Prepare against Tamas Kalman
Hungary · World #108,543 classical · FIDE ID 765058
When preparing against Tamas Kalman, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 45 games by Tamas Kalman, covering Sep 2011 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Tamas Kalman's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Tamas Kalman 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 | 1,705 | 1,736 | Nov 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 45 | 15 | 7 | 23 | 33.3% |
| As White | 21 | 7 | 2 | 12 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 24 | 8 | 5 | 11 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Tamas Kalman's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Tamas Kalman's side.
First moves as White (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 21 | 100.0% | 38.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 38.1% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Kalman usually continues Nf3 (56.3% score)
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Kalman usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (10% of these games) — Kalman usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 17 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 100.0% | 20.0% |
Tamas Kalman's chess games
All 45 games by Tamas Kalman in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2011 - 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: 15 wins, 7 draws, 23 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C76 | Ruy Lopez: Fianchetto | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B96 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C56 | Italian Game | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D71 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez: Fianchetto | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A17 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C55 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C33 | King's Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C58 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2016 | Attila Szlenka | 1,784 | Budapest FS09 Development | A36 |
| Nov 2016 | Boldizsar Varga | 1,576 | Budapest FS11 Development | B88 |
| Nov 2016 | Adelard Bai | 1,563 | Budapest FS11 Development | C97 |
| Nov 2016 | Otto Nemeth | 1,558 | Budapest FS11 Development | C55 |
| Nov 2011 | Zsolt Bella | 1,457 | Budapest FS11 FM-C | B32 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Budapest FS11 FM-C | 2011 | 11 | 7 | 1,659 |
| Budapest FS11 Development | 2016 | 9 | 4 | 1,613 |
| Budapest FS09 Development | 2016 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,480 |
| 4th Budapest Karacsonyi Open | 2012 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,544 |
| 5th Budapest Karacsonyi Open | 2013 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,622 |
| chT1-Budapest Lilienthal 1718 | 2018 | 2 | 0 | 1,484 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Tamas Kalman's chess games?
45 games by Tamas Kalman, from Sep 2011 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 Kalman has played.
What does Tamas Kalman play on the first move as White?
Across 21 games with White in our database, Tamas Kalman opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Tamas Kalman answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Tamas Kalman play as White?
As White, Tamas Kalman's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Petrov's Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 21 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Tamas Kalman play as Black?
As Black, Tamas Kalman most often plays: Italian Game (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 24 games.
What is Tamas Kalman's FIDE rating?
Tamas Kalman is currently rated 1,705 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,736 (Nov 2024).
How many games has Tamas Kalman played?
Our database contains 45 games by Tamas Kalman, covering Sep 2011 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 15 wins, 7 draws, 23 losses (33.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Tamas Kalman?
45 games by Tamas Kalman 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.