Prepare against Tamas Merenyi
Hungary · World #54,596 classical · FIDE ID 735531
When preparing against Tamas Merenyi, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (71%).
Our database contains 41 games by Tamas Merenyi, covering Oct 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Tamas Merenyi's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Tamas Merenyi 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 | 1,875 | 1,923 | Feb 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 41 | 10 | 12 | 19 | 24.4% |
| As White | 21 | 8 | 3 | 10 | 38.1% |
| As Black | 20 | 2 | 9 | 9 | 10.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Tamas Merenyi's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Tamas Merenyi's side.
First moves as White (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 21 | 100.0% | 45.2% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 45.2% score
- …e5 (38% of these games) — Merenyi usually continues Nc3 (62.5% score)
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Merenyi usually continues Nf3 (70.0% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Merenyi usually continues d4 (16.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 10 | 100.0% | 30.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 71.4% | 30.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 28.6% | 50.0% |
Tamas Merenyi's chess games
All 41 games by Tamas Merenyi 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: 10 wins, 12 draws, 19 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C25 | Vienna Game | 7 | 5/0/2 | 71.4% |
| B55 | Sicilian | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D20 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C28 | Bishop's Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A34 | English Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2007 | Riad Sariyev | 1,964 | 12th San Agustin Open | A05 |
| Dec 2006 | Kristof Kutasi | 1,937 | Budapest FS12 Elo B | B38 |
| Dec 2006 | Imre Dr. Engelbrecht | 1,781 | Budapest FS12 Elo B | C30 |
| Dec 2006 | Diana Mihajlova | 1,749 | Budapest FS12 Elo B | C27 |
| Feb 2006 | Lajos Kelemen | 1,588 | Budapest FS02 FM-C | C29 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Budapest FS12 Elo B | 2006 | 12 | 5 | 1,832 |
| ch-HUN U18 | 2005 | 9 | 3 | 1,894 |
| 12th San Agustin Open | 2007 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,100 |
| Budapest FS02 FM-C | 2006 | 9 | 3 | 1,744 |
| chT1-Budapest Lilienthal 1011 | 2011 | 1 | 0.5 | – |
| chT-HUN U20 | 2004 | 1 | 0 | 1,552 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Tamas Merenyi's chess games?
41 games by Tamas Merenyi, 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 Merenyi has played.
What does Tamas Merenyi play on the first move as White?
Across 21 games with White in our database, Tamas Merenyi opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Tamas Merenyi answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (71% of games), 1...d5 (29% of games).
What openings does Tamas Merenyi play as White?
As White, Tamas Merenyi's most-played openings in our database are: Vienna Game (7 games, 71.4% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 21 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Tamas Merenyi play as Black?
As Black, Tamas Merenyi most often plays: Sicilian: Sveshnikov (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 20 games.
What is Tamas Merenyi's FIDE rating?
Tamas Merenyi is currently rated 1,875 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,923 (Feb 2025).
How many games has Tamas Merenyi played?
Our database contains 41 games by Tamas Merenyi, covering Oct 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 10 wins, 12 draws, 19 losses (24.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Tamas Merenyi?
41 games by Tamas Merenyi 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.