Prepare against Athanasios-panagiotis Ballas
GRC · World #9,809 classical · FIDE ID 4224078
Our database contains 210 games by Athanasios-panagiotis Ballas, covering Oct 2008 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Athanasios-panagiotis Ballas's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Athanasios-panagiotis Ballas 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 | 2,173 | 2,179 | Nov 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,950 | 1,966 | Oct 2023 |
| Blitz | 2,039 | 2,041 | Sep 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 210 | 88 | 46 | 76 | 41.9% |
| As White | 96 | 46 | 22 | 28 | 47.9% |
| As Black | 114 | 42 | 24 | 48 | 36.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (96 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 80 | 83.3% | 60.6% |
| d4 | 9 | 9.4% | 55.6% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 5.2% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 1.0% | 100.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.0% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 83% of White games, 60.6% score
- …c5 (64% of these games) — Ballas usually continues Nf3 (55.2% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Ballas usually continues Nf3 (64.3% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Ballas usually continues d4 (60.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 9% of White games, 55.6% score
- …Nf6 (78% of these games) — Ballas usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …d5 (11% of these games) — Ballas usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Ballas usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (61 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 45 | 73.8% | 55.6% |
| d6 | 6 | 9.8% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 6 | 9.8% | 33.3% |
| e5 | 2 | 3.3% | 75.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.6% | 100.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 33 | 82.5% | 47.0% |
| e6 | 4 | 10.0% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.5% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.5% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.5% | 0.0% |
Athanasios-panagiotis Ballas's chess games
All 210 games by Athanasios-panagiotis Ballas in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2008 - Aug 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: 88 wins, 46 draws, 76 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B46 | Sicilian | 19 | 8/5/6 | 42.1% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 16 | 6/1/9 | 37.5% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B81 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 16 | 7/2/7 | 43.8% |
| D90 | Grünfeld Defense | 12 | 7/2/3 | 58.3% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| D70 | Indian Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| A40 | English Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2016 | Labros Giannoulakis | 2,272 | ch-GRE U16 | A59 |
| Jul 2018 | Nino Maisuradze | 2,264 | 11th Paleochora Open | B23 |
| Jan 2019 | Zisis Tsaknakis | 2,253 | chT-Thessaloniki/Chalkidiki | B92 |
| Apr 2018 | Argirios Papadopoulos | 2,227 | ch-GRE U20 | C47 |
| Jan 2014 | Haralambos Tsakiris | 2,121 | ch-GRE U18 | E86 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GRE U18 | 2017 | 19 | 11 | 2,011 |
| ch-GRE U20 | 2019 | 18 | 10.5 | 2,065 |
| ch-GRE U12 | 2011 | 18 | 13.5 | 1,877 |
| ch-GRE U14 | 2013 | 15 | 8.5 | 1,736 |
| ch-GRE U16 | 2016 | 14 | 6 | 1,976 |
| ch-GRE U10 | 2009 | 9 | 7.5 | 1,768 |
| chT-Thessaloniki/Chalkidiki | 2019 | 9 | 8 | 2,105 |
| 39th chT-GRE | 2011 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,772 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Athanasios-panagiotis Ballas's chess games?
210 games by Athanasios-panagiotis Ballas, from Oct 2008 to Aug 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 Athanasios-panagiotis Ballas has played.
What does Athanasios-panagiotis Ballas play on the first move as White?
Across 96 games with White in our database, Athanasios-panagiotis Ballas opens with 1.e4 (83% of games), 1.d4 (9% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Athanasios-panagiotis Ballas answers 1...c5 (74% of games), 1...d6 (10% of games), 1...e6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (83% of games), 1...e6 (10% of games), 1...d6 (3% of games).
What openings does Athanasios-panagiotis Ballas play as White?
As White, Athanasios-panagiotis Ballas's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (19 games, 42.1% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (16 games, 37.5% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (4 games, 75.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 96 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Athanasios-panagiotis Ballas play as Black?
As Black, Athanasios-panagiotis Ballas most often plays: Sicilian (16 games, 43.8% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (12 games, 58.3% win rate); Sicilian: Scheveningen (8 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 114 games.
What is Athanasios-panagiotis Ballas's FIDE rating?
Athanasios-panagiotis Ballas is currently rated 2,173 in classical chess, 1,950 in rapid and 2,039 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,179 (Nov 2025).
How many games has Athanasios-panagiotis Ballas played?
Our database contains 210 games by Athanasios-panagiotis Ballas, covering Oct 2008 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 88 wins, 46 draws, 76 losses (41.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Athanasios-panagiotis Ballas?
210 games by Athanasios-panagiotis Ballas 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.