Prepare against Tamas Garai
Hungary · World #36,942 classical · FIDE ID 714330
Our database contains 60 games by Tamas Garai, covering Jul 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Tamas Garai's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Tamas Garai 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 | 1,949 | 1,949 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,912 | 1,923 | Sep 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 60 | 8 | 31 | 21 | 13.3% |
| As White | 33 | 5 | 17 | 11 | 15.2% |
| As Black | 27 | 3 | 14 | 10 | 11.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Tamas Garai's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Tamas Garai's side.
First moves as White (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 33 | 100.0% | 40.9% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 40.9% score
- …c5 (48% of these games) — Garai usually continues Nf3 (46.9% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Garai usually continues d4 (20.0% score)
- …e5 (12% of these games) — Garai usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 8 | 88.9% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 5 | 41.7% | 30.0% |
| d6 | 4 | 33.3% | 25.0% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 25.0% | 33.3% |
Tamas Garai's chess games
All 60 games by Tamas Garai in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2007 - 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: 8 wins, 31 draws, 21 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C62 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Rat Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2016 | Gabor Kadar | 2,078 | chT2-HUN Asztalos 1617 | B36 |
| Dec 2007 | Jozsef Marcsingo | 1,985 | chT2-HUN Asztalos 0708 | B80 |
| Apr 2007 | Szabolcs Molnar | 1,935 | chT2-HUN Asztalos 0607 | B84 |
| Mar 2014 | Tivadar Galambos | 1,922 | chT2-HUN Asztalos 1314 | B59 |
| Feb 2019 | Peter Katona | 1,850 | chT2-HUN Asztalos 1819 | B90 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-HUN Asztalos 0708 | 2008 | 11 | 3.5 | 1,916 |
| chT2-HUN Asztalos 0607 | 2007 | 10 | 3 | 1,890 |
| chT2-HUN Asztalos 1617 | 2017 | 8 | 4 | 2,019 |
| chT2-HUN Asztalos 2122 | 2022 | 6 | 3 | 1,986 |
| chT2-HUN Asztalos 1819 | 2019 | 4 | 2.5 | 2,028 |
| chT2-HUN Asztalos 2223 | 2023 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,826 |
| chT2-HUN Asztalos 1213 | 2013 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,946 |
| chT2-HUN Asztalos 1314 | 2014 | 3 | 1.5 | 1,883 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Tamas Garai's chess games?
60 games by Tamas Garai, from Jul 2007 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 Garai has played.
What does Tamas Garai play on the first move as White?
Across 33 games with White in our database, Tamas Garai opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Tamas Garai answers 1...c5 (89% of games), 1...d6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (42% of games), 1...d6 (33% of games), 1...Nf6 (25% of games).
What openings does Tamas Garai play as White?
As White, Tamas Garai's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (6 games, 16.7% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 33 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Tamas Garai play as Black?
As Black, Tamas Garai most often plays: Indian Defense (6 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games, 25.0% win rate); London System (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 27 games.
What is Tamas Garai's FIDE rating?
Tamas Garai is currently rated 1,949 in classical chess, 1,912 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,949 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Tamas Garai played?
Our database contains 60 games by Tamas Garai, covering Jul 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 8 wins, 31 draws, 21 losses (13.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Tamas Garai?
60 games by Tamas Garai 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.