Prepare against Peter Balogh
CM · Slovakia · World #10,513 classical · FIDE ID 14914395
Our database contains 510 games by Peter Balogh, covering Oct 2008 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 | 2,162 | 2,221 | Aug 2015 |
| Rapid | 2,136 | 2,170 | Jul 2020 |
| Blitz | 2,071 | 2,139 | Jul 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 510 | 203 | 172 | 135 | 39.8% |
| As White | 263 | 113 | 90 | 60 | 43.0% |
| As Black | 247 | 90 | 82 | 75 | 36.4% |
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 (263 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 218 | 82.9% | 60.8% |
| d4 | 42 | 16.0% | 53.6% |
| c4 | 2 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 83% of White games, 60.8% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Balogh usually continues Nf3 (57.0% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Balogh usually continues Nf3 (59.1% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Balogh usually continues d4 (62.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 16% of White games, 53.6% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Balogh usually continues c4 (64.3% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Balogh usually continues Nc3 (62.5% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Balogh usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (112 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 63 | 56.3% | 53.2% |
| c5 | 26 | 23.2% | 61.5% |
| e6 | 9 | 8.0% | 66.7% |
| g6 | 9 | 8.0% | 61.1% |
| Nc6 | 4 | 3.6% | 62.5% |
| d5 | 1 | 0.9% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (88 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 69 | 78.4% | 51.4% |
| d5 | 11 | 12.5% | 40.9% |
| g6 | 4 | 4.5% | 25.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 2.3% | 75.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 2.3% | 0.0% |
Peter Balogh's chess games
All 510 games by Peter Balogh in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2008 - 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: 203 wins, 172 draws, 135 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 37 | 15/8/14 | 40.5% |
| B94 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 20 | 10/8/2 | 50.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 20 | 10/3/7 | 50.0% |
| C17 | French: Winawer Variation | 14 | 5/6/3 | 35.7% |
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 11 | 5/5/1 | 45.5% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 11 | 7/3/1 | 63.6% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 8 | 6/2/0 | 75.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 32 | 17/9/6 | 53.1% |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 21 | 8/6/7 | 38.1% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 21 | 9/6/6 | 42.9% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 12 | 4/4/4 | 33.3% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 11 | 6/4/1 | 54.5% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| A31 | English Opening | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2016 | Martin Ondrus | 2,317 | chT1W-SVK 1516 | D13 |
| Jul 2013 | Andras Biro | 2,268 | 18th Balatonalmadi Pannonia Cup | C56 |
| Jan 2016 | Jan Kubala | 2,213 | chT1W-SVK 1516 | A08 |
| Apr 2015 | Ondrej Mraz | 2,193 | ch-SVK U18 | B79 |
| Feb 2019 | Sandor Biro | 2,191 | chT2-HUN Charousek 1819 | C56 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-HUN U18 | 2012 | 20 | 6.5 | 1,814 |
| ch-SVK U14 | 2011 | 18 | 11 | 1,879 |
| ch-SVK U16 | 2013 | 18 | 10.5 | 1,932 |
| Banska Stiavnica V4 Open | 2018 | 18 | 11.5 | 2,168 |
| ch-SVK U18 | 2015 | 18 | 13.5 | 2,222 |
| ch-SVK Blitz | 2022 | 13 | 8 | 2,023 |
| chT-SVK 2A 1516 | 2016 | 11 | 3 | 2,053 |
| chT-SVK 1W 1617 | 2017 | 11 | 7 | 2,205 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Peter Balogh's chess games?
510 games by Peter Balogh, from Oct 2008 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 263 games with White in our database, Peter Balogh opens with 1.e4 (83% of games), 1.d4 (16% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Peter Balogh answers 1...e5 (56% of games), 1...c5 (23% of games), 1...e6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (78% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games), 1...g6 (5% of games).
What openings does Peter Balogh play as White?
As White, Peter Balogh's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (37 games, 40.5% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (20 games, 50.0% win rate); Italian Game (20 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 263 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Peter Balogh play as Black?
As Black, Peter Balogh most often plays: Benoni Defense (32 games, 53.1% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Schliemann (21 games, 38.1% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (21 games, 42.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 247 games.
What is Peter Balogh's FIDE rating?
Peter Balogh is currently rated 2,162 in classical chess, 2,136 in rapid and 2,071 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,221 (Aug 2015).
How many games has Peter Balogh played?
Our database contains 510 games by Peter Balogh, covering Oct 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 203 wins, 172 draws, 135 losses (39.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Peter Balogh?
510 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.