Prepare against Tibor Barczi
Slovakia · World #18,567 classical · FIDE ID 14907151
Our database contains 265 games by Tibor Barczi, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Tibor Barczi's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Tibor Barczi 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 | 2,070 | 2,144 | Jul 2008 |
| Rapid | 1,996 | 2,006 | Feb 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 265 | 94 | 65 | 106 | 35.5% |
| As White | 129 | 57 | 24 | 48 | 44.2% |
| As Black | 136 | 37 | 41 | 58 | 27.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Tibor Barczi's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Tibor Barczi's side.
First moves as White (129 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 121 | 93.8% | 55.0% |
| d4 | 3 | 2.3% | 50.0% |
| f4 | 3 | 2.3% | 33.3% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 94% of White games, 55.0% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Barczi usually continues Nf3 (60.2% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Barczi usually continues d4 (37.5% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Barczi usually continues Nc3 (47.2% score)
- 1.d4 — 2% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Barczi usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Barczi usually continues c3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (60 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 27 | 45.0% | 35.2% |
| c5 | 19 | 31.7% | 34.2% |
| d5 | 10 | 16.7% | 60.0% |
| c6 | 4 | 6.7% | 37.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (52 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 21 | 40.4% | 45.2% |
| d5 | 20 | 38.5% | 30.0% |
| f5 | 4 | 7.7% | 62.5% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 7.7% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 5.8% | 66.7% |
Tibor Barczi's chess games
All 265 games by Tibor Barczi 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: 94 wins, 65 draws, 106 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 19 | 13/3/3 | 68.4% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 19 | 6/3/10 | 31.6% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 17 | 9/2/6 | 52.9% |
| C27 | Vienna Game | 13 | 6/1/6 | 46.2% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 8 | 4/0/4 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 8 | 6/1/1 | 75.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 6 | 0/5/1 | 0.0% |
| C28 | Bishop's Opening | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 18 | 6/5/7 | 33.3% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 11 | 1/5/5 | 9.1% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 9 | 5/0/4 | 55.6% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 8 | 1/3/4 | 12.5% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 8 | 1/5/2 | 12.5% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2003 | Gabor Suto | 2,313 | 3rd Szombathely Savaria Open | B43 |
| Feb 2006 | Sandor Sulyok | 2,289 | chT2-HUN Breyer 0506 | B12 |
| Jun 2020 | Martin Chlpik | 2,258 | chT1W-SVK 1920 | B92 |
| Oct 2015 | Mario Horvath | 2,244 | chT2B-SVK 1516 | A35 |
| Feb 2008 | Jaroslav Fabian | 2,237 | chT2B-SVK 0708 | B85 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-SVK U18 | 2006 | 16 | 7.5 | 2,033 |
| Budapest FS02 FM-C | 2004 | 11 | 3.5 | 1,834 |
| chT2B-SVK 0708 | 2008 | 11 | 7 | 2,220 |
| chT1W-SVK 1213 | 2013 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,160 |
| chT2B-SVK 0506 | 2006 | 11 | 7 | 2,162 |
| chT2B-SVK 1617 | 2017 | 11 | 6 | 2,071 |
| chT1W-SVK 2122 | 2022 | 11 | 1.5 | 1,849 |
| chT2B-SVK 1718 | 2018 | 11 | 4 | 1,916 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Tibor Barczi's chess games?
265 games by Tibor Barczi, 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 Barczi has played.
What does Tibor Barczi play on the first move as White?
Across 129 games with White in our database, Tibor Barczi opens with 1.e4 (94% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games), 1.f4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Tibor Barczi answers 1...e6 (45% of games), 1...c5 (32% of games), 1...d5 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...c5 (40% of games), 1...d5 (38% of games), 1...f5 (8% of games).
What openings does Tibor Barczi play as White?
As White, Tibor Barczi's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (19 games, 68.4% win rate); French: Advance Variation (19 games, 31.6% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (17 games, 52.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 129 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Tibor Barczi play as Black?
As Black, Tibor Barczi most often plays: Benoni Defense (18 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (11 games, 9.1% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (9 games, 55.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 136 games.
What is Tibor Barczi's FIDE rating?
Tibor Barczi is currently rated 2,070 in classical chess, 1,996 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,144 (Jul 2008).
How many games has Tibor Barczi played?
Our database contains 265 games by Tibor Barczi, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 94 wins, 65 draws, 106 losses (35.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Tibor Barczi?
265 games by Tibor Barczi 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.