Prepare against Balazs Csaki
Hungary · World #80,725 classical · FIDE ID 727440
When preparing against Balazs Csaki, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (91% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (71%).
Our database contains 66 games by Balazs Csaki, covering Jul 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Balazs Csaki's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Balazs Csaki 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 | 1,787 | 1,840 | Mar 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 66 | 17 | 15 | 34 | 25.8% |
| As White | 29 | 6 | 10 | 13 | 20.7% |
| As Black | 37 | 11 | 5 | 21 | 29.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Balazs Csaki's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Balazs Csaki's side.
First moves as White (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 29 | 100.0% | 37.9% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 37.9% score
- …c5 (52% of these games) — Csaki usually continues Nf3 (36.7% score)
- …c6 (17% of these games) — Csaki usually continues d4 (30.0% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Csaki usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 20 | 90.9% | 30.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 71.4% | 70.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 14.3% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
Balazs Csaki's chess games
All 66 games by Balazs Csaki in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2005 - 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: 17 wins, 15 draws, 34 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B53 | Sicilian | 11 | 3/4/4 | 27.3% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 7 | 1/0/6 | 14.3% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E24 | Nimzo-Indian: Sämisch Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2010 | Imre Kommar | 2,150 | chT1-Budapest Lilienthal 1011 | C41 |
| Jul 2002 | Attila Toth | 2,120 | 2nd Szombathely Savaria Open | B40 |
| Apr 2004 | Jozsef Papp | 2,041 | chT2-HUN Breyer 0304 | B13 |
| Oct 2010 | Marton Marcello Molnar | 1,992 | chT1-Budapest Lilienthal 1011 | A34 |
| Feb 2011 | Attila Gabor | 1,909 | chT1-Budapest Lilienthal 1011 | E24 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-HUN Breyer 0405 | 2005 | 10 | 1 | 1,752 |
| chT1-Budapest Lilienthal 1112 | 2012 | 10 | 8 | 2,059 |
| chT2-HUN Breyer 0304 | 2004 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,065 |
| 2nd Szombathely Savaria Open | 2002 | 9 | 3 | 2,049 |
| chT1-Budapest Lilienthal 1011 | 2011 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,000 |
| chT2-HUN Erkel 0607 | 2007 | 7 | 1 | 1,791 |
| chT2-HUN Breyer 0506 | 2006 | 5 | 0.5 | 1,726 |
| chT1-Budapest Lilienthal 1314 | 2014 | 5 | 0.5 | 1,684 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Balazs Csaki's chess games?
66 games by Balazs Csaki, from Jul 2005 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 Balazs Csaki has played.
What does Balazs Csaki play on the first move as White?
Across 29 games with White in our database, Balazs Csaki opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Balazs Csaki answers 1...c5 (91% of games), 1...c6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (71% of games), 1...d6 (14% of games), 1...d5 (14% of games).
What openings does Balazs Csaki play as White?
As White, Balazs Csaki's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (11 games, 27.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 29 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Balazs Csaki play as Black?
As Black, Balazs Csaki most often plays: Sicilian: Four Knights (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 37 games.
What is Balazs Csaki's FIDE rating?
Balazs Csaki is currently rated 1,787 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,840 (Mar 2024).
How many games has Balazs Csaki played?
Our database contains 66 games by Balazs Csaki, covering Jul 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 17 wins, 15 draws, 34 losses (25.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Balazs Csaki?
66 games by Balazs Csaki 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.