Robert Ruck vs Csaba Balogh
Robert Ruck (49, GM, HUN) and Csaba Balogh (39, GM, HUN) have met 9 times in classical OTB plus 1 rapid/blitz game. Ruck leads the classical series 1–0 (8 draws). With current classical ratings of 2472 and 2544, the Elo model gives Balogh a 42% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2472 vs 2544 (Δ -72)
With Robert Ruck as white
31% Robert27% draw42% Csaba
With Csaba Balogh as white
24% Robert23% draw53% Csaba
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Robert Ruck | Csaba Balogh | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2472-5 | 2544 |
| Peak rating | 2586 · Jan 2015 | 2672 · May 2012 |
| Peak age | 38 | 25 |
| World rank now | #812 | #345 |
| World rank peak | #136 | #80 |
| Federation rank now | #23 | #13 |
| Games (career, STD) | 964 | 1,062 |
| Months active | 217 | 218 |
| % white wins | 42% | 39% |
| % black wins | 30% | 29% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2439 | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 82 | 12 |
Best Win
Robert Ruck
Csaba Balogh
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (10)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Robert Ruck
Csaba Balogh