Prepare against Balint Zsirai
Hungary · World #56,005 classical · FIDE ID 796921
When preparing against Balint Zsirai, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (97% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (71%).
Our database contains 86 games by Balint Zsirai, covering Nov 2016 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Balint Zsirai's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Balint Zsirai 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 | 1,871 | 1,872 | Oct 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,822 | 1,822 | Nov 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 86 | 40 | 8 | 38 | 46.5% |
| As White | 44 | 21 | 5 | 18 | 47.7% |
| As Black | 42 | 19 | 3 | 20 | 45.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Balint Zsirai's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Balint Zsirai's side.
First moves as White (44 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 44 | 100.0% | 53.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 53.4% score
- …e5 (43% of these games) — Zsirai usually continues Nf3 (52.6% score)
- …c5 (18% of these games) — Zsirai usually continues c3 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Zsirai usually continues d4 (41.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 28 | 96.6% | 42.9% |
| d5 | 1 | 3.4% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 5 | 71.4% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 14.3% | 100.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 14.3% | 100.0% |
Balint Zsirai's chess games
All 86 games by Balint Zsirai in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2016 - 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: 40 wins, 8 draws, 38 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Anti-Fried Liver | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C71 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C55 | Italian Game | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C61 | Ruy Lopez | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A06 | Colle System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C42 | Four Knights Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2022 | Simon Salgovic | 2,056 | 8th Level Open | B01 |
| Jan 2023 | Gabor Molnar | 1,950 | chT-HUN 2223 | D11 |
| Sep 2017 | Tamas Toth | 1,917 | Mosonmagyarovar Open | C40 |
| Jan 2019 | Janos Lamik | 1,822 | Gyor Amateur Open 15th | C10 |
| Apr 2022 | Dezso Kovacs | 1,813 | chT-HUN Region CSB | A23 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-HUN Region CSB | 2022 | 10 | 6 | 1,712 |
| Gyor Cohtec U15 Open 2nd | 2017 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,293 |
| chT4-HUN 1718 | 2018 | 8 | 4 | 1,353 |
| chT-HUN 4a 1819 | 2019 | 8 | 6 | 1,538 |
| Mosonmagyarovar Open | 2017 | 7 | 1.5 | 1,250 |
| 11th Gyor Amateur Open | 2018 | 6 | 3 | 1,316 |
| chT2-HUN Breyer 2122 | 2022 | 6 | 4 | 1,844 |
| 8th Level Open | 2022 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,785 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Balint Zsirai's chess games?
86 games by Balint Zsirai, from Nov 2016 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 Balint Zsirai has played.
What does Balint Zsirai play on the first move as White?
Across 44 games with White in our database, Balint Zsirai opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Balint Zsirai answers 1...e5 (97% of games), 1...d5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (71% of games), 1...e6 (14% of games), 1...Nf6 (14% of games).
What openings does Balint Zsirai play as White?
As White, Balint Zsirai's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (4 games, 100.0% win rate); French Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 44 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Balint Zsirai play as Black?
As Black, Balint Zsirai most often plays: Italian Game (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 42 games.
What is Balint Zsirai's FIDE rating?
Balint Zsirai is currently rated 1,871 in classical chess, 1,822 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,872 (Oct 2026).
How many games has Balint Zsirai played?
Our database contains 86 games by Balint Zsirai, covering Nov 2016 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 40 wins, 8 draws, 38 losses (46.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Balint Zsirai?
86 games by Balint Zsirai 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.