Prepare against Balazs Nagy
Hungary · World #65,898 classical · FIDE ID 742120
When preparing against Balazs Nagy, expect 1.d4 in 94% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (88% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (82%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Queen's Pawn Game as White, 68.8% over 16 games.
Our database contains 80 games by Balazs Nagy, covering Sep 2010 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Balazs Nagy's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Balazs Nagy 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 | 1,835 | 1,843 | Mar 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,855 | 1,855 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 80 | 33 | 20 | 27 | 41.3% |
| As White | 35 | 18 | 10 | 7 | 51.4% |
| As Black | 45 | 15 | 10 | 20 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Balazs Nagy's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Balazs Nagy's side.
First moves as White (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 33 | 94.3% | 66.7% |
| c4 | 2 | 5.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 94% of White games, 66.7% score
- …d5 (58% of these games) — Nagy usually continues Nf3 (70.8% score)
- …Nf6 (30% of these games) — Nagy usually continues Nf3 (91.7% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Nagy usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 6% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e6 (50% of these games) — Nagy usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Nagy usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 23 | 88.5% | 47.8% |
| c5 | 2 | 7.7% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 3.8% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 9 | 81.8% | 27.8% |
| c6 | 2 | 18.2% | 100.0% |
Balazs Nagy's chess games
All 80 games by Balazs Nagy 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: 33 wins, 20 draws, 27 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 16 | 11/4/1 | 68.8% |
| A45 | Lazard Gambit | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D05 | Colle System | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D13 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2014 | Peter Gyugyi | 2,030 | chT2-HUN Asztalos 1415 | B17 |
| Dec 2015 | Janos Bocska | 1,999 | chT2-HUN Asztalos 1516 | D05 |
| Nov 2010 | Peter Dr. Szabo | 1,990 | chT2-HUN Asztalos 1011 | E12 |
| Nov 2015 | Viktor Hrubos | 1,883 | chT2-HUN Asztalos 1516 | D13 |
| Feb 2017 | Zsolt Bencze | 1,858 | chT2-HUN Asztalos 1617 | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-HUN Asztalos 1516 | 2016 | 11 | 9.5 | 2,014 |
| chT2-HUN Asztalos 2223 | 2023 | 9 | 5 | 1,787 |
| chT2-HUN Asztalos 1617 | 2017 | 9 | 3 | 1,729 |
| chT2-HUN Asztalos 1819 | 2019 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,714 |
| chT2-HUN Asztalos 1011 | 2011 | 8 | 2 | 1,729 |
| chT2-HUN Asztalos 1415 | 2015 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,824 |
| chT2-HUN Asztalos 2122 | 2022 | 6 | 5 | 1,984 |
| chT-HUN 2 Asztalos 1718 | 2018 | 6 | 3 | 1,673 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Balazs Nagy's chess games?
80 games by Balazs Nagy, 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 Nagy has played.
What does Balazs Nagy play on the first move as White?
Across 35 games with White in our database, Balazs Nagy opens with 1.d4 (94% of games), 1.c4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Balazs Nagy answers 1...c6 (88% of games), 1...c5 (8% of games), 1...Nf6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (82% of games), 1...c6 (18% of games).
What openings does Balazs Nagy play as White?
As White, Balazs Nagy's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (16 games, 68.8% win rate); Lazard Gambit (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 35 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Balazs Nagy play as Black?
As Black, Balazs Nagy most often plays: Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Slav Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Caro-Kann (6 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 45 games.
What is Balazs Nagy's FIDE rating?
Balazs Nagy is currently rated 1,835 in classical chess, 1,855 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,843 (Mar 2026).
How many games has Balazs Nagy played?
Our database contains 80 games by Balazs Nagy, covering Sep 2010 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 33 wins, 20 draws, 27 losses (41.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Balazs Nagy?
80 games by Balazs Nagy 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.