Prepare against Balazs Fodor
Hungary · World #6,391 classical · FIDE ID 741850
Our database contains 443 games by Balazs Fodor, covering Jan 2009 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Balazs Fodor's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Balazs Fodor 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 | 2,237 | 2,273 | Jul 2023 |
| Rapid | 2,106 | 2,110 | Jul 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,159 | 2,182 | Mar 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 443 | 141 | 139 | 163 | 31.8% |
| As White | 223 | 78 | 76 | 69 | 35.0% |
| As Black | 220 | 63 | 63 | 94 | 28.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Balazs Fodor's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Balazs Fodor's side.
First moves as White (223 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 193 | 86.5% | 53.4% |
| Nf3 | 17 | 7.6% | 38.2% |
| e4 | 12 | 5.4% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 87% of White games, 53.4% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Fodor usually continues c4 (50.6% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Fodor usually continues c4 (63.3% score)
- …g6 (3% of these games) — Fodor usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 8% of White games, 38.2% score
- …d5 (59% of these games) — Fodor usually continues e3 (41.7% score)
- …Nf6 (29% of these games) — Fodor usually continues b3 (25.0% score)
- …c5 (12% of these games) — Fodor usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (116 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 42 | 36.2% | 40.5% |
| c5 | 35 | 30.2% | 44.3% |
| e6 | 30 | 25.9% | 43.3% |
| e5 | 8 | 6.9% | 18.8% |
| d5 | 1 | 0.9% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (62 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 41 | 66.1% | 46.3% |
| Nf6 | 20 | 32.3% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.6% | 100.0% |
Balazs Fodor's chess games
All 443 games by Balazs Fodor in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2009 - 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: 141 wins, 139 draws, 163 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D45 | Slav Defense | 28 | 12/9/7 | 42.9% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 24 | 13/4/7 | 54.2% |
| E00 | Catalan | 19 | 2/12/5 | 10.5% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 14 | 5/5/4 | 35.7% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 11 | 6/3/2 | 54.5% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 10 | 1/5/4 | 10.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| A31 | English Opening | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D10 | Slav Defense | 25 | 8/9/8 | 32.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 11 | 1/3/7 | 9.1% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 11 | 4/2/5 | 36.4% |
| D02 | London System | 9 | 2/1/6 | 22.2% |
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 9 | 1/4/4 | 11.1% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| C13 | French: Classical Variation | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2023 | Valeriy Aveskulov | 2,517 | chT-HUN 2223 | A57 |
| Dec 2022 | Zlatko Ilincic | 2,314 | Budapest Vezerkepzo IM 12 | E64 |
| Oct 2018 | Andras Horvath | 2,310 | chT2-HUN Erkel 1819 | D46 |
| Dec 2017 | Gabor Szamoskozi | 2,297 | chT-HUN 1718 | E63 |
| Jul 2019 | Benjamin Le Corre | 2,280 | 10th Vaujany Open A | B12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Budapest FS08 FM-A | 2016 | 20 | 13 | 2,069 |
| Budapest Vezerkepzo IM 12 | 2022 | 18 | 6.5 | 2,130 |
| Zalakaros Barczay Mem | 2023 | 13 | 7.5 | 2,262 |
| chT-HUN U18 | 2016 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,884 |
| chT2-HUN Erkel 1213 | 2013 | 11 | 6 | 1,896 |
| chT2O-AUT 2324 | 2024 | 10 | 3.5 | 2,275 |
| chT1-HUN Charousek 2324 | 2024 | 10 | 7 | 2,281 |
| chT1-HUN Charousek 2122 | 2022 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,156 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Balazs Fodor's chess games?
443 games by Balazs Fodor, from Jan 2009 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 Fodor has played.
What does Balazs Fodor play on the first move as White?
Across 223 games with White in our database, Balazs Fodor opens with 1.d4 (87% of games), 1.Nf3 (8% of games), 1.e4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Balazs Fodor answers 1...c6 (36% of games), 1...c5 (30% of games), 1...e6 (26% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (66% of games), 1...Nf6 (32% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games).
What openings does Balazs Fodor play as White?
As White, Balazs Fodor's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (28 games, 42.9% win rate); Indian Defense (24 games, 54.2% win rate); Catalan (19 games, 10.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 223 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Balazs Fodor play as Black?
As Black, Balazs Fodor most often plays: Slav Defense (25 games, 32.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (11 games, 9.1% win rate); Sicilian (11 games, 36.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 220 games.
What is Balazs Fodor's FIDE rating?
Balazs Fodor is currently rated 2,237 in classical chess, 2,106 in rapid and 2,159 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,273 (Jul 2023).
How many games has Balazs Fodor played?
Our database contains 443 games by Balazs Fodor, covering Jan 2009 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 141 wins, 139 draws, 163 losses (31.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Balazs Fodor?
443 games by Balazs Fodor 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.