Prepare against Balazs Cselenyi
Hungary · World #14,243 classical · FIDE ID 720470
Our database contains 280 games by Balazs Cselenyi, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Balazs Cselenyi's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Balazs Cselenyi 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 | 2,113 | 2,245 | May 2010 |
| Rapid | 2,186 | 2,237 | Dec 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,196 | 2,219 | Dec 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 280 | 92 | 83 | 105 | 32.9% |
| As White | 138 | 51 | 47 | 40 | 37.0% |
| As Black | 142 | 41 | 36 | 65 | 28.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Balazs Cselenyi's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Balazs Cselenyi's side.
First moves as White (138 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 124 | 89.9% | 56.0% |
| Nf3 | 8 | 5.8% | 31.3% |
| e4 | 5 | 3.6% | 40.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 90% of White games, 56.0% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Cselenyi usually continues c4 (59.2% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Cselenyi usually continues c4 (59.7% score)
- …f5 (5% of these games) — Cselenyi usually continues c4 (37.5% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 6% of White games, 31.3% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Cselenyi usually continues g3 (33.3% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Cselenyi usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (13% of these games) — Cselenyi usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (70 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 69 | 98.6% | 43.5% |
| e5 | 1 | 1.4% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (50 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 48 | 96.0% | 37.5% |
| c5 | 1 | 2.0% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.0% | 0.0% |
Balazs Cselenyi's chess games
All 280 games by Balazs Cselenyi in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 92 wins, 83 draws, 105 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D46 | Slav Defense | 20 | 7/10/3 | 35.0% |
| E99 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 16 | 11/3/2 | 68.8% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 16 | 7/5/4 | 43.8% |
| D66 | Indian Defense | 16 | 7/5/4 | 43.8% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 11 | 5/2/4 | 45.5% |
| D73 | Grünfeld Defense | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 6 | 4/2/0 | 66.7% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 41 | 15/11/15 | 36.6% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 10 | 3/4/3 | 30.0% |
| B37 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 9 | 2/2/5 | 22.2% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 7 | 0/4/3 | 0.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A48 | London System | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| D00 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2015 | Viktor Varadi | 2,369 | chT2-HUN Barcza 1516 | E12 |
| Apr 2016 | Zsolt Ballai | 2,284 | chT2-HUN Barcza 1516 | E99 |
| Feb 2005 | Gabor Suto | 2,272 | Zuzmara Open | E81 |
| Apr 2009 | Istvan Mede | 2,272 | chT2-HUN Maroczy 0809 | E94 |
| Mar 2018 | Zoltan Becskei | 2,261 | chT2-HUN Barcza 1718 | E70 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miskolc Avas Open | 2005 | 34 | 12.5 | 1,995 |
| chT2-HUN Maroczy 0405 | 2005 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,075 |
| chT2-HUN Barcza 0708 | 2008 | 11 | 8.5 | 2,301 |
| chT2-HUN Maroczy 0607 | 2007 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,330 |
| chT2-HUN Barcza 0910 | 2010 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,150 |
| chT2-HUN Barcza 0304 | 2004 | 11 | 9.5 | 2,305 |
| chT2-HUN Barcza 1718 | 2018 | 10 | 3.5 | 2,117 |
| chT2-HUN Barcza 1617 | 2017 | 10 | 3.5 | 2,091 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Balazs Cselenyi's chess games?
280 games by Balazs Cselenyi, from Apr 2003 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 Cselenyi has played.
What does Balazs Cselenyi play on the first move as White?
Across 138 games with White in our database, Balazs Cselenyi opens with 1.d4 (90% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games), 1.e4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Balazs Cselenyi answers 1...c5 (99% of games), 1...e5 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (96% of games), 1...c5 (2% of games), 1...d5 (2% of games).
What openings does Balazs Cselenyi play as White?
As White, Balazs Cselenyi's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (20 games, 35.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (16 games, 68.8% win rate); Benoni Defense (16 games, 43.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 138 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Balazs Cselenyi play as Black?
As Black, Balazs Cselenyi most often plays: Sicilian (41 games, 36.6% win rate); King's Indian Defense (10 games, 30.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (9 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 142 games.
What is Balazs Cselenyi's FIDE rating?
Balazs Cselenyi is currently rated 2,113 in classical chess, 2,186 in rapid and 2,196 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,245 (May 2010).
How many games has Balazs Cselenyi played?
Our database contains 280 games by Balazs Cselenyi, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 92 wins, 83 draws, 105 losses (32.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Balazs Cselenyi?
280 games by Balazs Cselenyi 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.