Prepare against Csaba Halasz
Hungary · World #27,002 classical · FIDE ID 715832
When preparing against Csaba Halasz, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (82% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 108 games by Csaba Halasz, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Csaba Halasz's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Csaba Halasz 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 | 2,004 | 2,169 | Jul 2009 |
| Rapid | 2,031 | 2,092 | Jun 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 108 | 46 | 40 | 22 | 42.6% |
| As White | 57 | 24 | 18 | 15 | 42.1% |
| As Black | 51 | 22 | 22 | 7 | 43.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Csaba Halasz's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Csaba Halasz's side.
First moves as White (57 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 57 | 100.0% | 57.9% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 57.9% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Halasz usually continues Nf3 (63.6% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Halasz usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Halasz usually continues d4 (62.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 27 | 81.8% | 64.8% |
| e5 | 4 | 12.1% | 75.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 6.1% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 12 | 100.0% | 75.0% |
Csaba Halasz's chess games
All 108 games by Csaba Halasz 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: 46 wins, 40 draws, 22 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B57 | Sicilian | 12 | 5/5/2 | 41.7% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| C10 | French Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B15 | Modern Defense | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Scotch Game | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 11 | 5/3/3 | 45.5% |
| D74 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| D94 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| C00 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2018 | Jozsef Molnar | 2,220 | chT2-HUN Erkel 1718 | C10 |
| Nov 2006 | Istvan Muhari | 2,170 | chT2-HUN Erkel 0607 | B77 |
| Feb 2012 | Tibor Szekeres | 2,148 | chT2-HUN Erkel 1112 | C00 |
| Apr 2011 | Kinga Kiss | 2,092 | chT2-HUN Breyer 1011 | B33 |
| Feb 2009 | Jozsef Kovacs | 2,057 | chT2-HUN Erkel 0809 | C56 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-HUN Erkel 0607 | 2007 | 10 | 6 | 2,196 |
| chT2-HUN Erkel 0809 | 2009 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,225 |
| chT2-HUN Breyer 1415 | 2015 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,114 |
| chT2-HUN Erkel 1516 | 2016 | 9 | 5 | 2,040 |
| chT2-HUN Erkel 1213 | 2013 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,842 |
| chT2-HUN Erkel 1314 | 2014 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,963 |
| chT2-HUN Erkel 1718 | 2018 | 6 | 4 | 2,131 |
| chT2-HUN Breyer 2122 | 2022 | 6 | 4 | 2,096 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Csaba Halasz's chess games?
108 games by Csaba Halasz, 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 Csaba Halasz has played.
What does Csaba Halasz play on the first move as White?
Across 57 games with White in our database, Csaba Halasz opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Csaba Halasz answers 1...c5 (82% of games), 1...e5 (12% of games), 1...c6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Csaba Halasz play as White?
As White, Csaba Halasz's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (12 games, 41.7% win rate); Italian Game (7 games, 42.9% win rate); French Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 57 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Csaba Halasz play as Black?
As Black, Csaba Halasz most often plays: Sicilian: Sveshnikov (11 games, 45.5% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (4 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 51 games.
What is Csaba Halasz's FIDE rating?
Csaba Halasz is currently rated 2,004 in classical chess, 2,031 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,169 (Jul 2009).
How many games has Csaba Halasz played?
Our database contains 108 games by Csaba Halasz, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 46 wins, 40 draws, 22 losses (42.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Csaba Halasz?
108 games by Csaba Halasz 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.