Prepare against Tamas-Kristof Balla
IM · Romania · World #3,439 classical · FIDE ID 1208497
Our database contains 1,866 games by Tamas-Kristof Balla, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Tamas-Kristof Balla's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Tamas-Kristof Balla 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 | 2,321 | 2,406 | Jul 2011 |
| Rapid | 2,326 | 2,469 | Jun 2016 |
| Blitz | 2,295 | 2,383 | Aug 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,866 | 723 | 379 | 764 | 38.7% |
| As White | 945 | 407 | 187 | 351 | 43.1% |
| As Black | 921 | 316 | 192 | 413 | 34.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Tamas-Kristof Balla's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Tamas-Kristof Balla's side.
First moves as White (945 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 499 | 52.8% | 47.5% |
| d4 | 310 | 32.8% | 60.5% |
| Nf3 | 77 | 8.1% | 50.6% |
| f4 | 35 | 3.7% | 58.6% |
| b3 | 18 | 1.9% | 75.0% |
| c4 | 5 | 0.5% | 60.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 53% of White games, 47.5% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Balla usually continues c3 (48.3% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Balla usually continues Nf3 (47.8% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Balla usually continues d4 (38.8% score)
- 1.d4 — 33% of White games, 60.5% score
- …Nf6 (59% of these games) — Balla usually continues c4 (61.3% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Balla usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- …f5 (4% of these games) — Balla usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (464 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 362 | 78.0% | 45.4% |
| g6 | 41 | 8.8% | 63.4% |
| d5 | 29 | 6.3% | 44.8% |
| c6 | 15 | 3.2% | 40.0% |
| d6 | 7 | 1.5% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 4 | 0.9% | 62.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (293 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 153 | 52.2% | 40.5% |
| Nf6 | 87 | 29.7% | 48.3% |
| f5 | 21 | 7.2% | 40.5% |
| e6 | 16 | 5.5% | 31.3% |
| g6 | 9 | 3.1% | 44.4% |
| c5 | 4 | 1.4% | 37.5% |
Tamas-Kristof Balla's chess games
All 1,866 games by Tamas-Kristof Balla in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Aug 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: 723 wins, 379 draws, 764 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 121 | 52/13/56 | 43.0% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 71 | 32/13/26 | 45.1% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 56 | 23/3/30 | 41.1% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 51 | 19/2/30 | 37.3% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 45 | 17/20/8 | 37.8% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 43 | 18/6/19 | 41.9% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 39 | 13/3/23 | 33.3% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 35 | 14/13/8 | 40.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 34 | 17/11/6 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 33 | 14/1/18 | 42.4% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 210 | 79/38/93 | 37.6% |
| D33 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 70 | 34/4/32 | 48.6% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 66 | 23/15/28 | 34.8% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 53 | 18/7/28 | 34.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 49 | 22/14/13 | 44.9% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 47 | 18/4/25 | 38.3% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 35 | 8/2/25 | 22.9% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 28 | 6/13/9 | 21.4% |
| D02 | London System | 26 | 5/5/16 | 19.2% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 24 | 9/3/12 | 37.5% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2020 | Alexander Motylev | 2,641 | Titled Tue | D10 |
| Sep 2020 | Axel Bachmann | 2,599 | Titled Tue | B40 |
| Mar 2021 | Kirill Shevchenko | 2,599 | Titled Tue | A04 |
| Mar 2021 | Dennis Wagner | 2,581 | Titled Tue | C45 |
| Mar 2021 | Noel Studer | 2,579 | Titled Tue | B13 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2024 | 1,114 | 472.5 | 2,193 |
| chT-ROM | 2023 | 91 | 36.5 | 2,302 |
| ch-ROM | 2014 | 38 | 22.5 | 2,324 |
| chT-SRB 2nd League | 2023 | 20 | 7.5 | 2,212 |
| chT-Vojvodina 2nd League | 2020 | 20 | 9.5 | 2,316 |
| Satu Mare Szabo Memorial | 2022 | 20 | 10 | 2,235 |
| Budapest FS03 IM | 2008 | 12 | 6.5 | 2,313 |
| 21st chT-Vojvodina | 2021 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,330 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Tamas-Kristof Balla's chess games?
1,866 games by Tamas-Kristof Balla, from Apr 2003 to Aug 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-Kristof Balla has played.
What does Tamas-Kristof Balla play on the first move as White?
Across 945 games with White in our database, Tamas-Kristof Balla opens with 1.e4 (53% of games), 1.d4 (33% of games), 1.Nf3 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Tamas-Kristof Balla answers 1...c5 (78% of games), 1...g6 (9% of games), 1...d5 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (52% of games), 1...Nf6 (30% of games), 1...f5 (7% of games).
What openings does Tamas-Kristof Balla play as White?
As White, Tamas-Kristof Balla's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (121 games, 43.0% win rate); Sicilian (71 games, 45.1% win rate); Scotch Game (56 games, 41.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 945 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Tamas-Kristof Balla play as Black?
As Black, Tamas-Kristof Balla most often plays: Sicilian (210 games, 37.6% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (70 games, 48.6% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (66 games, 34.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 921 games.
What is Tamas-Kristof Balla's FIDE rating?
Tamas-Kristof Balla is currently rated 2,321 in classical chess, 2,326 in rapid and 2,295 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,406 (Jul 2011).
How many games has Tamas-Kristof Balla played?
Our database contains 1,866 games by Tamas-Kristof Balla, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 723 wins, 379 draws, 764 losses (38.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Tamas-Kristof Balla?
1,866 games by Tamas-Kristof Balla 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.