Prepare against Helga Tako
Hungary · World #43,351 classical · FIDE ID 727318
When preparing against Helga Tako, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: French: Exchange Variation as White, 25.0% over 16 games.
Our database contains 214 games by Helga Tako, covering Apr 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Helga Tako's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Helga Tako 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 | 1,920 | 2,085 | Apr 2006 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 214 | 47 | 71 | 96 | 22.0% |
| As White | 112 | 29 | 38 | 45 | 25.9% |
| As Black | 102 | 18 | 33 | 51 | 17.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Helga Tako's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Helga Tako's side.
First moves as White (112 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 112 | 100.0% | 42.9% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 42.9% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Tako usually continues Nf3 (42.5% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Tako usually continues Nf3 (54.3% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Tako usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (64 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 64 | 100.0% | 30.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 27 | 100.0% | 40.7% |
Helga Tako's chess games
All 214 games by Helga Tako in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2005 - 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: 47 wins, 71 draws, 96 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 22 | 6/9/7 | 27.3% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 16 | 4/8/4 | 25.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 9 | 1/3/5 | 11.1% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Philidor | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C45 | Scotch Game | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 8 | 1/2/5 | 12.5% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 7 | 0/5/2 | 0.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| C28 | Vienna Game | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| D36 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| C97 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2014 | Marcell Ter | 2,178 | chT2-HUN Szechenyi 1415 | C45 |
| Feb 2022 | Kalman Rovid | 2,177 | chT2-HUN Szechenyi 2122 | C68 |
| Mar 2007 | Gyorgy Tamas | 2,148 | chT2-HUN Szechenyi 0607 | B92 |
| Nov 2011 | Zoltan Kiss | 2,143 | chT2-HUN Szechenyi 1112 | C90 |
| Dec 2002 | Barnabas Bencsura | 2,134 | chT2-HUN Szechenyi 0203 | B48 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-HUN U14 Girls | 2000 | 18 | 7.5 | 1,786 |
| chT2-HUN Szechenyi 0203 | 2003 | 11 | 3.5 | 1,970 |
| chT2-HUN Szechenyi 1112 | 2012 | 10 | 4 | 1,958 |
| chT2-HUN Szechenyi 0506 | 2006 | 10 | 3 | 1,953 |
| chT2-HUN Szechenyi 0304 | 2004 | 10 | 3.5 | 1,954 |
| chT2-HUN Szechenyi 0405 | 2005 | 9 | 6 | 2,237 |
| chT2-HUN Szechenyi 0607 | 2007 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,102 |
| chT2-HUN Szechenyi 1213 | 2013 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,989 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Helga Tako's chess games?
214 games by Helga Tako, from Apr 2005 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 Helga Tako has played.
What does Helga Tako play on the first move as White?
Across 112 games with White in our database, Helga Tako opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Helga Tako answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Helga Tako play as White?
As White, Helga Tako's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (22 games, 27.3% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (16 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (9 games, 11.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 112 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Helga Tako play as Black?
As Black, Helga Tako most often plays: Scotch Game (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Indian Defense (7 games, 14.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 102 games.
What is Helga Tako's FIDE rating?
Helga Tako is currently rated 1,920 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,085 (Apr 2006).
How many games has Helga Tako played?
Our database contains 214 games by Helga Tako, covering Apr 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 47 wins, 71 draws, 96 losses (22.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Helga Tako?
214 games by Helga Tako 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.