Prepare against Tamas Papp
FM · Hungary · World #4,936 classical · FIDE ID 725447
When preparing against Tamas Papp, expect 1.e4 in 84% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (81% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (41%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 28.3% over 46 games.
Our database contains 349 games by Tamas Papp, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Tamas Papp's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Tamas Papp 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 | 2,275 | 2,330 | Jul 2010 |
| Rapid | 2,167 | 2,281 | May 2015 |
| Blitz | 2,161 | 2,309 | Sep 2020 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 349 | 123 | 125 | 101 | 35.2% |
| As White | 175 | 67 | 62 | 46 | 38.3% |
| As Black | 174 | 56 | 63 | 55 | 32.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Tamas Papp's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Tamas Papp's side.
First moves as White (175 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 147 | 84.0% | 53.7% |
| d4 | 19 | 10.9% | 71.1% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 2.9% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 4 | 2.3% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 84% of White games, 53.7% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Papp usually continues Nf3 (55.7% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Papp usually continues d4 (54.8% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Papp usually continues Nf3 (46.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 11% of White games, 71.1% score
- …Nf6 (37% of these games) — Papp usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (26% of these games) — Papp usually continues c4 (83.3% score)
- …d5 (21% of these games) — Papp usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (78 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 63 | 80.8% | 48.4% |
| c6 | 4 | 5.1% | 87.5% |
| g6 | 3 | 3.8% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 2.6% | 75.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 2.6% | 25.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 1.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (59 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 24 | 40.7% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 24 | 40.7% | 47.9% |
| g6 | 9 | 15.3% | 72.2% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.7% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 1.7% | 0.0% |
Tamas Papp's chess games
All 349 games by Tamas Papp in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 123 wins, 125 draws, 101 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 26 | 8/12/6 | 30.8% |
| C10 | French Defense | 9 | 2/4/3 | 22.2% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 9 | 2/5/2 | 22.2% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 8 | 1/4/3 | 12.5% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 8 | 3/4/1 | 37.5% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| B87 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 6 | 5/0/1 | 83.3% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 5 | 1/4/0 | 20.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 46 | 13/17/16 | 28.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 12 | 5/6/1 | 41.7% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 11 | 2/3/6 | 18.2% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| E68 | English Opening | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 8 | 3/4/1 | 37.5% |
| D76 | Indian Defense | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| D34 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2006 | Tamas Banusz | 2,460 | 2nd Balazs Diak Cup U18 | C56 |
| Jul 2010 | Oliver Mihok | 2,438 | Oberwart Open | B46 |
| Feb 2010 | Csaba Csiszar | 2,429 | chT-HUN 0910 | D97 |
| Jan 2010 | Michal Meszaros | 2,416 | chT-HUN 0910 | B47 |
| Jun 2008 | Milan Franic | 2,401 | 22nd Pula Open | D00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-HUN U16 | 2005 | 18 | 11.5 | 2,246 |
| 8th Paks Cup IM | 2004 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,181 |
| chT2-HUN Charousek 0506 | 2006 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,179 |
| chT-HUN 1112 | 2012 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,281 |
| chT-HUN 0708 | 2008 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,427 |
| chT2-HUN Charousek 0304 | 2004 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,274 |
| chT-HUN 0910 | 2010 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,429 |
| chT2-HUN Barcza 1213 | 2013 | 10 | 7 | 2,200 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Tamas Papp's chess games?
349 games by Tamas Papp, from Apr 2003 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 Papp has played.
What does Tamas Papp play on the first move as White?
Across 175 games with White in our database, Tamas Papp opens with 1.e4 (84% of games), 1.d4 (11% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Tamas Papp answers 1...c5 (81% of games), 1...c6 (5% of games), 1...g6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (41% of games), 1...Nf6 (41% of games), 1...g6 (15% of games).
What openings does Tamas Papp play as White?
As White, Tamas Papp's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (26 games, 30.8% win rate); French Defense (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation (9 games, 22.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 175 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Tamas Papp play as Black?
As Black, Tamas Papp most often plays: Sicilian (46 games, 28.3% win rate); Modern Defense (12 games, 41.7% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (11 games, 18.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 174 games.
What is Tamas Papp's FIDE rating?
Tamas Papp is currently rated 2,275 in classical chess, 2,167 in rapid and 2,161 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,330 (Jul 2010).
How many games has Tamas Papp played?
Our database contains 349 games by Tamas Papp, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 123 wins, 125 draws, 101 losses (35.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Tamas Papp?
349 games by Tamas Papp 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.