Ladislav Havas, FIDE Master of Blitz Chess
Ladislav Havas, known online as lhavas, is a FIDE Master whose chess career is built around fast decisions, long battles, and an impressive willingness to let the clock become part of the drama. With blitz as his preferred time control, Havas has turned rapid-fire online chess into something resembling an endurance sport, except the equipment includes sixty-four squares and a remarkably judgmental king.
A Career Shaped by Blitz
Havas has recorded more than 27,000 blitz wins and over 25,000 blitz losses, with thousands of draws adding further chapters to his vast online chess story. His recorded blitz peak reached 2664, reflecting the strength and consistency required to compete at an elite level in high-speed games.
His results show a player who is comfortable in difficult positions. Havas has achieved a comeback rate above 86 percent, suggesting that a lost piece is not necessarily a lost game. It may simply be an invitation to make the position more complicated.
Opening Repertoire and Playing Style
Havas is an experienced opening explorer who has played thousands of games with the Alekhine Defense, the Budapest Defense, the Czech Defense, and the Caro-Kann Defense. As White, he frequently begins with d4, favoring positions where strategic pressure can gradually turn into tactical trouble for the opponent.
His overall style is combative and resilient. Games average around 80 moves, while endgames appear with remarkable frequency. The queen is his most common checking piece, although rooks and knights also receive regular opportunities to make dramatic entrances.
The Havas Formula
- Preferred battlefield: Blitz
- Signature strengths: Comebacks, endurance, and tactical persistence
- Most common first move as White: d4
- Longest winning streak: 12 games
- Typical game character: Long, complicated, and rarely suitable for spectators who dislike suspense
2664 (2026-09-02)
Legacy at the Board
As a FIDE Master, Ladislav Havas combines established chess credentials with an enormous body of online blitz experience. His profile is that of a durable, tactically alert competitor who can keep fighting long after a position appears to have delivered its verdict. In Havas games, the final move is often less a conclusion than a negotiation with chaos.