Prepare against Tamas Vasvari
Hungary · World #20,092 classical · FIDE ID 721271
When preparing against Tamas Vasvari, expect 1.e4 in 95% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (62% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (83%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Slav Defense as Black, 36.4% over 22 games.
Our database contains 162 games by Tamas Vasvari, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Tamas Vasvari's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Tamas Vasvari 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 | 2,056 | 2,225 | Apr 2003 |
| Rapid | 2,106 | 2,121 | Sep 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 162 | 51 | 43 | 68 | 31.5% |
| As White | 79 | 24 | 26 | 29 | 30.4% |
| As Black | 83 | 27 | 17 | 39 | 32.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Tamas Vasvari's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Tamas Vasvari's side.
First moves as White (79 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 75 | 94.9% | 46.7% |
| d4 | 3 | 3.8% | 66.7% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 95% of White games, 46.7% score
- …c5 (56% of these games) — Vasvari usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Vasvari usually continues d4 (28.6% score)
- …e5 (12% of these games) — Vasvari usually continues Nf3 (61.1% score)
- 1.d4 — 4% of White games, 66.7% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Vasvari usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Vasvari usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 24 | 61.5% | 31.3% |
| c6 | 8 | 20.5% | 81.3% |
| e5 | 4 | 10.3% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 5.1% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.6% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 30 | 83.3% | 41.7% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 13.9% | 40.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 2.8% | 0.0% |
Tamas Vasvari's chess games
All 162 games by Tamas Vasvari in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 51 wins, 43 draws, 68 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 14 | 6/2/6 | 42.9% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 12 | 3/6/3 | 25.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| C86 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B96 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C13 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D17 | Slav Defense | 22 | 8/3/11 | 36.4% |
| B21 | Sicilian | 13 | 1/4/8 | 7.7% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2005 | Daniel Vesterbaek Pedersen | 2,296 | Budapest FS08 IM C | C48 |
| Nov 1999 | Laszlo Czegledi | 2,290 | chT2-HUN 9900 | B26 |
| Feb 2000 | Tamas Sleisz | 2,280 | chT2-HUN 9900 | B19 |
| Oct 1999 | Sandor Fodre | 2,279 | chT2-HUN 9900 | D48 |
| Jan 2001 | Hans Wiechert | 2,239 | Debrecen DEAC Open | D19 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nyiregyhaza Open | 2001 | 26 | 14 | 2,223 |
| 08 Kecskemet Caissa IM B | 2005 | 12 | 4.5 | 2,157 |
| Budapest FS08 IM C | 2005 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,213 |
| chT2-HUN Barcza 0203 | 2003 | 11 | 3 | 2,034 |
| chT2-HUN 9900 | 2000 | 10 | 6 | 2,308 |
| Kecskemet Caissa IM 09 | 2005 | 9 | 4 | 2,218 |
| Debrecen DEAC Open | 2001 | 9 | 5 | 2,318 |
| 6th Gibraltar Masters | 2008 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,018 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Tamas Vasvari's chess games?
162 games by Tamas Vasvari, from Apr 2003 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 Vasvari has played.
What does Tamas Vasvari play on the first move as White?
Across 79 games with White in our database, Tamas Vasvari opens with 1.e4 (95% of games), 1.d4 (4% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Tamas Vasvari answers 1...c5 (62% of games), 1...c6 (21% of games), 1...e5 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (83% of games), 1...Nf6 (14% of games), 1...f5 (3% of games).
What openings does Tamas Vasvari play as White?
As White, Tamas Vasvari's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (14 games, 42.9% win rate); Sicilian (12 games, 25.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (4 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 79 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Tamas Vasvari play as Black?
As Black, Tamas Vasvari most often plays: Slav Defense (22 games, 36.4% win rate); Sicilian (13 games, 7.7% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 83 games.
What is Tamas Vasvari's FIDE rating?
Tamas Vasvari is currently rated 2,056 in classical chess, 2,106 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,225 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Tamas Vasvari played?
Our database contains 162 games by Tamas Vasvari, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 51 wins, 43 draws, 68 losses (31.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Tamas Vasvari?
162 games by Tamas Vasvari 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.