Prepare against Tamas Zelena
Hungary · World #34,686 classical · FIDE ID 741515
Our database contains 144 games by Tamas Zelena, covering Jul 2008 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Tamas Zelena's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Tamas Zelena 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 | 1,960 | 2,010 | May 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,929 | 1,983 | Jul 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,893 | 1,938 | Mar 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 144 | 61 | 44 | 39 | 42.4% |
| As White | 82 | 43 | 21 | 18 | 52.4% |
| As Black | 62 | 18 | 23 | 21 | 29.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Tamas Zelena's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Tamas Zelena's side.
First moves as White (82 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 81 | 98.8% | 64.8% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.2% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 99% of White games, 64.8% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Zelena usually continues Nf3 (64.3% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Zelena usually continues Nc3 (62.5% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Zelena usually continues d4 (63.6% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 1% of White games, 100.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Zelena usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 20 | 71.4% | 65.0% |
| d6 | 4 | 14.3% | 25.0% |
| e5 | 4 | 14.3% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 20 | 90.9% | 32.5% |
| d6 | 2 | 9.1% | 50.0% |
Tamas Zelena's chess games
All 144 games by Tamas Zelena in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2008 - 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: 61 wins, 44 draws, 39 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C29 | Vienna Game | 10 | 7/0/3 | 70.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 10 | 6/1/3 | 60.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| B98 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 5 | 5/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C41 | Philidor | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E10 | Indian Defense | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B23 | French Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Lehel B.Garai | 2,200 | II. Árpád-házi Jolán Open | C29 |
| Mar 2024 | Zoltan Kanyadi | 2,082 | chT2-HUN Barcza 2324 | B33 |
| Sep 2013 | Vasile-Gheorghe Orban | 2,080 | chT2-HUN Barcza 1314 | B01 |
| Feb 2013 | Attila Miklosi | 2,043 | chT2-HUN Barcza 1213 | B43 |
| Oct 2012 | Zoltan Laszlo | 2,029 | chT2-HUN Barcza 1213 | B08 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-HUN U18 | 2010 | 23 | 10 | 1,847 |
| chT2-HUN Barcza 1314 | 2014 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,086 |
| chT2-HUN Barcza 1516 | 2016 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,012 |
| chT2-HUN Barcza 1819 | 2019 | 10 | 9.5 | 1,948 |
| chT2-HUN Barcza 1213 | 2013 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,142 |
| chT-HUN BAZ megyei CSB 2223 | 2023 | 9 | 7.5 | 1,912 |
| chT2-HUN Maroczy 1415 | 2015 | 9 | 0 | 1,803 |
| chT-HUN BAZ megyei CSB 2122 | 2022 | 9 | 6.5 | 1,978 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Tamas Zelena's chess games?
144 games by Tamas Zelena, from Jul 2008 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 Zelena has played.
What does Tamas Zelena play on the first move as White?
Across 82 games with White in our database, Tamas Zelena opens with 1.e4 (99% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Tamas Zelena answers 1...e6 (71% of games), 1...d6 (14% of games), 1...e5 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (91% of games), 1...d6 (9% of games).
What openings does Tamas Zelena play as White?
As White, Tamas Zelena's most-played openings in our database are: Vienna Game (10 games, 70.0% win rate); Sicilian (10 games, 60.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (8 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 82 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Tamas Zelena play as Black?
As Black, Tamas Zelena most often plays: Indian Defense (7 games, 14.3% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Réti Opening (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 62 games.
What is Tamas Zelena's FIDE rating?
Tamas Zelena is currently rated 1,960 in classical chess, 1,929 in rapid and 1,893 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,010 (May 2025).
How many games has Tamas Zelena played?
Our database contains 144 games by Tamas Zelena, covering Jul 2008 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 61 wins, 44 draws, 39 losses (42.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Tamas Zelena?
144 games by Tamas Zelena 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.