Prepare against Peter Balint
IM · Austria · World #1,181 classical · FIDE ID 1660713
When preparing against Peter Balint, expect 1.e4 in 81% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (60% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (95%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Ruy Lopez: Closed as Black, 20.0% over 15 games.
Our database contains 864 games by Peter Balint, covering Apr 2017 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Peter Balint's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Peter 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 | 2,435 | 2,444 | Feb 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,330 | 2,330 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,342 | 2,389 | Jan 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 864 | 385 | 168 | 311 | 44.6% |
| As White | 433 | 203 | 74 | 156 | 46.9% |
| As Black | 431 | 182 | 94 | 155 | 42.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Peter Balint's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Peter Balint's side.
First moves as White (433 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 351 | 81.1% | 55.6% |
| Nf3 | 79 | 18.2% | 55.7% |
| a3 | 1 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
| e3 | 1 | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.2% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 81% of White games, 55.6% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Balint usually continues Nf3 (55.3% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Balint usually continues Nf3 (53.5% score)
- …c6 (17% of these games) — Balint usually continues d4 (51.4% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 18% of White games, 55.7% score
- …Nf6 (47% of these games) — Balint usually continues g3 (64.3% score)
- …d5 (43% of these games) — Balint usually continues g3 (48.4% score)
- …g6 (4% of these games) — Balint usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (227 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 136 | 59.9% | 51.8% |
| c5 | 88 | 38.8% | 52.3% |
| d6 | 2 | 0.9% | 75.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 0.4% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (136 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 129 | 94.9% | 59.3% |
| d5 | 6 | 4.4% | 33.3% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
Peter Balint's chess games
All 864 games by Peter Balint in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2017 - Sep 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: 385 wins, 168 draws, 311 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 52 | 25/7/20 | 48.1% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 37 | 15/8/14 | 40.5% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 32 | 12/7/13 | 37.5% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 24 | 5/8/11 | 20.8% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 20 | 12/2/6 | 60.0% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 18 | 7/1/10 | 38.9% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 17 | 10/4/3 | 58.8% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 17 | 5/4/8 | 29.4% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 14 | 6/2/6 | 42.9% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 12 | 7/3/2 | 58.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 52 | 26/7/19 | 50.0% |
| D78 | Indian Defense | 26 | 13/6/7 | 50.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 25 | 12/7/6 | 48.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 24 | 10/6/8 | 41.7% |
| A16 | English Opening | 22 | 9/7/6 | 40.9% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 18 | 9/2/7 | 50.0% |
| A61 | Benoni Defense | 17 | 8/3/6 | 47.1% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 16 | 8/2/6 | 50.0% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 15 | 3/6/6 | 20.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 14 | 2/6/6 | 14.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | Daniel Dardha | 2,602 | Grand Prix PlusCity Blitz | A07 |
| May 2026 | Eduardo Iturrizaga Bonelli | 2,589 | Grand Prix PlusCity Blitz | A05 |
| Jun 2026 | Jan Subelj | 2,565 | Kasparov CF Open 2026 | E08 |
| Jun 2025 | Nikita Petrov | 2,563 | TCh-AUT Rapid | D78 |
| Jan 2024 | Alvar Alonso Rosell | 2,562 | Titled Tue Early | B11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 162 | 87.5 | 2,335 |
| ch-AUT | 2025 | 35 | 19 | 2,287 |
| Piestany Slovakia Open A | 2024 | 26 | 10.5 | 2,152 |
| ch-AUT Blitz | 2024 | 18 | 7.5 | 2,175 |
| Mitropa Cup | 2025 | 17 | 6.5 | 2,282 |
| ch-AUT U08 | 2018 | 14 | 9.5 | 1,151 |
| ch-AUT U12 | 2022 | 12 | 10 | 1,766 |
| ch-AUT U18 | 2024 | 12 | 8.5 | 2,291 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Lukas Dotzer (11 games) · Laurenz Borrmann (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Peter Balint's chess games?
864 games by Peter Balint, from Apr 2017 to Sep 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 Peter Balint has played.
What does Peter Balint play on the first move as White?
Across 433 games with White in our database, Peter Balint opens with 1.e4 (81% of games), 1.Nf3 (18% of games), 1.a3 (0% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Peter Balint answers 1...e5 (60% of games), 1...c5 (39% of games), 1...d6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (95% of games), 1...d5 (4% of games), 1...g6 (1% of games).
What openings does Peter Balint play as White?
As White, Peter Balint's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (52 games, 48.1% win rate); Réti Opening (37 games, 40.5% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (32 games, 37.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 433 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Peter Balint play as Black?
As Black, Peter Balint most often plays: Sicilian (52 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (26 games, 50.0% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (25 games, 48.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 431 games.
What is Peter Balint's FIDE rating?
Peter Balint is currently rated 2,435 in classical chess, 2,330 in rapid and 2,342 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,444 (Feb 2026).
How many games has Peter Balint played?
Our database contains 864 games by Peter Balint, covering Apr 2017 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 385 wins, 168 draws, 311 losses (44.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Peter Balint?
864 games by Peter 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.