Prepare against Tamas Tancsa
FM · Hungary · World #7,939 classical · FIDE ID 783749
Our database contains 601 games by Tamas Tancsa, covering Jan 2015 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Tamas Tancsa's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Tamas Tancsa 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 | 2,206 | 2,336 | Dec 2023 |
| Rapid | 2,269 | 2,290 | Sep 2023 |
| Blitz | 2,198 | 2,223 | Aug 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 601 | 167 | 175 | 259 | 27.8% |
| As White | 298 | 88 | 99 | 111 | 29.5% |
| As Black | 303 | 79 | 76 | 148 | 26.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Tamas Tancsa's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Tamas Tancsa's side.
First moves as White (298 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 294 | 98.7% | 46.4% |
| d4 | 4 | 1.3% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 99% of White games, 46.4% score
- …c5 (49% of these games) — Tancsa usually continues Nf3 (49.3% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Tancsa usually continues Nf3 (52.8% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Tancsa usually continues d4 (40.2% score)
- 1.d4 — 1% of White games, 25.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Tancsa usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Tancsa usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (155 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 121 | 78.1% | 40.9% |
| c5 | 34 | 21.9% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (113 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 113 | 100.0% | 33.6% |
Tamas Tancsa's chess games
All 601 games by Tamas Tancsa in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2015 - 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: 167 wins, 175 draws, 259 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B41 | Sicilian | 43 | 12/15/16 | 27.9% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 35 | 15/8/12 | 42.9% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 24 | 7/4/13 | 29.2% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 18 | 5/7/6 | 27.8% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 17 | 6/6/5 | 35.3% |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 12 | 2/4/6 | 16.7% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 10 | 3/5/2 | 30.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 10 | 2/3/5 | 20.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 8 | 1/4/3 | 12.5% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A53 | Indian Defense | 45 | 9/11/25 | 20.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 31 | 9/4/18 | 29.0% |
| C74 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 27 | 9/7/11 | 33.3% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 18 | 4/3/11 | 22.2% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 17 | 1/10/6 | 5.9% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 13 | 1/4/8 | 7.7% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense | 10 | 2/1/7 | 20.0% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 9 | 2/2/5 | 22.2% |
| E60 | English Opening | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2023 | Gabor Nagy | 2,461 | ch-HUN Rapid | B06 |
| Jul 2025 | M Bagi | 2,427 | ch-HUN Rapid | C46 |
| Aug 2024 | Roman Pyrig | 2,422 | 17th Arad Open | D00 |
| Jul 2021 | Peter Horvath | 2,408 | ch-HUN Rapid | E68 |
| Mar 2024 | Balazs Pasztor | 2,406 | ch-HUN U20 rapid | B56 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-HUN Rapid | 2025 | 21 | 8 | 2,301 |
| Budapest FS11 IM | 2020 | 18 | 6 | 2,129 |
| Skalica Open A | 2023 | 18 | 9.5 | 2,207 |
| chT-HUN U18 | 2022 | 15 | 7.5 | 1,974 |
| chT-EU U12 | 2019 | 14 | 6.5 | 1,889 |
| 22nd ch-EU | 2022 | 11 | 4 | 1,878 |
| Budapest FS04 Nadassy | 2018 | 10 | 2.5 | 1,944 |
| chT1-HUN Charousek 2122 | 2022 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,074 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Emil Szalanczi (17 games) · Sandor Poor (10 games) · Evarth Dr. Kahn (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Tamas Tancsa's chess games?
601 games by Tamas Tancsa, from Jan 2015 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 Tancsa has played.
What does Tamas Tancsa play on the first move as White?
Across 298 games with White in our database, Tamas Tancsa opens with 1.e4 (99% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Tamas Tancsa answers 1...e5 (78% of games), 1...c5 (22% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Tamas Tancsa play as White?
As White, Tamas Tancsa's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (43 games, 27.9% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (35 games, 42.9% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (24 games, 29.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 298 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Tamas Tancsa play as Black?
As Black, Tamas Tancsa most often plays: Indian Defense (45 games, 20.0% win rate); Italian Game (31 games, 29.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred (27 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 303 games.
What is Tamas Tancsa's FIDE rating?
Tamas Tancsa is currently rated 2,206 in classical chess, 2,269 in rapid and 2,198 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,336 (Dec 2023).
How many games has Tamas Tancsa played?
Our database contains 601 games by Tamas Tancsa, covering Jan 2015 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 167 wins, 175 draws, 259 losses (27.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Tamas Tancsa?
601 games by Tamas Tancsa 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.