Prepare against Balazs Grimm
Hungary · World #88,498 classical · FIDE ID 764175
When preparing against Balazs Grimm, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (80% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (85%).
Our database contains 93 games by Balazs Grimm, covering Nov 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Balazs Grimm's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Balazs Grimm 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 | 1,763 | 1,788 | Jan 2018 |
| Rapid | 1,741 | 1,741 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,741 | 1,741 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 93 | 30 | 25 | 38 | 32.3% |
| As White | 43 | 14 | 10 | 19 | 32.6% |
| As Black | 50 | 16 | 15 | 19 | 32.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Balazs Grimm's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Balazs Grimm's side.
First moves as White (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 43 | 100.0% | 44.2% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 44.2% score
- …e5 (35% of these games) — Grimm usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (26% of these games) — Grimm usually continues Nf3 (36.4% score)
- …c6 (19% of these games) — Grimm usually continues d4 (37.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 24 | 80.0% | 47.9% |
| e5 | 6 | 20.0% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 11 | 84.6% | 40.9% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 15.4% | 50.0% |
Balazs Grimm's chess games
All 93 games by Balazs Grimm in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2012 - 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: 30 wins, 25 draws, 38 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C30 | Vienna Game | 9 | 5/0/4 | 55.6% |
| B29 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| A48 | London System | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D40 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2016 | Bence Szerenyi | 1,975 | chT2-HUN Breyer 1617 | C01 |
| Nov 2017 | Kari Terasalo | 1,770 | Heinola 100 ottelu Vierumaki | C30 |
| Mar 2017 | Attila Szlenka | 1,767 | Budapest FS03 Development | A25 |
| Mar 2017 | Andras Szurkos | 1,749 | Budapest FS03 Development | B31 |
| Jun 2017 | Matej Sivcak | 1,743 | Liptovsky Mikulas CupT U20 | A01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liptovsky Mikulas CupT U20 | 2017 | 16 | 6 | 1,605 |
| chT2-HUN Breyer 1516 | 2016 | 11 | 6 | 1,775 |
| chT2-HUN Breyer 1415 | 2015 | 11 | 4.5 | 1,601 |
| chT2-HUN Breyer 1617 | 2017 | 9 | 4 | 1,806 |
| Budapest FS03 Development | 2017 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,720 |
| chT2-HUN Breyer 1718 | 2018 | 9 | 4 | 1,692 |
| chT-HUN U18 | 2016 | 8 | 4 | 1,616 |
| Berekfurdo tt | 2013 | 4 | 0 | 1,126 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Balazs Grimm's chess games?
93 games by Balazs Grimm, from Nov 2012 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 Grimm has played.
What does Balazs Grimm play on the first move as White?
Across 43 games with White in our database, Balazs Grimm opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Balazs Grimm answers 1...c5 (80% of games), 1...e5 (20% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (85% of games), 1...Nf6 (15% of games).
What openings does Balazs Grimm play as White?
As White, Balazs Grimm's most-played openings in our database are: Vienna Game (9 games, 55.6% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 43 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Balazs Grimm play as Black?
As Black, Balazs Grimm most often plays: Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Sicilian (6 games, 66.7% win rate); London System (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 50 games.
What is Balazs Grimm's FIDE rating?
Balazs Grimm is currently rated 1,763 in classical chess, 1,741 in rapid and 1,741 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,788 (Jan 2018).
How many games has Balazs Grimm played?
Our database contains 93 games by Balazs Grimm, covering Nov 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 30 wins, 25 draws, 38 losses (32.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Balazs Grimm?
93 games by Balazs Grimm 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.