Prepare against Balazs Major
Hungary · World #73,375 classical · FIDE ID 750310
When preparing against Balazs Major, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 61 games by Balazs Major, covering Sep 2010 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Balazs Major's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Balazs Major 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 | 1,810 | 1,851 | Oct 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,805 | 1,824 | Sep 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 61 | 14 | 18 | 29 | 23.0% |
| As White | 29 | 7 | 9 | 13 | 24.1% |
| As Black | 32 | 7 | 9 | 16 | 21.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Balazs Major's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Balazs Major's side.
First moves as White (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 29 | 100.0% | 39.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 39.7% score
- …c5 (34% of these games) — Major usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …e5 (28% of these games) — Major usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …d5 (10% of these games) — Major usually continues exd5 (16.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 21 | 100.0% | 38.1% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 5 | 100.0% | 40.0% |
Balazs Major's chess games
All 61 games by Balazs Major in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2010 - 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: 14 wins, 18 draws, 29 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B75 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D51 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2016 | Lajos Jr. Erdei | 1,923 | chT4-HUN Chalupetzky 1516 | B00 |
| Jan 2012 | Klara Orosz | 1,871 | chT4-HUN 1112 | D02 |
| Nov 2009 | Mate Egresi | 1,790 | chT2-HUN Szechenyi 0910 | B92 |
| Mar 2011 | Szabolcs Laza | 1,766 | chT2-HUN Breyer 1011 | B59 |
| Mar 2012 | Mark Kantor | 1,708 | chT4-HUN 1112 | B02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-HUN Breyer 1011 | 2011 | 11 | 4 | 1,709 |
| chT2-HUN Szechenyi 0910 | 2010 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,677 |
| 42nd Harkany Tenkes Cup | 2018 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,811 |
| chT4-HUN 1112 | 2012 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,962 |
| World Corporate East D | 2021 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,697 |
| chT4-HUN 1314 | 2014 | 5 | 2 | 1,763 |
| chT4-HUN 1617 | 2017 | 3 | 1 | 1,815 |
| chT-HUN4a 1415 | 2015 | 3 | 0 | 1,505 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Balazs Major's chess games?
61 games by Balazs Major, from Sep 2010 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 Major has played.
What does Balazs Major play on the first move as White?
Across 29 games with White in our database, Balazs Major opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Balazs Major answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Balazs Major play as White?
As White, Balazs Major's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Scotch Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 29 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Balazs Major play as Black?
As Black, Balazs Major most often plays: Sicilian (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Slav Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 32 games.
What is Balazs Major's FIDE rating?
Balazs Major is currently rated 1,810 in classical chess, 1,805 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,851 (Oct 2024).
How many games has Balazs Major played?
Our database contains 61 games by Balazs Major, covering Sep 2010 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 18 draws, 29 losses (23.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Balazs Major?
61 games by Balazs Major 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.