Prepare against Tibor Varga
Hungary · World #22,070 classical · FIDE ID 727580
Our database contains 165 games by Tibor Varga, covering Jul 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Tibor Varga's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Tibor Varga 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 | 2,040 | 2,162 | Jul 2003 |
| Rapid | 2,004 | 2,032 | May 2018 |
| Blitz | 1,998 | 2,028 | Sep 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 165 | 45 | 61 | 59 | 27.3% |
| As White | 85 | 23 | 34 | 28 | 27.1% |
| As Black | 80 | 22 | 27 | 31 | 27.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Tibor Varga's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Tibor Varga's side.
First moves as White (85 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 78 | 91.8% | 45.5% |
| d4 | 5 | 5.9% | 80.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 2.4% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 92% of White games, 45.5% score
- …c5 (55% of these games) — Varga usually continues Nf3 (40.7% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Varga usually continues Nf3 (46.9% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Varga usually continues d4 (46.2% score)
- 1.d4 — 6% of White games, 80.0% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Varga usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Varga usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (20% of these games) — Varga usually continues c3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (44 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 30 | 68.2% | 45.0% |
| e5 | 12 | 27.3% | 45.8% |
| c5 | 2 | 4.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 18 | 72.0% | 41.7% |
| d5 | 5 | 20.0% | 70.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 8.0% | 25.0% |
Tibor Varga's chess games
All 165 games by Tibor Varga in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 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: 45 wins, 61 draws, 59 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 18 | 6/7/5 | 33.3% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 14 | 1/4/9 | 7.1% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 13 | 4/4/5 | 30.8% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 9 | 2/4/3 | 22.2% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 7 | 0/4/3 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Petrov's Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A40 | English Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C41 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 22 | 8/5/9 | 36.4% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 14 | 1/7/6 | 7.1% |
| C41 | Philidor | 11 | 4/2/5 | 36.4% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| D06 | Slav Defense | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B44 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D00 | London System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A53 | King's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2012 | Bence Nagy | 2,356 | chT2-HUN Szechenyi 1112 | B50 |
| Dec 2003 | Zoran Majeric | 2,326 | chT2-HUN Szechenyi 0304 | C41 |
| Oct 2010 | Kovacs Marta Pinterne | 2,149 | chT2-HUN Szechenyi 1011 | C40 |
| Nov 2003 | Agoston Mihalik | 2,135 | chT2-HUN Szechenyi 0304 | C41 |
| Mar 2006 | Gabor Mihalyfi | 2,130 | chT2-HUN Szechenyi 0506 | C02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-HUN Szechenyi 1415 | 2015 | 10 | 7 | 2,080 |
| chT2-HUN Szechenyi 0506 | 2006 | 10 | 4 | 2,072 |
| chT2-HUN Szechenyi 1112 | 2012 | 9 | 3 | 1,994 |
| Szombathely Open | 2004 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,225 |
| chT2-HUN Szechenyi 0304 | 2004 | 9 | 3 | 2,083 |
| chT2-HUN Erkel 0405 | 2005 | 9 | 5 | 2,051 |
| chT2-HUN Szechenyi 2223 | 2023 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,991 |
| chT2-HUN Szechenyi 0910 | 2010 | 8 | 4 | 2,180 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Tibor Varga's chess games?
165 games by Tibor Varga, from Jul 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 Varga has played.
What does Tibor Varga play on the first move as White?
Across 85 games with White in our database, Tibor Varga opens with 1.e4 (92% of games), 1.d4 (6% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Tibor Varga answers 1...d6 (68% of games), 1...e5 (27% of games), 1...c5 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (72% of games), 1...d5 (20% of games), 1...d6 (8% of games).
What openings does Tibor Varga play as White?
As White, Tibor Varga's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (18 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (14 games, 7.1% win rate); French: Advance Variation (13 games, 30.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 85 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Tibor Varga play as Black?
As Black, Tibor Varga most often plays: Pirc Defense: Lion System (22 games, 36.4% win rate); Indian Defense (14 games, 7.1% win rate); Philidor (11 games, 36.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 80 games.
What is Tibor Varga's FIDE rating?
Tibor Varga is currently rated 2,040 in classical chess, 2,004 in rapid and 1,998 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,162 (Jul 2003).
How many games has Tibor Varga played?
Our database contains 165 games by Tibor Varga, covering Jul 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 45 wins, 61 draws, 59 losses (27.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Tibor Varga?
165 games by Tibor Varga 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.