Prepare against Tibor Balogh
Hungary · World #73,377 classical · FIDE ID 756946
When preparing against Tibor Balogh, expect 1.d4 in 67% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (67% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (80%).
Our database contains 65 games by Tibor Balogh, covering Jun 2013 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Tibor Balogh's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Tibor 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 | 1,810 | 1,874 | Mar 2015 |
| Rapid | 1,766 | 1,856 | Dec 2014 |
| Blitz | 1,800 | 1,849 | Jan 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 65 | 16 | 21 | 28 | 24.6% |
| As White | 36 | 8 | 13 | 15 | 22.2% |
| As Black | 29 | 8 | 8 | 13 | 27.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Tibor Balogh's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Tibor Balogh's side.
First moves as White (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 24 | 66.7% | 43.8% |
| e4 | 12 | 33.3% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 67% of White games, 43.8% score
- …d5 (46% of these games) — Balogh usually continues c4 (27.8% score)
- …Nf6 (42% of these games) — Balogh usually continues c4 (56.3% score)
- …g6 (8% of these games) — Balogh usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 33% of White games, 33.3% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Balogh usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (33% of these games) — Balogh usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Balogh usually continues f4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 14 | 66.7% | 53.6% |
| e6 | 3 | 14.3% | 33.3% |
| d6 | 1 | 4.8% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 4.8% | 100.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 4.8% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 4.8% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 80.0% | 25.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 20.0% | 100.0% |
Tibor Balogh's chess games
All 65 games by Tibor Balogh in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2013 - 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: 16 wins, 21 draws, 28 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A60 | Catalan | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C33 | King's Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| D02 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C09 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C33 | King's Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C10 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B02 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2017 | Laszlo Barson | 2,012 | chT4-HUN 1617 | D02 |
| Sep 2013 | Andras Balazs | 1,975 | chT2-HUN Breyer 1314 | B55 |
| Feb 2016 | Judit Kiss | 1,968 | chT2-HUN Szechenyi 1516 | E70 |
| Jan 2013 | Peter Jasz | 1,967 | chT2-HUN Breyer 1213 | A40 |
| Mar 2014 | Jozsef Magyar | 1,923 | chT2-HUN Breyer 1314 | E01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-HUN Breyer 1213 | 2013 | 9 | 4 | 1,851 |
| chT2-HUN Breyer 1415 | 2015 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,884 |
| chT2-HUN Breyer 1314 | 2014 | 8 | 3 | 1,958 |
| chT4-HUN 1617 | 2017 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,977 |
| chT4-HUN Chalupetzky 1718 | 2018 | 6 | 3 | 1,736 |
| chT2-HUN Szechenyi 1819 | 2019 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,708 |
| chT2-HUN Szechenyi 1516 | 2016 | 6 | 2 | 1,822 |
| chT4-HUN 1112 | 2012 | 4 | 2.5 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Tibor Balogh's chess games?
65 games by Tibor Balogh, from Jun 2013 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 Tibor Balogh has played.
What does Tibor Balogh play on the first move as White?
Across 36 games with White in our database, Tibor Balogh opens with 1.d4 (67% of games), 1.e4 (33% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Tibor Balogh answers 1...c5 (67% of games), 1...e6 (14% of games), 1...d6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (80% of games), 1...f5 (20% of games).
What openings does Tibor Balogh play as White?
As White, Tibor Balogh's most-played openings in our database are: Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Catalan (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Modern Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 36 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Tibor Balogh play as Black?
As Black, Tibor Balogh most often plays: Sicilian (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 29 games.
What is Tibor Balogh's FIDE rating?
Tibor Balogh is currently rated 1,810 in classical chess, 1,766 in rapid and 1,800 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,874 (Mar 2015).
How many games has Tibor Balogh played?
Our database contains 65 games by Tibor Balogh, covering Jun 2013 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 21 draws, 28 losses (24.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Tibor Balogh?
65 games by Tibor 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.