Prepare against Tamas Balog
Hungary · World #23,698 classical · FIDE ID 737062
When preparing against Tamas Balog, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 82 games by Tamas Balog, covering Oct 2005 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Tamas Balog's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Tamas Balog 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 | 2,029 | 2,117 | May 2010 |
| Rapid | 1,993 | 2,036 | Oct 2021 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 82 | 20 | 34 | 28 | 24.4% |
| As White | 30 | 5 | 17 | 8 | 16.7% |
| As Black | 52 | 15 | 17 | 20 | 28.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Tamas Balog's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Tamas Balog's side.
First moves as White (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 30 | 100.0% | 45.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 45.0% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Balog usually continues c4 (44.1% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Balog usually continues c4 (40.0% score)
- …g6 (7% of these games) — Balog usually continues h4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 26 | 100.0% | 57.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 20 | 100.0% | 37.5% |
Tamas Balog's chess games
All 82 games by Tamas Balog in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2005 - Nov 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: 20 wins, 34 draws, 28 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D36 | Indian Defense | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| A68 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 5 | 0/5/0 | 0.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A90 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E38 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D23 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 12 | 2/4/6 | 16.7% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 9 | 4/4/1 | 44.4% |
| D05 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B16 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2007 | Ferenc Dibusz | 2,195 | chT2-HUN Breyer 0708 | D02 |
| Mar 2012 | Odon Csoli | 2,165 | chT2-HUN Breyer 1112 | D78 |
| Oct 2008 | Adam Kormos | 2,151 | chT2-HUN Breyer 0809 | B18 |
| Nov 2009 | Gyula Toth | 2,135 | chT2-HUN Breyer 0910 | B12 |
| Jan 2009 | Ferenc Meixner | 2,126 | chT2-HUN Breyer 0809 | B12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-HUN Breyer 0607 | 2007 | 11 | 5 | 2,101 |
| chT2-HUN Breyer 0910 | 2010 | 10 | 4 | 2,057 |
| chT2-HUN Breyer 1213 | 2013 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,950 |
| chT2-HUN Breyer 0708 | 2008 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,209 |
| chT2-HUN Breyer 1112 | 2012 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,035 |
| chT2-HUN Breyer 0809 | 2009 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,272 |
| chT2-HUN Breyer 2122 | 2022 | 7 | 3 | 2,040 |
| chT2-HUN Breyer 1011 | 2011 | 6 | 3 | 2,132 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Tamas Balog's chess games?
82 games by Tamas Balog, from Oct 2005 to Nov 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 Balog has played.
What does Tamas Balog play on the first move as White?
Across 30 games with White in our database, Tamas Balog opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Tamas Balog answers 1...c6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Tamas Balog play as White?
As White, Tamas Balog's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (8 games, 25.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 30 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Tamas Balog play as Black?
As Black, Tamas Balog most often plays: Queen's Gambit Declined (12 games, 16.7% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (7 games, 28.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 52 games.
What is Tamas Balog's FIDE rating?
Tamas Balog is currently rated 2,029 in classical chess, 1,993 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,117 (May 2010).
How many games has Tamas Balog played?
Our database contains 82 games by Tamas Balog, covering Oct 2005 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 20 wins, 34 draws, 28 losses (24.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Tamas Balog?
82 games by Tamas Balog 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.