Prepare against Balazs Csendi
Hungary · World #20,222 classical · FIDE ID 751049
Our database contains 139 games by Balazs Csendi, covering Jan 2011 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Balazs Csendi's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Balazs Csendi 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 | 2,055 | 2,089 | Aug 2022 |
| Rapid | 1,999 | 2,020 | Sep 2022 |
| Blitz | 2,066 | 2,128 | Jul 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 139 | 66 | 34 | 39 | 47.5% |
| As White | 72 | 31 | 19 | 22 | 43.1% |
| As Black | 67 | 35 | 15 | 17 | 52.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Balazs Csendi's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Balazs Csendi's side.
First moves as White (72 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 71 | 98.6% | 57.0% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 99% of White games, 57.0% score
- …c5 (35% of these games) — Csendi usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Csendi usually continues Nf3 (52.8% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Csendi usually continues d4 (54.2% score)
- 1.Nc3 — 1% of White games, 0.0% score
- …c5 (100% of these games) — Csendi usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 23 | 71.9% | 67.4% |
| Nc6 | 7 | 21.9% | 78.6% |
| e5 | 2 | 6.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 20 | 83.3% | 72.5% |
| e6 | 4 | 16.7% | 50.0% |
Balazs Csendi's chess games
All 139 games by Balazs Csendi in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2011 - 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: 66 wins, 34 draws, 39 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B41 | Sicilian | 14 | 7/4/3 | 50.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 8 | 3/0/5 | 37.5% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B73 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E10 | Benoni Defense | 10 | 6/0/4 | 60.0% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 8 | 6/2/0 | 75.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 6 | 4/2/0 | 66.7% |
| A30 | English Opening | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| A46 | Torre Attack | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C47 | Scotch Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2024 | Krisztian Kerek | 2,213 | chT2-HUN Barcza 2324 | B34 |
| Sep 2012 | Laszlo Molnar | 2,198 | chT2-HUN Barcza 1213 | B53 |
| Mar 2015 | Laszlo3 Szabo | 2,118 | chT2-Borsod 1415 | D02 |
| Feb 2022 | Zoltan Karolyfalvi | 2,112 | chT2-HUN Barcza 2122 | A47 |
| Feb 2023 | Zoltan Bela Eberth | 2,104 | chT2-HUN Barcza 2223 | A43 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-HUN U18 | 2015 | 30 | 14 | 1,743 |
| ch-HUN U18 | 2016 | 14 | 6 | 1,951 |
| chT2-HUN Barcza 1516 | 2016 | 11 | 9 | 2,099 |
| chT2-HUN Barcza 1819 | 2019 | 10 | 7 | 1,856 |
| chT2-HUN Barcza 2122 | 2022 | 9 | 7 | 2,230 |
| chT2-HUN Barcza 2324 | 2024 | 8 | 2 | 1,950 |
| chT2-HUN Barcza 1314 | 2014 | 7 | 6 | 1,930 |
| chT2-HUN Maroczy 1415 | 2015 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,995 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Balazs Csendi's chess games?
139 games by Balazs Csendi, from Jan 2011 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 Csendi has played.
What does Balazs Csendi play on the first move as White?
Across 72 games with White in our database, Balazs Csendi opens with 1.e4 (99% of games), 1.Nc3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Balazs Csendi answers 1...c5 (72% of games), 1...Nc6 (22% of games), 1...e5 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (83% of games), 1...e6 (17% of games).
What openings does Balazs Csendi play as White?
As White, Balazs Csendi's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (14 games, 50.0% win rate); Italian Game (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (7 games, 42.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 72 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Balazs Csendi play as Black?
As Black, Balazs Csendi most often plays: Benoni Defense (10 games, 60.0% win rate); Sicilian (8 games, 75.0% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 67 games.
What is Balazs Csendi's FIDE rating?
Balazs Csendi is currently rated 2,055 in classical chess, 1,999 in rapid and 2,066 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,089 (Aug 2022).
How many games has Balazs Csendi played?
Our database contains 139 games by Balazs Csendi, covering Jan 2011 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 66 wins, 34 draws, 39 losses (47.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Balazs Csendi?
139 games by Balazs Csendi 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.