Prepare against Kornel Tamas
Hungary · World #15,947 classical · FIDE ID 739537
When preparing against Kornel Tamas, expect 1.d4 in 89% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (36% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (56%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Queen's Pawn Game as White, 37.5% over 24 games.
Our database contains 175 games by Kornel Tamas, covering Jan 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Kornel Tamas's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Kornel Tamas 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 | 2,095 | 2,095 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,028 | 2,057 | Jul 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,027 | 2,045 | Apr 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 175 | 66 | 45 | 64 | 37.7% |
| As White | 90 | 43 | 22 | 25 | 47.8% |
| As Black | 85 | 23 | 23 | 39 | 27.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Kornel Tamas's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Kornel Tamas's side.
First moves as White (90 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 80 | 88.9% | 60.0% |
| e4 | 6 | 6.7% | 58.3% |
| c4 | 3 | 3.3% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.1% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 89% of White games, 60.0% score
- …Nf6 (49% of these games) — Tamas usually continues Nf3 (59.3% score)
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Tamas usually continues Nf3 (43.5% score)
- …g6 (5% of these games) — Tamas usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 7% of White games, 58.3% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Tamas usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Tamas usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (17% of these games) — Tamas usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (44 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 16 | 36.4% | 37.5% |
| e6 | 12 | 27.3% | 41.7% |
| d5 | 10 | 22.7% | 35.0% |
| c6 | 5 | 11.4% | 20.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 2.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 15 | 55.6% | 43.3% |
| d5 | 12 | 44.4% | 37.5% |
Kornel Tamas's chess games
All 175 games by Kornel Tamas in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2008 - 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: 66 wins, 45 draws, 64 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 24 | 9/7/8 | 37.5% |
| D77 | Indian Defense | 13 | 2/5/6 | 15.4% |
| E67 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| E16 | Queen's Indian Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| E63 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B13 | London System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 10 | 1/5/4 | 10.0% |
| B61 | Sicilian | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A60 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| D02 | London System | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D00 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D93 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2017 | Istvan Muhari | 2,242 | chT2-HUN Toth 1617 | C00 |
| Mar 2024 | Tamas Varga | 2,165 | chT2-HUN Toth 2324 | A03 |
| Apr 2024 | Gabor Csvila | 2,157 | chT2-HUN Toth 2324 | E63 |
| Feb 2022 | Peter Restas | 2,126 | chT2-HUN Toth 2122 | E01 |
| Mar 2013 | Ferenc Dr. Gosztolya | 2,108 | chT2-HUN Toth 1213 | A57 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-HUN Toth 1011 | 2011 | 11 | 9.5 | 2,100 |
| chT2-HUN Toth 0809 | 2009 | 11 | 6.5 | 1,587 |
| chT2-HUN Toth 1617 | 2017 | 11 | 6 | 2,068 |
| chT2-HUN Toth 1718 | 2018 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,034 |
| chT2-HUN Toth 1112 | 2012 | 11 | 8.5 | 2,193 |
| chT2-HUN Toth 1415 | 2015 | 11 | 2.5 | 1,850 |
| chT2-HUN Toth 1213 | 2013 | 11 | 6 | 2,088 |
| chT2-HUN Toth 1516 | 2016 | 10 | 4.5 | 1,986 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Kornel Tamas's chess games?
175 games by Kornel Tamas, from Jan 2008 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 Kornel Tamas has played.
What does Kornel Tamas play on the first move as White?
Across 90 games with White in our database, Kornel Tamas opens with 1.d4 (89% of games), 1.e4 (7% of games), 1.c4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Kornel Tamas answers 1...c5 (36% of games), 1...e6 (27% of games), 1...d5 (23% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (56% of games), 1...d5 (44% of games).
What openings does Kornel Tamas play as White?
As White, Kornel Tamas's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (24 games, 37.5% win rate); Indian Defense (13 games, 15.4% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation (7 games, 71.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 90 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Kornel Tamas play as Black?
As Black, Kornel Tamas most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (10 games, 10.0% win rate); Sicilian (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 85 games.
What is Kornel Tamas's FIDE rating?
Kornel Tamas is currently rated 2,095 in classical chess, 2,028 in rapid and 2,027 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,095 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Kornel Tamas played?
Our database contains 175 games by Kornel Tamas, covering Jan 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 66 wins, 45 draws, 64 losses (37.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Kornel Tamas?
175 games by Kornel Tamas 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.