Prepare against Imre Balazs
Hungary · World #25,082 classical · FIDE ID 715492
Our database contains 255 games by Imre Balazs, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Imre Balazs's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Imre Balazs 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 | 2,017 | 2,175 | Apr 2005 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 255 | 91 | 83 | 81 | 35.7% |
| As White | 125 | 51 | 41 | 33 | 40.8% |
| As Black | 130 | 40 | 42 | 48 | 30.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Imre Balazs's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Imre Balazs's side.
First moves as White (125 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 73 | 58.4% | 54.8% |
| e4 | 46 | 36.8% | 60.9% |
| c4 | 6 | 4.8% | 58.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 58% of White games, 54.8% score
- …Nf6 (66% of these games) — Balazs usually continues c4 (52.4% score)
- …d5 (19% of these games) — Balazs usually continues c4 (71.4% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Balazs usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 37% of White games, 60.9% score
- …c5 (37% of these games) — Balazs usually continues c3 (80.0% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Balazs usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Balazs usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (70 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 65 | 92.9% | 49.2% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 5.7% | 37.5% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (44 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 42 | 95.5% | 51.2% |
| f5 | 1 | 2.3% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.3% | 0.0% |
Imre Balazs's chess games
All 255 games by Imre Balazs 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: 91 wins, 83 draws, 81 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 10 | 7/2/1 | 70.0% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| E11 | Catalan | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| E85 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
| D91 | Grünfeld Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A36 | English Opening | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 8 | 3/4/1 | 37.5% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| C37 | King's Gambit | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
| A45 | London System | 6 | 5/0/1 | 83.3% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| C29 | Vienna Game | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2000 | Gabor Kun | 2,314 | chT2-HUN 9900 | A80 |
| Nov 1999 | Karoly Szeles | 2,304 | chT2-HUN 9900 | D40 |
| Feb 2015 | Antal Nemeth | 2,283 | chT2-HUN Asztalos 1415 | B42 |
| Apr 2014 | Sinisa Arbutina | 2,281 | chT2-HUN Asztalos 1314 | A48 |
| Jan 1996 | Laszlo Deak | 2,255 | chT3-HUN | C21 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-HUN Asztalos 0304 | 2004 | 11 | 7 | 2,301 |
| chT2-HUN Asztalos 0506 | 2006 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,213 |
| chT2-HUN 9900 | 2000 | 11 | 4 | 2,137 |
| chT2-HUN Charousek 1011 | 2011 | 11 | 3 | 1,978 |
| chT2-HUN Asztalos 0203 | 2003 | 11 | 5 | 2,145 |
| chT2-HUN Asztalos 0405 | 2005 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,162 |
| chT2-HUN Asztalos 0708 | 2008 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,136 |
| chT2-HUN Asztalos 0910 | 2010 | 11 | 9 | 2,269 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Imre Balazs's chess games?
255 games by Imre Balazs, 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 Imre Balazs has played.
What does Imre Balazs play on the first move as White?
Across 125 games with White in our database, Imre Balazs opens with 1.d4 (58% of games), 1.e4 (37% of games), 1.c4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Imre Balazs answers 1...e5 (93% of games), 1...Nf6 (6% of games), 1...c5 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (95% of games), 1...f5 (2% of games), 1...d5 (2% of games).
What openings does Imre Balazs play as White?
As White, Imre Balazs's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (10 games, 70.0% win rate); Indian Defense (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Catalan (8 games, 37.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 125 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Imre Balazs play as Black?
As Black, Imre Balazs most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Schliemann (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Italian Game (8 games, 37.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 130 games.
What is Imre Balazs's FIDE rating?
Imre Balazs is currently rated 2,017 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,175 (Apr 2005).
How many games has Imre Balazs played?
Our database contains 255 games by Imre Balazs, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 91 wins, 83 draws, 81 losses (35.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Imre Balazs?
255 games by Imre Balazs 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.