Prepare against Gyorgy Balatoni

Hungary · World #123,026 classical · FIDE ID 717606

When preparing against Gyorgy Balatoni, expect 1.c4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (92%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian as White, 4.8% over 21 games.

Our database contains 156 games by Gyorgy Balatoni, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Gyorgy Balatoni's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Gyorgy Balatoni 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

Performance record

Move-by-move preparation stats

Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Gyorgy Balatoni's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Gyorgy Balatoni's side.

First moves as White (80 games)

Main lines as White

• 1.c4 — 100% of White games, 41.9% score
  • …Nf6 (35% of these games) — Balatoni usually continues Nc3 (48.2% score)
  • …e5 (20% of these games) — Balatoni usually continues Nc3 (43.8% score)
  • …c5 (15% of these games) — Balatoni usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)

As Black against 1.e4 (39 games)

As Black against 1.d4 (24 games)

Gyorgy Balatoni's chess games

All 156 games by Gyorgy Balatoni 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: 19 wins, 83 draws, 54 losses.

Openings as White

Openings as Black

Notable wins

Top events

Frequently asked questions

Where can I find Gyorgy Balatoni's chess games?

156 games by Gyorgy Balatoni, 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 Gyorgy Balatoni has played.

What does Gyorgy Balatoni play on the first move as White?

Across 80 games with White in our database, Gyorgy Balatoni opens with 1.c4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Gyorgy Balatoni answers 1...c6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (92% of games), 1...c6 (8% of games).

What openings does Gyorgy Balatoni play as White?

As White, Gyorgy Balatoni's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (21 games, 4.8% win rate); English Opening (19 games, 15.8% win rate); English Opening: Mikenas Variation (8 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 80 games with White is in the table above.

What openings does Gyorgy Balatoni play as Black?

As Black, Gyorgy Balatoni most often plays: Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation (16 games, 6.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (10 games, 20.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (6 games, 16.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 76 games.

What is Gyorgy Balatoni's FIDE rating?

Gyorgy Balatoni is currently rated 1,665 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,055 (Apr 2003).

How many games has Gyorgy Balatoni played?

Our database contains 156 games by Gyorgy Balatoni, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 19 wins, 83 draws, 54 losses (12.2% win rate).

How do I prepare against Gyorgy Balatoni?

156 games by Gyorgy Balatoni 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.

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