Prepare against Tamas Bak
Hungary · World #55,375 classical · FIDE ID 716600
When preparing against Tamas Bak, expect 1.e4 in 98% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (77% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (75%).
Our database contains 80 games by Tamas Bak, covering Mar 2010 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Tamas Bak's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Tamas Bak 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 | 1,872 | 1,905 | Mar 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,898 | 1,900 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 80 | 21 | 23 | 36 | 26.3% |
| As White | 45 | 11 | 14 | 20 | 24.4% |
| As Black | 35 | 10 | 9 | 16 | 28.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Tamas Bak's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Tamas Bak's side.
First moves as White (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 44 | 97.8% | 40.9% |
| d4 | 1 | 2.2% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 98% of White games, 40.9% score
- …c5 (27% of these games) — Bak usually continues Nf3 (42.9% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Bak usually continues Nf3 (38.9% score)
- …e6 (23% of these games) — Bak usually continues d4 (38.9% score)
- 1.d4 — 2% of White games, 0.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Bak usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 20 | 76.9% | 45.0% |
| c5 | 5 | 19.2% | 10.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 3.8% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 3 | 75.0% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 25.0% | 50.0% |
Tamas Bak's chess games
All 80 games by Tamas Bak in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2010 - Sep 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: 21 wins, 23 draws, 36 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C41 | Philidor | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C62 | Ruy Lopez | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C30 | Vienna Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C50 | Scotch Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2009 | Miklos Andras Dr. Sumegi | 2,036 | chT2-HUN Breyer 0809 | B20 |
| Oct 2022 | Zalan Wancsakovszky | 1,984 | chT2-HUN Breyer 2223 | C50 |
| Sep 2012 | Tibor Komlosi | 1,916 | chT-Komarom Esztergom County | C01 |
| Dec 2012 | Laszlo Szakacs | 1,889 | chT-Komarom Esztergom County | B18 |
| Sep 2017 | Istvan Metzger | 1,881 | chT2-HUN Breyer 1718 | C55 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-HUN Region CSB | 2022 | 8 | 2 | 1,541 |
| 32º Festival Internazionale di Scacchi “Grand Hotel Adriatico” | 2026 | 8 | 4 | 1,829 |
| chT2-HUN Breyer 0809 | 2009 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,888 |
| chT2-HUN Breyer 2223 | 2023 | 6 | 2 | 1,621 |
| 2nd Tatabanya Genius Cup | 2014 | 6 | 3 | 1,605 |
| chT2-HUN Breyer 1718 | 2018 | 6 | 1 | 1,671 |
| chT-Komarom Esztergom County | 2013 | 5 | 3 | 2,007 |
| chT2-HUN Breyer 2324 | 2024 | 5 | 2 | 1,789 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Tamas Bak's chess games?
80 games by Tamas Bak, from Mar 2010 to Sep 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 Bak has played.
What does Tamas Bak play on the first move as White?
Across 45 games with White in our database, Tamas Bak opens with 1.e4 (98% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Tamas Bak answers 1...e5 (77% of games), 1...c5 (19% of games), 1...d6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (75% of games), 1...d6 (25% of games).
What openings does Tamas Bak play as White?
As White, Tamas Bak's most-played openings in our database are: French: Exchange Variation (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Italian Game (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 45 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Tamas Bak play as Black?
As Black, Tamas Bak most often plays: Philidor (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Italian Game (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 35 games.
What is Tamas Bak's FIDE rating?
Tamas Bak is currently rated 1,872 in classical chess, 1,898 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,905 (Mar 2026).
How many games has Tamas Bak played?
Our database contains 80 games by Tamas Bak, covering Mar 2010 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 21 wins, 23 draws, 36 losses (26.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Tamas Bak?
80 games by Tamas Bak 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.