Prepare against Nikolett Balsai
Hungary · World #34,888 classical · FIDE ID 730700
Our database contains 189 games by Nikolett Balsai, covering Jan 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Nikolett Balsai's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nikolett Balsai 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 | 1,959 | 2,060 | Nov 2017 |
| Rapid | 1,965 | 1,965 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 189 | 57 | 38 | 94 | 30.2% |
| As White | 95 | 32 | 21 | 42 | 33.7% |
| As Black | 94 | 25 | 17 | 52 | 26.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nikolett Balsai's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nikolett Balsai's side.
First moves as White (95 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 85 | 89.5% | 44.7% |
| d4 | 5 | 5.3% | 40.0% |
| b3 | 3 | 3.2% | 50.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 89% of White games, 44.7% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Balsai usually continues Nf3 (35.7% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Balsai usually continues Nf3 (52.3% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Balsai usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 5% of White games, 40.0% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Balsai usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Balsai usually continues h3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (62 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 41 | 66.1% | 39.0% |
| c5 | 18 | 29.0% | 33.3% |
| g6 | 2 | 3.2% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 17 | 81.0% | 26.5% |
| f5 | 2 | 9.5% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 4.8% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 4.8% | 0.0% |
Nikolett Balsai's chess games
All 189 games by Nikolett Balsai 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: 57 wins, 38 draws, 94 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 20 | 7/3/10 | 35.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 11 | 4/0/7 | 36.4% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| C42 | Philidor | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C64 | Ruy Lopez: Classical | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 8 | 1/0/7 | 12.5% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A86 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C34 | King's Gambit | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C47 | Three Knights Opening | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2001 | Gabor Acs | 2,182 | Infotozsde Open 10th | C41 |
| Mar 2019 | Istvan Gosztola | 2,134 | chT2-HUN Charousek 1819 | A45 |
| Dec 2023 | Zsofia Gombocz | 2,128 | chT-HUN 2324 | A03 |
| Nov 2017 | Jozsef Marton | 2,083 | chT2-HUN Charousek 1718 | A86 |
| Aug 2003 | Gyorgy Czako | 2,082 | Fuzesabony Open | B50 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuzesabony Open | 2004 | 12 | 6.5 | 2,192 |
| chT2-HUN Charousek 1819 | 2019 | 10 | 6 | 2,007 |
| chT2-HUN Maroczy 0708 | 2008 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,017 |
| chT2-HUN Maroczy 0809 | 2009 | 10 | 5.5 | 1,951 |
| Eger Agria Open | 2004 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,191 |
| chT2-HUN Maroczy 0405 | 2005 | 8 | 3 | 1,940 |
| chT2-HUN Maroczy 0910 | 2010 | 8 | 4 | 1,790 |
| chT2-HUN Maroczy 0203 | 2003 | 8 | 1.5 | 1,805 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nikolett Balsai's chess games?
189 games by Nikolett Balsai, 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 Nikolett Balsai has played.
What does Nikolett Balsai play on the first move as White?
Across 95 games with White in our database, Nikolett Balsai opens with 1.e4 (89% of games), 1.d4 (5% of games), 1.b3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nikolett Balsai answers 1...e5 (66% of games), 1...c5 (29% of games), 1...g6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (81% of games), 1...f5 (10% of games), 1...Nf6 (5% of games).
What openings does Nikolett Balsai play as White?
As White, Nikolett Balsai's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (20 games, 35.0% win rate); Italian Game (11 games, 36.4% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (6 games, 16.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 95 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nikolett Balsai play as Black?
As Black, Nikolett Balsai most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Classical (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Scotch Game (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (7 games, 14.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 94 games.
What is Nikolett Balsai's FIDE rating?
Nikolett Balsai is currently rated 1,959 in classical chess, 1,965 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,060 (Nov 2017).
How many games has Nikolett Balsai played?
Our database contains 189 games by Nikolett Balsai, covering Jan 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 57 wins, 38 draws, 94 losses (30.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nikolett Balsai?
189 games by Nikolett Balsai 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.