Prepare against Tamas Vitai
Hungary · World #45,966 classical · FIDE ID 711020
Our database contains 127 games by Tamas Vitai, covering Jul 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Tamas Vitai's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Tamas Vitai 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 | 1,909 | 1,995 | Jul 2010 |
| Rapid | 1,893 | 1,896 | Aug 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,832 | 1,910 | Aug 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 127 | 34 | 27 | 66 | 26.8% |
| As White | 59 | 17 | 15 | 27 | 28.8% |
| As Black | 68 | 17 | 12 | 39 | 25.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Tamas Vitai's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Tamas Vitai's side.
First moves as White (59 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 47 | 79.7% | 46.8% |
| d4 | 12 | 20.3% | 20.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 80% of White games, 46.8% score
- …e5 (32% of these games) — Vitai usually continues Nf3 (55.0% score)
- …c5 (30% of these games) — Vitai usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Vitai usually continues d4 (70.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 20% of White games, 20.8% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Vitai usually continues c4 (20.0% score)
- …Nf6 (42% of these games) — Vitai usually continues Nc3 (16.7% score)
- …f5 (8% of these games) — Vitai usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (44 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 36 | 81.8% | 45.8% |
| e5 | 6 | 13.6% | 8.3% |
| e6 | 2 | 4.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 7 | 41.2% | 42.9% |
| d5 | 4 | 23.5% | 12.5% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 23.5% | 25.0% |
| b6 | 2 | 11.8% | 25.0% |
Tamas Vitai's chess games
All 127 games by Tamas Vitai in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2007 - 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: 34 wins, 27 draws, 66 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| C34 | King's Gambit | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| C14 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C91 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C17 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 12 | 6/0/6 | 50.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 10 | 4/1/5 | 40.0% |
| A40 | English Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B00 | French Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2012 | Janos Jr. Heindrich | 2,127 | chT2-HUN Barcza 1213 | B81 |
| Mar 2012 | Sandor Halmi | 2,063 | chT2-HUN Barcza 1112 | C30 |
| Sep 2011 | Jozsef Duzs | 2,050 | chT2-HUN Barcza 1112 | C17 |
| Apr 2009 | Zsolt Mizik | 2,042 | chT2-HUN Barcza 0809 | C36 |
| Sep 2010 | Laszlo Molnar | 2,028 | chT2-HUN Barcza 1011 | B53 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-HUN Barcza 0405 | 2005 | 11 | 3.5 | 1,707 |
| chT2-HUN Barcza 1112 | 2012 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,058 |
| chT2-HUN Barcza 1314 | 2014 | 11 | 1.5 | 1,930 |
| chT2-HUN Barcza 1415 | 2015 | 10 | 1 | 1,830 |
| chT2-HUN Barcza 0203 | 2003 | 10 | 2 | 1,738 |
| chT2-HUN Barcza 0304 | 2004 | 10 | 5 | 1,695 |
| chT2-HUN Barcza 1213 | 2013 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,009 |
| chT2-HUN Barcza 0910 | 2010 | 9 | 6 | 2,077 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Tamas Vitai's chess games?
127 games by Tamas Vitai, from Jul 2007 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 Vitai has played.
What does Tamas Vitai play on the first move as White?
Across 59 games with White in our database, Tamas Vitai opens with 1.e4 (80% of games), 1.d4 (20% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Tamas Vitai answers 1...c5 (82% of games), 1...e5 (14% of games), 1...e6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (41% of games), 1...d5 (24% of games), 1...Nf6 (24% of games).
What openings does Tamas Vitai play as White?
As White, Tamas Vitai's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (8 games, 50.0% win rate); King's Gambit (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Richter-Veresov Attack (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 59 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Tamas Vitai play as Black?
As Black, Tamas Vitai most often plays: Sicilian (12 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (10 games, 40.0% win rate); English Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 68 games.
What is Tamas Vitai's FIDE rating?
Tamas Vitai is currently rated 1,909 in classical chess, 1,893 in rapid and 1,832 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,995 (Jul 2010).
How many games has Tamas Vitai played?
Our database contains 127 games by Tamas Vitai, covering Jul 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 34 wins, 27 draws, 66 losses (26.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Tamas Vitai?
127 games by Tamas Vitai 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.