Prepare against Balazs Takacs
IM · Hungary · World #3,754 classical · FIDE ID 728500
When preparing against Balazs Takacs, expect 1.e4 in 84% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (87% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (72%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Najdorf as White, 40.0% over 15 games.
Our database contains 409 games by Balazs Takacs, covering Jul 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Balazs Takacs's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Balazs Takacs 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 | 2,310 | 2,402 | Apr 2015 |
| Rapid | 2,298 | 2,375 | Sep 2017 |
| Blitz | 2,310 | 2,373 | Oct 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 409 | 161 | 166 | 82 | 39.4% |
| As White | 223 | 93 | 90 | 40 | 41.7% |
| As Black | 186 | 68 | 76 | 42 | 36.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Balazs Takacs's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Balazs Takacs's side.
First moves as White (223 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 188 | 84.3% | 62.0% |
| d4 | 19 | 8.5% | 52.6% |
| Nf3 | 12 | 5.4% | 70.8% |
| c4 | 4 | 1.8% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 84% of White games, 62.0% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Takacs usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Takacs usually continues Nf3 (68.9% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Takacs usually continues d4 (61.9% score)
- 1.d4 — 9% of White games, 52.6% score
- …Nf6 (47% of these games) — Takacs usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Takacs usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Takacs usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (86 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 75 | 87.2% | 60.7% |
| e5 | 4 | 4.7% | 62.5% |
| e6 | 3 | 3.5% | 33.3% |
| d6 | 2 | 2.3% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.2% | 100.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.2% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (58 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 42 | 72.4% | 48.8% |
| d5 | 14 | 24.1% | 85.7% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.7% | 100.0% |
Balazs Takacs's chess games
All 409 games by Balazs Takacs in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2003 - Aug 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: 161 wins, 166 draws, 82 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 34 | 15/12/7 | 44.1% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 16 | 7/6/3 | 43.8% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 15 | 6/3/6 | 40.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 8 | 8/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 8 | 3/4/1 | 37.5% |
| C41 | Philidor | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| A43 | Indian Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A11 | English Opening | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 6 | 2/4/0 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 26 | 13/9/4 | 50.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 13 | 5/6/2 | 38.5% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 10 | 5/3/2 | 50.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 9 | 1/4/4 | 11.1% |
| D44 | Slav Defense | 9 | 5/4/0 | 55.6% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 9 | 2/5/2 | 22.2% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 8 | 2/6/0 | 25.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 8 | 1/6/1 | 12.5% |
| A16 | English Opening | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2016 | Gergely Aczel | 2,505 | 34th Balaton GM | B41 |
| May 2008 | Vladimir Okhotnik | 2,462 | 27th Zalakaros Open | B51 |
| Feb 2016 | Ervin Toth | 2,431 | chT2-HUN Charousek 1516 | B07 |
| Mar 2015 | Attila Vertetics | 2,414 | chT-HUN 2 Charousek 1415 | E12 |
| Jun 2016 | Ivan Farago | 2,391 | 34th Balaton GM | E15 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-SLO East | 2014 | 16 | 11 | 2,257 |
| Titled Arena May 8th | 2021 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,220 |
| chT2-HUN Szechenyi 1112 | 2012 | 11 | 9.5 | 2,381 |
| chT2-HUN Szechenyi 0809 | 2009 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,311 |
| chT2-HUN Szechenyi 0607 | 2007 | 11 | 8 | 2,361 |
| chT2-HUN Charousek 1213 | 2013 | 11 | 6 | 2,393 |
| chT2-HUN Charousek 0203 | 2003 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,133 |
| chT2-HUN Szechenyi 0506 | 2006 | 11 | 8 | 2,307 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Balazs Takacs's chess games?
409 games by Balazs Takacs, from Jul 2003 to Aug 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 Takacs has played.
What does Balazs Takacs play on the first move as White?
Across 223 games with White in our database, Balazs Takacs opens with 1.e4 (84% of games), 1.d4 (9% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Balazs Takacs answers 1...c5 (87% of games), 1...e5 (5% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (72% of games), 1...d5 (24% of games), 1...g6 (2% of games).
What openings does Balazs Takacs play as White?
As White, Balazs Takacs's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (34 games, 44.1% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Exchange (16 games, 43.8% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (15 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 223 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Balazs Takacs play as Black?
As Black, Balazs Takacs most often plays: Sicilian (26 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (13 games, 38.5% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (10 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 186 games.
What is Balazs Takacs's FIDE rating?
Balazs Takacs is currently rated 2,310 in classical chess, 2,298 in rapid and 2,310 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,402 (Apr 2015).
How many games has Balazs Takacs played?
Our database contains 409 games by Balazs Takacs, covering Jul 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 161 wins, 166 draws, 82 losses (39.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Balazs Takacs?
409 games by Balazs Takacs 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.