Prepare against Tamas Kalmar
Slovakia · World #28,017 classical · FIDE ID 14915995
Our database contains 228 games by Tamas Kalmar, covering Jul 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Tamas Kalmar's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Tamas Kalmar 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 | 1,998 | 2,101 | Nov 2017 |
| Rapid | 2,067 | 2,077 | Dec 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 228 | 74 | 115 | 39 | 32.5% |
| As White | 114 | 49 | 51 | 14 | 43.0% |
| As Black | 114 | 25 | 64 | 25 | 21.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Tamas Kalmar's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Tamas Kalmar's side.
First moves as White (114 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 113 | 99.1% | 65.5% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.9% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 99% of White games, 65.5% score
- …Nf6 (48% of these games) — Kalmar usually continues c4 (61.1% score)
- …d5 (34% of these games) — Kalmar usually continues c4 (73.6% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Kalmar usually continues c4 (60.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 1% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nc6 (100% of these games) — Kalmar usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (61 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 42 | 68.9% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 19 | 31.1% | 47.4% |
As Black against 1.d4 (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 21 | 61.8% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 13 | 38.2% | 50.0% |
Tamas Kalmar's chess games
All 228 games by Tamas Kalmar in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2008 - 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: 74 wins, 115 draws, 39 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D52 | Slav Defense | 18 | 8/9/1 | 44.4% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 14 | 8/6/0 | 57.1% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 14 | 9/5/0 | 64.3% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 11 | 5/6/0 | 45.5% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 9 | 1/4/4 | 11.1% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 8 | 1/4/3 | 12.5% |
| A90 | Dutch Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| D56 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| D38 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 12 | 1/8/3 | 8.3% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 9 | 0/6/3 | 0.0% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 8 | 1/5/2 | 12.5% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| C10 | French Defense | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| A14 | English Opening | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2017 | Michal Jozefek | 2,198 | chT-SVK 3A2 1718 | D46 |
| Feb 2015 | Filip Polasek | 2,122 | chT2A-SVK 1415 | D64 |
| Jan 2014 | Karol Petrik | 2,107 | chT2A-SVK 1314 | B15 |
| Dec 2018 | Roman Lukac | 2,076 | chT3A2-SVK 1819 | E82 |
| Oct 2018 | Peter Orosi | 2,072 | chT2A-SVK 1819 | D63 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-SVK 3A2 1718 | 2018 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,141 |
| chT3A2-SVK 1011 | 2011 | 11 | 6 | 1,941 |
| chT2A-SVK 1314 | 2014 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,008 |
| chT2A-SVK 1617 | 2017 | 11 | 8 | 2,140 |
| chT4-SVK A22 1213 | 2013 | 11 | 8 | 2,085 |
| chT3A2-SVK 1213 | 2013 | 11 | 8.5 | 2,069 |
| chT-SVK 2A 1516 | 2016 | 11 | 5 | 2,038 |
| chT3A2-SVK 1617 | 2017 | 11 | 5 | 2,133 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Tamas Kalmar's chess games?
228 games by Tamas Kalmar, from Jul 2008 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 Kalmar has played.
What does Tamas Kalmar play on the first move as White?
Across 114 games with White in our database, Tamas Kalmar opens with 1.d4 (99% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Tamas Kalmar answers 1...c6 (69% of games), 1...e6 (31% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (62% of games), 1...Nf6 (38% of games).
What openings does Tamas Kalmar play as White?
As White, Tamas Kalmar's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (18 games, 44.4% win rate); King's Indian: Sämisch (14 games, 57.1% win rate); Indian Defense (14 games, 64.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 114 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Tamas Kalmar play as Black?
As Black, Tamas Kalmar most often plays: Caro-Kann: Classical (12 games, 8.3% win rate); Indian Defense (9 games, 0.0% win rate); Slav Defense (8 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 114 games.
What is Tamas Kalmar's FIDE rating?
Tamas Kalmar is currently rated 1,998 in classical chess, 2,067 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,101 (Nov 2017).
How many games has Tamas Kalmar played?
Our database contains 228 games by Tamas Kalmar, covering Jul 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 74 wins, 115 draws, 39 losses (32.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Tamas Kalmar?
228 games by Tamas Kalmar 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.