Prepare against Imre Balog
Hungary · World #65,896 classical · FIDE ID 731048
When preparing against Imre Balog, expect 1.d4 in 90% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (46% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (55%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Queen's Pawn Game as White, 20.0% over 20 games.
Our database contains 132 games by Imre Balog, covering Jan 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Imre Balog's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Imre 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 | 1,835 | 2,057 | Apr 2005 |
| Rapid | 1,913 | 1,950 | May 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 132 | 41 | 33 | 58 | 31.1% |
| As White | 67 | 23 | 14 | 30 | 34.3% |
| As Black | 65 | 18 | 19 | 28 | 27.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Imre Balog's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Imre Balog's side.
First moves as White (67 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 60 | 89.6% | 44.2% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 9.0% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 1.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 90% of White games, 44.2% score
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Balog usually continues c4 (46.7% score)
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Balog usually continues Nf3 (44.7% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Balog usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 9% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Balog usually continues d4 (62.5% score)
- …d6 (17% of these games) — Balog usually continues b3 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (17% of these games) — Balog usually continues b3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 13 | 46.4% | 38.5% |
| Nf6 | 9 | 32.1% | 16.7% |
| d6 | 3 | 10.7% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 7.1% | 25.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 3.6% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 12 | 54.5% | 62.5% |
| Nf6 | 10 | 45.5% | 35.0% |
Imre Balog's chess games
All 132 games by Imre Balog in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2004 - 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: 41 wins, 33 draws, 58 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 20 | 4/5/11 | 20.0% |
| D79 | Indian Defense | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| E19 | Queen's Indian Defense | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| E01 | Catalan | 7 | 5/0/2 | 71.4% |
| A51 | Budapest Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A84 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D11 | Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A39 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 9 | 1/1/7 | 11.1% |
| D02 | London System | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| D93 | Grünfeld Defense | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A34 | English Opening | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D77 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2010 | Tibor Diamant | 2,152 | chT2-HUN Toth 1011 | E19 |
| Mar 2012 | Slobodan Adzic | 2,119 | chT2-HUN Toth 1112 | A07 |
| Oct 2016 | Robert Kovacs | 2,117 | chT2-HUN Toth 1617 | A52 |
| Feb 2005 | Balazs Kiss | 2,111 | chT2-HUN Toth 0405 | D85 |
| Mar 2012 | Arthur Dr. Kovacs | 2,101 | chT2-HUN Toth 1112 | E05 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-HUN Toth 1718 | 2018 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,935 |
| chT2-HUN Toth 1617 | 2017 | 11 | 4 | 1,868 |
| chT2-HUN Toth 0405 | 2005 | 11 | 4 | 1,974 |
| chT2-HUN Toth 1516 | 2016 | 11 | 6 | 2,028 |
| chT2-HUN Toth 1011 | 2011 | 10 | 4 | 1,984 |
| chT2-HUN Toth 1112 | 2012 | 10 | 3.5 | 1,955 |
| chT2-HUN Toth 1213 | 2013 | 9 | 1 | 1,736 |
| chT2-HUN Toth 0607 | 2007 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,087 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Imre Balog's chess games?
132 games by Imre Balog, from Jan 2004 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 Balog has played.
What does Imre Balog play on the first move as White?
Across 67 games with White in our database, Imre Balog opens with 1.d4 (90% of games), 1.Nf3 (9% of games), 1.e4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Imre Balog answers 1...c6 (46% of games), 1...Nf6 (32% of games), 1...d6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (55% of games), 1...Nf6 (45% of games).
What openings does Imre Balog play as White?
As White, Imre Balog's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (20 games, 20.0% win rate); Indian Defense (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (8 games, 62.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 67 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Imre Balog play as Black?
As Black, Imre Balog most often plays: Alekhine Defense (9 games, 11.1% win rate); London System (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 65 games.
What is Imre Balog's FIDE rating?
Imre Balog is currently rated 1,835 in classical chess, 1,913 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,057 (Apr 2005).
How many games has Imre Balog played?
Our database contains 132 games by Imre Balog, covering Jan 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 41 wins, 33 draws, 58 losses (31.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Imre Balog?
132 games by Imre 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.