Prepare against Tamas Meszaros
IM · Hungary · World #2,223 classical · FIDE ID 717410
Our database contains 667 games by Tamas Meszaros, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Tamas Meszaros's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Tamas Meszaros 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 | 2,371 | 2,470 | May 2011 |
| Rapid | 2,279 | 2,423 | Mar 2015 |
| Blitz | 2,395 | 2,413 | Dec 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 667 | 242 | 263 | 161 | 36.3% |
| As White | 328 | 134 | 119 | 74 | 40.9% |
| As Black | 339 | 108 | 144 | 87 | 31.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Tamas Meszaros's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Tamas Meszaros's side.
First moves as White (328 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 305 | 93.0% | 59.3% |
| b4 | 14 | 4.3% | 57.1% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 1.2% | 75.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 0.6% | 75.0% |
| d4 | 2 | 0.6% | 25.0% |
| a3 | 1 | 0.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 93% of White games, 59.3% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Meszaros usually continues Nf3 (59.9% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Meszaros usually continues Nf3 (54.8% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Meszaros usually continues d4 (65.0% score)
- 1.b4 — 4% of White games, 57.1% score
- …e5 (57% of these games) — Meszaros usually continues b5 (56.3% score)
- …Nf6 (21% of these games) — Meszaros usually continues Bb2 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (14% of these games) — Meszaros usually continues Bb2 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (144 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 99 | 68.8% | 55.6% |
| c5 | 42 | 29.2% | 57.1% |
| c6 | 3 | 2.1% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (141 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 138 | 97.9% | 48.9% |
| d5 | 3 | 2.1% | 50.0% |
Tamas Meszaros's chess games
All 667 games by Tamas Meszaros in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Aug 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: 242 wins, 263 draws, 161 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 33 | 16/5/12 | 48.5% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 25 | 7/13/5 | 28.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 21 | 8/6/7 | 38.1% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 20 | 10/9/1 | 50.0% |
| C91 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 16 | 6/7/3 | 37.5% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 14 | 6/4/4 | 42.9% |
| B85 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 11 | 3/4/4 | 27.3% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 10 | 5/3/2 | 50.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 9 | 5/3/1 | 55.6% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A47 | Indian Defense | 36 | 16/7/13 | 44.4% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 24 | 4/16/4 | 16.7% |
| E38 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 21 | 4/10/7 | 19.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 21 | 5/6/10 | 23.8% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 15 | 6/6/3 | 40.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 14 | 4/8/2 | 28.6% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 12 | 4/6/2 | 33.3% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 11 | 3/6/2 | 27.3% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 11 | 3/5/3 | 27.3% |
| E42 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 11 | 1/7/3 | 9.1% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2010 | Laurent Fressinet | 2,718 | Corsica Masters Open 14th | B07 |
| Jan 2008 | Vladimir Baklan | 2,647 | chT-AUT 0708 | B67 |
| Jul 2011 | Dimitrios Mastrovasilis | 2,604 | Artemis Cup 3rd | B49 |
| Apr 2019 | Viktor Erdos | 2,604 | chT-HUN 1819 | B51 |
| May 2025 | Peter Acs | 2,585 | TCh-HUN 2024-25 | A07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-HUN Rapid | 2025 | 33 | 16 | 2,255 |
| Budapest FS09 GM | 2006 | 25 | 10.5 | 2,390 |
| Balatonlelle Open | 2004 | 18 | 10.5 | 2,405 |
| ch-HUN U20 | 2004 | 18 | 9 | 2,235 |
| ch-HUN rapid | 2020 | 13 | 8.5 | 2,467 |
| chT-HUN 0910 | 2010 | 11 | 9.5 | 2,601 |
| ch-HUN Blitz | 2024 | 11 | 6 | 2,379 |
| chT2M-AUT 0809 | 2009 | 11 | 5 | 2,349 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Tamas Meszaros's chess games?
667 games by Tamas Meszaros, from Apr 2003 to Aug 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 Meszaros has played.
What does Tamas Meszaros play on the first move as White?
Across 328 games with White in our database, Tamas Meszaros opens with 1.e4 (93% of games), 1.b4 (4% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Tamas Meszaros answers 1...e5 (69% of games), 1...c5 (29% of games), 1...c6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (98% of games), 1...d5 (2% of games).
What openings does Tamas Meszaros play as White?
As White, Tamas Meszaros's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (33 games, 48.5% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (25 games, 28.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (21 games, 38.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 328 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Tamas Meszaros play as Black?
As Black, Tamas Meszaros most often plays: Indian Defense (36 games, 44.4% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (24 games, 16.7% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (21 games, 19.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 339 games.
What is Tamas Meszaros's FIDE rating?
Tamas Meszaros is currently rated 2,371 in classical chess, 2,279 in rapid and 2,395 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,470 (May 2011).
How many games has Tamas Meszaros played?
Our database contains 667 games by Tamas Meszaros, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 242 wins, 263 draws, 161 losses (36.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Tamas Meszaros?
667 games by Tamas Meszaros 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.