Prepare against Zoltan Balogh
Hungary · World #110,661 classical · FIDE ID 766607
When preparing against Zoltan Balogh, expect 1.c4 in 94% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (89% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (50%).
Our database contains 31 games by Zoltan Balogh, covering Dec 2015 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 | 1,699 | 1,710 | Jun 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,655 | 1,680 | Aug 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 31 | 19 | 4 | 8 | 61.3% |
| As White | 17 | 11 | 2 | 4 | 64.7% |
| As Black | 14 | 8 | 2 | 4 | 57.1% |
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 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 16 | 94.1% | 75.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 5.9% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 94% of White games, 75.0% score
- …e5 (38% of these games) — Balogh usually continues g3 (66.7% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Balogh usually continues Nc3 (83.3% score)
- …Nf6 (19% of these games) — Balogh usually continues g3 (75.0% score)
- 1.g3 — 6% of White games, 0.0% score
- …e5 (100% of these games) — Balogh usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 8 | 88.9% | 62.5% |
| c6 | 1 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 2 | 50.0% | 100.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 50.0% | 50.0% |
Zoltan Balogh's chess games
All 31 games by Zoltan Balogh in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2015 - 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: 19 wins, 4 draws, 8 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| A11 | English Opening | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| A16 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A22 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B40 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A45 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2022 | Peter Horvath | 1,885 | chT-HUN Region CSB | A21 |
| Apr 2018 | Gyorgy Zsenak | 1,617 | chT4-HUN 1718 | B27 |
| Nov 2015 | Tibor Maller | 1,529 | chT-HUN 4a 1516 | B30 |
| Sep 2022 | Zoltan Gyorgy Vasenszky | 1,383 | 8th Level Open B | A11 |
| Dec 2022 | Imre Molnar | 1,337 | chT-HUN5 | A50 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8th Level Open B | 2022 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,419 |
| chT-HUN5 | 2023 | 5 | 4.5 | 1,530 |
| chT-HUN 4a 1516 | 2016 | 4 | 2.5 | 1,557 |
| chT-HUN 4a 1819 | 2019 | 4 | 1 | 1,252 |
| chT4-HUN 1718 | 2018 | 4 | 3.5 | 1,748 |
| chT-HUN 2223 | 2023 | 3 | 1 | 1,222 |
| chT-HUN Region CSB | 2022 | 2 | 2 | 2,004 |
| chT4-HUN Chalupetzky 1718 | 2017 | 1 | 1 | 1,640 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Zoltan Balogh's chess games?
31 games by Zoltan Balogh, from Dec 2015 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 17 games with White in our database, Zoltan Balogh opens with 1.c4 (94% of games), 1.g3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Zoltan Balogh answers 1...c5 (89% of games), 1...c6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...c5 (50% of games).
What openings does Zoltan Balogh play as White?
As White, Zoltan Balogh's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (6 games, 66.7% win rate); English Opening (5 games, 80.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 17 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Zoltan Balogh play as Black?
As Black, Zoltan Balogh most often plays: Benoni Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (2 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 14 games.
What is Zoltan Balogh's FIDE rating?
Zoltan Balogh is currently rated 1,699 in classical chess, 1,655 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,710 (Jun 2026).
How many games has Zoltan Balogh played?
Our database contains 31 games by Zoltan Balogh, covering Dec 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 19 wins, 4 draws, 8 losses (61.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Zoltan Balogh?
31 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.