Prepare against Tamas Banusz
GM · Hungary · World #158 classical · FIDE ID 722413
Our database contains 2,608 games by Tamas Banusz, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Tamas Banusz's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Tamas Banusz 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 | 2,598 | 2,641 | Sep 2021 |
| Rapid | 2,570 | 2,620 | Jul 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,607 | 2,625 | Aug 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 2,608 | 1,205 | 886 | 516 | 46.2% |
| As White | 1,320 | 692 | 425 | 203 | 52.4% |
| As Black | 1,288 | 513 | 461 | 313 | 39.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Tamas Banusz's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Tamas Banusz's side.
First moves as White (1,320 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 622 | 47.1% | 71.1% |
| d4 | 570 | 43.2% | 65.9% |
| c4 | 112 | 8.5% | 68.3% |
| e4 | 9 | 0.7% | 61.1% |
| a3 | 5 | 0.4% | 80.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.1% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 47% of White games, 71.1% score
- …Nf6 (47% of these games) — Banusz usually continues c4 (74.3% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Banusz usually continues g3 (68.7% score)
- …c5 (11% of these games) — Banusz usually continues c4 (65.9% score)
- 1.d4 — 43% of White games, 65.9% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Banusz usually continues c4 (66.0% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Banusz usually continues Nf3 (73.4% score)
- …e6 (3% of these games) — Banusz usually continues Nf3 (57.1% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (601 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 299 | 49.8% | 59.4% |
| c5 | 235 | 39.1% | 58.3% |
| d6 | 32 | 5.3% | 65.6% |
| c6 | 19 | 3.2% | 42.1% |
| d5 | 10 | 1.7% | 70.0% |
| e6 | 5 | 0.8% | 70.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (449 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 346 | 77.1% | 53.9% |
| Nf6 | 99 | 22.0% | 67.2% |
| e6 | 2 | 0.4% | 75.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 0.2% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 0.2% | 0.0% |
Tamas Banusz's chess games
All 2,608 games by Tamas Banusz in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Aug 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: 1,205 wins, 886 draws, 516 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A30 | English Opening | 171 | 91/58/22 | 53.2% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 144 | 78/48/18 | 54.2% |
| D77 | Indian Defense | 130 | 66/47/17 | 50.8% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 92 | 54/22/16 | 58.7% |
| E05 | Catalan | 83 | 48/24/11 | 57.8% |
| A45 | Indian Defense: Tartakower Attack | 66 | 34/11/21 | 51.5% |
| D17 | Slav Defense | 66 | 24/34/8 | 36.4% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 66 | 31/28/7 | 47.0% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 47 | 24/18/5 | 51.1% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 44 | 22/13/9 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D12 | Slav Defense | 239 | 75/109/55 | 31.4% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 95 | 41/27/26 | 43.2% |
| C96 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 64 | 24/26/14 | 37.5% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 57 | 22/22/13 | 38.6% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 50 | 17/17/16 | 34.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 39 | 12/18/9 | 30.8% |
| D02 | London System | 38 | 20/6/12 | 52.6% |
| C41 | Philidor | 36 | 20/4/12 | 55.6% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 35 | 12/16/7 | 34.3% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 34 | 13/9/12 | 38.2% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2025 | A Giri | 2,738 | Chess.com Classic Play-In | D11 |
| Sep 2016 | Teimour Radjabov | 2,722 | chT-ESP Div Honor | E62 |
| Dec 2011 | Alexander Riazantsev | 2,710 | ch-EU blitz | D38 |
| Dec 2011 | Radoslaw Wojtaszek | 2,705 | ch-EU blitz | E11 |
| Mar 2021 | Jorden Van Foreest | 2,701 | EU-Cup Online Play-A | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 478 | 303.5 | 2,469 |
| ch-HUN Rapid | 2025 | 45 | 32.5 | 2,551 |
| PRO League Stage | 2020 | 40 | 21.5 | 2,583 |
| ch-HUN rapid | 2020 | 39 | 29 | 2,619 |
| Karlsruhe Grenke Open | 2019 | 26 | 20 | 2,613 |
| ch-HUN U20 | 2004 | 26 | 14 | 2,307 |
| ch-HUN Blitz | 2025 | 23 | 16 | 2,581 |
| Budapest FS02 GM | 2009 | 22 | 10 | 2,387 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Dmitry Gordievsky (18 games) · Viktor Erdos (18 games) · Gabor Papp (16 games) · Benjamin Gledura (13 games) · David Berczes (12 games) · Gergely Antal (11 games) · Peter Prohaszka (11 games) · Ferenc Berkes (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Tamas Banusz's chess games?
2,608 games by Tamas Banusz, from Apr 2003 to Aug 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 Tamas Banusz has played.
What does Tamas Banusz play on the first move as White?
Across 1,320 games with White in our database, Tamas Banusz opens with 1.Nf3 (47% of games), 1.d4 (43% of games), 1.c4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Tamas Banusz answers 1...e5 (50% of games), 1...c5 (39% of games), 1...d6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (77% of games), 1...Nf6 (22% of games), 1...e6 (0% of games).
What openings does Tamas Banusz play as White?
As White, Tamas Banusz's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (171 games, 53.2% win rate); Réti Opening (144 games, 54.2% win rate); Indian Defense (130 games, 50.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 1,320 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Tamas Banusz play as Black?
As Black, Tamas Banusz most often plays: Slav Defense (239 games, 31.4% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (95 games, 43.2% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (64 games, 37.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 1,288 games.
What is Tamas Banusz's FIDE rating?
Tamas Banusz is currently rated 2,598 in classical chess, 2,570 in rapid and 2,607 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,641 (Sep 2021).
How many games has Tamas Banusz played?
Our database contains 2,608 games by Tamas Banusz, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 1,205 wins, 886 draws, 516 losses (46.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Tamas Banusz?
2,608 games by Tamas Banusz 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.