Prepare against Tamas Varga
CM · Hungary · World #11,509 classical · FIDE ID 751456
Our database contains 98 games by Tamas Varga, covering Sep 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Tamas Varga's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Tamas Varga 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 | 2,147 | 2,217 | Jan 2018 |
| Rapid | 2,145 | 2,195 | May 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 98 | 33 | 37 | 28 | 33.7% |
| As White | 47 | 17 | 18 | 12 | 36.2% |
| As Black | 51 | 16 | 19 | 16 | 31.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Tamas Varga's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Tamas Varga's side.
First moves as White (47 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 29 | 61.7% | 63.8% |
| d4 | 16 | 34.0% | 43.8% |
| f4 | 1 | 2.1% | 0.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 2.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 62% of White games, 63.8% score
- …c5 (28% of these games) — Varga usually continues c3 (62.5% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Varga usually continues Nf3 (71.4% score)
- …e6 (21% of these games) — Varga usually continues d4 (80.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 34% of White games, 43.8% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Varga usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Varga usually continues c4 (37.5% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Varga usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 10 | 50.0% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 5 | 25.0% | 40.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 10.0% | 25.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 10.0% | 25.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 5.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 13 | 72.2% | 53.8% |
| d5 | 4 | 22.2% | 62.5% |
| f5 | 1 | 5.6% | 50.0% |
Tamas Varga's chess games
All 98 games by Tamas Varga in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2009 - 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: 33 wins, 37 draws, 28 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 8 | 3/4/1 | 37.5% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E30 | Nimzo-Indian: Leningrad Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C01 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A30 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C58 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D02 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A36 | English Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B44 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2023 | Mihaly Pacal | 2,128 | chT2-HUN Toth 2324 | D02 |
| Feb 2024 | Peter Retkes | 2,112 | chT2-HUN Toth 2324 | C00 |
| Dec 2017 | Robert Bernath | 2,096 | chT2-HUN Toth 1718 | D87 |
| Sep 2012 | Zoltan Gulyas | 2,066 | chT2-HUN Toth 1213 | C01 |
| Apr 2024 | Sandor Kakuk | 2,048 | chT2-HUN Toth 2324 | C59 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-HUN Toth 1314 | 2014 | 11 | 7 | 1,958 |
| chT2-HUN Toth 1213 | 2013 | 11 | 7 | 2,062 |
| chT2-HUN Toth 1415 | 2015 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,008 |
| chT2-HUN Toth 1112 | 2012 | 11 | 6 | 1,891 |
| chT2-HUN Toth 1011 | 2011 | 10 | 3 | 1,775 |
| chT2-HUN Toth 2324 | 2024 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,066 |
| chT2-HUN Toth 2223 | 2023 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,044 |
| chT2-HUN Toth 1516 | 2016 | 7 | 5 | 2,167 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Tamas Varga's chess games?
98 games by Tamas Varga, from Sep 2009 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 Varga has played.
What does Tamas Varga play on the first move as White?
Across 47 games with White in our database, Tamas Varga opens with 1.e4 (62% of games), 1.d4 (34% of games), 1.f4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Tamas Varga answers 1...e5 (50% of games), 1...d5 (25% of games), 1...e6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (72% of games), 1...d5 (22% of games), 1...f5 (6% of games).
What openings does Tamas Varga play as White?
As White, Tamas Varga's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (8 games, 37.5% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 47 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Tamas Varga play as Black?
As Black, Tamas Varga most often plays: Grünfeld Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Italian Game: Two Knights Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 51 games.
What is Tamas Varga's FIDE rating?
Tamas Varga is currently rated 2,147 in classical chess, 2,145 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,217 (Jan 2018).
How many games has Tamas Varga played?
Our database contains 98 games by Tamas Varga, covering Sep 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 33 wins, 37 draws, 28 losses (33.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Tamas Varga?
98 games by Tamas Varga 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.