Prepare against Tamas Balo
Hungary · World #12,387 classical · FIDE ID 731277
When preparing against Tamas Balo, expect 1.d4 in 84% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (83% of games); against 1.d4, 1...e6 (63%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Trompowsky Attack as White, 44.8% over 29 games.
Our database contains 177 games by Tamas Balo, covering Apr 2004 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Tamas Balo's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Tamas Balo 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 | 2,137 | 2,164 | Feb 2016 |
| Blitz | 2,144 | 2,154 | Nov 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 177 | 86 | 49 | 42 | 48.6% |
| As White | 87 | 46 | 21 | 20 | 52.9% |
| As Black | 90 | 40 | 28 | 22 | 44.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Tamas Balo's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Tamas Balo's side.
First moves as White (87 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 73 | 83.9% | 67.8% |
| e4 | 14 | 16.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 84% of White games, 67.8% score
- …Nf6 (41% of these games) — Balo usually continues Bg5 (60.3% score)
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Balo usually continues Nf3 (80.4% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Balo usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 16% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (29% of these games) — Balo usually continues c3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Balo usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (14% of these games) — Balo usually continues exd5 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (48 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 40 | 83.3% | 65.0% |
| d5 | 6 | 12.5% | 58.3% |
| e5 | 2 | 4.2% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 19 | 63.3% | 65.8% |
| Nf6 | 10 | 33.3% | 35.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 3.3% | 0.0% |
Tamas Balo's chess games
All 177 games by Tamas Balo in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2004 - Oct 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: 86 wins, 49 draws, 42 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 29 | 13/9/7 | 44.8% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 14 | 11/2/1 | 78.6% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 13 | 11/1/1 | 84.6% |
| D00 | Blackmar-Diemer Gambit | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A82 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C00 | French Defense | 12 | 4/5/3 | 33.3% |
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 11 | 7/3/1 | 63.6% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| A40 | English Defense | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| B00 | Horwitz Defense | 7 | 4/3/0 | 57.1% |
| A30 | Réti Opening | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2013 | Tamas Papp | 2,306 | chT2-HUN Barcza 1213 | D00 |
| Feb 2007 | Szabolcs Jr. Baranyai | 2,267 | chT2-HUN Barcza 0607 | A45 |
| Nov 2004 | Sebestyen Jr. Antal | 2,212 | chT2-HUN Maroczy 0405 | B01 |
| Apr 2011 | Sandor Balogh | 2,193 | chT2-HUN Barcza 1011 | D02 |
| Apr 2010 | Zsolt Szabo | 2,188 | chT2-HUN Barcza 0910 | A45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miskolc Avas Open | 2005 | 23 | 10.5 | 2,082 |
| chT2-HUN Barcza 0607 | 2007 | 11 | 8.5 | 2,295 |
| chT2-HUN Barcza 0809 | 2009 | 11 | 6 | 2,114 |
| chT2-HUN Barcza 0910 | 2010 | 11 | 6 | 2,080 |
| chT2-HUN Barcza 1617 | 2017 | 10 | 7 | 2,136 |
| chT2-HUN Maroczy 1112 | 2012 | 10 | 6 | 2,177 |
| Budapest FS07 FM-B | 2006 | 10 | 4.5 | 1,934 |
| chT2-HUN Barcza 1718 | 2018 | 10 | 7.5 | 2,094 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Tamas Balo's chess games?
177 games by Tamas Balo, from Apr 2004 to Oct 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 Tamas Balo has played.
What does Tamas Balo play on the first move as White?
Across 87 games with White in our database, Tamas Balo opens with 1.d4 (84% of games), 1.e4 (16% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Tamas Balo answers 1...e6 (83% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games), 1...e5 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (63% of games), 1...Nf6 (33% of games), 1...d5 (3% of games).
What openings does Tamas Balo play as White?
As White, Tamas Balo's most-played openings in our database are: Trompowsky Attack (29 games, 44.8% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (14 games, 78.6% win rate); Torre Attack (13 games, 84.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 87 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Tamas Balo play as Black?
As Black, Tamas Balo most often plays: French Defense (12 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (11 games, 63.6% win rate); Indian Defense (9 games, 22.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 90 games.
What is Tamas Balo's FIDE rating?
Tamas Balo is currently rated 2,137 in classical chess and 2,144 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,164 (Feb 2016).
How many games has Tamas Balo played?
Our database contains 177 games by Tamas Balo, covering Apr 2004 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 86 wins, 49 draws, 42 losses (48.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Tamas Balo?
177 games by Tamas Balo 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.