Prepare against Vilmos Balint
FM · Hungary · World #7,904 classical · FIDE ID 718050
When preparing against Vilmos Balint, expect 1.e4 in 57% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (47% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (54%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: English Opening: Symmetrical as White, 15.0% over 20 games.
Our database contains 1,344 games by Vilmos Balint, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Vilmos Balint's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Vilmos Balint 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 | 2,207 | 2,369 | Aug 2016 |
| Rapid | 2,155 | 2,266 | Apr 2013 |
| Blitz | 2,119 | 2,214 | Dec 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,344 | 453 | 223 | 668 | 33.7% |
| As White | 665 | 241 | 113 | 311 | 36.2% |
| As Black | 679 | 212 | 110 | 357 | 31.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Vilmos Balint's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Vilmos Balint's side.
First moves as White (665 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 377 | 56.7% | 45.2% |
| Nf3 | 149 | 22.4% | 46.3% |
| d4 | 89 | 13.4% | 44.4% |
| b3 | 17 | 2.6% | 35.3% |
| g3 | 16 | 2.4% | 40.6% |
| f4 | 14 | 2.1% | 39.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 57% of White games, 45.2% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Balint usually continues Nf3 (47.6% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Balint usually continues f4 (47.9% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Balint usually continues d4 (46.4% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 22% of White games, 46.3% score
- …Nf6 (36% of these games) — Balint usually continues g3 (52.1% score)
- …d5 (34% of these games) — Balint usually continues g3 (43.8% score)
- …c5 (14% of these games) — Balint usually continues c4 (28.1% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (325 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 152 | 46.8% | 43.1% |
| e6 | 131 | 40.3% | 40.8% |
| c5 | 28 | 8.6% | 48.2% |
| c6 | 6 | 1.8% | 8.3% |
| d6 | 2 | 0.6% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 0.6% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (235 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 127 | 54.0% | 35.8% |
| e6 | 44 | 18.7% | 48.9% |
| f5 | 41 | 17.4% | 26.8% |
| d5 | 10 | 4.3% | 35.0% |
| c5 | 9 | 3.8% | 33.3% |
| d6 | 3 | 1.3% | 50.0% |
Vilmos Balint's chess games
All 1,344 games by Vilmos Balint in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Sep 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: 453 wins, 223 draws, 668 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 84 | 32/7/45 | 38.1% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 58 | 21/9/28 | 36.2% |
| C33 | King's Gambit | 48 | 20/7/21 | 41.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 33 | 10/4/19 | 30.3% |
| D02 | London System | 26 | 12/4/10 | 46.2% |
| E62 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 23 | 11/4/8 | 47.8% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 21 | 7/4/10 | 33.3% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 21 | 6/4/11 | 28.6% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 20 | 3/4/13 | 15.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 19 | 12/4/3 | 63.2% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 53 | 17/7/29 | 32.1% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 49 | 11/7/31 | 22.4% |
| A40 | English Defense | 26 | 11/2/13 | 42.3% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 25 | 13/5/7 | 52.0% |
| C08 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 25 | 9/4/12 | 36.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 25 | 12/2/11 | 48.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 23 | 5/2/16 | 21.7% |
| C00 | French Defense | 23 | 7/5/11 | 30.4% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 23 | 10/3/10 | 43.5% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 20 | 4/3/13 | 20.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2022 | Cristhian Cruz | 2,579 | Titled Tue Late | D02 |
| Dec 2015 | Yannick Pelletier | 2,571 | 39th Zurich Open A | D02 |
| Mar 2022 | Leandro Krysa | 2,525 | Titled Tue Early | C48 |
| Apr 2022 | Andres Felipe Gallego Alcaraz | 2,523 | Budapest FS04 GM | A87 |
| Feb 2025 | Pablo Zarnicki | 2,514 | Titled Tue Early | B00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 451 | 150 | 2,129 |
| Nyiregyhaza Open | 2005 | 54 | 29.5 | 2,265 |
| Budapest FS10 IM | 2023 | 37 | 17.5 | 2,217 |
| Budapest FS11 IM | 2023 | 29 | 12.5 | 2,212 |
| Budapest FS04 IM | 2015 | 29 | 8.5 | 2,107 |
| Budapest FS02 IM | 2018 | 27 | 12.5 | 2,230 |
| ch-HUN Rapid | 2025 | 20 | 6 | 2,184 |
| Budapest FS12 IM | 2023 | 20 | 8 | 2,175 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Adam Szeberenyi (16 games) · Nhat Minh To (12 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Vilmos Balint's chess games?
1,344 games by Vilmos Balint, from Apr 2003 to Sep 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 Vilmos Balint has played.
What does Vilmos Balint play on the first move as White?
Across 665 games with White in our database, Vilmos Balint opens with 1.e4 (57% of games), 1.Nf3 (22% of games), 1.d4 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Vilmos Balint answers 1...e5 (47% of games), 1...e6 (40% of games), 1...c5 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (54% of games), 1...e6 (19% of games), 1...f5 (17% of games).
What openings does Vilmos Balint play as White?
As White, Vilmos Balint's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (84 games, 38.1% win rate); Réti Opening (58 games, 36.2% win rate); King's Gambit (48 games, 41.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 665 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Vilmos Balint play as Black?
As Black, Vilmos Balint most often plays: French: Winawer Variation (53 games, 32.1% win rate); Dutch Defense (49 games, 22.4% win rate); English Defense (26 games, 42.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 679 games.
What is Vilmos Balint's FIDE rating?
Vilmos Balint is currently rated 2,207 in classical chess, 2,155 in rapid and 2,119 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,369 (Aug 2016).
How many games has Vilmos Balint played?
Our database contains 1,344 games by Vilmos Balint, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 453 wins, 223 draws, 668 losses (33.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Vilmos Balint?
1,344 games by Vilmos Balint 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.