Prepare against Tamas Borsavolgyi
FM · Hungary · World #24,524 classical · FIDE ID 701939
Our database contains 559 games by Tamas Borsavolgyi, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Tamas Borsavolgyi's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Tamas Borsavolgyi 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 | 2,021 | 2,320 | Apr 2006 |
| Rapid | 1,998 | 2,257 | May 2015 |
| Blitz | 2,086 | 2,219 | Apr 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 559 | 199 | 223 | 137 | 35.6% |
| As White | 274 | 105 | 109 | 60 | 38.3% |
| As Black | 285 | 94 | 114 | 77 | 33.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Tamas Borsavolgyi's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Tamas Borsavolgyi's side.
First moves as White (274 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 204 | 74.5% | 58.8% |
| d4 | 31 | 11.3% | 51.6% |
| c4 | 11 | 4.0% | 86.4% |
| Nf3 | 10 | 3.6% | 55.0% |
| f4 | 9 | 3.3% | 27.8% |
| g3 | 8 | 2.9% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 74% of White games, 58.8% score
- …c5 (48% of these games) — Borsavolgyi usually continues Nf3 (58.5% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Borsavolgyi usually continues Nf3 (63.0% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Borsavolgyi usually continues d4 (47.2% score)
- 1.d4 — 11% of White games, 51.6% score
- …Nf6 (81% of these games) — Borsavolgyi usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (16% of these games) — Borsavolgyi usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (3% of these games) — Borsavolgyi usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (140 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 69 | 49.3% | 63.0% |
| e5 | 52 | 37.1% | 48.1% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 3.6% | 40.0% |
| g6 | 5 | 3.6% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 4 | 2.9% | 12.5% |
| e6 | 2 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (102 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 56 | 54.9% | 58.9% |
| d5 | 28 | 27.5% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 6 | 5.9% | 75.0% |
| e6 | 5 | 4.9% | 60.0% |
| d6 | 5 | 4.9% | 20.0% |
| b6 | 2 | 2.0% | 25.0% |
Tamas Borsavolgyi's chess games
All 559 games by Tamas Borsavolgyi 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: 199 wins, 223 draws, 137 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B44 | Sicilian | 60 | 27/21/12 | 45.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 13 | 6/4/3 | 46.2% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 11 | 3/2/6 | 27.3% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 9 | 2/1/6 | 22.2% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 9 | 6/2/1 | 66.7% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 9 | 3/5/1 | 33.3% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 7 | 0/5/2 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 2/4/0 | 33.3% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 27 | 10/12/5 | 37.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 26 | 6/11/9 | 23.1% |
| D78 | Indian Defense | 21 | 7/9/5 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 14 | 5/4/5 | 35.7% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 13 | 7/4/2 | 53.8% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 10 | 4/5/1 | 40.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 9 | 1/7/1 | 11.1% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1990 | Gyula Horvath | 2,440 | 6th Budapest Spring Open | B44 |
| Apr 2003 | Peter Szilagyi | 2,424 | chT2-HUN Maroczy 0203 | B80 |
| Oct 1999 | Csaba Csiszar | 2,421 | chT-HUN 9900 | E94 |
| Mar 2000 | Ervin Mozes | 2,419 | chT-HUN 9900 | B02 |
| Jan 1991 | Sandor Farago | 2,410 | 7th Budapest Spring Open | D78 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miskolc Avas Open | 1999 | 27 | 15 | 2,255 |
| Hajduboszormeny Open | 1998 | 26 | 15.5 | 2,299 |
| chT-HUN | 1992 | 17 | 8 | 2,331 |
| Budapest FS03 IM | 1996 | 12 | 3 | 2,110 |
| chT2-HUN 9899 | 1999 | 12 | 6.5 | 2,276 |
| chT2-HUN Barcza 0910 | 2010 | 11 | 7 | 2,238 |
| chT2-HUN Barcza 1516 | 2016 | 11 | 6 | 2,242 |
| chT3-HUN 0001 | 2001 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,297 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Jozsef Istvan Gal (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Tamas Borsavolgyi's chess games?
559 games by Tamas Borsavolgyi, 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 Tamas Borsavolgyi has played.
What does Tamas Borsavolgyi play on the first move as White?
Across 274 games with White in our database, Tamas Borsavolgyi opens with 1.e4 (74% of games), 1.d4 (11% of games), 1.c4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Tamas Borsavolgyi answers 1...c5 (49% of games), 1...e5 (37% of games), 1...Nf6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (55% of games), 1...d5 (27% of games), 1...g6 (6% of games).
What openings does Tamas Borsavolgyi play as White?
As White, Tamas Borsavolgyi's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (60 games, 45.0% win rate); Alekhine Defense (13 games, 46.2% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (11 games, 27.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 274 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Tamas Borsavolgyi play as Black?
As Black, Tamas Borsavolgyi most often plays: Sicilian (27 games, 37.0% win rate); Petrov's Defense (26 games, 23.1% win rate); Indian Defense (21 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 285 games.
What is Tamas Borsavolgyi's FIDE rating?
Tamas Borsavolgyi is currently rated 2,021 in classical chess, 1,998 in rapid and 2,086 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,320 (Apr 2006).
How many games has Tamas Borsavolgyi played?
Our database contains 559 games by Tamas Borsavolgyi, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 199 wins, 223 draws, 137 losses (35.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Tamas Borsavolgyi?
559 games by Tamas Borsavolgyi 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.