Prepare against Tamas Ress
FM · Hungary · World #8,308 classical · FIDE ID 732001
When preparing against Tamas Ress, expect 1.d4 in 92% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (84% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (68%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 45.5% over 22 games.
Our database contains 238 games by Tamas Ress, covering Oct 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Tamas Ress's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Tamas Ress 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 | 2,199 | 2,315 | May 2012 |
| Rapid | 2,167 | 2,363 | Mar 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,220 | 2,315 | Dec 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 238 | 96 | 88 | 54 | 40.3% |
| As White | 126 | 56 | 43 | 27 | 44.4% |
| As Black | 112 | 40 | 45 | 27 | 35.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Tamas Ress's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Tamas Ress's side.
First moves as White (126 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 116 | 92.1% | 60.8% |
| Nf3 | 7 | 5.6% | 71.4% |
| e4 | 2 | 1.6% | 50.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 92% of White games, 60.8% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Ress usually continues c4 (53.9% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Ress usually continues Nf3 (68.4% score)
- …d6 (5% of these games) — Ress usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 6% of White games, 71.4% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Ress usually continues c4 (83.3% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Ress usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (14% of these games) — Ress usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (56 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 47 | 83.9% | 59.6% |
| d5 | 6 | 10.7% | 66.7% |
| Nc6 | 2 | 3.6% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 25 | 67.6% | 52.0% |
| f5 | 7 | 18.9% | 42.9% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 10.8% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 2.7% | 100.0% |
Tamas Ress's chess games
All 238 games by Tamas Ress in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2004 - 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: 96 wins, 88 draws, 54 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D43 | Slav Defense | 17 | 10/5/2 | 58.8% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 15 | 7/5/3 | 46.7% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| E62 | Indian Defense | 9 | 5/3/1 | 55.6% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| A90 | Queen's Pawn Game | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| D87 | Grünfeld Defense | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| A85 | Semi-Slav Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A83 | Dutch Defense | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| E01 | Catalan | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 22 | 10/6/6 | 45.5% |
| D14 | Slav Defense | 12 | 3/5/4 | 25.0% |
| A89 | Dutch Defense | 11 | 3/5/3 | 27.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A10 | English Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2008 | Tamas I Horvath | 2,322 | chT2-HUN Charousek 0809 | D45 |
| Jul 2008 | Sandor Torok | 2,320 | Nyiregyhaza Open | A57 |
| Jul 2008 | Janos Konnyu | 2,314 | Nyiregyhaza Open | B19 |
| Feb 2014 | Tibor Matrahalmi | 2,308 | chT2-HUN Charousek 1314 | A69 |
| Dec 2015 | Robert Schlamp | 2,295 | Oberliga Ost-B 1516 | D38 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-HUN Charousek 0708 | 2008 | 11 | 5 | 2,059 |
| chT2-HUN Charousek 0809 | 2009 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,341 |
| chT2-HUN Charousek 1213 | 2013 | 11 | 5 | 2,278 |
| chT2-HUN Charousek 0506 | 2006 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,082 |
| chT2-HUN Charousek 0607 | 2007 | 11 | 6 | 2,128 |
| chT2-HUN Charousek 1314 | 2014 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,326 |
| chT2-HUN Breyer 1011 | 2011 | 10 | 8.5 | 2,457 |
| 2nd Gyor Open | 2011 | 9 | 6 | 2,264 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Tamas Ress's chess games?
238 games by Tamas Ress, from Oct 2004 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 Ress has played.
What does Tamas Ress play on the first move as White?
Across 126 games with White in our database, Tamas Ress opens with 1.d4 (92% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games), 1.e4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Tamas Ress answers 1...c5 (84% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games), 1...Nc6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (68% of games), 1...f5 (19% of games), 1...Nf6 (11% of games).
What openings does Tamas Ress play as White?
As White, Tamas Ress's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (17 games, 58.8% win rate); Benoni Defense (15 games, 46.7% win rate); King's Indian Defense (9 games, 44.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 126 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Tamas Ress play as Black?
As Black, Tamas Ress most often plays: Sicilian (22 games, 45.5% win rate); Slav Defense (12 games, 25.0% win rate); Dutch Defense (11 games, 27.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 112 games.
What is Tamas Ress's FIDE rating?
Tamas Ress is currently rated 2,199 in classical chess, 2,167 in rapid and 2,220 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,315 (May 2012).
How many games has Tamas Ress played?
Our database contains 238 games by Tamas Ress, covering Oct 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 96 wins, 88 draws, 54 losses (40.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Tamas Ress?
238 games by Tamas Ress 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.