Prepare against Renata Balazs-Szalai
Hungary · World #49,702 classical · FIDE ID 721018
When preparing against Renata Balazs-Szalai, expect 1.e4 in 69% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (46% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (76%).
Our database contains 186 games by Renata Balazs-Szalai, covering Oct 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Renata Balazs-Szalai's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Renata Balazs-Szalai 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 | 1,894 | 1,954 | Nov 2017 |
| Rapid | 1,930 | 1,930 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,904 | 1,938 | Aug 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 186 | 81 | 38 | 67 | 43.5% |
| As White | 96 | 40 | 21 | 35 | 41.7% |
| As Black | 90 | 41 | 17 | 32 | 45.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Renata Balazs-Szalai's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Renata Balazs-Szalai's side.
First moves as White (96 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 66 | 68.8% | 59.1% |
| d4 | 26 | 27.1% | 42.3% |
| b3 | 2 | 2.1% | 0.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 2.1% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 69% of White games, 59.1% score
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Balazs-Szalai usually continues Nf3 (63.6% score)
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Balazs-Szalai usually continues Nf3 (54.5% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Balazs-Szalai usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 27% of White games, 42.3% score
- …Nf6 (65% of these games) — Balazs-Szalai usually continues Nf3 (54.2% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Balazs-Szalai usually continues Nf3 (30.0% score)
- …b6 (4% of these games) — Balazs-Szalai usually continues Bf4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (50 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 23 | 46.0% | 52.2% |
| e5 | 12 | 24.0% | 45.8% |
| d5 | 7 | 14.0% | 78.6% |
| c5 | 4 | 8.0% | 62.5% |
| g6 | 2 | 4.0% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 2.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 22 | 75.9% | 59.1% |
| d5 | 6 | 20.7% | 66.7% |
| g6 | 1 | 3.4% | 0.0% |
Renata Balazs-Szalai's chess games
All 186 games by Renata Balazs-Szalai 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: 81 wins, 38 draws, 67 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian | 9 | 5/0/4 | 55.6% |
| D02 | London System | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| B86 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 8 | 6/1/1 | 75.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E06 | Catalan | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C41 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2012 | Robert Kovacs | 2,100 | chT2-HUN Toth 1112 | C45 |
| Mar 2010 | Janos Joo | 2,089 | chT2-HUN Toth 0910 | A05 |
| Jan 2012 | Illes Visnyei | 2,063 | chT2-HUN Toth 1112 | D00 |
| Jul 2009 | Kalman Haragos | 2,054 | 13th Senta Open B | B45 |
| May 2011 | Laszlo Csuri | 2,051 | chT2-HUN Toth 1011 | C47 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-HUN U18 | 2012 | 37 | 21 | 1,857 |
| ch-HUN U14 Girls | 2010 | 17 | 9 | 1,801 |
| ch-HUN U16 Girls | 2012 | 12 | 6.5 | 1,910 |
| chT2-HUN Toth 1112 | 2012 | 11 | 6.5 | 1,999 |
| chT2-HUN Toth 0910 | 2010 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,074 |
| chT1-HUN Maroczy 2324 | 2024 | 10 | 5 | 1,847 |
| chT2-HUN Toth 0809 | 2009 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,527 |
| chT2-HUN Toth 1415 | 2015 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,936 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Renata Balazs-Szalai's chess games?
186 games by Renata Balazs-Szalai, 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 Renata Balazs-Szalai has played.
What does Renata Balazs-Szalai play on the first move as White?
Across 96 games with White in our database, Renata Balazs-Szalai opens with 1.e4 (69% of games), 1.d4 (27% of games), 1.b3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Renata Balazs-Szalai answers 1...c6 (46% of games), 1...e5 (24% of games), 1...d5 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (76% of games), 1...d5 (21% of games), 1...g6 (3% of games).
What openings does Renata Balazs-Szalai play as White?
As White, Renata Balazs-Szalai's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (9 games, 55.6% win rate); London System (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Scotch Game (8 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 96 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Renata Balazs-Szalai play as Black?
As Black, Renata Balazs-Szalai most often plays: Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (8 games, 75.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (7 games, 71.4% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (7 games, 42.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 90 games.
What is Renata Balazs-Szalai's FIDE rating?
Renata Balazs-Szalai is currently rated 1,894 in classical chess, 1,930 in rapid and 1,904 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,954 (Nov 2017).
How many games has Renata Balazs-Szalai played?
Our database contains 186 games by Renata Balazs-Szalai, covering Oct 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 81 wins, 38 draws, 67 losses (43.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Renata Balazs-Szalai?
186 games by Renata Balazs-Szalai 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.