Prepare against Antonio Ballester Cladera
Spain · World #105,673 classical · FIDE ID 2284863
When preparing against Antonio Ballester Cladera, expect 1.e4 in 90% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (44% of games); against 1.d4, 1...f5 (38%).
Our database contains 139 games by Antonio Ballester Cladera, covering Jan 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Antonio Ballester Cladera's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Antonio Ballester Cladera 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 | 1,713 | 1,861 | Mar 2011 |
| Rapid | 1,867 | 1,867 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,839 | 1,839 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 139 | 45 | 28 | 66 | 32.4% |
| As White | 68 | 26 | 15 | 27 | 38.2% |
| As Black | 71 | 19 | 13 | 39 | 26.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Antonio Ballester Cladera's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Antonio Ballester Cladera's side.
First moves as White (68 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 61 | 89.7% | 50.8% |
| d4 | 7 | 10.3% | 35.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 90% of White games, 50.8% score
- …c5 (52% of these games) — Cladera usually continues Nf3 (44.6% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Cladera usually continues Nf3 (78.6% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Cladera usually continues d4 (30.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 10% of White games, 35.7% score
- …d5 (57% of these games) — Cladera usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …b6 (14% of these games) — Cladera usually continues Bf4 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (14% of these games) — Cladera usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 16 | 44.4% | 56.3% |
| e5 | 9 | 25.0% | 16.7% |
| d5 | 5 | 13.9% | 10.0% |
| e6 | 5 | 13.9% | 0.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 2.8% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 9 | 37.5% | 44.4% |
| Nf6 | 8 | 33.3% | 18.8% |
| d5 | 7 | 29.2% | 78.6% |
Antonio Ballester Cladera's chess games
All 139 games by Antonio Ballester Cladera in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2006 - 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: 45 wins, 28 draws, 66 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 11 | 5/3/3 | 45.5% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| C22 | Center Game | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C43 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A48 | London System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 12 | 5/3/4 | 41.7% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 11 | 3/2/6 | 27.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C64 | Ruy Lopez: Classical | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D52 | Slav Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2016 | Antonio Palmer Cruellas | 1,970 | chT-Mallorca Preferente | B32 |
| Oct 2012 | Bernardo Pedro Nadal Marti | 1,966 | Alcudia Belleuve | D37 |
| Dec 2017 | Sadek Kehloul Gutierrez | 1,962 | ch-Mallorca Primera | B80 |
| Oct 2017 | Gilles Grichkevitch | 1,948 | 14th Calvia Amateur Open | B33 |
| Oct 2015 | Santiago Andreu Lopez | 1,903 | 12th Calvia Amateur Open | B43 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-Mallorca Preferente | 2021 | 20 | 5.5 | 1,718 |
| Campos Migjorn Open | 2019 | 14 | 7.5 | 1,634 |
| ch-Mallorca B | 2018 | 11 | 3 | 1,703 |
| 16th Binissalem Open | 2003 | 9 | 4 | 2,089 |
| chT-Palma de Mallorca | 2003 | 8 | 4 | 2,048 |
| 15th Binissalem Open | 2002 | 8 | 3 | 1,972 |
| Santa Margalida ch-Mallorca | 2016 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,812 |
| Palma de Mallorca Open U2200 | 2013 | 7 | 3 | 1,835 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Antonio Ballester Cladera's chess games?
139 games by Antonio Ballester Cladera, from Jan 2006 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 Antonio Ballester Cladera has played.
What does Antonio Ballester Cladera play on the first move as White?
Across 68 games with White in our database, Antonio Ballester Cladera opens with 1.e4 (90% of games), 1.d4 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Antonio Ballester Cladera answers 1...c5 (44% of games), 1...e5 (25% of games), 1...d5 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (38% of games), 1...Nf6 (33% of games), 1...d5 (29% of games).
What openings does Antonio Ballester Cladera play as White?
As White, Antonio Ballester Cladera's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (11 games, 45.5% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Center Game (5 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 68 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Antonio Ballester Cladera play as Black?
As Black, Antonio Ballester Cladera most often plays: Sicilian (12 games, 41.7% win rate); Dutch Defense (11 games, 27.3% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 71 games.
What is Antonio Ballester Cladera's FIDE rating?
Antonio Ballester Cladera is currently rated 1,713 in classical chess, 1,867 in rapid and 1,839 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,861 (Mar 2011).
How many games has Antonio Ballester Cladera played?
Our database contains 139 games by Antonio Ballester Cladera, covering Jan 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 45 wins, 28 draws, 66 losses (32.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Antonio Ballester Cladera?
139 games by Antonio Ballester Cladera 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.