Prepare against Balazs Konig
Hungary · World #17,233 classical · FIDE ID 707945
Our database contains 244 games by Balazs Konig, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Balazs Konig's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Balazs Konig 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 | 2,082 | 2,233 | Jul 2006 |
| Rapid | 2,084 | 2,156 | Sep 2014 |
| Blitz | 2,080 | 2,189 | Mar 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 244 | 85 | 112 | 47 | 34.8% |
| As White | 123 | 47 | 53 | 23 | 38.2% |
| As Black | 121 | 38 | 59 | 24 | 31.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Balazs Konig's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Balazs Konig's side.
First moves as White (123 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 110 | 89.4% | 60.9% |
| Nf3 | 9 | 7.3% | 44.4% |
| c4 | 3 | 2.4% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 89% of White games, 60.9% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Konig usually continues c4 (58.8% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Konig usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …d6 (4% of these games) — Konig usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 7% of White games, 44.4% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Konig usually continues g3 (25.0% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Konig usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (11% of these games) — Konig usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (60 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 22 | 36.7% | 63.6% |
| e6 | 18 | 30.0% | 38.9% |
| g6 | 12 | 20.0% | 45.8% |
| d6 | 5 | 8.3% | 80.0% |
| c5 | 3 | 5.0% | 66.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 28 | 77.8% | 64.3% |
| d5 | 6 | 16.7% | 33.3% |
| c5 | 2 | 5.6% | 100.0% |
Balazs Konig's chess games
All 244 games by Balazs Konig in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 85 wins, 112 draws, 47 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D13 | Slav Defense | 19 | 11/5/3 | 57.9% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 13 | 5/6/2 | 38.5% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 12 | 5/5/2 | 41.7% |
| D55 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 9 | 4/4/1 | 44.4% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| B08 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 2/4/0 | 33.3% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 5 | 1/4/0 | 20.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 20 | 9/7/4 | 45.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 13 | 9/2/2 | 69.2% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 13 | 1/10/2 | 7.7% |
| A38 | English Opening | 12 | 6/6/0 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 12 | 2/7/3 | 16.7% |
| C10 | French Defense | 7 | 0/4/3 | 0.0% |
| D14 | Slav Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 4 | 0/4/0 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1998 | Sebestyen Jr Antal | 2,320 | chT2-HUN 9798 | A46 |
| Jan 1996 | Karoly Varga | 2,270 | chT2-HUN | B06 |
| Dec 2004 | Imre Csala | 2,251 | 28th Harkany Tenkes Cup | D66 |
| Jan 1996 | Gabor Rusz | 2,250 | chT2-HUN | D66 |
| Jan 1997 | Attila Czebe | 2,235 | chT2-HUN | B07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-HUN Asztalos 0304 | 2004 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,227 |
| chT2-HUN 9798 | 1998 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,127 |
| chT2-HUN | 1997 | 11 | 8 | 2,385 |
| chT2-HUN Charousek 0607 | 2007 | 11 | 7 | 2,239 |
| chT2-HUN Asztalos 1617 | 2017 | 11 | 7 | 2,134 |
| chT2-HUN Asztalos 1112 | 2012 | 10 | 7 | 2,202 |
| chT2-HUN 9899 | 1999 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,157 |
| chT2-HUN Charousek 0405 | 2005 | 10 | 6 | 2,245 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Balazs Konig's chess games?
244 games by Balazs Konig, from Apr 2003 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 Konig has played.
What does Balazs Konig play on the first move as White?
Across 123 games with White in our database, Balazs Konig opens with 1.d4 (89% of games), 1.Nf3 (7% of games), 1.c4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Balazs Konig answers 1...d5 (37% of games), 1...e6 (30% of games), 1...g6 (20% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (78% of games), 1...d5 (17% of games), 1...c5 (6% of games).
What openings does Balazs Konig play as White?
As White, Balazs Konig's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (19 games, 57.9% win rate); Indian Defense (13 games, 38.5% win rate); King's Indian: Sämisch (12 games, 41.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 123 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Balazs Konig play as Black?
As Black, Balazs Konig most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (20 games, 45.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (13 games, 69.2% win rate); Indian Defense (13 games, 7.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 121 games.
What is Balazs Konig's FIDE rating?
Balazs Konig is currently rated 2,082 in classical chess, 2,084 in rapid and 2,080 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,233 (Jul 2006).
How many games has Balazs Konig played?
Our database contains 244 games by Balazs Konig, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 85 wins, 112 draws, 47 losses (34.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Balazs Konig?
244 games by Balazs Konig 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.