Prepare against Lehel B.Garai
CM · Hungary · World #17,286 classical · FIDE ID 17009030
When preparing against Lehel B.Garai, expect 1.e4 in 96% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (53% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 52 games by Lehel B.Garai, covering Oct 2019 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Lehel B.Garai's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Lehel B.Garai 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 | 2,083 | 2,200 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,908 | 1,908 | Oct 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,776 | 1,777 | Mar 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 52 | 19 | 13 | 20 | 36.5% |
| As White | 23 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 30.4% |
| As Black | 29 | 12 | 6 | 11 | 41.4% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2019-2026): 401 rated games against 257 different opponents, across 87 events in 2 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 252 | 117 | 69 | 66 | 46.4% | 1,798 | 1,868 | 11 |
| Rapid | 80 | 34 | 8 | 38 | 42.5% | 1,713 | 1,693 | 6 |
| Blitz | 62 | 22 | 4 | 36 | 35.5% | 1,671 | 1,551 | 4 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 206 | 53 | 46 | 107 | 25.7% |
| Against lower-rated | 156 | 101 | 33 | 22 | 64.7% |
Wins over titled players: 3 vs FM · 2 vs CM · 1 vs WFM · 1 vs WCM.
Tournament wins
2 tournament wins from 45 events, 1 of them outright.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 32 | 17 | 12 | 3 | 1,969 | 2,144 |
| 2025 | 52 | 27 | 16 | 9 | 1,940 | 2,073 |
| 2024 | 51 | 24 | 11 | 16 | 1,881 | 1,923 |
| 2023 | 89 | 42 | 13 | 34 | 1,759 | 1,786 |
| 2022 | 67 | 30 | 15 | 22 | 1,706 | 1,737 |
| 2021 | 48 | 16 | 10 | 22 | 1,574 | 1,509 |
| 2020 | 42 | 13 | 3 | 26 | 1,653 | 1,516 |
| 2019 | 20 | 9 | 3 | 8 | 1,524 | 1,502 |
Where Lehel B.Garai has played
Hungary (86) · Croatia (1)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Lehel B.Garai's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Lehel B.Garai's side.
First moves as White (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 22 | 95.7% | 47.7% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 4.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 96% of White games, 47.7% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — B.Garai usually continues Nf3 (35.7% score)
- …e5 (32% of these games) — B.Garai usually continues Nf3 (78.6% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — B.Garai usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 4% of White games, 0.0% score
- …g6 (100% of these games) — B.Garai usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 8 | 53.3% | 62.5% |
| e5 | 5 | 33.3% | 40.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 13.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 12 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Lehel B.Garai's chess games
All 52 games by Lehel B.Garai in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2019 - Oct 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: 19 wins, 13 draws, 20 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Scotch Gambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B16 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C01 | French Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B44 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Torre Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | Andrea De Heug | 2,222 | Titled Tue 18th Aug 2026 | B40 |
| Aug 2026 | Damian Markowski | 2,122 | Titled Tue 25th Aug 2026 | C77 |
| Aug 2026 | Luis Fernando Agama Hernandez | 2,003 | Titled Tue 18th Aug 2026 | C50 |
| Aug 2026 | Sharmin Shirin Sultana | 1,948 | Titled Tue 25th Aug 2026 | E61 |
| Dec 2023 | Bence Baki | 1,817 | chT2-HUN Asztalos 2324 | C17 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 22 | 4.5 | 1,863 |
| chT2-HUN Asztalos 2122 | 2022 | 9 | 7 | 1,672 |
| chT2-HUN Asztalos 2223 | 2023 | 8 | 7.5 | 1,914 |
| chT2-HUN Asztalos 2324 | 2024 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,968 |
| II. Árpád-házi Jolán Open | 2026 | 6 | 2 | 1,806 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Lehel B.Garai's chess games?
52 games by Lehel B.Garai, from Oct 2019 to Oct 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 Lehel B.Garai has played.
What does Lehel B.Garai play on the first move as White?
Across 23 games with White in our database, Lehel B.Garai opens with 1.e4 (96% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Lehel B.Garai answers 1...e6 (53% of games), 1...e5 (33% of games), 1...c5 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Lehel B.Garai play as White?
As White, Lehel B.Garai's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Italian Game (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 23 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Lehel B.Garai play as Black?
As Black, Lehel B.Garai most often plays: French: Winawer Variation (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 29 games.
What is Lehel B.Garai's FIDE rating?
Lehel B.Garai is currently rated 2,083 in classical chess, 1,908 in rapid and 1,776 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,200 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Lehel B.Garai played?
Our database contains 52 games by Lehel B.Garai, covering Oct 2019 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 19 wins, 13 draws, 20 losses (36.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Lehel B.Garai?
52 games by Lehel B.Garai 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.