Prepare against Tibor Barabas
Hungary · World #42,867 classical · FIDE ID 709026
When preparing against Tibor Barabas, expect 1.e4 in 88% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (86% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (46%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Closed as Black, 22.2% over 18 games.
Our database contains 433 games by Tibor Barabas, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Tibor Barabas's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Tibor Barabas 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 | 1,922 | 2,130 | Apr 2006 |
| Rapid | 2,011 | 2,126 | May 2013 |
| Blitz | 1,986 | 1,986 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 433 | 124 | 158 | 151 | 28.6% |
| As White | 227 | 66 | 95 | 66 | 29.1% |
| As Black | 206 | 58 | 63 | 85 | 28.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Tibor Barabas's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Tibor Barabas's side.
First moves as White (227 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 200 | 88.1% | 49.3% |
| g4 | 13 | 5.7% | 65.4% |
| d3 | 11 | 4.8% | 54.5% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 0.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 88% of White games, 49.3% score
- …c5 (37% of these games) — Barabas usually continues Nf3 (48.6% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Barabas usually continues Nf3 (61.7% score)
- …c6 (12% of these games) — Barabas usually continues c4 (34.6% score)
- 1.g4 — 6% of White games, 65.4% score
- …d5 (77% of these games) — Barabas usually continues h3 (66.7% score)
- …e5 (8% of these games) — Barabas usually continues Bg2 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (8% of these games) — Barabas usually continues Bg2 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (109 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 94 | 86.2% | 45.2% |
| d5 | 8 | 7.3% | 37.5% |
| d6 | 4 | 3.7% | 75.0% |
| e5 | 3 | 2.8% | 16.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (67 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 31 | 46.3% | 41.9% |
| d5 | 31 | 46.3% | 40.3% |
| d6 | 5 | 7.5% | 20.0% |
Tibor Barabas's chess games
All 433 games by Tibor Barabas 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: 124 wins, 158 draws, 151 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B53 | Sicilian | 36 | 10/16/10 | 27.8% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 29 | 10/10/9 | 34.5% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 16 | 4/8/4 | 25.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 15 | 5/6/4 | 33.3% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 14 | 2/6/6 | 14.3% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 13 | 3/5/5 | 23.1% |
| A00 | Grob's Attack | 13 | 5/7/1 | 38.5% |
| C58 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 12 | 5/6/1 | 41.7% |
| B01 | Mieses Opening | 10 | 2/6/2 | 20.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 9 | 4/4/1 | 44.4% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B29 | Sicilian | 47 | 15/15/17 | 31.9% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 18 | 4/8/6 | 22.2% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 14 | 3/1/10 | 21.4% |
| D52 | Slav Defense | 11 | 2/2/7 | 18.2% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 10 | 2/4/4 | 20.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 8 | 0/4/4 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1996 | Sandor Deak | 2,325 | Fuzesabony Open | B53 |
| Jan 1993 | Miklos Gyurkovics | 2,275 | 2nd Cseppko Open | B15 |
| Aug 2001 | Zoltan Bela Eberth | 2,271 | 8th Infotozsde Open | B22 |
| Jan 1997 | Janos Dr. Bali | 2,270 | Eger Agria Open | D36 |
| Jan 1995 | Jozsef Harmatosi | 2,270 | 4th Cseppko Open | B12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eger Agria Open | 2003 | 35 | 20 | 2,254 |
| Miskolc Avas Open | 1999 | 27 | 11 | 2,106 |
| Fuzesabony Open | 2003 | 16 | 9 | 2,253 |
| 7th Heves Fregatt | 2001 | 12 | 6.5 | 2,153 |
| chT2-HUN Barcza 1516 | 2016 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,060 |
| chT2-HUN Barcza 0607 | 2007 | 11 | 4 | 2,098 |
| chT2-HUN Barcza 1112 | 2012 | 11 | 6 | 2,234 |
| chT2-HUN Barcza 1011 | 2011 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,213 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Tibor Barabas's chess games?
433 games by Tibor Barabas, 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 Tibor Barabas has played.
What does Tibor Barabas play on the first move as White?
Across 227 games with White in our database, Tibor Barabas opens with 1.e4 (88% of games), 1.g4 (6% of games), 1.d3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Tibor Barabas answers 1...c5 (86% of games), 1...d5 (7% of games), 1...d6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (46% of games), 1...d5 (46% of games), 1...d6 (7% of games).
What openings does Tibor Barabas play as White?
As White, Tibor Barabas's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (36 games, 27.8% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (29 games, 34.5% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (16 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 227 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Tibor Barabas play as Black?
As Black, Tibor Barabas most often plays: Sicilian (47 games, 31.9% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (18 games, 22.2% win rate); Indian Defense (14 games, 21.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 206 games.
What is Tibor Barabas's FIDE rating?
Tibor Barabas is currently rated 1,922 in classical chess, 2,011 in rapid and 1,986 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,130 (Apr 2006).
How many games has Tibor Barabas played?
Our database contains 433 games by Tibor Barabas, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 124 wins, 158 draws, 151 losses (28.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Tibor Barabas?
433 games by Tibor Barabas 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.