Prepare against Alejandro Ballonga Arruego
Spain · World #97,710 classical · FIDE ID 32044690
When preparing against Alejandro Ballonga Arruego, expect 1.c4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...e6 (100%).
Our database contains 40 games by Alejandro Ballonga Arruego, covering May 2011 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Alejandro Ballonga Arruego's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alejandro Ballonga Arruego 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 | 1,737 | 1,783 | Apr 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,751 | 1,787 | Dec 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,722 | 1,779 | Jun 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 40 | 5 | 8 | 27 | 12.5% |
| As White | 18 | 3 | 4 | 11 | 16.7% |
| As Black | 22 | 2 | 4 | 16 | 9.1% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2010-2026): 269 rated games against 227 different opponents, across 61 events in 1 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 210 | 67 | 57 | 86 | 31.9% | 1,720 | 1,677 | 12 |
| Rapid | 27 | 11 | 2 | 14 | 40.7% | 1,692 | 1,625 | 3 |
| Blitz | 31 | 13 | 3 | 15 | 41.9% | 1,662 | 1,546 | 3 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 125 | 19 | 26 | 80 | 15.2% |
| Against lower-rated | 117 | 58 | 34 | 25 | 49.6% |
Tournament wins
4 tournament wins from 46 events.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 14 | 7 | 1 | 6 | 1,744 | 1,744 |
| 2025 | 42 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 1,675 | 1,655 |
| 2024 | 23 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 1,627 | 1,644 |
| 2023 | 24 | 11 | 4 | 9 | 1,554 | 1,514 |
| 2022 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 1,754 | 1,554 |
| 2020 | 6 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1,655 | 1,655 |
| 2019 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 1,565 | 1,665 |
| 2018 | 20 | 9 | 4 | 7 | 1,667 | 1,712 |
| 2017 | 14 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 1,645 | 1,673 |
| 2016 | 20 | 7 | 5 | 8 | 1,705 | 1,663 |
| 2015 | 26 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 1,704 | 1,704 |
| 2014 | 16 | 3 | 1 | 12 | 1,819 | 1,553 |
| 2013 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 1,924 | 1,638 |
| 2012 | 19 | 4 | 2 | 13 | 1,910 | 1,721 |
| 2011 | 17 | 6 | 2 | 9 | 1,855 | 1,755 |
| 2010 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 1,778 | 1,663 |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alejandro Ballonga Arruego's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alejandro Ballonga Arruego's side.
First moves as White (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 18 | 100.0% | 27.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 100% of White games, 27.8% score
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Arruego usually continues Nc3 (16.7% score)
- …e5 (28% of these games) — Arruego usually continues Nc3 (10.0% score)
- …c5 (22% of these games) — Arruego usually continues Nc3 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 11 | 100.0% | 13.6% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 6 | 100.0% | 33.3% |
Alejandro Ballonga Arruego's chess games
All 40 games by Alejandro Ballonga Arruego in the Chess.ceo database (May 2011 - Oct 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: 5 wins, 8 draws, 27 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A16 | English Opening | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A90 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| A10 | English Opening | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A45 | French Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2019 | Francisco M. Labrador Postigo | 1,876 | chT-Aragon Preferente Gr-I | A31 |
| Mar 2013 | Francisco Flores | 1,850 | chT-Aragon Preferente A | A40 |
| Jan 2020 | German Casas Chine | 1,787 | chT-Aragon Preferente Gr-I | A37 |
| Mar 2023 | Deni Ivanov Ivanov | 1,453 | chT-Aragon Preferente Gr I | A40 |
| Feb 2023 | Ruben Martinez Blanco | 1,317 | chT-Aragon Preferente Gr I | A37 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-Aragon Preferente A | 2014 | 14 | 1 | 1,574 |
| chT-Aragon Preferente Gr-I | 2020 | 8 | 4 | 1,698 |
| chT-Aragon Preferente Gr I | 2023 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,547 |
| chT-Aragon Preferente Gr II | 2022 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,553 |
| chT-Aragon Honor Descenso | 2012 | 3 | 0 | 1,647 |
| chT-Aragon Honor GrB | 2012 | 3 | 0 | 1,648 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alejandro Ballonga Arruego's chess games?
40 games by Alejandro Ballonga Arruego, from May 2011 to Oct 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 Alejandro Ballonga Arruego has played.
What does Alejandro Ballonga Arruego play on the first move as White?
Across 18 games with White in our database, Alejandro Ballonga Arruego opens with 1.c4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alejandro Ballonga Arruego answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (100% of games).
What openings does Alejandro Ballonga Arruego play as White?
As White, Alejandro Ballonga Arruego's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (5 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (5 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (4 games, 75.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 18 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alejandro Ballonga Arruego play as Black?
As Black, Alejandro Ballonga Arruego most often plays: Horwitz Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening (4 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 22 games.
What is Alejandro Ballonga Arruego's FIDE rating?
Alejandro Ballonga Arruego is currently rated 1,737 in classical chess, 1,751 in rapid and 1,722 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,783 (Apr 2024).
How many games has Alejandro Ballonga Arruego played?
Our database contains 40 games by Alejandro Ballonga Arruego, covering May 2011 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 5 wins, 8 draws, 27 losses (12.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alejandro Ballonga Arruego?
40 games by Alejandro Ballonga Arruego 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.