Prepare against Samuel Lako
Hungary · World #140,499 classical · FIDE ID 17023424
When preparing against Samuel Lako, expect 1.e4 in 87% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (91% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 30 games by Samuel Lako, covering Jun 2023 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Samuel Lako's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Samuel Lako 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 | 1,620 | 1,620 | Oct 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,641 | 1,641 | Oct 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,670 | 1,670 | Oct 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 30 | 10 | 4 | 16 | 33.3% |
| As White | 15 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 15 | 5 | 0 | 10 | 33.3% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2023-2026): 328 rated games against 241 different opponents, across 58 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 | 171 | 67 | 17 | 87 | 39.2% | 1,633 | 1,488 | 6 |
| Rapid | 108 | 45 | 7 | 56 | 41.7% | 1,445 | 1,293 | 9 |
| Blitz | 49 | 18 | 2 | 29 | 36.7% | 1,616 | 1,454 | 3 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 152 | 35 | 11 | 106 | 23.0% |
| Against lower-rated | 28 | 17 | 2 | 9 | 60.7% |
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 66 | 30 | 4 | 32 | 1,747 | 1,643 |
| 2025 | 86 | 34 | 10 | 42 | 1,606 | 1,498 |
| 2024 | 91 | 39 | 8 | 44 | 1,585 | 1,404 |
| 2023 | 85 | 27 | 4 | 54 | 1,269 | 1,034 |
Where Samuel Lako has played
Hungary (54) · Austria (4)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Samuel Lako's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Samuel Lako's side.
First moves as White (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 13 | 86.7% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 6.7% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 6.7% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 87% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e5 (46% of these games) — Lako usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (23% of these games) — Lako usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (15% of these games) — Lako usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 7% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Lako usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 10 | 90.9% | 40.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 9.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (3 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 3 | 100.0% | 0.0% |
Samuel Lako's chess games
All 30 games by Samuel Lako in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2023 - 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: 10 wins, 4 draws, 16 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C52 | Italian Game: Evans Gambit | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C36 | King's Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| D08 | Albin Countergambit | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | Jonathan Stoegerer | 1,607 | Youth Chess Festival Mureck 2026 | C44 |
| Apr 2026 | Simon Csanyi | 1,525 | Hungarian Youth Championship 2026 | Blitz | B10 |
| Aug 2026 | Simon Danner | 1,481 | Youth Chess Festival Mureck 2026 | B30 |
| Apr 2026 | Sara Donko | 1,467 | Hungarian Youth Championship 2026 | Blitz | B20 |
| Dec 2023 | Bela Hajtos | 1,360 | 4th Mezokovesd Hegedus Memorial | B20 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Youth Chess Festival Mureck 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,661 |
| Hungarian Youth Championship 2026 | Blitz | 2026 | 7 | 3 | 1,477 |
| Hungarian Youth Championship 2026 | Boys | 2026 | 6 | 2 | 1,583 |
| 4th Mezokovesd Hegedus Memorial | 2023 | 6 | 2 | 1,502 |
| Hungarian Child & Youth Team Championships 2026 | Child | 2026 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,639 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Samuel Lako's chess games?
30 games by Samuel Lako, from Jun 2023 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 Samuel Lako has played.
What does Samuel Lako play on the first move as White?
Across 15 games with White in our database, Samuel Lako opens with 1.e4 (87% of games), 1.Nf3 (7% of games), 1.c4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Samuel Lako answers 1...c5 (91% of games), 1...c6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Samuel Lako play as White?
As White, Samuel Lako's most-played openings in our database are: Italian Game: Evans Gambit (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate); French Defense (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 15 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Samuel Lako play as Black?
As Black, Samuel Lako most often plays: Sicilian (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Albin Countergambit (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 15 games.
What is Samuel Lako's FIDE rating?
Samuel Lako is currently rated 1,620 in classical chess, 1,641 in rapid and 1,670 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,620 (Oct 2026).
How many games has Samuel Lako played?
Our database contains 30 games by Samuel Lako, covering Jun 2023 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 10 wins, 4 draws, 16 losses (33.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Samuel Lako?
30 games by Samuel Lako 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.