Prepare against Balazs Pasztor
IM · Hungary · World #1,657 classical · FIDE ID 774723
When preparing against Balazs Pasztor, expect 1.e4 in 94% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (53% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (56%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Réti Opening as Black, 27.8% over 18 games.
Our database contains 622 games by Balazs Pasztor, covering Jul 2013 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Balazs Pasztor's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Balazs Pasztor 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 | 2,402 | 2,432 | Jul 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,385 | 2,388 | Oct 2023 |
| Blitz | 2,418 | 2,418 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 622 | 266 | 201 | 155 | 42.8% |
| As White | 320 | 152 | 100 | 68 | 47.5% |
| As Black | 302 | 114 | 101 | 87 | 37.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Balazs Pasztor's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Balazs Pasztor's side.
First moves as White (320 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 302 | 94.4% | 63.7% |
| d4 | 8 | 2.5% | 62.5% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 1.6% | 30.0% |
| b3 | 4 | 1.3% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 94% of White games, 63.7% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Pasztor usually continues Nf3 (67.2% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Pasztor usually continues Nf3 (60.2% score)
- …c6 (12% of these games) — Pasztor usually continues d4 (60.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 3% of White games, 62.5% score
- …Nf6 (63% of these games) — Pasztor usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Pasztor usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (170 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 90 | 52.9% | 55.0% |
| c5 | 77 | 45.3% | 58.4% |
| e6 | 2 | 1.2% | 75.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (75 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 42 | 56.0% | 61.9% |
| Nf6 | 33 | 44.0% | 51.5% |
Balazs Pasztor's chess games
All 622 games by Balazs Pasztor in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2013 - Sep 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: 266 wins, 201 draws, 155 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 50 | 26/15/9 | 52.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 33 | 15/11/7 | 45.5% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 19 | 8/8/3 | 42.1% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 16 | 9/5/2 | 56.3% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 16 | 7/5/4 | 43.8% |
| C95 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 15 | 7/6/2 | 46.7% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 13 | 6/4/3 | 46.2% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 10 | 2/5/3 | 20.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B53 | Sicilian | 26 | 9/9/8 | 34.6% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 21 | 11/6/4 | 52.4% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 18 | 5/5/8 | 27.8% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 15 | 6/5/4 | 40.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 15 | 5/3/7 | 33.3% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 14 | 2/7/5 | 14.3% |
| D30 | Catalan | 12 | 1/6/5 | 8.3% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 11 | 3/3/5 | 27.3% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 11 | 2/6/3 | 18.2% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 10 | 6/1/3 | 60.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Tamas Banusz | 2,605 | ch-HUN Blitz | B33 |
| Nov 2024 | Daniele Vocaturo | 2,597 | 24th ch-EUR Indiv | B90 |
| Sep 2025 | Adam Kozak | 2,586 | ch-HUN Blitz | A06 |
| Mar 2025 | Leon Livaic | 2,562 | 25th ch-EUR Indiv | A07 |
| Sep 2025 | Oliver Mihok | 2,536 | ch-HUN Blitz | D00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-HUN U18 | 2022 | 27 | 20 | 2,298 |
| ch-HUN Blitz | 2025 | 19 | 7 | 2,341 |
| ch-HUN U14 | 2020 | 18 | 12.5 | 2,134 |
| ch-HUN Rapid | 2025 | 17 | 8.5 | 2,414 |
| ch-HUN U10 | 2016 | 16 | 11 | 1,672 |
| ch-HUN U20 | 2024 | 16 | 11 | 2,450 |
| Mitropa Cup | 2025 | 15 | 8.5 | 2,483 |
| chT-EU U18 | 2023 | 13 | 5 | 2,153 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Aron Pasti (15 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Balazs Pasztor's chess games?
622 games by Balazs Pasztor, from Jul 2013 to Sep 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 Pasztor has played.
What does Balazs Pasztor play on the first move as White?
Across 320 games with White in our database, Balazs Pasztor opens with 1.e4 (94% of games), 1.d4 (3% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Balazs Pasztor answers 1...e5 (53% of games), 1...c5 (45% of games), 1...e6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (56% of games), 1...Nf6 (44% of games).
What openings does Balazs Pasztor play as White?
As White, Balazs Pasztor's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (50 games, 52.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (33 games, 45.5% win rate); Italian Game (19 games, 42.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 320 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Balazs Pasztor play as Black?
As Black, Balazs Pasztor most often plays: Sicilian (26 games, 34.6% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (21 games, 52.4% win rate); Réti Opening (18 games, 27.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 302 games.
What is Balazs Pasztor's FIDE rating?
Balazs Pasztor is currently rated 2,402 in classical chess, 2,385 in rapid and 2,418 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,432 (Jul 2025).
How many games has Balazs Pasztor played?
Our database contains 622 games by Balazs Pasztor, covering Jul 2013 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 266 wins, 201 draws, 155 losses (42.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Balazs Pasztor?
622 games by Balazs Pasztor 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.