Prepare against Tamas Petenyi
IM · Slovakia · World #7,763 classical · FIDE ID 14909090
Our database contains 1,235 games by Tamas Petenyi, covering Jul 2004 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Tamas Petenyi's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Tamas Petenyi 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 | 2,210 | 2,480 | Aug 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,235 | 447 | 508 | 280 | 36.2% |
| As White | 613 | 242 | 240 | 131 | 39.5% |
| As Black | 622 | 205 | 268 | 149 | 33.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Tamas Petenyi's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Tamas Petenyi's side.
First moves as White (613 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 521 | 85.0% | 61.4% |
| c4 | 48 | 7.8% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 31 | 5.1% | 41.9% |
| g3 | 9 | 1.5% | 38.9% |
| d4 | 3 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.2% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 85% of White games, 61.4% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Petenyi usually continues Nf3 (61.7% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Petenyi usually continues Nf3 (63.4% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Petenyi usually continues d4 (65.3% score)
- 1.c4 — 8% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (27% of these games) — Petenyi usually continues Nc3 (77.3% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Petenyi usually continues g3 (66.7% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Petenyi usually continues Nc3 (37.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (314 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 130 | 41.4% | 58.5% |
| e5 | 84 | 26.8% | 49.4% |
| g6 | 54 | 17.2% | 58.3% |
| d6 | 26 | 8.3% | 61.5% |
| Nc6 | 11 | 3.5% | 54.5% |
| e6 | 6 | 1.9% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (212 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 123 | 58.0% | 57.7% |
| g6 | 45 | 21.2% | 44.4% |
| d5 | 26 | 12.3% | 38.5% |
| Nc6 | 9 | 4.2% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 7 | 3.3% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 0.9% | 25.0% |
Tamas Petenyi's chess games
All 1,235 games by Tamas Petenyi in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2004 - 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: 447 wins, 508 draws, 280 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 81 | 28/33/20 | 34.6% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 62 | 29/20/13 | 46.8% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 43 | 19/19/5 | 44.2% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 43 | 19/18/6 | 44.2% |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 35 | 16/15/4 | 45.7% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 29 | 11/14/4 | 37.9% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 23 | 3/10/10 | 13.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Snyder Variation | 17 | 6/6/5 | 35.3% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann | 16 | 6/4/6 | 37.5% |
| E61 | English Opening | 16 | 8/2/6 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 109 | 39/41/29 | 35.8% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 32 | 10/17/5 | 31.3% |
| B33 | Sicilian | 31 | 9/12/10 | 29.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 26 | 13/6/7 | 50.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 26 | 12/7/7 | 46.2% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 25 | 10/9/6 | 40.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 22 | 1/13/8 | 4.5% |
| B81 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 21 | 9/10/2 | 42.9% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 20 | 9/3/8 | 45.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 18 | 4/10/4 | 22.2% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2016 | Vladislav Artemiev | 2,658 | 32nd EU-Cup | B80 |
| Mar 2015 | Ivan Salgado Lopez | 2,628 | 16th ch-EU | B07 |
| Mar 2012 | Vasilios Kotronias | 2,597 | 13th EU-ch | C98 |
| Dec 2013 | Gabor Papp | 2,593 | chT-SVK 1314 | B80 |
| Mar 2022 | Hrvoje Stevic | 2,587 | 22nd ch-EU | B08 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-SVK | 2021 | 36 | 20.5 | 2,494 |
| ch-SVK U20 | 2013 | 35 | 17.5 | 2,222 |
| ch-SVK Open A | 2012 | 34 | 20.5 | 2,340 |
| ch-SVK U14 | 2007 | 27 | 20.5 | 1,945 |
| chT-HUN U18 | 2010 | 24 | 17 | 2,322 |
| ch-EU Union U12 | 2005 | 18 | 14 | 2,356 |
| Budapest Aranytiz GM | 2021 | 18 | 9.5 | 2,459 |
| ch-SVK U18 | 2011 | 18 | 14 | 2,289 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Stefan Mazur (13 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Tamas Petenyi's chess games?
1,235 games by Tamas Petenyi, from Jul 2004 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 Petenyi has played.
What does Tamas Petenyi play on the first move as White?
Across 613 games with White in our database, Tamas Petenyi opens with 1.e4 (85% of games), 1.c4 (8% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Tamas Petenyi answers 1...c5 (41% of games), 1...e5 (27% of games), 1...g6 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (58% of games), 1...g6 (21% of games), 1...d5 (12% of games).
What openings does Tamas Petenyi play as White?
As White, Tamas Petenyi's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (81 games, 34.6% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (62 games, 46.8% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (43 games, 44.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 613 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Tamas Petenyi play as Black?
As Black, Tamas Petenyi most often plays: Modern Defense (109 games, 35.8% win rate); Indian Defense (32 games, 31.3% win rate); Sicilian (31 games, 29.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 622 games.
What is Tamas Petenyi's FIDE rating?
Tamas Petenyi is currently rated 2,210 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,480 (Aug 2013).
How many games has Tamas Petenyi played?
Our database contains 1,235 games by Tamas Petenyi, covering Jul 2004 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 447 wins, 508 draws, 280 losses (36.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Tamas Petenyi?
1,235 games by Tamas Petenyi 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.