Prepare against Balazs Martini
FM · Hungary · World #2,588 classical · FIDE ID 724157
When preparing against Balazs Martini, expect 1.d4 in 58% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (72% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (77%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as White, 25.0% over 20 games.
Our database contains 401 games by Balazs Martini, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Balazs Martini's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Balazs Martini 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 | 2,355 | 2,380 | Jan 2019 |
| Rapid | 2,143 | 2,335 | Sep 2014 |
| Blitz | 2,259 | 2,343 | Dec 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 401 | 163 | 135 | 103 | 40.6% |
| As White | 192 | 72 | 75 | 45 | 37.5% |
| As Black | 209 | 91 | 60 | 58 | 43.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Balazs Martini's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Balazs Martini's side.
First moves as White (192 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 111 | 57.8% | 55.9% |
| Nf3 | 41 | 21.4% | 57.3% |
| c4 | 21 | 10.9% | 59.5% |
| e4 | 14 | 7.3% | 57.1% |
| g3 | 5 | 2.6% | 70.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 58% of White games, 55.9% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Martini usually continues Nf3 (53.1% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Martini usually continues Bf4 (52.4% score)
- …d6 (6% of these games) — Martini usually continues Bf4 (62.5% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 21% of White games, 57.3% score
- …d5 (39% of these games) — Martini usually continues e3 (70.0% score)
- …Nf6 (39% of these games) — Martini usually continues g3 (60.0% score)
- …c5 (5% of these games) — Martini usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (98 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 71 | 72.4% | 54.9% |
| Nc6 | 22 | 22.4% | 65.9% |
| e5 | 4 | 4.1% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.0% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (81 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 62 | 76.5% | 56.5% |
| d5 | 12 | 14.8% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 5 | 6.2% | 40.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 2.5% | 75.0% |
Balazs Martini's chess games
All 401 games by Balazs Martini 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: 163 wins, 135 draws, 103 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | London System | 49 | 17/21/11 | 34.7% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 24 | 9/12/3 | 37.5% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 20 | 5/11/4 | 25.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 10 | 4/4/2 | 40.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| A48 | Modern Defense | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
| A13 | English Opening | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| B25 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A47 | Horwitz Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 37 | 23/8/6 | 62.2% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 19 | 11/4/4 | 57.9% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 19 | 8/5/6 | 42.1% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 12 | 2/2/8 | 16.7% |
| A65 | King's Indian Defense | 12 | 5/3/4 | 41.7% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 11 | 4/4/3 | 36.4% |
| E61 | Indian Defense | 10 | 2/4/4 | 20.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| A24 | English Opening | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2010 | Laszlo Krizsany | 2,444 | chT2-HUN Erkel 1011 | A80 |
| Oct 2010 | Istvan Blasko | 2,403 | chT2-HUN Erkel 1011 | A05 |
| Jul 2004 | Csaba Csiszar | 2,390 | Balatonlelle Open | E98 |
| Feb 2013 | Dan Bogdan | 2,376 | chT2-HUN Maroczy 1213 | B08 |
| Jun 2004 | Dimo Werner | 2,362 | Budapest FS06 IM | B22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balatonlelle Open | 2006 | 26 | 11 | 2,239 |
| ch-HUN rapid | 2020 | 15 | 5 | 2,237 |
| ch-HUN Rapid | 2024 | 13 | 4 | 2,127 |
| Budapest FS05 FM | 2002 | 12 | 9 | 2,299 |
| Budapest FS05 IM-A | 2010 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,257 |
| chT2-HUN Charousek 0910 | 2010 | 11 | 7 | 2,316 |
| chT2-HUN Maroczy 1213 | 2013 | 11 | 5 | 2,296 |
| chT2-HUN Breyer 0304 | 2004 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,317 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Balazs Martini's chess games?
401 games by Balazs Martini, 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 Martini has played.
What does Balazs Martini play on the first move as White?
Across 192 games with White in our database, Balazs Martini opens with 1.d4 (58% of games), 1.Nf3 (21% of games), 1.c4 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Balazs Martini answers 1...c5 (72% of games), 1...Nc6 (22% of games), 1...e5 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (77% of games), 1...d5 (15% of games), 1...c5 (6% of games).
What openings does Balazs Martini play as White?
As White, Balazs Martini's most-played openings in our database are: London System (49 games, 34.7% win rate); Réti Opening (24 games, 37.5% win rate); Indian Defense (20 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 192 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Balazs Martini play as Black?
As Black, Balazs Martini most often plays: Sicilian (37 games, 62.2% win rate); Nimzowitsch Defense (19 games, 57.9% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (19 games, 42.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 209 games.
What is Balazs Martini's FIDE rating?
Balazs Martini is currently rated 2,355 in classical chess, 2,143 in rapid and 2,259 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,380 (Jan 2019).
How many games has Balazs Martini played?
Our database contains 401 games by Balazs Martini, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 163 wins, 135 draws, 103 losses (40.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Balazs Martini?
401 games by Balazs Martini 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.