Prepare against Peter Lizak
IM · Hungary · World #1,790 classical · FIDE ID 731595
Our database contains 889 games by Peter Lizak, covering Oct 2004 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Peter Lizak's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Peter Lizak 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 | 2,394 | 2,475 | Feb 2019 |
| Rapid | 2,354 | 2,433 | Aug 2013 |
| Blitz | 2,416 | 2,456 | Jan 2020 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 889 | 363 | 304 | 222 | 40.8% |
| As White | 441 | 200 | 148 | 93 | 45.4% |
| As Black | 448 | 163 | 156 | 129 | 36.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Peter Lizak's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Peter Lizak's side.
First moves as White (441 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 234 | 53.1% | 61.8% |
| c4 | 120 | 27.2% | 66.3% |
| Nf3 | 41 | 9.3% | 54.9% |
| e4 | 30 | 6.8% | 58.3% |
| g3 | 14 | 3.2% | 60.7% |
| Nh3 | 1 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 53% of White games, 61.8% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Lizak usually continues Nc3 (59.6% score)
- …d5 (34% of these games) — Lizak usually continues Nc3 (74.2% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Lizak usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- 1.c4 — 27% of White games, 66.3% score
- …Nf6 (24% of these games) — Lizak usually continues Nc3 (65.4% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Lizak usually continues Nc3 (78.1% score)
- …c5 (16% of these games) — Lizak usually continues g3 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (187 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 112 | 59.9% | 58.9% |
| c6 | 64 | 34.2% | 60.9% |
| c5 | 7 | 3.7% | 57.1% |
| d6 | 2 | 1.1% | 25.0% |
| a6 | 1 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (153 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 113 | 73.9% | 50.9% |
| e6 | 23 | 15.0% | 54.3% |
| d5 | 12 | 7.8% | 58.3% |
| c5 | 2 | 1.3% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 0.7% | 0.0% |
Peter Lizak's chess games
All 889 games by Peter Lizak in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2004 - 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: 363 wins, 304 draws, 222 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 88 | 48/14/26 | 54.5% |
| A13 | English Opening | 47 | 23/18/6 | 48.9% |
| D02 | London System | 32 | 11/11/10 | 34.4% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 30 | 16/9/5 | 53.3% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 30 | 13/13/4 | 43.3% |
| B08 | Queen's Pawn Game | 17 | 9/1/7 | 52.9% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 16 | 8/6/2 | 50.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 13 | 5/7/1 | 38.5% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 12 | 6/4/2 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 12 | 9/2/1 | 75.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E90 | Benoni Defense | 56 | 18/19/19 | 32.1% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 33 | 12/13/8 | 36.4% |
| A30 | Réti Opening | 31 | 7/13/11 | 22.6% |
| A31 | English Opening | 28 | 11/9/8 | 39.3% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 26 | 13/6/7 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 16 | 10/2/4 | 62.5% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 16 | 8/3/5 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 13 | 3/7/3 | 23.1% |
| D34 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 13 | 5/5/3 | 38.5% |
| C00 | French Defense | 12 | 7/2/3 | 58.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2020 | Sanan Sjugirov | 2,675 | Titled Tue | B06 |
| Dec 2024 | A Shirov | 2,647 | Titled Tue Late | D00 |
| Dec 2020 | Mustafa Yilmaz | 2,630 | Titled Tue | A79 |
| Apr 2020 | Benjamin Bok | 2,624 | Titled Tue | A50 |
| Nov 2023 | Anton Demchenko | 2,608 | Titled Tue Late | B08 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2024 | 213 | 113 | 2,369 |
| ch-HUN Rapid | 2025 | 32 | 18 | 2,410 |
| Budapest FS09 GM | 2015 | 27 | 14.5 | 2,446 |
| ch-HUN Blitz | 2025 | 22 | 11.5 | 2,487 |
| Budapest FS02 GM | 2013 | 20 | 9.5 | 2,409 |
| Kecskemet Caissa GM 07 | 2012 | 19 | 10.5 | 2,458 |
| Budapest Spring Open | 2019 | 17 | 9.5 | 2,422 |
| chT-HUN U18 | 2009 | 16 | 13 | 2,294 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Zoltan Varga (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Peter Lizak's chess games?
889 games by Peter Lizak, from Oct 2004 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 Peter Lizak has played.
What does Peter Lizak play on the first move as White?
Across 441 games with White in our database, Peter Lizak opens with 1.d4 (53% of games), 1.c4 (27% of games), 1.Nf3 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Peter Lizak answers 1...e6 (60% of games), 1...c6 (34% of games), 1...c5 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (74% of games), 1...e6 (15% of games), 1...d5 (8% of games).
What openings does Peter Lizak play as White?
As White, Peter Lizak's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation (88 games, 54.5% win rate); English Opening (47 games, 48.9% win rate); London System (32 games, 34.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 441 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Peter Lizak play as Black?
As Black, Peter Lizak most often plays: Benoni Defense (56 games, 32.1% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (33 games, 36.4% win rate); Réti Opening (31 games, 22.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 448 games.
What is Peter Lizak's FIDE rating?
Peter Lizak is currently rated 2,394 in classical chess, 2,354 in rapid and 2,416 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,475 (Feb 2019).
How many games has Peter Lizak played?
Our database contains 889 games by Peter Lizak, covering Oct 2004 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 363 wins, 304 draws, 222 losses (40.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Peter Lizak?
889 games by Peter Lizak 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.