Prepare against Lazar Matyassy
FM · Hungary · World #3,453 classical · FIDE ID 17005167
When preparing against Lazar Matyassy, expect 1.e4 in 68% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (64% 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 602 games by Lazar Matyassy, covering Sep 2018 to Aug 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 | 2,321 | 2,321 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,257 | 2,257 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,239 | 2,239 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 602 | 217 | 130 | 255 | 36.0% |
| As White | 298 | 124 | 59 | 115 | 41.6% |
| As Black | 304 | 93 | 71 | 140 | 30.6% |
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 (297 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 201 | 67.7% | 51.5% |
| d4 | 56 | 18.9% | 51.8% |
| h3 | 24 | 8.1% | 52.1% |
| c4 | 5 | 1.7% | 60.0% |
| a3 | 5 | 1.7% | 60.0% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 1.0% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 68% 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 — 19% of White games, 51.8% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Matyassy usually continues Nc3 (46.7% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Matyassy usually continues Nc3 (77.8% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Matyassy usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (151 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 96 | 63.6% | 54.2% |
| e5 | 17 | 11.3% | 32.4% |
| a6 | 14 | 9.3% | 42.9% |
| d6 | 12 | 7.9% | 37.5% |
| c6 | 9 | 6.0% | 22.2% |
| b6 | 1 | 0.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (98 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 74 | 75.5% | 41.2% |
| d6 | 15 | 15.3% | 50.0% |
| a6 | 5 | 5.1% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 4 | 4.1% | 12.5% |
Lazar Matyassy's chess games
All 602 games by Lazar Matyassy in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2018 - 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: 217 wins, 130 draws, 255 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 24 | 8/9/7 | 33.3% |
| A00 | Clemenz Opening | 24 | 12/1/11 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 21 | 11/3/7 | 52.4% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 19 | 11/2/6 | 57.9% |
| 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 | 15 | 5/1/9 | 33.3% |
| B00 | St. George Defense | 14 | 6/0/8 | 42.9% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 12 | 2/3/7 | 16.7% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 12 | 2/2/8 | 16.7% |
| 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 | A Fier | 2,565 | Titled Tue Early | B00 |
| Jul 2024 | Denis Kadric | 2,553 | ch-HUN Rapid | B35 |
| Jul 2026 | Quesada Perez,Luis Ernesto | 2,536 | 2nd 3-0 Thu 9th Jul 2026 | B08 |
| Jul 2025 | Ge Antal | 2,533 | ch-HUN Rapid | B28 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 242 | 97 | 2,193 |
| 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?
602 games by Lazar Matyassy, from Sep 2018 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 Lazar Matyassy has played.
What does Lazar Matyassy play on the first move as White?
Across 297 games with White in our database, Lazar Matyassy opens with 1.e4 (68% of games), 1.d4 (19% of games), 1.h3 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Lazar Matyassy answers 1...c5 (64% of games), 1...e5 (11% 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: Sicilian (24 games, 33.3% win rate); Clemenz Opening (24 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (21 games, 52.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 298 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 304 games.
What is Lazar Matyassy's FIDE rating?
Lazar Matyassy is currently rated 2,321 in classical chess, 2,257 in rapid and 2,239 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,321 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Lazar Matyassy played?
Our database contains 602 games by Lazar Matyassy, covering Sep 2018 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 217 wins, 130 draws, 255 losses (36.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Lazar Matyassy?
602 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.