Prepare against Richard Balka
Hungary · World #19,735 classical · FIDE ID 727431
Our database contains 102 games by Richard Balka, covering Jul 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Richard Balka's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Richard Balka 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 | 2,059 | 2,104 | May 2019 |
| Rapid | 1,942 | 2,099 | Apr 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 102 | 34 | 38 | 30 | 33.3% |
| As White | 53 | 22 | 19 | 12 | 41.5% |
| As Black | 49 | 12 | 19 | 18 | 24.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Richard Balka's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Richard Balka's side.
First moves as White (53 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 53 | 100.0% | 59.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 59.4% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Balka usually continues Nf3 (52.2% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Balka usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …d5 (9% of these games) — Balka usually continues exd5 (70.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 23 | 92.0% | 43.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 10 | 66.7% | 45.0% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 33.3% | 50.0% |
Richard Balka's chess games
All 102 games by Richard Balka in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2007 - 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: 34 wins, 38 draws, 30 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C81 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D12 | Slav Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| B02 | Vienna Game | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C22 | Center Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B13 | London System | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A13 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B00 | King's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2002 | Zsolt Rigo | 2,368 | 2nd Szombathely Savaria Open | B85 |
| Feb 2008 | Gabor Horvath | 2,280 | chT2-HUN Szechenyi 0708 | C26 |
| Jul 2002 | Zsolt Szilagyi | 2,263 | 2nd Szombathely Savaria Open | C57 |
| Oct 2008 | David Katai | 2,246 | chT2-HUN Charousek 0809 | B97 |
| Mar 2019 | Lajos Farkas | 2,205 | chT2-HUN Szechenyi 1819 | B12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-HUN Charousek 0809 | 2009 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,118 |
| chT2-HUN Szechenyi 0607 | 2007 | 11 | 8 | 2,207 |
| chT2-HUN Szechenyi 0708 | 2008 | 10 | 5 | 2,112 |
| 2nd Szombathely Savaria Open | 2002 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,282 |
| chT2-HUN Szechenyi 1819 | 2019 | 9 | 6 | 2,129 |
| chT2-HUN Szechenyi 2122 | 2022 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,872 |
| chT2-HUN Szechenyi 2223 | 2023 | 9 | 7.5 | 2,174 |
| Ajka Borostyan Cup | 2000 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,183 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Richard Balka's chess games?
102 games by Richard Balka, from Jul 2007 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 Richard Balka has played.
What does Richard Balka play on the first move as White?
Across 53 games with White in our database, Richard Balka opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Richard Balka answers 1...e5 (92% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (67% of games), 1...Nf6 (33% of games).
What openings does Richard Balka play as White?
As White, Richard Balka's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Italian Game (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 53 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Richard Balka play as Black?
As Black, Richard Balka most often plays: Slav Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Vienna Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 49 games.
What is Richard Balka's FIDE rating?
Richard Balka is currently rated 2,059 in classical chess, 1,942 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,104 (May 2019).
How many games has Richard Balka played?
Our database contains 102 games by Richard Balka, covering Jul 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 34 wins, 38 draws, 30 losses (33.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Richard Balka?
102 games by Richard Balka 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.