Prepare against Balazs Mate
Hungary · World #21,702 classical · FIDE ID 717096
Our database contains 399 games by Balazs Mate, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Balazs Mate's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Balazs Mate 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 | 2,043 | 2,182 | Jul 2004 |
| Rapid | 2,048 | 2,128 | Jan 2017 |
| Blitz | 1,939 | 2,153 | Dec 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 399 | 156 | 138 | 105 | 39.1% |
| As White | 222 | 94 | 78 | 50 | 42.3% |
| As Black | 177 | 62 | 60 | 55 | 35.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Balazs Mate's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Balazs Mate's side.
First moves as White (222 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 116 | 52.3% | 66.4% |
| e4 | 102 | 45.9% | 53.9% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 0.9% | 50.0% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.5% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 52% of White games, 66.4% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Mate usually continues c4 (68.6% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Mate usually continues c4 (61.8% score)
- …g6 (4% of these games) — Mate usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 46% of White games, 53.9% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Mate usually continues Nf3 (53.3% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Mate usually continues Nf3 (59.1% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Mate usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (98 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 73 | 74.5% | 61.0% |
| c6 | 13 | 13.3% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 6 | 6.1% | 8.3% |
| g6 | 4 | 4.1% | 37.5% |
| e5 | 1 | 1.0% | 50.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 1.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (51 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 17 | 33.3% | 67.6% |
| Nf6 | 16 | 31.4% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 14 | 27.5% | 39.3% |
| g6 | 2 | 3.9% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 3.9% | 50.0% |
Balazs Mate's chess games
All 399 games by Balazs Mate in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 156 wins, 138 draws, 105 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B44 | Sicilian | 24 | 7/9/8 | 29.2% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 15 | 8/5/2 | 53.3% |
| A31 | Indian Defense | 13 | 7/5/1 | 53.8% |
| D46 | Queen's Pawn Game | 12 | 7/5/0 | 58.3% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 9 | 3/5/1 | 33.3% |
| E72 | King's Indian Defense | 9 | 5/4/0 | 55.6% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B34 | Sicilian | 25 | 12/8/5 | 48.0% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 17 | 6/9/2 | 35.3% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 12 | 6/5/1 | 50.0% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 11 | 3/6/2 | 27.3% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 0/1/5 | 0.0% |
| A31 | English Opening | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1999 | Lajos Takacs | 2,295 | chT2-HUN 9899 | A84 |
| Jan 1998 | Agnes Felkai | 2,295 | chT2-HUN 9798 | A07 |
| Jan 2006 | Ferenc Lengyel | 2,259 | chT2-HUN Barcza 0506 | E61 |
| Dec 2023 | Michael Becker | 2,250 | IPCA New Year Open | B30 |
| Nov 2008 | Szabolcs Jr. Baranyai | 2,248 | chT2-HUN Barcza 0809 | A57 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nyiregyhaza Open | 2003 | 18 | 9 | 2,201 |
| chT3-HUN | 1995 | 16 | 9 | 1,951 |
| chT2-HUN Maroczy 1112 | 2012 | 11 | 6 | 2,199 |
| chT2-HUN Barcza 1617 | 2017 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,176 |
| chT2-HUN Barcza 0607 | 2007 | 11 | 7 | 2,150 |
| chT2-HUN Barcza 0910 | 2010 | 11 | 8 | 2,246 |
| chT2-HUN 9899 | 1999 | 11 | 8 | 2,392 |
| W-ch Disabled | 2017 | 11 | 6 | 2,063 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Balazs Mate's chess games?
399 games by Balazs Mate, from Apr 2003 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 Mate has played.
What does Balazs Mate play on the first move as White?
Across 222 games with White in our database, Balazs Mate opens with 1.d4 (52% of games), 1.e4 (46% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Balazs Mate answers 1...c5 (74% of games), 1...c6 (13% of games), 1...d6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...c5 (33% of games), 1...Nf6 (31% of games), 1...d5 (27% of games).
What openings does Balazs Mate play as White?
As White, Balazs Mate's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (24 games, 29.2% win rate); Slav Defense (15 games, 53.3% win rate); Indian Defense (13 games, 53.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 222 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Balazs Mate play as Black?
As Black, Balazs Mate most often plays: Sicilian (25 games, 48.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (17 games, 35.3% win rate); Indian Defense (12 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 177 games.
What is Balazs Mate's FIDE rating?
Balazs Mate is currently rated 2,043 in classical chess, 2,048 in rapid and 1,939 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,182 (Jul 2004).
How many games has Balazs Mate played?
Our database contains 399 games by Balazs Mate, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 156 wins, 138 draws, 105 losses (39.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Balazs Mate?
399 games by Balazs Mate 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.