Prepare against Vladimir Lakatos
Slovakia · World #24,886 classical · FIDE ID 14903008
Our database contains 304 games by Vladimir Lakatos, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Vladimir Lakatos's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Vladimir Lakatos 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 | 2,019 | 2,176 | Mar 2012 |
| Rapid | 2,125 | 2,158 | Sep 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 304 | 102 | 116 | 86 | 33.6% |
| As White | 160 | 64 | 56 | 40 | 40.0% |
| As Black | 144 | 38 | 60 | 46 | 26.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Vladimir Lakatos's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Vladimir Lakatos's side.
First moves as White (160 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 145 | 90.6% | 58.6% |
| b3 | 5 | 3.1% | 60.0% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 3.1% | 10.0% |
| e3 | 3 | 1.9% | 66.7% |
| e4 | 1 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 91% of White games, 58.6% score
- …Nf6 (32% of these games) — Lakatos usually continues Nc3 (66.0% score)
- …e5 (30% of these games) — Lakatos usually continues Nc3 (51.2% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Lakatos usually continues Nc3 (60.7% score)
- 1.b3 — 3% of White games, 60.0% score
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Lakatos usually continues Bb2 (50.0% score)
- …Nc6 (20% of these games) — Lakatos usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …b6 (20% of these games) — Lakatos usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (84 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 84 | 100.0% | 48.2% |
As Black against 1.d4 (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 36 | 100.0% | 41.7% |
Vladimir Lakatos's chess games
All 304 games by Vladimir Lakatos 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: 102 wins, 116 draws, 86 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E61 | English Opening | 52 | 23/17/12 | 44.2% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 51 | 15/24/12 | 29.4% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 9 | 6/2/1 | 66.7% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| E61 | Modern Defense | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A00 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Van 't Kruijs Opening | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 63 | 17/26/20 | 27.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 14 | 4/5/5 | 28.6% |
| A31 | English Opening | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| A33 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 3/4/0 | 42.9% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 7 | 0/3/4 | 0.0% |
| D03 | Indian Defense | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| B08 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1998 | Tomas Likavsky | 2,280 | Dunajska Streda Open | A31 |
| Jul 1998 | Peter Jakubek | 2,260 | ch-SVK | A25 |
| Jan 2000 | Jozef Hujo | 2,228 | chT1E-SVK 0001 | A40 |
| Dec 2012 | Emil Klemanic | 2,209 | chT1W-SVK 1213 | A25 |
| Feb 2007 | Nikoleta Varholakova | 2,209 | chT-SVK 2C 0607 | A16 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bratislava Open | 1995 | 18 | 9 | 2,072 |
| Dunajska Streda Open | 1999 | 14 | 8 | 2,091 |
| chT1E-SVK 0001 | 2001 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,128 |
| ch-SVK | 1998 | 10 | 5 | 2,147 |
| chT1W-SVK 1213 | 2013 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,168 |
| chT2B-SVK 2324 | 2024 | 10 | 3.5 | 1,946 |
| ch-SVK Open | 1996 | 9 | 4 | 2,163 |
| chT2-SVK 0304 | 2004 | 9 | 8.5 | 2,395 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Vladimir Lakatos's chess games?
304 games by Vladimir Lakatos, 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 Vladimir Lakatos has played.
What does Vladimir Lakatos play on the first move as White?
Across 160 games with White in our database, Vladimir Lakatos opens with 1.c4 (91% of games), 1.b3 (3% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Vladimir Lakatos answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Vladimir Lakatos play as White?
As White, Vladimir Lakatos's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (52 games, 44.2% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (51 games, 29.4% win rate); English Opening: Mikenas Variation (9 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 160 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Vladimir Lakatos play as Black?
As Black, Vladimir Lakatos most often plays: Sicilian (63 games, 27.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (14 games, 28.6% win rate); English Opening (7 games, 42.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 144 games.
What is Vladimir Lakatos's FIDE rating?
Vladimir Lakatos is currently rated 2,019 in classical chess, 2,125 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,176 (Mar 2012).
How many games has Vladimir Lakatos played?
Our database contains 304 games by Vladimir Lakatos, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 102 wins, 116 draws, 86 losses (33.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Vladimir Lakatos?
304 games by Vladimir Lakatos 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.