Prepare against Peter Gara-Tarnoczi
Hungary · World #12,540 classical · FIDE ID 716260
Our database contains 164 games by Peter Gara-Tarnoczi, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Peter Gara-Tarnoczi's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Peter Gara-Tarnoczi 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 | 2,134 | 2,231 | Jan 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 164 | 43 | 85 | 36 | 26.2% |
| As White | 77 | 21 | 37 | 19 | 27.3% |
| As Black | 87 | 22 | 48 | 17 | 25.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Peter Gara-Tarnoczi's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Peter Gara-Tarnoczi's side.
First moves as White (77 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 77 | 100.0% | 51.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 51.3% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Gara-Tarnoczi usually continues d4 (55.0% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Gara-Tarnoczi usually continues d4 (62.5% score)
- …d6 (13% of these games) — Gara-Tarnoczi usually continues d4 (40.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 41 | 100.0% | 56.1% |
As Black against 1.d4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 29 | 96.7% | 44.8% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 3.3% | 50.0% |
Peter Gara-Tarnoczi's chess games
All 164 games by Peter Gara-Tarnoczi 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: 43 wins, 85 draws, 36 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 30 | 9/15/6 | 30.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 8 | 0/5/3 | 0.0% |
| C21 | Danish Gambit | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| C28 | Bishop's Opening | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B02 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 26 | 6/11/9 | 23.1% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 10 | 3/5/2 | 30.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 10 | 3/6/1 | 30.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 8 | 3/5/0 | 37.5% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 5 | 0/5/0 | 0.0% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 0/4/0 | 0.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2016 | Laszlo Kubacsny | 2,274 | chT2-HUN Breyer 1516 | C18 |
| Jan 1996 | Andras Szaszak | 2,265 | chT2-HUN | B21 |
| Apr 2003 | Janos Nagy | 2,253 | chT2-HUN Maroczy 0203 | D32 |
| Nov 2005 | Istvan Kovacs | 2,251 | chT2-HUN Maroczy 0506 | D32 |
| Nov 2015 | Gabor Sebestyen | 2,226 | chT2-HUN Breyer 1516 | C18 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-HUN | 1993 | 15 | 5 | 2,121 |
| chT2-HUN Maroczy 0203 | 2003 | 11 | 7 | 2,296 |
| chT2-HUN Breyer 1415 | 2015 | 11 | 7 | 2,251 |
| chT2-HUN Maroczy 0304 | 2004 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,192 |
| chT2-HUN Maroczy 0405 | 2005 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,125 |
| chT2-HUN Breyer 1516 | 2016 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,252 |
| chT1-Budapest Lilienthal 1011 | 2011 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,133 |
| chT2-HUN Erkel 1718 | 2018 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,159 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Peter Gara-Tarnoczi's chess games?
164 games by Peter Gara-Tarnoczi, 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 Peter Gara-Tarnoczi has played.
What does Peter Gara-Tarnoczi play on the first move as White?
Across 77 games with White in our database, Peter Gara-Tarnoczi opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Peter Gara-Tarnoczi answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (97% of games), 1...Nf6 (3% of games).
What openings does Peter Gara-Tarnoczi play as White?
As White, Peter Gara-Tarnoczi's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (30 games, 30.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (8 games, 0.0% win rate); Danish Gambit (7 games, 28.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 77 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Peter Gara-Tarnoczi play as Black?
As Black, Peter Gara-Tarnoczi most often plays: Queen's Gambit Declined (26 games, 23.1% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (10 games, 30.0% win rate); French Defense (10 games, 30.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 87 games.
What is Peter Gara-Tarnoczi's FIDE rating?
Peter Gara-Tarnoczi is currently rated 2,134 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,231 (Jan 2017).
How many games has Peter Gara-Tarnoczi played?
Our database contains 164 games by Peter Gara-Tarnoczi, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 43 wins, 85 draws, 36 losses (26.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Peter Gara-Tarnoczi?
164 games by Peter Gara-Tarnoczi 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.