Prepare against Norman Lajos Tapodi
Hungary · World #14,156 classical · FIDE ID 788406
Our database contains 84 games by Norman Lajos Tapodi, covering Jun 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Norman Lajos Tapodi's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Norman Lajos Tapodi 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 | 2,114 | 2,119 | Dec 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,036 | 2,036 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,053 | 2,053 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 84 | 32 | 35 | 17 | 38.1% |
| As White | 44 | 16 | 19 | 9 | 36.4% |
| As Black | 40 | 16 | 16 | 8 | 40.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Norman Lajos Tapodi's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Norman Lajos Tapodi's side.
First moves as White (44 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 33 | 75.0% | 57.6% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 11.4% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 5 | 11.4% | 60.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 2.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 75% of White games, 57.6% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Tapodi usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Tapodi usually continues c4 (68.2% score)
- …f5 (6% of these games) — Tapodi usually continues Bg5 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 11% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Tapodi usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- …Nf6 (20% of these games) — Tapodi usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Tapodi usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 12 | 63.2% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 5 | 26.3% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 10.5% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 18 | 90.0% | 61.1% |
| d5 | 1 | 5.0% | 100.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 5.0% | 100.0% |
Norman Lajos Tapodi's chess games
All 84 games by Norman Lajos Tapodi in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2015 - 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: 32 wins, 35 draws, 17 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D55 | Indian Defense | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 7 | 2/5/0 | 28.6% |
| E84 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A85 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D90 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A24 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7 | 0/5/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| E14 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D00 | London System | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C08 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2022 | Istvan Blasko | 2,289 | chT1-HUN Maroczy 2223 | D90 |
| Mar 2022 | Szabolcs Jr. Baranyai | 2,201 | chT1-HUN Maroczy 2122 | B30 |
| Oct 2019 | Bence Pribelszky | 2,191 | chT-HUN U18 | E81 |
| Apr 2023 | Zsolt Czegledi | 2,167 | chT1-HUN Maroczy 2223 | D38 |
| Feb 2022 | Gabor Csvila | 2,151 | chT1-HUN Maroczy 2122 | E32 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-HUN Toth 1617 | 2017 | 11 | 7.5 | 1,924 |
| chT2-HUN Toth 1718 | 2018 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,089 |
| chT2-HUN Toth 1819 | 2019 | 10 | 6 | 2,052 |
| chT1-HUN Maroczy 2223 | 2023 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,257 |
| chT1-HUN Maroczy 2122 | 2022 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,123 |
| chT2-HUN Toth 2324 | 2024 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,103 |
| ch-HUN U16 | 2019 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,117 |
| chT-HUN U18 | 2019 | 6 | 3 | 2,079 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Norman Lajos Tapodi's chess games?
84 games by Norman Lajos Tapodi, from Jun 2015 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 Norman Lajos Tapodi has played.
What does Norman Lajos Tapodi play on the first move as White?
Across 44 games with White in our database, Norman Lajos Tapodi opens with 1.d4 (75% of games), 1.Nf3 (11% of games), 1.e4 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Norman Lajos Tapodi answers 1...c5 (63% of games), 1...e6 (26% of games), 1...e5 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (90% of games), 1...d5 (5% of games), 1...f5 (5% of games).
What openings does Norman Lajos Tapodi play as White?
As White, Norman Lajos Tapodi's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Slav Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate); King's Indian: Sämisch (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 44 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Norman Lajos Tapodi play as Black?
As Black, Norman Lajos Tapodi most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (7 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 40 games.
What is Norman Lajos Tapodi's FIDE rating?
Norman Lajos Tapodi is currently rated 2,114 in classical chess, 2,036 in rapid and 2,053 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,119 (Dec 2025).
How many games has Norman Lajos Tapodi played?
Our database contains 84 games by Norman Lajos Tapodi, covering Jun 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 32 wins, 35 draws, 17 losses (38.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Norman Lajos Tapodi?
84 games by Norman Lajos Tapodi 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.