Prepare against Balint Virag
Hungary · World #8,978 classical · FIDE ID 778206
Our database contains 201 games by Balint Virag, covering Jan 2014 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Balint Virag's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Balint Virag 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 | 2,186 | 2,186 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,052 | 2,065 | May 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,109 | 2,119 | Mar 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 201 | 85 | 37 | 79 | 42.3% |
| As White | 99 | 49 | 14 | 36 | 49.5% |
| As Black | 102 | 36 | 23 | 43 | 35.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Balint Virag's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Balint Virag's side.
First moves as White (99 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 97 | 98.0% | 56.7% |
| c4 | 2 | 2.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 98% of White games, 56.7% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Virag usually continues Nf3 (56.1% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Virag usually continues Nf3 (59.5% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Virag usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 2% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e5 (100% of these games) — Virag usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (57 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 36 | 63.2% | 43.1% |
| e5 | 17 | 29.8% | 55.9% |
| c5 | 4 | 7.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 16 | 66.7% | 46.9% |
| e6 | 4 | 16.7% | 37.5% |
| d5 | 4 | 16.7% | 37.5% |
Balint Virag's chess games
All 201 games by Balint Virag in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2014 - 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: 85 wins, 37 draws, 79 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 19 | 10/1/8 | 52.6% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C29 | Vienna Game | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 11 | 2/5/4 | 18.2% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 8 | 1/3/4 | 12.5% |
| A16 | English Opening | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C82 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A11 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2026 | Koppany Geher | 2,369 | 2nd Erno Dede Mem | B46 |
| Jul 2018 | Levente Marosi | 2,325 | chT-HUN U18 | E01 |
| Dec 2022 | Janos Tompa | 2,316 | chT-HUN 2223 | A11 |
| Jul 2019 | Gellert Karacsonyi | 2,315 | Balatonalmadi Pannonia Cup 27th | B36 |
| Feb 2026 | Akos Kocsmar | 2,308 | 2nd Erno Dede Mem | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-HUN U18 | 2022 | 33 | 19.5 | 2,016 |
| ch-HUN U16 | 2020 | 18 | 8.5 | 2,136 |
| chT-HUN 2223 | 2023 | 9 | 4 | 2,251 |
| 8th Vaujany Open A | 2018 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,946 |
| chT2-HUN Erkel 1718 | 2018 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,940 |
| Budapest FS09 Development | 2016 | 9 | 7.5 | 1,866 |
| Budapest Spring Open | 2016 | 9 | 4 | 1,740 |
| chT2-HUN Erkel 1819 | 2019 | 9 | 6 | 2,159 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Balint Virag's chess games?
201 games by Balint Virag, from Jan 2014 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 Balint Virag has played.
What does Balint Virag play on the first move as White?
Across 99 games with White in our database, Balint Virag opens with 1.e4 (98% of games), 1.c4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Balint Virag answers 1...e6 (63% of games), 1...e5 (30% of games), 1...c5 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...e6 (17% of games), 1...d5 (17% of games).
What openings does Balint Virag play as White?
As White, Balint Virag's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (19 games, 52.6% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (9 games, 44.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 99 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Balint Virag play as Black?
As Black, Balint Virag most often plays: French: Tarrasch Variation (11 games, 18.2% win rate); French: Classical Variation (8 games, 12.5% win rate); English Opening (7 games, 14.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 102 games.
What is Balint Virag's FIDE rating?
Balint Virag is currently rated 2,186 in classical chess, 2,052 in rapid and 2,109 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,186 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Balint Virag played?
Our database contains 201 games by Balint Virag, covering Jan 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 85 wins, 37 draws, 79 losses (42.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Balint Virag?
201 games by Balint Virag 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.