Prepare against Balazs Palkovics
Hungary · World #47,733 classical · FIDE ID 774677
Our database contains 41 games by Balazs Palkovics, covering Aug 2014 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Balazs Palkovics's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Balazs Palkovics 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 | 1,902 | 1,912 | May 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,882 | 1,882 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,864 | 1,864 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 41 | 19 | 11 | 11 | 46.3% |
| As White | 28 | 12 | 8 | 8 | 42.9% |
| As Black | 13 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 53.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Balazs Palkovics's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Balazs Palkovics's side.
First moves as White (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 28 | 100.0% | 57.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 57.1% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Palkovics usually continues Nc3 (58.3% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Palkovics usually continues Nf3 (64.3% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Palkovics usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 3 | 75.0% | 66.7% |
| e5 | 1 | 25.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 100.0% | 57.1% |
Balazs Palkovics's chess games
All 41 games by Balazs Palkovics in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2014 - 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: 19 wins, 11 draws, 11 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 12 | 5/4/3 | 41.7% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C61 | Ruy Lopez | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C79 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | King's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B26 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Classical | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Indian Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A36 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C55 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2019 | Lilla Kassay | 2,049 | chT2-HUN Barcza 1819 | B26 |
| Jun 2016 | Bence Ambrus | 1,927 | ch-HUN U16 | B23 |
| Oct 2021 | Miklos Szava | 1,918 | chT2-HUN Barcza 2122 | B24 |
| Dec 2023 | Attila Csukerda | 1,896 | chT2-HUN Barcza 2324 | D02 |
| Apr 2024 | Monika Elek | 1,852 | chT2-HUN Barcza 2324 | B00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-HUN Barcza 1819 | 2019 | 10 | 9 | 1,947 |
| chT2-HUN Barcza 2324 | 2024 | 7 | 5.5 | 1,952 |
| ch-HUN U18 | 2018 | 6 | 2 | 1,882 |
| chT2-HUN Barcza 2122 | 2022 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,826 |
| ch-HUN U16 | 2016 | 6 | 2 | 1,866 |
| chT2-HUN Barcza 2223 | 2023 | 4 | 3 | 1,982 |
| chT2-HUN Barcza 1415 | 2015 | 1 | 0.5 | 1,570 |
| Katowice POL-HUN 5th | 2017 | 1 | 0 | 1,752 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Balazs Palkovics's chess games?
41 games by Balazs Palkovics, from Aug 2014 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 Palkovics has played.
What does Balazs Palkovics play on the first move as White?
Across 28 games with White in our database, Balazs Palkovics opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Balazs Palkovics answers 1...c6 (75% of games), 1...e5 (25% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Balazs Palkovics play as White?
As White, Balazs Palkovics's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (12 games, 41.7% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (2 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 28 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Balazs Palkovics play as Black?
As Black, Balazs Palkovics most often plays: Indian Defense (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening (1 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 13 games.
What is Balazs Palkovics's FIDE rating?
Balazs Palkovics is currently rated 1,902 in classical chess, 1,882 in rapid and 1,864 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,912 (May 2026).
How many games has Balazs Palkovics played?
Our database contains 41 games by Balazs Palkovics, covering Aug 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 19 wins, 11 draws, 11 losses (46.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Balazs Palkovics?
41 games by Balazs Palkovics 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.