Prepare against David Balogh
CM · Hungary · World #6,348 classical · FIDE ID 721883
Our database contains 258 games by David Balogh, covering Jul 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find David Balogh's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout David Balogh 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 | 2,238 | 2,264 | Apr 2019 |
| Rapid | 2,175 | 2,175 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,117 | 2,200 | Aug 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 258 | 117 | 56 | 85 | 45.3% |
| As White | 121 | 52 | 24 | 45 | 43.0% |
| As Black | 137 | 65 | 32 | 40 | 47.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of David Balogh's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from David Balogh's side.
First moves as White (121 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 103 | 85.1% | 53.4% |
| e4 | 13 | 10.7% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 4 | 3.3% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 85% of White games, 53.4% score
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Balogh usually continues Bg5 (37.2% score)
- …d5 (35% of these games) — Balogh usually continues Nc3 (65.9% score)
- …g6 (11% of these games) — Balogh usually continues e4 (45.5% score)
- 1.e4 — 11% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (54% of these games) — Balogh usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Balogh usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Balogh usually continues d3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (70 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 65 | 92.9% | 60.0% |
| c5 | 3 | 4.3% | 66.7% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.4% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 22 | 55.0% | 47.7% |
| d5 | 7 | 17.5% | 57.1% |
| c5 | 7 | 17.5% | 64.3% |
| g6 | 3 | 7.5% | 50.0% |
| b5 | 1 | 2.5% | 100.0% |
David Balogh's chess games
All 258 games by David Balogh in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2008 - 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: 117 wins, 56 draws, 85 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 39 | 12/5/22 | 30.8% |
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 16 | 9/5/2 | 56.3% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 12 | 8/4/0 | 66.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 12 | 4/2/6 | 33.3% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 22 | 7/10/5 | 31.8% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 12 | 3/3/6 | 25.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 11 | 4/2/5 | 36.4% |
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 11 | 5/3/3 | 45.5% |
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 9 | 6/1/2 | 66.7% |
| A25 | English Opening | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 7 | 5/2/0 | 71.4% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A15 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2018 | Oskar Wieczorek | 2,464 | Titled Tue | A01 |
| Apr 2019 | Taron Shagbazyan | 2,429 | Budapest Spring Open | A40 |
| Nov 2017 | Valeriy Grinev | 2,409 | Titled Tue | E10 |
| Apr 2018 | Florian Mostbauer | 2,307 | Titled Tue | D01 |
| Oct 2017 | James P Jackson | 2,304 | Titled Tue | C01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2019 | 47 | 15 | 2,151 |
| ch-Kumania | 2020 | 11 | 2 | 2,086 |
| chT2-HUN Maroczy 1011 | 2011 | 11 | 5 | 2,016 |
| chT2-HUN Maroczy 1819 | 2019 | 11 | 8 | 2,279 |
| chT2-HUN Maroczy 1112 | 2012 | 11 | 5 | 1,993 |
| chT2-HUN Toth 0809 | 2009 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,001 |
| chT2-HUN Toth 0910 | 2010 | 10 | 8.5 | 2,122 |
| chT2-HUN Maroczy 1213 | 2013 | 10 | 6 | 2,057 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find David Balogh's chess games?
258 games by David Balogh, from Jul 2008 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 David Balogh has played.
What does David Balogh play on the first move as White?
Across 121 games with White in our database, David Balogh opens with 1.d4 (85% of games), 1.e4 (11% of games), 1.b3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, David Balogh answers 1...e6 (93% of games), 1...c5 (4% of games), 1...d6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (55% of games), 1...d5 (18% of games), 1...c5 (18% of games).
What openings does David Balogh play as White?
As White, David Balogh's most-played openings in our database are: Trompowsky Attack (39 games, 30.8% win rate); Richter-Veresov Attack (16 games, 56.3% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (12 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 121 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does David Balogh play as Black?
As Black, David Balogh most often plays: French: Winawer Variation (22 games, 31.8% win rate); Indian Defense (12 games, 25.0% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (11 games, 36.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 137 games.
What is David Balogh's FIDE rating?
David Balogh is currently rated 2,238 in classical chess, 2,175 in rapid and 2,117 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,264 (Apr 2019).
How many games has David Balogh played?
Our database contains 258 games by David Balogh, covering Jul 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 117 wins, 56 draws, 85 losses (45.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against David Balogh?
258 games by David Balogh 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.