Prepare against Attila Balla
Hungary · World #57,953 classical · FIDE ID 712612
When preparing against Attila Balla, expect 1.e4 in 54% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (69% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (75%).
Our database contains 101 games by Attila Balla, covering Oct 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Attila Balla's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Attila Balla 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 | 1,836 | 1,878 | Mar 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 101 | 54 | 15 | 32 | 53.5% |
| As White | 54 | 32 | 9 | 13 | 59.3% |
| As Black | 47 | 22 | 6 | 19 | 46.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Attila Balla's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Attila Balla's side.
First moves as White (54 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 29 | 53.7% | 65.5% |
| d4 | 14 | 25.9% | 57.1% |
| Nf3 | 10 | 18.5% | 90.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 1.9% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 54% of White games, 65.5% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Balla usually continues Nf3 (54.2% score)
- …e5 (28% of these games) — Balla usually continues Nf3 (87.5% score)
- …c6 (10% of these games) — Balla usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 26% of White games, 57.1% score
- …d5 (64% of these games) — Balla usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (29% of these games) — Balla usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 20 | 69.0% | 55.0% |
| d6 | 7 | 24.1% | 42.9% |
| c5 | 2 | 6.9% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 12 | 75.0% | 45.8% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 25.0% | 62.5% |
Attila Balla's chess games
All 101 games by Attila Balla in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2007 - 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: 54 wins, 15 draws, 32 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A04 | Réti Opening | 10 | 8/2/0 | 80.0% |
| A04 | Sicilian | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A08 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D88 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D05 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Philidor | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2012 | Robert Ruck | 2,009 | Budapest Open 08 | B07 |
| Sep 2013 | Istvan Fehervari | 1,971 | chT2-HUN Asztalos 1314 | C54 |
| Apr 2014 | Ferenc Heinrich | 1,970 | chT2-HUN Asztalos 1314 | A07 |
| Oct 2008 | Mate David | 1,951 | chT-HUN U18 | C54 |
| Apr 2014 | Ferenc Jr. Katona | 1,947 | chT2-HUN Asztalos 1314 | A04 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Budapest FS07 FM-B | 2013 | 31 | 22 | 1,820 |
| chT-HUN U18 | 2009 | 13 | 7 | 1,894 |
| Budapest FS08 FM-B | 2011 | 10 | 7.5 | 1,874 |
| 3rd Budapest Open | 2013 | 9 | 4 | 1,733 |
| 1st Budapest Open | 2011 | 8 | 4 | 1,925 |
| Budapest Open 08 | 2012 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,852 |
| chT2-HUN Asztalos 1314 | 2014 | 7 | 5.5 | 2,140 |
| 2nd Budapest Art Pub Cup | 2013 | 6 | 3 | 1,877 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Attila Balla's chess games?
101 games by Attila Balla, from Oct 2007 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 Attila Balla has played.
What does Attila Balla play on the first move as White?
Across 54 games with White in our database, Attila Balla opens with 1.e4 (54% of games), 1.d4 (26% of games), 1.Nf3 (19% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Attila Balla answers 1...e5 (69% of games), 1...d6 (24% of games), 1...c5 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (75% of games), 1...Nf6 (25% of games).
What openings does Attila Balla play as White?
As White, Attila Balla's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (10 games, 80.0% win rate); Sicilian (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 54 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Attila Balla play as Black?
As Black, Attila Balla most often plays: Indian Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Scotch Game (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 47 games.
What is Attila Balla's FIDE rating?
Attila Balla is currently rated 1,836 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,878 (Mar 2025).
How many games has Attila Balla played?
Our database contains 101 games by Attila Balla, covering Oct 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 54 wins, 15 draws, 32 losses (53.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Attila Balla?
101 games by Attila Balla 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.