Gabor Kovacs vs Imre dr. Balog
Gabor Kovacs (49, IM, HUN) and Imre dr. Balog (35, GM, HUN) have met 5 times in classical OTB plus 1 rapid/blitz game. dr. Balog leads the classical series 4–1 (0 draws). With current classical ratings of 2380 and 2585, the Elo model gives dr. Balog a 63% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2380 vs 2585 (Δ -205)
With Gabor Kovacs as white
18% Gabor20% draw63% Imre
With Imre dr. Balog as white
12% Gabor16% draw72% Imre
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Gabor Kovacs | Imre dr. Balog | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2380-2 | 2585-7 |
| Peak rating | 2524 · Apr 2009 | 2627 · Jun 2024 |
| Peak age | 32 | 33 |
| World rank now | #2,036 | #204 |
| World rank peak | #530 | #117 |
| Federation rank now | #55 | #6 |
| Games (career, STD) | 636 | 870 |
| Months active | 217 | 207 |
| % white wins | 43% | 68% |
| % black wins | 31% | 59% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2361 | 2403 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 11 | 56 |
Best Win
Gabor Kovacs
Imre dr. Balog
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (6)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Gabor Kovacs
Imre dr. Balog