Prepare against Tamas Papp
FM · Hungary · World #4,781 classical · FIDE ID 727385
Our database contains 114 games by Tamas Papp, covering Oct 2008 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 | 2,279 | 2,350 | Nov 2019 |
| Rapid | 2,242 | 2,311 | Aug 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 114 | 51 | 38 | 25 | 44.7% |
| As White | 58 | 27 | 18 | 13 | 46.6% |
| As Black | 56 | 24 | 20 | 12 | 42.9% |
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 (58 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 52 | 89.7% | 63.5% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 5.2% | 66.7% |
| b3 | 1 | 1.7% | 50.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 1.7% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 1.7% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 90% of White games, 63.5% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Papp usually continues c4 (69.4% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Papp usually continues c4 (71.9% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Papp usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 5% of White games, 66.7% score
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Papp usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Papp usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Papp usually continues e3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 20 | 57.1% | 62.5% |
| e6 | 8 | 22.9% | 56.3% |
| b6 | 3 | 8.6% | 100.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 5.7% | 25.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 5.7% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 60.0% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 30.0% | 66.7% |
| d5 | 1 | 10.0% | 50.0% |
Tamas Papp's chess games
All 114 games by Tamas Papp in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 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: 51 wins, 38 draws, 25 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E11 | Catalan | 11 | 9/1/1 | 81.8% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 9 | 6/1/2 | 66.7% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| E61 | Indian Defense | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A30 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 17 | 8/5/4 | 47.1% |
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| A24 | English Opening | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2023 | Viktor Varadi | 2,387 | chT1-HUN Maroczy 2324 | E05 |
| Dec 2015 | Florian Kaczur | 2,362 | chT-HUN 1516 | B43 |
| Mar 2014 | Bogdan Borsos | 2,298 | chT2-HUN Barcza 1314 | E11 |
| Jun 2016 | Marton Urhegyi | 2,296 | ch-HUN U18 | A43 |
| Nov 2016 | Bela Molnar | 2,295 | chT-HUN 1617 | B43 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-HUN U18 | 2012 | 25 | 11.5 | 1,895 |
| chT1-HUN Maroczy 2324 | 2024 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,337 |
| chT2-HUN Barcza 1314 | 2014 | 9 | 7 | 2,310 |
| chT2-HUN Barcza 1819 | 2019 | 8 | 6.5 | 2,326 |
| chT-HUN 1617 | 2017 | 8 | 5 | 2,336 |
| chT2-HUN Barcza 2122 | 2022 | 8 | 5 | 2,278 |
| ch-HUN U18 | 2016 | 7 | 4 | 2,265 |
| 18th Balatonalmadi Pannonia Cup | 2013 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,184 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Tamas Papp's chess games?
114 games by Tamas Papp, from Oct 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 Papp has played.
What does Tamas Papp play on the first move as White?
Across 58 games with White in our database, Tamas Papp opens with 1.d4 (90% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games), 1.b3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Tamas Papp answers 1...c5 (57% of games), 1...e6 (23% of games), 1...b6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (60% of games), 1...e6 (30% of games), 1...d5 (10% of games).
What openings does Tamas Papp play as White?
As White, Tamas Papp's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (11 games, 81.8% win rate); Slav Defense (9 games, 66.7% win rate); King's Indian Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 58 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Tamas Papp play as Black?
As Black, Tamas Papp most often plays: Sicilian (17 games, 47.1% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (4 games, 75.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 56 games.
What is Tamas Papp's FIDE rating?
Tamas Papp is currently rated 2,279 in classical chess, 2,242 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,350 (Nov 2019).
How many games has Tamas Papp played?
Our database contains 114 games by Tamas Papp, covering Oct 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 51 wins, 38 draws, 25 losses (44.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Tamas Papp?
114 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.