Gabor Papp vs Tamas Banusz
GM Gabor Papp (2507) · GM Tamas Banusz (2598)
Gabor Papp and Tamas Banusz have played 16 recorded games against each other, the first in Apr 2003 and the most recent in May 2026. Papp leads 2 wins to 3 - trailing overall, with 11 draws (31% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Sicilian: Sveshnikov (3 games). The average game between them lasted 36 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Papp | Draws | Banusz |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Papp with White | 10 | 2 | 7 | 1 |
| Banusz with White | 6 | 0 | 4 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Papp | Draws | Banusz |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 14 | 2 | 9 | 3 |
| Rapid | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Papp | Draws | Banusz |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A26 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A30 | English Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A39 | English Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | Tamas Banusz | Gabor Papp | 1-0 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | TCh-HUN 2025-26 |
| Dec 2019 | Gabor Papp | Tamas Banusz | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | ch-HUN 68th |
| Dec 2019 | Tamas Banusz | Gabor Papp | 1-0 | Réti Opening | ch-HUN 68th |
| Dec 2019 | Tamas Banusz | Gabor Papp | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | ch-HUN 68th |
| Dec 2019 | Gabor Papp | Tamas Banusz | 1/2-1/2 | London System | ch-HUN 68th |
| Jul 2019 | Gabor Papp | Tamas Banusz | 1/2-1/2 | Colle System | ch-HUN rapid |
| Jul 2018 | Gabor Papp | Tamas Banusz | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening | ch-HUN rapid |
| Jun 2013 | Gabor Papp | Tamas Banusz | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 43rd Sarajevo Bosna Open A |
| Nov 2012 | Gabor Papp | Tamas Banusz | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | ch-HUN 62nd |
| Nov 2012 | Tamas Banusz | Gabor Papp | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | chT2O-AUT 1213 |
| Sep 2012 | Tamas Banusz | Gabor Papp | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | chT-ROM |
| Dec 2007 | Gabor Papp | Tamas Banusz | 1-0 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | chT-HUN 0708 |
| Mar 2006 | Gabor Papp | Tamas Banusz | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | PannonPower Kupa GM |
| Oct 2005 | Tamas Banusz | Gabor Papp | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening | chT-HUN 0506 |
| Feb 2004 | Gabor Papp | Tamas Banusz | 1-0 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | Budapest FS02 GM |
| Apr 2003 | Gabor Papp | Tamas Banusz | 0-1 | English Opening: Slav Setup | ch-HUN U20 |
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What is the head-to-head score between Gabor Papp and Tamas Banusz?
In 16 recorded games, Gabor Papp has 2 wins, Tamas Banusz has 3 wins, and they have drawn 11 times.
How many times have Gabor Papp and Tamas Banusz played each other?
Our database records 16 games between them, from Apr 2003 to May 2026.
What openings do Gabor Papp and Tamas Banusz play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Sicilian: Sveshnikov (3 games), followed by the English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.