Tamás Halász IM

Tamás Halász - International Master Extraordinaire

Known in the chess world as Toraigaa, Tamás Halász is not just your average player; he carries the prestigious title of International Master bestowed by FIDE. A tactician at heart with a flair for dramatic comebacks, Tamás has proven time and again that losing a piece doesn't mean losing the battle—his win rate after losing a piece stands at a staggering 83.33%. Clearly, giving up early is not his style, with an early resignation rate of only 8.92%.

Starting his recorded journey in 2013 with an ambitious Blitz rating of about 2023, Tamás quickly soared to a peak Blitz rating of 2286 by 2014, making his opponents sweat. While his Bullet chess might be a little less reliable (max rating around 2037, but win rate a modest 37.5%), his blitz performance is top-notch, boasting an impressive 62% win rate over nearly a thousand games with his favorite secret weapon: the Top Secret opening.

Tamás's love for chess is evident in his commitment and stamina. His longest winning streak: an astounding 26 games. And even when he stumbles, he bounces back quickly, currently holding a winning streak of two games.

Playing Style & Psychology

He is a patient strategist who averages around 67 moves to victory, proving that slow and steady wins the race—or at least the chess game. Tamás shines equally playing with White or Black pieces, always maintaining over 60% win rates for either side.

Despite his calm on the board, he's human—with a tilt factor of 5 (chess players know what that means!). In rated games, he tends to perform about 38% worse than in casual matches, so maybe those casual games are where his true genius relaxes and smiles.

Opponent Highlights

Some of Tamás’s most notable conquerors (or vanquished foes) include “matthew_badjoy” and “unalbase” — both suffering 100% defeat against him. On the flip side, “winter_unique” remains a thorn with a win rate of zero for Tamás, proving that even masters have nemeses.

When to Catch Him at His Best

If you want to challenge Tamás and stand a chance, you might try catching him when he’s not firing on all cylinders—which is roughly early morning (6:00 AM) when his win rate slumps to 25%. But beware—his prime hours from 14:00 to 20:00 are when Tamás truly dominates, boasting win rates as high as 70%.

All in all, Tamás Halász is a formidable force on the chessboard—a player who combines deep strategic knowledge, mental toughness, and an impressive track record. Opponents beware: this International Master doesn’t just play chess; he practically lives it.