Prepare against Szabolcs Balogh
Hungary · World #56,491 classical · FIDE ID 785920
When preparing against Szabolcs Balogh, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (57% of games); against 1.d4, 1...c5 (50%).
Our database contains 62 games by Szabolcs Balogh, covering Jan 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Szabolcs Balogh's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Szabolcs 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 | 1,868 | 1,892 | Feb 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 62 | 30 | 18 | 14 | 48.4% |
| As White | 33 | 17 | 8 | 8 | 51.5% |
| As Black | 29 | 13 | 10 | 6 | 44.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Szabolcs Balogh's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Szabolcs Balogh's side.
First moves as White (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 33 | 100.0% | 63.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 63.6% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Balogh usually continues d4 (58.3% score)
- …e6 (27% of these games) — Balogh usually continues d4 (55.6% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Balogh usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 12 | 57.1% | 79.2% |
| c5 | 7 | 33.3% | 42.9% |
| c6 | 1 | 4.8% | 100.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 4.8% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 4 | 50.0% | 37.5% |
| d5 | 3 | 37.5% | 66.7% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 12.5% | 50.0% |
Szabolcs Balogh's chess games
All 62 games by Szabolcs Balogh in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2015 - 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: 30 wins, 18 draws, 14 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C01 | French Defense | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| B38 | Sicilian | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | Goldsmith Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 11 | 7/3/1 | 63.6% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A00 | Scandinavian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A48 | London System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2018 | Balazs Janos Kiss | 1,966 | chT4-HUN Chalupetzky 1718 | C42 |
| Feb 2017 | Robert Somody | 1,958 | chT4-HUN 1617 | A43 |
| Nov 2017 | Lajos Jr. Erdei | 1,922 | chT4-HUN Chalupetzky 1718 | B00 |
| Oct 2018 | Simon Salgovic | 1,879 | chT-HUN 4a 1819 | B01 |
| Oct 2017 | Roland Hegedus | 1,819 | chT4-HUN 1718 | B30 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT4-HUN 1718 | 2018 | 8 | 5 | 1,735 |
| chT-HUN 4a 1819 | 2019 | 8 | 6 | 1,803 |
| chT-HUN 4 Chalupetzky 1819 | 2019 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,787 |
| chT4-HUN Chalupetzky 1718 | 2018 | 7 | 6 | 2,073 |
| chT2-HUN Breyer 1516 | 2016 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,815 |
| chT4-HUN 1617 | 2017 | 7 | 5.5 | 2,006 |
| 3rd Gyor Amateur Open | 2015 | 5 | 3 | 1,740 |
| chT2-HUN Breyer 1415 | 2015 | 5 | 3.5 | 1,896 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Szabolcs Balogh's chess games?
62 games by Szabolcs Balogh, from Jan 2015 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 Szabolcs Balogh has played.
What does Szabolcs Balogh play on the first move as White?
Across 33 games with White in our database, Szabolcs Balogh opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Szabolcs Balogh answers 1...d5 (57% of games), 1...c5 (33% of games), 1...c6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...c5 (50% of games), 1...d5 (38% of games), 1...Nf6 (13% of games).
What openings does Szabolcs Balogh play as White?
As White, Szabolcs Balogh's most-played openings in our database are: French Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Sicilian (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (6 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 33 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Szabolcs Balogh play as Black?
As Black, Szabolcs Balogh most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (11 games, 63.6% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 29 games.
What is Szabolcs Balogh's FIDE rating?
Szabolcs Balogh is currently rated 1,868 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,892 (Feb 2026).
How many games has Szabolcs Balogh played?
Our database contains 62 games by Szabolcs Balogh, covering Jan 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 30 wins, 18 draws, 14 losses (48.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Szabolcs Balogh?
62 games by Szabolcs 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.