Prepare against Balazs Draga
Hungary · World #43,531 classical · FIDE ID 743038
Our database contains 147 games by Balazs Draga, covering Jul 2008 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Balazs Draga's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Balazs Draga 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 | 1,919 | 1,983 | Apr 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 147 | 36 | 62 | 49 | 24.5% |
| As White | 72 | 18 | 33 | 21 | 25.0% |
| As Black | 75 | 18 | 29 | 28 | 24.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Balazs Draga's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Balazs Draga's side.
First moves as White (72 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 37 | 51.4% | 48.6% |
| e4 | 15 | 20.8% | 36.7% |
| b3 | 9 | 12.5% | 55.6% |
| d4 | 5 | 6.9% | 70.0% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 4.2% | 66.7% |
| g3 | 3 | 4.2% | 16.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 51% of White games, 48.6% score
- …Nf6 (30% of these games) — Draga usually continues Nc3 (31.3% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Draga usually continues Nc3 (75.0% score)
- …c5 (14% of these games) — Draga usually continues g3 (83.3% score)
- 1.e4 — 21% of White games, 36.7% score
- …c5 (53% of these games) — Draga usually continues b3 (30.0% score)
- …d6 (27% of these games) — Draga usually continues Nc3 (25.0% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Draga usually continues b3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (46 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 35 | 76.1% | 38.6% |
| d6 | 9 | 19.6% | 27.8% |
| c5 | 2 | 4.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 7 | 41.2% | 64.3% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 29.4% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 4 | 23.5% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 5.9% | 50.0% |
Balazs Draga's chess games
All 147 games by Balazs Draga in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2008 - 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: 36 wins, 62 draws, 49 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A36 | English Opening | 15 | 4/4/7 | 26.7% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 9 | 2/6/1 | 22.2% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| D13 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Snyder Variation | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A24 | Modern Defense | 4 | 0/4/0 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A07 | Hungarian Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 11 | 1/1/9 | 9.1% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 9 | 1/3/5 | 11.1% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| D52 | Slav Defense | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2021 | Odon Csoli | 2,157 | chT2-HUN Breyer 2122 | E91 |
| Mar 2009 | Attila Mester | 2,116 | 25th Budapest Spring Open | C02 |
| Nov 2005 | Istvan Hoflinger | 2,075 | chT2-HUN Breyer 0506 | B45 |
| Oct 2021 | Peter Viczencz | 2,064 | chT2-HUN Breyer 2122 | A29 |
| Apr 2006 | Robert Kajzinger | 2,055 | chT2-HUN Breyer 0506 | A33 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-HUN Breyer 0708 | 2008 | 11 | 2.5 | 1,838 |
| chT2-HUN Breyer 0910 | 2010 | 10 | 4.5 | 1,955 |
| chT2-HUN Breyer 1011 | 2011 | 10 | 4.5 | 1,980 |
| chT2-HUN Breyer 0506 | 2006 | 10 | 6 | 2,116 |
| chT-HUN 2 Breyer 1819 | 2019 | 9 | 3 | 1,880 |
| chT2-HUN Breyer 1112 | 2012 | 9 | 5 | 1,989 |
| chT2-HUN Breyer 1213 | 2013 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,978 |
| chT2-HUN Breyer 1415 | 2015 | 8 | 3 | 1,928 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Balazs Draga's chess games?
147 games by Balazs Draga, from Jul 2008 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 Draga has played.
What does Balazs Draga play on the first move as White?
Across 72 games with White in our database, Balazs Draga opens with 1.c4 (51% of games), 1.e4 (21% of games), 1.b3 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Balazs Draga answers 1...e6 (76% of games), 1...d6 (20% of games), 1...c5 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (41% of games), 1...Nf6 (29% of games), 1...d6 (24% of games).
What openings does Balazs Draga play as White?
As White, Balazs Draga's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (15 games, 26.7% win rate); Nimzovich-Larsen attack (9 games, 22.2% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (6 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 72 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Balazs Draga play as Black?
As Black, Balazs Draga most often plays: French: Tarrasch Variation (11 games, 9.1% win rate); Pirc Defense (9 games, 11.1% win rate); French: Classical Variation (7 games, 28.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 75 games.
What is Balazs Draga's FIDE rating?
Balazs Draga is currently rated 1,919 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,983 (Apr 2025).
How many games has Balazs Draga played?
Our database contains 147 games by Balazs Draga, covering Jul 2008 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 36 wins, 62 draws, 49 losses (24.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Balazs Draga?
147 games by Balazs Draga 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.