Prepare against Imre Tornai
FM · Hungary · World #54,592 classical · FIDE ID 701548
When preparing against Imre Tornai, expect 1.e4 in 81% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (56% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (81%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as White, 22.4% over 49 games.
Our database contains 385 games by Imre Tornai, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Imre Tornai's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Imre Tornai 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 | 1,875 | 2,269 | Apr 2007 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 385 | 88 | 155 | 142 | 22.9% |
| As White | 207 | 54 | 81 | 72 | 26.1% |
| As Black | 178 | 34 | 74 | 70 | 19.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Imre Tornai's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Imre Tornai's side.
First moves as White (207 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 167 | 80.7% | 45.2% |
| d4 | 39 | 18.8% | 48.7% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.5% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 81% of White games, 45.2% score
- …c5 (54% of these games) — Tornai usually continues Nf3 (42.7% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Tornai usually continues d4 (58.3% score)
- …e5 (11% of these games) — Tornai usually continues Nf3 (35.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 19% of White games, 48.7% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Tornai usually continues c4 (64.3% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Tornai usually continues Nf3 (64.3% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Tornai usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (97 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 54 | 55.7% | 47.2% |
| e5 | 26 | 26.8% | 36.5% |
| e6 | 5 | 5.2% | 20.0% |
| g6 | 4 | 4.1% | 37.5% |
| c6 | 3 | 3.1% | 16.7% |
| d5 | 3 | 3.1% | 16.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (53 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 43 | 81.1% | 32.6% |
| d5 | 7 | 13.2% | 42.9% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.9% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 1.9% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.9% | 0.0% |
Imre Tornai's chess games
All 385 games by Imre Tornai 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: 88 wins, 155 draws, 142 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian | 49 | 11/20/18 | 22.4% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 13 | 6/3/4 | 46.2% |
| B81 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 12 | 5/3/4 | 41.7% |
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 9 | 4/0/5 | 44.4% |
| D82 | Grünfeld Defense | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 21 | 7/9/5 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 12 | 4/5/3 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| E00 | Catalan | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 1/4/0 | 20.0% |
| B73 | Sicilian: Dragon | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| D35 | Semi-Slav Defense | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1994 | Imre Horvath | 2,390 | Budapest FS06 IM-B | B78 |
| Jan 1994 | Sandor Farago | 2,390 | Budapest FS02 IM-B | B78 |
| Dec 2004 | Sandor Torok | 2,378 | chT2-HUN Erkel 0405 | B81 |
| Apr 2013 | Istvan Gelle | 2,335 | chT1-Budapest Lilienthal 1213 | D00 |
| Apr 2002 | Zsuzsa Veroci | 2,311 | chT3-HUN 0102 | D82 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balatonturist Open | 2000 | 18 | 10.5 | 2,235 |
| Tapolca Open | 2000 | 16 | 7 | 2,160 |
| HUN-Open | 1981 | 12 | 4.5 | 2,183 |
| chT2-HUN Erkel 0405 | 2005 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,312 |
| chT2-HUN Erkel 0809 | 2009 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,101 |
| chT2-HUN Erkel 0708 | 2008 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,136 |
| chT2-HUN Erkel 0607 | 2007 | 11 | 4 | 2,099 |
| chT2-HUN Erkel 1213 | 2013 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,205 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Imre Tornai's chess games?
385 games by Imre Tornai, 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 Imre Tornai has played.
What does Imre Tornai play on the first move as White?
Across 207 games with White in our database, Imre Tornai opens with 1.e4 (81% of games), 1.d4 (19% of games), 1.Nf3 (0% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Imre Tornai answers 1...c5 (56% of games), 1...e5 (27% of games), 1...e6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (81% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games).
What openings does Imre Tornai play as White?
As White, Imre Tornai's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (49 games, 22.4% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (13 games, 46.2% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (12 games, 41.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 207 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Imre Tornai play as Black?
As Black, Imre Tornai most often plays: Sicilian (21 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (12 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (7 games, 14.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 178 games.
What is Imre Tornai's FIDE rating?
Imre Tornai is currently rated 1,875 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,269 (Apr 2007).
How many games has Imre Tornai played?
Our database contains 385 games by Imre Tornai, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 88 wins, 155 draws, 142 losses (22.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Imre Tornai?
385 games by Imre Tornai 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.