Prepare against Peter Balogh
Slovakia · World #7,044 classical · FIDE ID 14900882
Our database contains 118 games by Peter Balogh, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Peter Balogh's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Peter 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 | 2,224 | 2,326 | Apr 2003 |
| Rapid | 2,179 | 2,270 | Apr 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,262 | 2,262 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 118 | 32 | 58 | 28 | 27.1% |
| As White | 63 | 16 | 33 | 14 | 25.4% |
| As Black | 55 | 16 | 25 | 14 | 29.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Peter Balogh's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Peter Balogh's side.
First moves as White (63 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 53 | 84.1% | 52.8% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 6.3% | 62.5% |
| e4 | 4 | 6.3% | 12.5% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.6% | 100.0% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 1.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 84% of White games, 52.8% score
- …Nf6 (68% of these games) — Balogh usually continues c4 (54.4% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Balogh usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (6% of these games) — Balogh usually continues g3 (66.7% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 6% of White games, 62.5% score
- …Nf6 (75% of these games) — Balogh usually continues g3 (66.7% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Balogh usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 20 | 87.0% | 37.5% |
| d5 | 3 | 13.0% | 16.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 16 | 100.0% | 68.8% |
Peter Balogh's chess games
All 118 games by Peter Balogh in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 32 wins, 58 draws, 28 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E87 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 10 | 2/7/1 | 20.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 8 | 3/4/1 | 37.5% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| A59 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D30 | Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 8 | 0/5/3 | 0.0% |
| C13 | French: Classical Variation | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A15 | English Opening | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B38 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E62 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| E62 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2008 | Tomas Likavsky | 2,496 | chT-SVK 0708 | D36 |
| Oct 2018 | Samir Sahidi | 2,362 | chT2A-SVK 1819 | E87 |
| Oct 2003 | Petr Bazant | 2,339 | chT-SVK 0304 | D36 |
| Nov 2008 | Karol Motuz | 2,339 | chT1W-SVK 0809 | D24 |
| Nov 2003 | Frantisek Vrana | 2,305 | chT-SVK 0304 | A81 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2A-SVK 1718 | 2018 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,230 |
| chT-SVK 0708 | 2008 | 11 | 5 | 2,324 |
| chT-SVK 0304 | 2004 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,248 |
| ch-SVK rapid | 2020 | 11 | 6 | 2,048 |
| chT2A-SVK 1819 | 2019 | 9 | 5 | 2,225 |
| chT-SVK 0506 | 2006 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,129 |
| chT2A-SVK 1617 | 2017 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,323 |
| chT-SVK 0405 | 2005 | 9 | 4 | 2,246 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Peter Balogh's chess games?
118 games by Peter Balogh, from Apr 2003 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 Peter Balogh has played.
What does Peter Balogh play on the first move as White?
Across 63 games with White in our database, Peter Balogh opens with 1.d4 (84% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games), 1.e4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Peter Balogh answers 1...e6 (87% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Peter Balogh play as White?
As White, Peter Balogh's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian: Sämisch (10 games, 20.0% win rate); Indian Defense (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (7 games, 14.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 63 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Peter Balogh play as Black?
As Black, Peter Balogh most often plays: French: Tarrasch Variation (8 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Classical Variation (6 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 55 games.
What is Peter Balogh's FIDE rating?
Peter Balogh is currently rated 2,224 in classical chess, 2,179 in rapid and 2,262 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,326 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Peter Balogh played?
Our database contains 118 games by Peter Balogh, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 32 wins, 58 draws, 28 losses (27.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Peter Balogh?
118 games by Peter 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.