Prepare against Lajos Balo
Hungary · World #128,388 classical · FIDE ID 775789
When preparing against Lajos Balo, expect 1.e4 in 88% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (50%).
Our database contains 33 games by Lajos Balo, covering Jan 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Lajos Balo's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Lajos Balo 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 | 1,651 | 1,682 | Mar 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,629 | 1,693 | Aug 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,780 | 1,780 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 33 | 5 | 2 | 26 | 15.2% |
| As White | 16 | 3 | 2 | 11 | 18.8% |
| As Black | 17 | 2 | 0 | 15 | 11.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Lajos Balo's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Lajos Balo's side.
First moves as White (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 14 | 87.5% | 25.0% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 6.3% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 6.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 88% of White games, 25.0% score
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Balo usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …e6 (21% of these games) — Balo usually continues Nf3 (16.7% score)
- …c5 (21% of these games) — Balo usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- 1.Nc3 — 6% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Balo usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 11 | 100.0% | 9.1% |
As Black against 1.d4 (2 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 1 | 50.0% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 50.0% | 0.0% |
Lajos Balo's chess games
All 33 games by Lajos Balo in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2015 - 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: 5 wins, 2 draws, 26 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | French Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B02 | King's Pawn Game: Leonardis Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C24 | Vienna Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C62 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C46 | Three Knights Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D55 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2016 | Zoltan Jr. Toth | 1,766 | chT-HUN 1516 BAZ I Borbely | C41 |
| Jan 2016 | Jozsef Oravecz | 1,750 | chT-HUN 1516 BAZ I Borbely | B40 |
| Mar 2023 | Geza Balogh | 1,610 | chT-HUN BAZ megyei CSB 2223 | B01 |
| Jan 2022 | Gabor Homolya | 1,539 | chT-HUN BAZ megyei CSB 2122 | A22 |
| Dec 2015 | Adrian Zakar | 1,498 | chT-HUN 1516 BAZ I Borbely | C42 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-HUN BAZ megyei CSB 2122 | 2022 | 9 | 1 | 1,300 |
| chT-HUN 1516 BAZ I Borbely | 2016 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,814 |
| chT-HUN BAZ megyei CSB 2223 | 2023 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,374 |
| chT2-HUN Barcza 1718 | 2018 | 5 | 0 | 1,459 |
| chT2-HUN Barcza 1516 | 2016 | 4 | 0 | 1,269 |
| chT2-HUN Barcza 1213 | 2013 | 1 | 0 | 1,338 |
| chT2-HUN Barcza 1314 | 2013 | 1 | 0 | 1,379 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Lajos Balo's chess games?
33 games by Lajos Balo, from Jan 2015 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 Lajos Balo has played.
What does Lajos Balo play on the first move as White?
Across 16 games with White in our database, Lajos Balo opens with 1.e4 (88% of games), 1.Nc3 (6% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Lajos Balo answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (50% of games), 1...Nf6 (50% of games).
What openings does Lajos Balo play as White?
As White, Lajos Balo's most-played openings in our database are: French Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Caro-Kann (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 16 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Lajos Balo play as Black?
As Black, Lajos Balo most often plays: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Philidor (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Petrov's Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Lajos Balo's FIDE rating?
Lajos Balo is currently rated 1,651 in classical chess, 1,629 in rapid and 1,780 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,682 (Mar 2024).
How many games has Lajos Balo played?
Our database contains 33 games by Lajos Balo, covering Jan 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 5 wins, 2 draws, 26 losses (15.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Lajos Balo?
33 games by Lajos Balo 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.