Prepare against Anton Balala
Slovakia · World #72,036 classical · FIDE ID 14929279
When preparing against Anton Balala, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (87% of games); against 1.d4, 1...c5 (100%).
Our database contains 47 games by Anton Balala, covering Jul 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Anton Balala's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Anton Balala 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 | 1,815 | 1,879 | Oct 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 47 | 8 | 17 | 22 | 17.0% |
| As White | 22 | 4 | 10 | 8 | 18.2% |
| As Black | 25 | 4 | 7 | 14 | 16.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Anton Balala's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Anton Balala's side.
First moves as White (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 22 | 100.0% | 40.9% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 40.9% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Balala usually continues d4 (42.9% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Balala usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (18% of these games) — Balala usually continues d4 (37.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 13 | 86.7% | 23.1% |
| c6 | 1 | 6.7% | 100.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 6.7% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 8 | 100.0% | 31.3% |
Anton Balala's chess games
All 47 games by Anton Balala in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2012 - Jul 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: 8 wins, 17 draws, 22 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| C46 | Three Knights Opening | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B74 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C21 | Danish Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian | 9 | 1/3/5 | 11.1% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 8 | 1/3/4 | 12.5% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A24 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C32 | Vienna Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2018 | Jaroslav Matejov | 2,042 | chT2C-SVK 1718 | C46 |
| Feb 2015 | Adam Kerdik | 1,997 | chT-SVK 2C 1415 | B74 |
| Oct 2017 | Viliam Vrchovsky | 1,976 | chT2C-SVK 1718 | B12 |
| Dec 2015 | Jan Peter | 1,939 | chT2C-SVK 1516 | B18 |
| Nov 2015 | Robert Jakab | 1,847 | chT2C-SVK 1516 | B33 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2C-SVK 1718 | 2018 | 11 | 4.5 | 1,927 |
| chT-SVK 2C 1415 | 2015 | 11 | 5 | 1,872 |
| chT1E-SVK 1617 | 2017 | 10 | 1 | 1,691 |
| chT-SVK 2C 1314 | 2014 | 9 | 2 | 1,707 |
| chT2C-SVK 1516 | 2016 | 6 | 4 | 1,930 |
Interactive opening tree from all 47 games, weak-spot detection and engine analysis.
Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Anton Balala's chess games?
47 games by Anton Balala, from Jul 2012 to Jul 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 Anton Balala has played.
What does Anton Balala play on the first move as White?
Across 22 games with White in our database, Anton Balala opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Anton Balala answers 1...c5 (87% of games), 1...c6 (7% of games), 1...e5 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...c5 (100% of games).
What openings does Anton Balala play as White?
As White, Anton Balala's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Three Knights Opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 22 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Anton Balala play as Black?
As Black, Anton Balala most often plays: Sicilian (9 games, 11.1% win rate); Benoni Defense (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 25 games.
What is Anton Balala's FIDE rating?
Anton Balala is currently rated 1,815 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,879 (Oct 2024).
How many games has Anton Balala played?
Our database contains 47 games by Anton Balala, covering Jul 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 8 wins, 17 draws, 22 losses (17.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Anton Balala?
47 games by Anton Balala 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.