Prepare against Balazs Papp
Hungary · World #20,457 classical · FIDE ID 727539
Our database contains 189 games by Balazs Papp, covering Oct 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Balazs Papp's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Balazs Papp 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 | 2,053 | 2,189 | Oct 2014 |
| Rapid | 2,089 | 2,183 | May 2016 |
| Blitz | 2,081 | 2,163 | Sep 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 189 | 70 | 54 | 65 | 37.0% |
| As White | 93 | 38 | 25 | 30 | 40.9% |
| As Black | 96 | 32 | 29 | 35 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Balazs Papp's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Balazs Papp's side.
First moves as White (93 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 67 | 72.0% | 56.7% |
| c4 | 14 | 15.1% | 53.6% |
| Nf3 | 8 | 8.6% | 43.8% |
| b3 | 2 | 2.2% | 25.0% |
| e4 | 2 | 2.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 72% of White games, 56.7% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Papp usually continues c4 (52.9% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Papp usually continues c4 (65.8% score)
- …f5 (3% of these games) — Papp usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 15% of White games, 53.6% score
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Papp usually continues Nc3 (87.5% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Papp usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (14% of these games) — Papp usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (49 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 32 | 65.3% | 51.6% |
| Nf6 | 7 | 14.3% | 64.3% |
| d5 | 5 | 10.2% | 40.0% |
| g6 | 3 | 6.1% | 66.7% |
| d6 | 2 | 4.1% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 20 | 54.1% | 47.5% |
| d5 | 13 | 35.1% | 34.6% |
| d6 | 2 | 5.4% | 75.0% |
| f5 | 2 | 5.4% | 25.0% |
Balazs Papp's chess games
All 189 games by Balazs Papp in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 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: 70 wins, 54 draws, 65 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D36 | Indian Defense | 15 | 6/3/6 | 40.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 12 | 5/7/0 | 41.7% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 10 | 5/3/2 | 50.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A25 | Modern Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A42 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A89 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B44 | Sicilian | 14 | 7/4/3 | 50.0% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| E14 | Indian Defense | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2009 | Dan-Ovidiu Rat | 2,304 | chT2-HUN Toth 0809 | E91 |
| Nov 2011 | Daniel Toth | 2,288 | chT2-HUN Maroczy 1112 | E90 |
| Nov 2009 | Attila Honos | 2,276 | chT2-HUN Charousek 0910 | A46 |
| Feb 2016 | Tamas Bors | 2,272 | chT2-HUN Maroczy 1516 | B27 |
| Sep 2014 | Istvan Muhari | 2,246 | chT2-HUN Toth 1415 | B01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-HUN Maroczy 1112 | 2012 | 11 | 7 | 2,273 |
| chT2-HUN Maroczy 1213 | 2013 | 11 | 5 | 2,121 |
| chT2-HUN Maroczy 1011 | 2011 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,273 |
| chT2-HUN Toth 0405 | 2005 | 11 | 3.5 | 1,992 |
| chT2-HUN Maroczy 0708 | 2008 | 11 | 3 | 1,967 |
| chT2-HUN Maroczy 0607 | 2007 | 10 | 6 | 2,201 |
| chT2-HUN Maroczy 0910 | 2010 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,227 |
| chT2-HUN Maroczy 1314 | 2014 | 10 | 5 | 2,155 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Balazs Papp's chess games?
189 games by Balazs Papp, from Oct 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 Papp has played.
What does Balazs Papp play on the first move as White?
Across 93 games with White in our database, Balazs Papp opens with 1.d4 (72% of games), 1.c4 (15% of games), 1.Nf3 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Balazs Papp answers 1...c5 (65% of games), 1...Nf6 (14% of games), 1...d5 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (54% of games), 1...d5 (35% of games), 1...d6 (5% of games).
What openings does Balazs Papp play as White?
As White, Balazs Papp's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (15 games, 40.0% win rate); Slav Defense (12 games, 41.7% win rate); Benoni Defense (10 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 93 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Balazs Papp play as Black?
As Black, Balazs Papp most often plays: Sicilian (14 games, 50.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 96 games.
What is Balazs Papp's FIDE rating?
Balazs Papp is currently rated 2,053 in classical chess, 2,089 in rapid and 2,081 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,189 (Oct 2014).
How many games has Balazs Papp played?
Our database contains 189 games by Balazs Papp, covering Oct 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 70 wins, 54 draws, 65 losses (37.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Balazs Papp?
189 games by Balazs Papp 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.