Prepare against Tomas Liptak
Slovakia · World #15,466 classical · FIDE ID 14913100
When preparing against Tomas Liptak, expect 1.e4 in 89% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (72% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (70%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as White, 44.4% over 27 games.
Our database contains 235 games by Tomas Liptak, covering Jul 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Tomas Liptak's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Tomas Liptak 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 | 2,101 | 2,242 | Mar 2016 |
| Rapid | 2,156 | 2,156 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 235 | 115 | 63 | 57 | 48.9% |
| As White | 116 | 62 | 25 | 29 | 53.4% |
| As Black | 119 | 53 | 38 | 28 | 44.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Tomas Liptak's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Tomas Liptak's side.
First moves as White (116 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 103 | 88.8% | 63.1% |
| d4 | 6 | 5.2% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 4 | 3.4% | 100.0% |
| f4 | 2 | 1.7% | 75.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.9% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 89% of White games, 63.1% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Liptak usually continues Nf3 (56.8% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Liptak usually continues Nf3 (76.7% score)
- …c6 (11% of these games) — Liptak usually continues d4 (60.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 5% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Liptak usually continues Bf4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Liptak usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (57 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 41 | 71.9% | 59.8% |
| d6 | 10 | 17.5% | 80.0% |
| c6 | 4 | 7.0% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 3.5% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 30 | 69.8% | 53.3% |
| f5 | 8 | 18.6% | 56.3% |
| g6 | 2 | 4.7% | 75.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.3% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.3% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.3% | 100.0% |
Tomas Liptak's chess games
All 235 games by Tomas Liptak in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2006 - 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: 115 wins, 63 draws, 57 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 27 | 12/8/7 | 44.4% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| A48 | London System | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| C91 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B85 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B05 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 14 | 10/3/1 | 71.4% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 12 | 3/8/1 | 25.0% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| A54 | Indian Defense | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2014 | Tomas Balogh | 2,358 | chT2A-SVK 1415 | E90 |
| Dec 2014 | Alois Lanc | 2,344 | chT2A-SVK 1415 | B71 |
| Sep 2024 | Artem Dobrocmyslov | 2,320 | 2nd Bratislava exe Open | C02 |
| Nov 2017 | Oliver Spacek | 2,257 | chT-SVK 3A2 1718 | C02 |
| Apr 2014 | Miroslav Kleman | 2,218 | Bratislava Slovan Open | B21 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT3A2-SVK 1314 | 2014 | 11 | 8 | 2,327 |
| chT3A2-SVK 1415 | 2015 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,186 |
| chT3A2-SVK 0809 | 2009 | 11 | 7 | 2,095 |
| chT-SVK 1W 2324 | 2024 | 11 | 2 | 2,031 |
| chT3A2-SVK 1011 | 2011 | 11 | 9 | 2,145 |
| chT3A2-SVK 1213 | 2013 | 10 | 6 | 2,045 |
| chT2A-SVK 1415 | 2015 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,296 |
| chT2A-SVK 2223 | 2023 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,210 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Tomas Liptak's chess games?
235 games by Tomas Liptak, from Jul 2006 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 Tomas Liptak has played.
What does Tomas Liptak play on the first move as White?
Across 116 games with White in our database, Tomas Liptak opens with 1.e4 (89% of games), 1.d4 (5% of games), 1.c4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Tomas Liptak answers 1...c5 (72% of games), 1...d6 (18% of games), 1...c6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (70% of games), 1...f5 (19% of games), 1...g6 (5% of games).
What openings does Tomas Liptak play as White?
As White, Tomas Liptak's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (27 games, 44.4% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (8 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (7 games, 57.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 116 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Tomas Liptak play as Black?
As Black, Tomas Liptak most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (14 games, 71.4% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (12 games, 25.0% win rate); Dutch Defense (10 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 119 games.
What is Tomas Liptak's FIDE rating?
Tomas Liptak is currently rated 2,101 in classical chess, 2,156 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,242 (Mar 2016).
How many games has Tomas Liptak played?
Our database contains 235 games by Tomas Liptak, covering Jul 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 115 wins, 63 draws, 57 losses (48.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Tomas Liptak?
235 games by Tomas Liptak 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.