Prepare against Zoltan Balogh
Hungary · World #20,949 classical · FIDE ID 766216
Our database contains 105 games by Zoltan Balogh, covering Jul 2011 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Zoltan Balogh's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Zoltan 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 | 2,049 | 2,107 | Feb 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 105 | 28 | 44 | 33 | 26.7% |
| As White | 47 | 15 | 19 | 13 | 31.9% |
| As Black | 58 | 13 | 25 | 20 | 22.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Zoltan Balogh's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Zoltan Balogh's side.
First moves as White (47 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 42 | 89.4% | 54.8% |
| d4 | 3 | 6.4% | 16.7% |
| c4 | 2 | 4.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 89% of White games, 54.8% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Balogh usually continues Nc3 (46.2% score)
- …e6 (29% of these games) — Balogh usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Balogh usually continues Bc4 (75.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 6% of White games, 16.7% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Balogh usually continues Nf3 (16.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 27 | 79.4% | 51.9% |
| e5 | 5 | 14.7% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.9% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.9% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 14 | 93.3% | 39.3% |
| e6 | 1 | 6.7% | 0.0% |
Zoltan Balogh's chess games
All 105 games by Zoltan Balogh in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2011 - 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: 28 wins, 44 draws, 33 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 13 | 4/4/5 | 30.8% |
| C13 | French: Classical Variation | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C01 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C23 | Bishop's Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B41 | Sicilian | 21 | 6/9/6 | 28.6% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 5 | 0/4/1 | 0.0% |
| A38 | English Opening | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| E01 | Catalan | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2014 | Ervin Nagy | 2,282 | chT2-HUN Erkel 1314 | B40 |
| Jan 2015 | Tamas Szepes | 2,217 | chT2-HUN Erkel 1415 | E07 |
| Oct 2011 | Jozsef Molnar | 2,178 | chT1-Budapest Lilienthal 1112 | C13 |
| Nov 2011 | Armin Juhasz | 2,163 | chT1-Budapest Lilienthal 1112 | B34 |
| Feb 2012 | Balazs Nadasi | 2,126 | chT2-HUN Erkel 1112 | B23 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-HUN Erkel 1112 | 2012 | 11 | 5 | 2,026 |
| chT1-Budapest Lilienthal 1112 | 2012 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,136 |
| chT2-HUN Breyer 1516 | 2016 | 11 | 5 | 2,075 |
| chT2-HUN Erkel 1314 | 2014 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,247 |
| chT2-HUN Erkel 1213 | 2013 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,025 |
| chT2-HUN Breyer 1718 | 2018 | 10 | 5 | 2,075 |
| chT2-HUN Erkel 1415 | 2015 | 9 | 3 | 2,025 |
| chT2-HUN Breyer 1617 | 2017 | 7 | 1.5 | 1,919 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Zoltan Balogh's chess games?
105 games by Zoltan Balogh, from Jul 2011 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 Zoltan Balogh has played.
What does Zoltan Balogh play on the first move as White?
Across 47 games with White in our database, Zoltan Balogh opens with 1.e4 (89% of games), 1.d4 (6% of games), 1.c4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Zoltan Balogh answers 1...c5 (79% of games), 1...e5 (15% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (93% of games), 1...e6 (7% of games).
What openings does Zoltan Balogh play as White?
As White, Zoltan Balogh's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (13 games, 30.8% win rate); French: Classical Variation (5 games, 40.0% win rate); French Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 47 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Zoltan Balogh play as Black?
As Black, Zoltan Balogh most often plays: Sicilian (21 games, 28.6% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (5 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening (5 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 58 games.
What is Zoltan Balogh's FIDE rating?
Zoltan Balogh is currently rated 2,049 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,107 (Feb 2015).
How many games has Zoltan Balogh played?
Our database contains 105 games by Zoltan Balogh, covering Jul 2011 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 28 wins, 44 draws, 33 losses (26.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Zoltan Balogh?
105 games by Zoltan 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.