Prepare against Imre Balogh
Hungary · World #78,221 classical · FIDE ID 709174
When preparing against Imre Balogh, expect 1.e4 in 76% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...Nf6 (39% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (50%).
Our database contains 71 games by Imre Balogh, covering Jul 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Imre Balogh's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Imre 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 | 1,795 | 1,985 | Jul 2008 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 71 | 19 | 25 | 27 | 26.8% |
| As White | 34 | 8 | 13 | 13 | 23.5% |
| As Black | 37 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 29.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Imre Balogh's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Imre Balogh's side.
First moves as White (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 26 | 76.5% | 40.4% |
| d4 | 7 | 20.6% | 57.1% |
| c4 | 1 | 2.9% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 76% of White games, 40.4% score
- …e5 (42% of these games) — Balogh usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …c5 (35% of these games) — Balogh usually continues Bc4 (60.0% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Balogh usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 21% of White games, 57.1% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Balogh usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 39.1% | 55.6% |
| e5 | 7 | 30.4% | 35.7% |
| d5 | 3 | 13.0% | 66.7% |
| c5 | 2 | 8.7% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 4.3% | 100.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 4.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 50.0% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 5 | 41.7% | 40.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 8.3% | 0.0% |
Imre Balogh's chess games
All 71 games by Imre Balogh in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2008 - 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, 25 draws, 27 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E01 | Catalan | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C24 | Vienna Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A48 | London System | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2004 | Bogdan-Liviu Stefan | 2,112 | Eger Agria Open | C28 |
| Jul 2004 | Ede Gaal | 2,086 | Eger Agria Open | B02 |
| Jul 2003 | Tamas Sandor | 2,070 | Eger Agria Open | B20 |
| Jul 2004 | Zoltan Dr. Gunyecz | 2,060 | Eger Agria Open | D15 |
| Jul 2000 | Lajos Lendak | 1,924 | 10th Zemplen Cup B | C02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eger Agria Open | 2004 | 27 | 12.5 | 2,114 |
| ch-Sarospatak | 1997 | 11 | 4 | 2,130 |
| chT-HUN BAZ megyei CSB 2122 | 2022 | 7 | 4 | 1,587 |
| Sarospatak Open | 1994 | 6 | 4 | – |
| chT-HUN BAZ megyei CSB 2223 | 2023 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,628 |
| chT-HUN 1516 BAZ I Borbely | 2016 | 6 | 2 | 1,775 |
| chT2-HUN Toth 0203 | 2003 | 4 | 1.5 | 2,016 |
| 10th Zemplen Cup B | 2000 | 3 | 1 | 1,870 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Imre Balogh's chess games?
71 games by Imre Balogh, from Jul 2008 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 Balogh has played.
What does Imre Balogh play on the first move as White?
Across 34 games with White in our database, Imre Balogh opens with 1.e4 (76% of games), 1.d4 (21% of games), 1.c4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Imre Balogh answers 1...Nf6 (39% of games), 1...e5 (30% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...d5 (42% of games), 1...f5 (8% of games).
What openings does Imre Balogh play as White?
As White, Imre Balogh's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Petrov's Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 34 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Imre Balogh play as Black?
As Black, Imre Balogh most often plays: Alekhine Defense (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Vienna Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 37 games.
What is Imre Balogh's FIDE rating?
Imre Balogh is currently rated 1,795 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,985 (Jul 2008).
How many games has Imre Balogh played?
Our database contains 71 games by Imre Balogh, covering Jul 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 19 wins, 25 draws, 27 losses (26.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Imre Balogh?
71 games by Imre 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.