Csonka Balázs, a 28-year-old Hungarian International Master, has achieved two grandmaster norms and a peak rating of 2500. A dominant force in his youth, he won 18 Hungarian youth championships and earned two gold and three bronze medals in European youth competitions. Renowned for his deep opening knowledge and strong positional play, he is currently pursuing his final grandmaster norm while also working as a licensed FIDE trainer. In 2024, he served as the captain of Hungary's third women's team at the Chess Olympiad in Budapest. His students have secured podium finishes at both national and international youth championships. Beyond chess, Balázs holds degrees in International Relations and International Economy and Business from the University of Szeged, where he resides. He has since transitioned into a career in finance. Known for his balanced approach to life, the owner of Thinkers Publishing affectionately calls him ""The Family Man.""