Prepare against Sandor Lejer
Hungary · World #56,214 classical · FIDE ID 718599
When preparing against Sandor Lejer, expect 1.Nf3 in 89% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (84% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (58%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Pirc Defense as Black, 42.9% over 35 games.
Our database contains 175 games by Sandor Lejer, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Sandor Lejer's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sandor Lejer 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 | 1,869 | 2,040 | Jul 2003 |
| Rapid | 1,881 | 1,962 | Sep 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 175 | 65 | 76 | 34 | 37.1% |
| As White | 105 | 47 | 45 | 13 | 44.8% |
| As Black | 70 | 18 | 31 | 21 | 25.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sandor Lejer's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sandor Lejer's side.
First moves as White (105 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 93 | 88.6% | 68.3% |
| d4 | 9 | 8.6% | 55.6% |
| c4 | 2 | 1.9% | 25.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 1.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 89% of White games, 68.3% score
- …d5 (35% of these games) — Lejer usually continues d4 (67.2% score)
- …Nf6 (34% of these games) — Lejer usually continues d4 (73.8% score)
- …c5 (10% of these games) — Lejer usually continues e3 (75.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 9% of White games, 55.6% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Lejer usually continues Nf3 (70.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Lejer usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 36 | 83.7% | 61.1% |
| c5 | 4 | 9.3% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.3% | 50.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 2.3% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 2.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 58.3% | 28.6% |
| d5 | 3 | 25.0% | 33.3% |
| d6 | 2 | 16.7% | 75.0% |
Sandor Lejer's chess games
All 175 games by Sandor Lejer in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 65 wins, 76 draws, 34 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D05 | Colle System | 26 | 13/12/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 18 | 12/4/2 | 66.7% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 16 | 8/4/4 | 50.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 13 | 3/8/2 | 23.1% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| A11 | English Opening | 5 | 0/5/0 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 35 | 15/13/7 | 42.9% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| A16 | English Opening | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A49 | Rat Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D63 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2006 | Attila Toth | 2,120 | chT2-HUN Szechenyi 0607 | B07 |
| Aug 2008 | Tibor Ruszin | 2,115 | Veszprem Hemo Open | A05 |
| Nov 2005 | Tibor Nagy | 2,110 | chT2-HUN Szechenyi 0506 | D02 |
| Oct 2010 | Zoltan Plecsko | 2,084 | chT2-HUN Szechenyi 1011 | A06 |
| Nov 2009 | Balazs Preisz | 2,076 | chT2-HUN Szechenyi 0910 | C41 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-HUN Szechenyi 0304 | 2004 | 11 | 8.5 | 2,101 |
| chT2-HUN Szechenyi 0607 | 2007 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,125 |
| chT2-HUN Szechenyi 1112 | 2012 | 11 | 8.5 | 2,062 |
| chT2-HUN Szechenyi 1415 | 2015 | 11 | 7 | 2,023 |
| chT2-HUN Szechenyi 1617 | 2017 | 10 | 5.5 | 1,932 |
| chT2-HUN Szechenyi 0910 | 2010 | 10 | 7.5 | 2,145 |
| chT2-HUN Szechenyi 1314 | 2014 | 10 | 3.5 | 1,898 |
| chT2-HUN Szechenyi 2223 | 2023 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,912 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sandor Lejer's chess games?
175 games by Sandor Lejer, from Apr 2003 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 Sandor Lejer has played.
What does Sandor Lejer play on the first move as White?
Across 105 games with White in our database, Sandor Lejer opens with 1.Nf3 (89% of games), 1.d4 (9% of games), 1.c4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sandor Lejer answers 1...d6 (84% of games), 1...c5 (9% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (58% of games), 1...d5 (25% of games), 1...d6 (17% of games).
What openings does Sandor Lejer play as White?
As White, Sandor Lejer's most-played openings in our database are: Colle System (26 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (18 games, 66.7% win rate); Réti Opening (16 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 105 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sandor Lejer play as Black?
As Black, Sandor Lejer most often plays: Pirc Defense (35 games, 42.9% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); English Opening (5 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 70 games.
What is Sandor Lejer's FIDE rating?
Sandor Lejer is currently rated 1,869 in classical chess, 1,881 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,040 (Jul 2003).
How many games has Sandor Lejer played?
Our database contains 175 games by Sandor Lejer, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 65 wins, 76 draws, 34 losses (37.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sandor Lejer?
175 games by Sandor Lejer 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.