Prepare against Imre dr. Balog
GM · Hungary · World #220 classical · FIDE ID 728446
Our database contains 1,115 games by Imre dr. Balog, covering Jul 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Imre dr. Balog's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Imre dr. Balog 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 | 2,575 | 2,627 | Aug 2024 |
| Rapid | 2,598 | 2,634 | Dec 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,568 | 2,686 | Jun 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,115 | 591 | 278 | 246 | 53.0% |
| As White | 572 | 327 | 138 | 107 | 57.2% |
| As Black | 543 | 264 | 140 | 139 | 48.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Imre dr. Balog's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Imre dr. Balog's side.
First moves as White (572 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 365 | 63.8% | 70.8% |
| c4 | 92 | 16.1% | 71.7% |
| Nf3 | 77 | 13.5% | 63.0% |
| e4 | 37 | 6.5% | 62.2% |
| f4 | 1 | 0.2% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 64% of White games, 70.8% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Balog usually continues c4 (74.0% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Balog usually continues Nf3 (69.5% score)
- …g6 (3% of these games) — Balog usually continues e4 (62.5% score)
- 1.c4 — 16% of White games, 71.7% score
- …Nf6 (29% of these games) — Balog usually continues g3 (90.0% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Balog usually continues g3 (62.5% score)
- …c5 (16% of these games) — Balog usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (253 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 198 | 78.3% | 63.1% |
| g6 | 21 | 8.3% | 66.7% |
| c5 | 14 | 5.5% | 64.3% |
| e5 | 11 | 4.3% | 59.1% |
| d5 | 5 | 2.0% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (181 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 86 | 47.5% | 58.1% |
| Nf6 | 84 | 46.4% | 69.6% |
| g6 | 4 | 2.2% | 62.5% |
| c5 | 2 | 1.1% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 1.1% | 25.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 0.6% | 0.0% |
Imre dr. Balog's chess games
All 1,115 games by Imre dr. Balog in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2003 - Aug 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: 591 wins, 278 draws, 246 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E06 | Catalan | 60 | 36/7/17 | 60.0% |
| D23 | Queen's Pawn Game | 54 | 29/17/8 | 53.7% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 49 | 29/15/5 | 59.2% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 41 | 24/6/11 | 58.5% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 37 | 25/7/5 | 67.6% |
| A30 | English Opening | 35 | 20/8/7 | 57.1% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 35 | 17/10/8 | 48.6% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 23 | 11/8/4 | 47.8% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 19 | 11/3/5 | 57.9% |
| A61 | Benoni Defense | 16 | 12/2/2 | 75.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D15 | Slav Defense | 90 | 38/31/21 | 42.2% |
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 61 | 29/15/17 | 47.5% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 51 | 25/12/14 | 49.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 40 | 23/6/11 | 57.5% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 24 | 9/11/4 | 37.5% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 23 | 10/7/6 | 43.5% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 20 | 14/2/4 | 70.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 19 | 6/6/7 | 31.6% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 18 | 9/6/3 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 18 | 9/7/2 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2021 | Pentala Harikrishna | 2,725 | Online Olympiad Div Top B | E01 |
| Jul 2021 | Zoltan Almasi | 2,687 | ch-HUN Rapid | A06 |
| Jul 2024 | Nikita Vitiugov | 2,678 | ch-HUN Rapid | C02 |
| Jul 2024 | Alexei Shirov | 2,665 | ch-HUN Blitz | C02 |
| Jan 2021 | Alexander Morozevich | 2,659 | Titled Arena 2nd Jan | B06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2023 | 122 | 67 | 2,431 |
| ch-HUN Rapid | 2025 | 59 | 47 | 2,668 |
| ch-HUN rapid | 2020 | 39 | 27.5 | 2,585 |
| ch-EU Blitz | 2023 | 34 | 24 | 2,393 |
| chT-ROM | 2023 | 25 | 16 | 2,570 |
| ch-HUN Blitz | 2025 | 23 | 15 | 2,585 |
| ch-EU Rapid | 2023 | 22 | 16.5 | 2,570 |
| chT2-HUN Toth 0304 | 2004 | 22 | 12.5 | 2,164 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Oliver Mihok (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Imre dr. Balog's chess games?
1,115 games by Imre dr. Balog, from Jul 2003 to Aug 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 Imre dr. Balog has played.
What does Imre dr. Balog play on the first move as White?
Across 572 games with White in our database, Imre dr. Balog opens with 1.d4 (64% of games), 1.c4 (16% of games), 1.Nf3 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Imre dr. Balog answers 1...e6 (78% of games), 1...g6 (8% of games), 1...c5 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (48% of games), 1...Nf6 (46% of games), 1...g6 (2% of games).
What openings does Imre dr. Balog play as White?
As White, Imre dr. Balog's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (60 games, 60.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (54 games, 53.7% win rate); Indian Defense (49 games, 59.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 572 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Imre dr. Balog play as Black?
As Black, Imre dr. Balog most often plays: Slav Defense (90 games, 42.2% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (61 games, 47.5% win rate); French: Classical Variation (51 games, 49.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 543 games.
What is Imre dr. Balog's FIDE rating?
Imre dr. Balog is currently rated 2,575 in classical chess, 2,598 in rapid and 2,568 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,627 (Aug 2024).
How many games has Imre dr. Balog played?
Our database contains 1,115 games by Imre dr. Balog, covering Jul 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 591 wins, 278 draws, 246 losses (53.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Imre dr. Balog?
1,115 games by Imre dr. Balog 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.