Prepare against Balazs Csonka
IM · Hungary · World #819 classical · FIDE ID 742910
Our database contains 3,687 games by Balazs Csonka, covering Jan 2007 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Balazs Csonka's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Balazs Csonka 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 | 2,470 | 2,500 | Mar 2020 |
| Rapid | 2,407 | 2,465 | Aug 2023 |
| Blitz | 2,433 | 2,433 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 3,687 | 1,771 | 1,006 | 910 | 48.0% |
| As White | 1,876 | 978 | 499 | 399 | 52.1% |
| As Black | 1,811 | 793 | 507 | 511 | 43.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Balazs Csonka's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Balazs Csonka's side.
First moves as White (1,876 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 848 | 45.2% | 64.0% |
| e4 | 785 | 41.8% | 64.9% |
| Nf3 | 137 | 7.3% | 72.3% |
| c4 | 100 | 5.3% | 72.5% |
| b3 | 4 | 0.2% | 62.5% |
| h4 | 1 | 0.1% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 45% of White games, 64.0% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Csonka usually continues c4 (62.9% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Csonka usually continues c4 (65.8% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Csonka usually continues Nf3 (73.3% score)
- 1.e4 — 42% of White games, 64.9% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Csonka usually continues Nf3 (63.2% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Csonka usually continues Nf3 (59.9% score)
- …c6 (11% of these games) — Csonka usually continues d4 (61.2% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (827 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 283 | 34.2% | 53.2% |
| c5 | 241 | 29.1% | 66.8% |
| e6 | 152 | 18.4% | 59.2% |
| c6 | 128 | 15.5% | 53.1% |
| Nf6 | 9 | 1.1% | 77.8% |
| d6 | 8 | 1.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (616 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 380 | 61.7% | 57.5% |
| d5 | 200 | 32.5% | 55.5% |
| e6 | 24 | 3.9% | 43.8% |
| c6 | 4 | 0.6% | 62.5% |
| g6 | 3 | 0.5% | 83.3% |
| d6 | 3 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
Balazs Csonka's chess games
All 3,687 games by Balazs Csonka in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2007 - Aug 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: 1,771 wins, 1,006 draws, 910 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 121 | 67/24/30 | 55.4% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 116 | 54/27/35 | 46.6% |
| E04 | Catalan | 96 | 51/26/19 | 53.1% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 91 | 42/31/18 | 46.2% |
| D02 | London System | 68 | 45/8/15 | 66.2% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 60 | 33/13/14 | 55.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 55 | 22/17/16 | 40.0% |
| A61 | Benoni Defense | 53 | 31/9/13 | 58.5% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 53 | 30/11/12 | 56.6% |
| A31 | English Opening | 48 | 28/12/8 | 58.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A50 | Indian Defense | 133 | 65/36/32 | 48.9% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 100 | 20/50/30 | 20.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 99 | 62/13/24 | 62.6% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 90 | 38/27/25 | 42.2% |
| D02 | London System | 63 | 28/16/19 | 44.4% |
| E04 | Catalan | 54 | 22/20/12 | 40.7% |
| A13 | English Opening | 47 | 28/10/9 | 59.6% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 45 | 19/10/16 | 42.2% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 38 | 12/12/14 | 31.6% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 36 | 5/18/13 | 13.9% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2021 | Alexander Grischuk | 2,777 | Titled Tue | B48 |
| Jan 2023 | Daniil Dubov | 2,708 | Titled Tue Early | D58 |
| Aug 2022 | Kirill Alekseenko | 2,707 | Titled Tue Early | C71 |
| Oct 2022 | Bogdan-Daniel Deac | 2,707 | Titled Tue Early | E06 |
| Jun 2022 | Samuel Sevian | 2,703 | Titled Tue Early | C05 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 2,459 | 1,546.5 | 2,439 |
| ch-HUN Rapid | 2025 | 54 | 34.5 | 2,468 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 50 | 33 | 2,500 |
| Budapest Aranytiz GM | 2021 | 45 | 26.5 | 2,509 |
| chT-HUN U18 | 2015 | 43 | 29 | 2,226 |
| ch-HUN rapid | 2020 | 34 | 21 | 2,455 |
| Speed Chess Super Swiss | 2021 | 27 | 12 | 2,358 |
| chT-Vojvodina | 2017 | 20 | 14 | 2,449 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Aleksandr Shimanov (19 games) · Gata Kamsky (17 games) · V Pranav (13 games) · Gabor Nagy (12 games) · Jose Carlos Ibarra Jerez (12 games) · Tuan Minh Le (12 games) · Dmitry Andreikin (12 games) · David Paravyan (12 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Balazs Csonka's chess games?
3,687 games by Balazs Csonka, from Jan 2007 to Aug 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 Csonka has played.
What does Balazs Csonka play on the first move as White?
Across 1,876 games with White in our database, Balazs Csonka opens with 1.d4 (45% of games), 1.e4 (42% of games), 1.Nf3 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Balazs Csonka answers 1...e5 (34% of games), 1...c5 (29% of games), 1...e6 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (62% of games), 1...d5 (32% of games), 1...e6 (4% of games).
What openings does Balazs Csonka play as White?
As White, Balazs Csonka's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (121 games, 55.4% win rate); Indian Defense (116 games, 46.6% win rate); Catalan (96 games, 53.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 1,876 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Balazs Csonka play as Black?
As Black, Balazs Csonka most often plays: Indian Defense (133 games, 48.9% win rate); Slav Defense (100 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian (99 games, 62.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 1,811 games.
What is Balazs Csonka's FIDE rating?
Balazs Csonka is currently rated 2,470 in classical chess, 2,407 in rapid and 2,433 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,500 (Mar 2020).
How many games has Balazs Csonka played?
Our database contains 3,687 games by Balazs Csonka, covering Jan 2007 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 1,771 wins, 1,006 draws, 910 losses (48.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Balazs Csonka?
3,687 games by Balazs Csonka 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.