Prepare against Balazs Preisz
Hungary · World #39,998 classical · FIDE ID 717878
Our database contains 175 games by Balazs Preisz, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Balazs Preisz's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Balazs Preisz 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 | 1,935 | 2,133 | Apr 2003 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 175 | 35 | 90 | 50 | 20.0% |
| As White | 87 | 19 | 50 | 18 | 21.8% |
| As Black | 88 | 16 | 40 | 32 | 18.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Balazs Preisz's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Balazs Preisz's side.
First moves as White (87 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 86 | 98.9% | 50.6% |
| d4 | 1 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 99% of White games, 50.6% score
- …c5 (37% of these games) — Preisz usually continues Nf3 (51.6% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Preisz usually continues Nf3 (57.1% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Preisz usually continues d4 (58.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 1% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Preisz usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (51 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 49 | 96.1% | 43.9% |
| e5 | 1 | 2.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 19 | 95.0% | 36.8% |
Balazs Preisz's chess games
All 175 games by Balazs Preisz in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 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: 35 wins, 90 draws, 50 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B41 | Sicilian | 18 | 4/10/4 | 22.2% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 10 | 1/6/3 | 10.0% |
| C44 | Petrov's Defense | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| B41 | French Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B73 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C61 | Ruy Lopez | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 23 | 7/10/6 | 30.4% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 7 | 1/5/1 | 14.3% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 0/2/5 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| A17 | English Opening | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2003 | Laszlo Horvath | 2,269 | Gyongyos Matra Cup | A17 |
| Jan 1993 | Laszlo Simon | 2,210 | Ajka Open | B55 |
| Jan 1996 | Peter2 Bauer | 2,200 | 15th Zalakaros Open | A18 |
| Jan 1998 | Michael Wozny | 2,065 | 17th Zalakaros Open | B33 |
| Nov 2009 | Adam Horvath | 2,035 | chT2-HUN Szechenyi 0910 | B33 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-HUN 9899 | 1999 | 11 | 5 | 2,122 |
| chT2-HUN 9900 | 2000 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,150 |
| chT2-HUN Szechenyi 0910 | 2010 | 10 | 3 | 1,870 |
| 15th Zalakaros Open | 1996 | 9 | 4 | 2,105 |
| 14th Zalakaros Open | 1995 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,122 |
| 17th Zalakaros Open | 1998 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,107 |
| chT2-HUN Szechenyi 1718 | 2018 | 9 | 5 | 1,894 |
| Gyongyos Matra Cup | 2003 | 9 | 3 | 1,974 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Balazs Preisz's chess games?
175 games by Balazs Preisz, from Apr 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 Preisz has played.
What does Balazs Preisz play on the first move as White?
Across 87 games with White in our database, Balazs Preisz opens with 1.e4 (99% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Balazs Preisz answers 1...c5 (96% of games), 1...e5 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (95% of games).
What openings does Balazs Preisz play as White?
As White, Balazs Preisz's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (18 games, 22.2% win rate); Pirc Defense (10 games, 10.0% win rate); Petrov's Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 87 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Balazs Preisz play as Black?
As Black, Balazs Preisz most often plays: Sicilian: Sveshnikov (23 games, 30.4% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (7 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 88 games.
What is Balazs Preisz's FIDE rating?
Balazs Preisz is currently rated 1,935 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,133 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Balazs Preisz played?
Our database contains 175 games by Balazs Preisz, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 35 wins, 90 draws, 50 losses (20.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Balazs Preisz?
175 games by Balazs Preisz 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.