Prepare against Tamas Bott
Slovakia · World #98,928 classical · FIDE ID 14910802
When preparing against Tamas Bott, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (89% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (78%).
Our database contains 64 games by Tamas Bott, covering Oct 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Tamas Bott's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Tamas Bott 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 | 1,733 | 1,931 | Apr 2006 |
| Rapid | 1,599 | 1,761 | Dec 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 64 | 17 | 9 | 38 | 26.6% |
| As White | 32 | 8 | 7 | 17 | 25.0% |
| As Black | 32 | 9 | 2 | 21 | 28.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Tamas Bott's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Tamas Bott's side.
First moves as White (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 32 | 100.0% | 35.9% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 35.9% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Bott usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- …e5 (28% of these games) — Bott usually continues Nf3 (61.1% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Bott usually continues d4 (20.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 17 | 89.5% | 35.3% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 5.3% | 100.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 5.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 77.8% | 21.4% |
| b6 | 1 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
Tamas Bott's chess games
All 64 games by Tamas Bott in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2005 - 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: 17 wins, 9 draws, 38 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 12 | 2/2/8 | 16.7% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C42 | Philidor | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C50 | Italian Game | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| A51 | Budapest Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| C64 | Ruy Lopez: Classical | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B09 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A17 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C72 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2006 | Pavol Vlkovic | 1,924 | chT3A2-SVK 0607 | C12 |
| Mar 2013 | Jaroslav Mosny | 1,923 | chT-SVK 2A 1213 | D05 |
| Dec 2010 | Mario Markuliak | 1,864 | chT3A2-SVK 1011 | C50 |
| Mar 2013 | Vladimir Gubis | 1,834 | chT-SVK 2A 1213 | B21 |
| Mar 2017 | Andrej Hornik | 1,792 | chT4-SVK A22 1617 | C50 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT4-SVK A22 1617 | 2017 | 10 | 4.5 | 1,558 |
| chT4-SVK A22 1516 | 2016 | 9 | 3 | 1,597 |
| chT3A2-SVK 0607 | 2007 | 9 | 1.5 | 1,645 |
| chT3A2-SVK 0809 | 2009 | 6 | 0.5 | 1,446 |
| chT4-SVK A22 1415 | 2015 | 5 | 3 | 1,672 |
| chT4-SVK A22 1213 | 2013 | 5 | 4 | 1,961 |
| chT1W-SVK 1516 | 2016 | 5 | 0 | 1,541 |
| chT3A2-SVK 1011 | 2011 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,748 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Tamas Bott's chess games?
64 games by Tamas Bott, from Oct 2005 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 Bott has played.
What does Tamas Bott play on the first move as White?
Across 32 games with White in our database, Tamas Bott opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Tamas Bott answers 1...e5 (89% of games), 1...Nc6 (5% of games), 1...c5 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (78% of games), 1...b6 (11% of games), 1...g6 (11% of games).
What openings does Tamas Bott play as White?
As White, Tamas Bott's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (12 games, 16.7% win rate); French: Advance Variation (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Scotch Game (4 games, 75.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 32 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Tamas Bott play as Black?
As Black, Tamas Bott most often plays: Italian Game (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Budapest Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Classical (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 32 games.
What is Tamas Bott's FIDE rating?
Tamas Bott is currently rated 1,733 in classical chess, 1,599 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,931 (Apr 2006).
How many games has Tamas Bott played?
Our database contains 64 games by Tamas Bott, covering Oct 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 17 wins, 9 draws, 38 losses (26.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Tamas Bott?
64 games by Tamas Bott 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.