Prepare against Laszlo Balint
Hungary · World #126,473 classical · FIDE ID 766593
When preparing against Laszlo Balint, expect 1.d4 in 74% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (75% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (76%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 31.6% over 19 games.
Our database contains 139 games by Laszlo Balint, covering Jan 2014 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Laszlo Balint's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Laszlo Balint 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 | 1,656 | 1,697 | Mar 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,715 | 1,731 | Oct 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 139 | 57 | 28 | 54 | 41.0% |
| As White | 69 | 26 | 15 | 28 | 37.7% |
| As Black | 70 | 31 | 13 | 26 | 44.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Laszlo Balint's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Laszlo Balint's side.
First moves as White (69 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 51 | 73.9% | 52.9% |
| e4 | 15 | 21.7% | 40.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 2.9% | 25.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 74% of White games, 52.9% score
- …d5 (45% of these games) — Balint usually continues c4 (54.5% score)
- …Nf6 (39% of these games) — Balint usually continues c4 (47.5% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Balint usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 22% of White games, 40.0% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Balint usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (27% of these games) — Balint usually continues d4 (37.5% score)
- …c6 (20% of these games) — Balint usually continues d4 (16.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 30 | 75.0% | 48.3% |
| c6 | 4 | 10.0% | 62.5% |
| e5 | 3 | 7.5% | 100.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 2.5% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.5% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 19 | 76.0% | 60.5% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 20.0% | 40.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 4.0% | 0.0% |
Laszlo Balint's chess games
All 139 games by Laszlo Balint in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2014 - 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: 57 wins, 28 draws, 54 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D53 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 10 | 7/1/2 | 70.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| E12 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A34 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D24 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 19 | 6/3/10 | 31.6% |
| D37 | Slav Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D55 | Semi-Slav Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D04 | Colle System | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Snyder Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2014 | Istvan Kovacs | 2,219 | chT-HUN 4a 1314 | D20 |
| Nov 2013 | Laszlo Horvath | 2,208 | chT4-HUN 1314 | D00 |
| Jan 2016 | Laszlo Szilagyi | 2,128 | chT4-HUN Chalupetzky 1516 | D31 |
| Jan 2002 | Peter Nagy | 2,050 | Budapest FS03 FM-A | D02 |
| Jan 2001 | Albert Papp | 2,000 | Budapest FS08 FM | B22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Budapest FS03 FM-A | 2002 | 11 | 2 | 1,800 |
| 4th Level Open B | 2016 | 9 | 5 | 1,450 |
| Budapest FS08 FM | 2001 | 9 | 2 | 1,866 |
| chT4-HUN 1718 | 2018 | 8 | 5 | 1,651 |
| chT2-HUN Erkel 2223 | 2023 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,891 |
| chT2-HUN Erkel 2324 | 2024 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,057 |
| Mosonmagyarovar Open | 2017 | 7 | 3 | 1,514 |
| chT4-HUN 1617 | 2017 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,419 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Laszlo Balint's chess games?
139 games by Laszlo Balint, from Jan 2014 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 Laszlo Balint has played.
What does Laszlo Balint play on the first move as White?
Across 69 games with White in our database, Laszlo Balint opens with 1.d4 (74% of games), 1.e4 (22% of games), 1.c4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Laszlo Balint answers 1...c5 (75% of games), 1...c6 (10% of games), 1...e5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (76% of games), 1...Nf6 (20% of games), 1...d6 (4% of games).
What openings does Laszlo Balint play as White?
As White, Laszlo Balint's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Gambit Declined (10 games, 70.0% win rate); Slav Defense (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 69 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Laszlo Balint play as Black?
As Black, Laszlo Balint most often plays: Sicilian (19 games, 31.6% win rate); Slav Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (5 games, 80.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 70 games.
What is Laszlo Balint's FIDE rating?
Laszlo Balint is currently rated 1,656 in classical chess, 1,715 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,697 (Mar 2024).
How many games has Laszlo Balint played?
Our database contains 139 games by Laszlo Balint, covering Jan 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 57 wins, 28 draws, 54 losses (41.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Laszlo Balint?
139 games by Laszlo Balint 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.