 2026 | B08 |
| Jul 2025 | Gergely Antal | 2,533 | ch-HUN Rapid | B28 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 250 | 101 | 2,198 |
| chT-HUN U18 | 2022 | 16 | 11.5 | 1,891 |
| ch-HUN U12 | 2021 | 12 | 8.5 | 1,986 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 11 | 4 | 2,147 |
| Budapest FS07 Nadassy | 2020 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,024 |
| Wch U14 | 2023 | 10 | 6 | 2,056 |
| Budapest FS11 Nadassy | 2020 | 10 | 5 | 2,126 |
| Budapest BSSZ | 2022 | 10 | 7.5 | 2,227 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Lazar Matyassy's chess games?
618 games by Lazar Matyassy, from Sep 2018 to Sep 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 Lazar Matyassy has played.
What does Lazar Matyassy play on the first move as White?
Across 307 games with White in our database, Lazar Matyassy opens with 1.e4 (65% of games), 1.d4 (21% of games), 1.h3 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Lazar Matyassy answers 1...c5 (63% of games), 1...e5 (12% of games), 1...a6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (76% of games), 1...d6 (15% of games), 1...a6 (5% of games).
What openings does Lazar Matyassy play as White?
As White, Lazar Matyassy's most-played openings in our database are: Clemenz Opening (27 games, 51.9% win rate); Sicilian (24 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation (24 games, 54.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 308 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Lazar Matyassy play as Black?
As Black, Lazar Matyassy most often plays: Sicilian (59 games, 39.0% win rate); Indian Defense (20 games, 25.0% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (17 games, 29.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 310 games.
What is Lazar Matyassy's FIDE rating?
Lazar Matyassy is currently rated 2,337 in classical chess, 2,283 in rapid and 2,158 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,337 (Sep 2026).
How many games has Lazar Matyassy played?
Our database contains 618 games by Lazar Matyassy, covering Sep 2018 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 224 wins, 130 draws, 264 losses (36.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Lazar Matyassy?
618 games by Lazar Matyassy 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.