Prepare against Geza Balogh
Hungary · World #108,185 classical · FIDE ID 715379
When preparing against Geza Balogh, expect 1.e4 in 89% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (88% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 33 games by Geza Balogh, covering May 2010 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Geza Balogh's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Geza 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 | 1,706 | 1,825 | Mar 2011 |
| Rapid | 1,641 | 1,728 | Oct 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,733 | 1,733 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 33 | 8 | 11 | 14 | 24.2% |
| As White | 19 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 26.3% |
| As Black | 14 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 21.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Geza Balogh's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Geza Balogh's side.
First moves as White (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 17 | 89.5% | 47.1% |
| c4 | 2 | 10.5% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 89% of White games, 47.1% score
- …c5 (24% of these games) — Balogh usually continues c3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (24% of these games) — Balogh usually continues d4 (62.5% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Balogh usually continues Nc3 (33.3% score)
- 1.c4 — 11% of White games, 0.0% score
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Balogh usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …g6 (50% of these games) — Balogh usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 7 | 87.5% | 57.1% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 5 | 100.0% | 20.0% |
Geza Balogh's chess games
All 33 games by Geza Balogh in the Chess.ceo database (May 2010 - 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: 8 wins, 11 draws, 14 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C28 | Bishop's Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C28 | Vienna Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D13 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A34 | English Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B00 | King's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2016 | Tamas Toth | 1,948 | chT-HUN 1516 BAZ II Gavel | C50 |
| Nov 2014 | Laszlo Nemeth | 1,705 | chT2-Borsod 1415 | B22 |
| Feb 2015 | Beata Barbara Szuhai | 1,631 | chT2-Borsod 1415 | C01 |
| Nov 2021 | Zsolt Dula | 1,630 | chT-HUN BAZ megyei CSB 2122 | B01 |
| Jan 2023 | Gabor Bibliak | 1,613 | chT-HUN BAZ megyei CSB 2223 | B13 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-HUN BAZ megyei CSB 2223 | 2023 | 6 | 1 | 1,537 |
| chT-HUN BAZ megyei CSB 2122 | 2022 | 6 | 4 | 1,741 |
| chT-HUN 1516 BAZ II Gavel | 2016 | 6 | 3 | 1,718 |
| chT2-Borsod 1415 | 2015 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,776 |
| chT2-HUN Barcza 0708 | 2008 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,898 |
| chT2-HUN Barcza 0203 | 2003 | 2 | 0 | 1,605 |
| chT2-HUN Barcza 0506 | 2006 | 2 | 1 | 1,821 |
| chT2-HUN Barcza 0607 | 2007 | 1 | 0.5 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Geza Balogh's chess games?
33 games by Geza Balogh, from May 2010 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 Geza Balogh has played.
What does Geza Balogh play on the first move as White?
Across 19 games with White in our database, Geza Balogh opens with 1.e4 (89% of games), 1.c4 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Geza Balogh answers 1...d5 (88% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Geza Balogh play as White?
As White, Geza Balogh's most-played openings in our database are: French: Exchange Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 19 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Geza Balogh play as Black?
As Black, Geza Balogh most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 14 games.
What is Geza Balogh's FIDE rating?
Geza Balogh is currently rated 1,706 in classical chess, 1,641 in rapid and 1,733 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,825 (Mar 2011).
How many games has Geza Balogh played?
Our database contains 33 games by Geza Balogh, covering May 2010 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 8 wins, 11 draws, 14 losses (24.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Geza Balogh?
33 games by Geza 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.