Prepare against Tamas Palinkas
Hungary · World #81,381 classical · FIDE ID 740306
When preparing against Tamas Palinkas, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (86% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (50%).
Our database contains 30 games by Tamas Palinkas, covering Sep 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Tamas Palinkas's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Tamas Palinkas 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 | 1,785 | 1,837 | May 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 30 | 5 | 7 | 18 | 16.7% |
| As White | 12 | 0 | 4 | 8 | 0.0% |
| As Black | 18 | 5 | 3 | 10 | 27.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Tamas Palinkas's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Tamas Palinkas's side.
First moves as White (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 12 | 100.0% | 16.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 16.7% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Palinkas usually continues c4 (21.4% score)
- …d5 (17% of these games) — Palinkas usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- …g6 (8% of these games) — Palinkas usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 12 | 85.7% | 29.2% |
| e5 | 2 | 14.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (2 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 1 | 50.0% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 50.0% | 100.0% |
Tamas Palinkas's chess games
All 30 games by Tamas Palinkas in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2009 - 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: 5 wins, 7 draws, 18 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D40 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E12 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E00 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E61 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A60 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E14 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B45 | Sicilian | 8 | 3/0/5 | 37.5% |
| C41 | Philidor | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Indian Defense: Tartakower Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2014 | Miklos Szendeff | 1,867 | chT2-HUN Breyer 1415 | B22 |
| Dec 2022 | Lajos Gal | 1,840 | chT2-HUN Breyer 2223 | A03 |
| Oct 2015 | Aba Samuel Grinacz | 1,468 | chT2-HUN Breyer 1516 | B44 |
| Apr 2023 | Inez Kiss | 1,386 | chT2-HUN Breyer 2223 | B45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-HUN Breyer 2122 | 2022 | 9 | 3 | 1,679 |
| chT2-HUN Breyer 2223 | 2023 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,765 |
| chT2-HUN Breyer 1516 | 2016 | 6 | 2 | 1,603 |
| chT2-HUN Breyer 1415 | 2015 | 4 | 1 | 1,692 |
| chT2-HUN Breyer 1112 | 2012 | 1 | 0 | 1,268 |
| chT2-HUN Breyer 2324 | 2023 | 1 | 0 | 1,576 |
| chT2-HUN Breyer 1213 | 2013 | 1 | 0 | 1,621 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Tamas Palinkas's chess games?
30 games by Tamas Palinkas, from Sep 2009 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 Palinkas has played.
What does Tamas Palinkas play on the first move as White?
Across 12 games with White in our database, Tamas Palinkas opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Tamas Palinkas answers 1...c5 (86% of games), 1...e5 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (50% of games), 1...Nf6 (50% of games).
What openings does Tamas Palinkas play as White?
As White, Tamas Palinkas's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Gambit Declined (2 games, 0.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 12 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Tamas Palinkas play as Black?
As Black, Tamas Palinkas most often plays: Sicilian (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Philidor (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Tamas Palinkas's FIDE rating?
Tamas Palinkas is currently rated 1,785 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,837 (May 2024).
How many games has Tamas Palinkas played?
Our database contains 30 games by Tamas Palinkas, covering Sep 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 5 wins, 7 draws, 18 losses (16.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Tamas Palinkas?
30 games by Tamas Palinkas 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.