Tibor Keseru vs David Balogh
Tibor Keseru (35, HUN) and David Balogh (33, CM, HUN) have met 5 times in classical OTB plus 4 rapid/blitz games. Balogh leads the classical series 3–0 (2 draws). With current classical ratings of 1979 and 2234, the Elo model gives Balogh a 71% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1979 vs 2234 (Δ -255)
With Tibor Keseru as white
15% Tibor15% draw71% David
With David Balogh as white
10% Tibor12% draw78% David
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Tibor Keseru | David Balogh | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1979 | 2234 |
| Peak rating | 1979 · May 2026 | 2264 · Apr 2019 |
| Peak age | 35 | 26 |
| World rank now | #30,974 | #6,501 |
| World rank peak | #30,974 | #5,548 |
| Federation rank now | #868 | #201 |
| Games (career, STD) | 677 | 820 |
| Months active | 192 | 188 |
| % white wins | 36% | 57% |
| % black wins | 32% | 54% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2014 | 2265 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 35 | 50 |
Best Win
Tibor Keseru
David Balogh
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (9)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Tibor Keseru
David Balogh