Prepare against Sandor Lengyel
Hungary · World #84,832 classical · FIDE ID 728616
When preparing against Sandor Lengyel, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (75% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 88 games by Sandor Lengyel, covering Jul 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Sandor Lengyel's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sandor Lengyel 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 | 1,774 | 1,972 | Apr 2004 |
| Blitz | 1,800 | 1,800 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 88 | 19 | 26 | 43 | 21.6% |
| As White | 49 | 12 | 13 | 24 | 24.5% |
| As Black | 39 | 7 | 13 | 19 | 17.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sandor Lengyel's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sandor Lengyel's side.
First moves as White (49 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 49 | 100.0% | 37.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 37.8% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Lengyel usually continues c3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Lengyel usually continues Nf3 (34.6% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Lengyel usually continues d4 (41.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 15 | 75.0% | 26.7% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 25.0% | 40.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 10 | 100.0% | 40.0% |
Sandor Lengyel's chess games
All 88 games by Sandor Lengyel in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 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: 19 wins, 26 draws, 43 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 12 | 4/4/4 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| C17 | French: Winawer Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C51 | Italian Game: Evans Gambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C43 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B53 | Sicilian | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| D87 | Grünfeld Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A16 | English Opening | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A49 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2008 | Istvan I Kiss | 2,152 | chT2-HUN Breyer 0708 | B20 |
| Apr 2010 | Kalman Sallai | 2,140 | chT2-HUN Breyer 0910 | B22 |
| Feb 2022 | Gyorgy Goblyos | 2,100 | chT2-HUN Breyer 2122 | C55 |
| Nov 2007 | Zoltan Dr. Czibulka | 2,095 | chT2-HUN Breyer 0708 | C17 |
| Jan 2005 | Zoltan Lugasi | 2,072 | chT2-HUN Breyer 0405 | B22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-HUN Breyer 0304 | 2004 | 11 | 4.5 | 1,970 |
| chT2-HUN Breyer 0708 | 2008 | 11 | 3 | 1,855 |
| chT2-HUN Breyer 0203 | 2003 | 10 | 3.5 | 1,956 |
| chT2-HUN Breyer 0809 | 2009 | 10 | 4 | 1,975 |
| chT2-HUN Breyer 0910 | 2010 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,026 |
| chT2-HUN Breyer 0405 | 2005 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,917 |
| chT2-HUN Breyer 0506 | 2006 | 7 | 1.5 | 1,826 |
| chT2-HUN Breyer 2223 | 2023 | 6 | 2 | 1,668 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sandor Lengyel's chess games?
88 games by Sandor Lengyel, from Jul 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 Lengyel has played.
What does Sandor Lengyel play on the first move as White?
Across 49 games with White in our database, Sandor Lengyel opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sandor Lengyel answers 1...c5 (75% of games), 1...Nf6 (25% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Sandor Lengyel play as White?
As White, Sandor Lengyel's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (12 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (6 games, 16.7% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 49 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sandor Lengyel play as Black?
As Black, Sandor Lengyel most often plays: Sicilian (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 39 games.
What is Sandor Lengyel's FIDE rating?
Sandor Lengyel is currently rated 1,774 in classical chess and 1,800 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,972 (Apr 2004).
How many games has Sandor Lengyel played?
Our database contains 88 games by Sandor Lengyel, covering Jul 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 19 wins, 26 draws, 43 losses (21.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sandor Lengyel?
88 games by Sandor Lengyel 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.