Prepare against Tamas Szentmihalyi
Hungary · World #76,139 classical · FIDE ID 718556
When preparing against Tamas Szentmihalyi, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (96% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (88%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Pirc Defense as Black, 29.6% over 27 games.
Our database contains 84 games by Tamas Szentmihalyi, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Tamas Szentmihalyi's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Tamas Szentmihalyi 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 | 1,801 | 2,122 | Apr 2005 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 84 | 21 | 24 | 39 | 25.0% |
| As White | 40 | 12 | 10 | 18 | 30.0% |
| As Black | 44 | 9 | 14 | 21 | 20.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Tamas Szentmihalyi's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Tamas Szentmihalyi's side.
First moves as White (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 40 | 100.0% | 42.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 42.5% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Szentmihalyi usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Szentmihalyi usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …g6 (8% of these games) — Szentmihalyi usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 26 | 96.3% | 40.4% |
| c5 | 1 | 3.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 87.5% | 57.1% |
| d6 | 1 | 12.5% | 100.0% |
Tamas Szentmihalyi's chess games
All 84 games by Tamas Szentmihalyi in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 21 wins, 24 draws, 39 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D44 | Slav Defense | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A25 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B14 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E16 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D00 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 27 | 8/7/12 | 29.6% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A17 | English Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Torre Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E61 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 1996 | Markus Moeschinger | 2,295 | Arosa SKA Open | E18 |
| Jan 2001 | Humpy Koneru | 2,195 | Budapest FS10 FM | D06 |
| Jan 2001 | Viktor Vass | 2,165 | Budapest FS10 FM | B08 |
| May 2013 | Bela Kis | 2,130 | chT1-Budapest Lilienthal 1213 | E65 |
| Jan 1997 | Robert Tancsa | 2,130 | 16th Zalakaros Open | E99 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Budapest FS10 FM-A | 2002 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,266 |
| Budapest FS11 Elo | 1999 | 11 | 2.5 | 1,890 |
| Budapest FS10 FM | 2001 | 11 | 8 | 2,245 |
| chT1-Budapest Lilienthal 1112 | 2012 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,873 |
| 16th Zalakaros Open | 1997 | 8 | 2.5 | 2,017 |
| chT1-Budapest Lilienthal 1011 | 2011 | 7 | 3 | 2,104 |
| chT1-Budapest Lilienthal 1213 | 2013 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,946 |
| chT1-Budapest Lilienthal 1516 | 2015 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,968 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Tamas Szentmihalyi's chess games?
84 games by Tamas Szentmihalyi, from Apr 2003 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 Szentmihalyi has played.
What does Tamas Szentmihalyi play on the first move as White?
Across 40 games with White in our database, Tamas Szentmihalyi opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Tamas Szentmihalyi answers 1...d6 (96% of games), 1...c5 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (88% of games), 1...d6 (13% of games).
What openings does Tamas Szentmihalyi play as White?
As White, Tamas Szentmihalyi's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Benoni Defense (6 games, 0.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (6 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 40 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Tamas Szentmihalyi play as Black?
As Black, Tamas Szentmihalyi most often plays: Pirc Defense (27 games, 29.6% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (3 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 44 games.
What is Tamas Szentmihalyi's FIDE rating?
Tamas Szentmihalyi is currently rated 1,801 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,122 (Apr 2005).
How many games has Tamas Szentmihalyi played?
Our database contains 84 games by Tamas Szentmihalyi, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 21 wins, 24 draws, 39 losses (25.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Tamas Szentmihalyi?
84 games by Tamas Szentmihalyi 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.