Lajos Seres vs David Berczes
GM Lajos Seres (2291) · GM David Berczes (2355)
Lajos Seres and David Berczes have played 15 recorded games against each other, the first in Aug 2004 and the most recent in May 2026. Seres leads 1 wins to 1, with 13 draws (13% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Slav Defense (3 games). The average game between them lasted 18 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Seres | Draws | Berczes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seres with White | 7 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Berczes with White | 8 | 1 | 6 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Seres | Draws | Berczes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 15 | 1 | 13 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Seres | Draws | Berczes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D13 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D18 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D41 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | Lajos Seres | David Berczes | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | TCh-HUN 2025-26 |
| Jun 2022 | David Berczes | Lajos Seres | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | Budapest FS06 GM |
| Jun 2022 | Lajos Seres | David Berczes | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | Budapest FS06 GM |
| Mar 2022 | Lajos Seres | David Berczes | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | Budapest FS03 GM |
| Dec 2021 | David Berczes | Lajos Seres | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | Budapest FS12 GM |
| Oct 2021 | David Berczes | Lajos Seres | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | Budapest FS10 GM |
| Sep 2021 | Lajos Seres | David Berczes | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | Budapest FS09 GM |
| Jun 2014 | David Berczes | Lajos Seres | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann: Classical | Budapest FS06 GM |
| Jun 2014 | Lajos Seres | David Berczes | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Budapest FS06 GM |
| May 2006 | David Berczes | Lajos Seres | 1-0 | English Defense | Budapest FS05 GM |
| Nov 2005 | David Berczes | Lajos Seres | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Budapest FS11 GM |
| Aug 2005 | Lajos Seres | David Berczes | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | Budapest FS08 GM |
| Feb 2005 | David Berczes | Lajos Seres | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | Budapest FS02 GM |
| Sep 2004 | Lajos Seres | David Berczes | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Indian Defense | Budapest FS09 GM |
| Aug 2004 | David Berczes | Lajos Seres | 0-1 | Slav Defense | Budapest FS08 GM |
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What is the head-to-head score between Lajos Seres and David Berczes?
In 15 recorded games, Lajos Seres has 1 wins, David Berczes has 1 wins, and they have drawn 13 times.
How many times have Lajos Seres and David Berczes played each other?
Our database records 15 games between them, from Aug 2004 to May 2026.
What openings do Lajos Seres and David Berczes play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Slav Defense (3 games), followed by the Caro-Kann: Classical (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.