Prepare against Norbert Lorand
FM · Hungary · World #7,310 classical · FIDE ID 734616
Our database contains 359 games by Norbert Lorand, covering Apr 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Norbert Lorand's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Norbert Lorand 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 | 2,218 | 2,369 | Sep 2010 |
| Rapid | 2,220 | 2,247 | Dec 2022 |
| Blitz | 2,169 | 2,234 | Sep 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 359 | 114 | 160 | 85 | 31.8% |
| As White | 161 | 58 | 79 | 24 | 36.0% |
| As Black | 198 | 56 | 81 | 61 | 28.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Norbert Lorand's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Norbert Lorand's side.
First moves as White (161 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 159 | 98.8% | 60.4% |
| c4 | 2 | 1.2% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 99% of White games, 60.4% score
- …c5 (55% of these games) — Lorand usually continues Nf3 (63.1% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Lorand usually continues Nf3 (64.3% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Lorand usually continues d4 (56.7% score)
- 1.c4 — 1% of White games, 75.0% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Lorand usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Lorand usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (90 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 56 | 62.2% | 52.7% |
| c6 | 22 | 24.4% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 9 | 10.0% | 83.3% |
| d6 | 2 | 2.2% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (69 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 47 | 68.1% | 40.4% |
| d5 | 22 | 31.9% | 43.2% |
Norbert Lorand's chess games
All 359 games by Norbert Lorand in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2005 - 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: 114 wins, 160 draws, 85 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 32 | 11/17/4 | 34.4% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 21 | 8/11/2 | 38.1% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 8 | 1/6/1 | 12.5% |
| C85 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 5 | 1/4/0 | 20.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B29 | Sicilian | 22 | 9/9/4 | 40.9% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 19 | 5/7/7 | 26.3% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 16 | 4/8/4 | 25.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 11 | 2/5/4 | 18.2% |
| D34 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 9 | 2/6/1 | 22.2% |
| A11 | Réti Opening | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| A24 | English Opening | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2009 | David Berczes | 2,514 | chT-HUN 0809 | E70 |
| Sep 2009 | Samvel Ter-Sahakyan | 2,504 | Akhisar Manisa Olympiad U16 | B19 |
| Feb 2010 | Attila Gergacz | 2,421 | Szentgotthard IM | C54 |
| Apr 2014 | Attila Istvan Csonka | 2,404 | chT-HUN 1314 | B15 |
| Feb 2010 | William Paschall | 2,398 | Szentgotthard IM | D94 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-HUN U18 | 2010 | 16 | 10.5 | 2,266 |
| Budapest FS03 IM | 2008 | 12 | 5 | 2,220 |
| Budapest FS09 IM-A | 2009 | 12 | 8.5 | 2,401 |
| chT-HUN 1011 | 2011 | 11 | 1.5 | 2,213 |
| chT2-HUN Charousek 0910 | 2010 | 11 | 7 | 2,377 |
| chT2-HUN Charousek 0708 | 2008 | 10 | 6 | 2,309 |
| chT2-HUN Maroczy 1112 | 2012 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,345 |
| Budapest FS09 FM-A | 2007 | 10 | 7 | 2,287 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Norbert Lorand's chess games?
359 games by Norbert Lorand, from Apr 2005 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 Norbert Lorand has played.
What does Norbert Lorand play on the first move as White?
Across 161 games with White in our database, Norbert Lorand opens with 1.e4 (99% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Norbert Lorand answers 1...c5 (62% of games), 1...c6 (24% of games), 1...e5 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (68% of games), 1...d5 (32% of games).
What openings does Norbert Lorand play as White?
As White, Norbert Lorand's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (32 games, 34.4% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (21 games, 38.1% win rate); Sicilian: Taimanov (9 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 161 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Norbert Lorand play as Black?
As Black, Norbert Lorand most often plays: Sicilian (22 games, 40.9% win rate); Indian Defense (19 games, 26.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (16 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 198 games.
What is Norbert Lorand's FIDE rating?
Norbert Lorand is currently rated 2,218 in classical chess, 2,220 in rapid and 2,169 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,369 (Sep 2010).
How many games has Norbert Lorand played?
Our database contains 359 games by Norbert Lorand, covering Apr 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 114 wins, 160 draws, 85 losses (31.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Norbert Lorand?
359 games by Norbert Lorand 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.