Prepare against Balazs Somodi

Hungary · World #19,523 classical · FIDE ID 724408

When preparing against Balazs Somodi, expect 1.d4 in 97% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (93% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (53%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Najdorf as Black, 35.7% over 28 games.

Our database contains 209 games by Balazs Somodi, covering Apr 2003 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Balazs Somodi's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Balazs Somodi 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

Performance record

Move-by-move preparation stats

Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Balazs Somodi's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Balazs Somodi's side.

First moves as White (109 games)

Main lines as White

• 1.d4 — 97% of White games, 52.8% score
  • …Nf6 (48% of these games) — Somodi usually continues c4 (53.0% score)
  • …d5 (26% of these games) — Somodi usually continues c4 (65.4% score)
  • …d6 (8% of these games) — Somodi usually continues c4 (40.0% score)
• 1.Nf3 — 2% of White games, 100.0% score
  • …g6 (50% of these games) — Somodi usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
  • …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Somodi usually continues b3 (100.0% score)

As Black against 1.e4 (55 games)

As Black against 1.d4 (30 games)

Balazs Somodi's chess games

All 209 games by Balazs Somodi in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Nov 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: 81 wins, 56 draws, 72 losses.

Openings as White

Openings as Black

Notable wins

Top events

Frequently asked questions

Where can I find Balazs Somodi's chess games?

209 games by Balazs Somodi, from Apr 2003 to Nov 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 Somodi has played.

What does Balazs Somodi play on the first move as White?

Across 109 games with White in our database, Balazs Somodi opens with 1.d4 (97% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games), 1.e4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Balazs Somodi answers 1...c5 (93% of games), 1...Nf6 (4% of games), 1...d5 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (53% of games), 1...d5 (47% of games).

What openings does Balazs Somodi play as White?

As White, Balazs Somodi's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (13 games, 38.5% win rate); Benoni Defense (12 games, 58.3% win rate); King's Indian: Sämisch (11 games, 18.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 109 games with White is in the table above.

What openings does Balazs Somodi play as Black?

As Black, Balazs Somodi most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (28 games, 35.7% win rate); Indian Defense (14 games, 35.7% win rate); Sicilian (10 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 100 games.

What is Balazs Somodi's FIDE rating?

Balazs Somodi is currently rated 2,062 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,172 (Jul 2003).

How many games has Balazs Somodi played?

Our database contains 209 games by Balazs Somodi, covering Apr 2003 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 81 wins, 56 draws, 72 losses (38.8% win rate).

How do I prepare against Balazs Somodi?

209 games by Balazs Somodi 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.

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