Prepare against Balgan Bayarmandakh
FM · MNG · World #16,794 classical · FIDE ID 4900677
When preparing against Balgan Bayarmandakh, expect 1.d4 in 96% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (90% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (69%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: King's Indian Defense as White, 40.0% over 20 games.
Our database contains 220 games by Balgan Bayarmandakh, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Balgan Bayarmandakh's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Balgan Bayarmandakh 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 | 2,087 | 2,350 | Jan 2009 |
| Rapid | 2,148 | 2,278 | Dec 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,057 | 2,275 | Sep 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 220 | 68 | 54 | 98 | 30.9% |
| As White | 111 | 43 | 31 | 37 | 38.7% |
| As Black | 109 | 25 | 23 | 61 | 22.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Balgan Bayarmandakh's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Balgan Bayarmandakh's side.
First moves as White (111 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 107 | 96.4% | 52.3% |
| c4 | 2 | 1.8% | 25.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.9% | 100.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 0.9% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 96% of White games, 52.3% score
- …Nf6 (49% of these games) — Bayarmandakh usually continues c4 (46.9% score)
- …d5 (39% of these games) — Bayarmandakh usually continues c4 (53.6% score)
- …d6 (4% of these games) — Bayarmandakh usually continues c4 (83.3% score)
- 1.c4 — 2% of White games, 25.0% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Bayarmandakh usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (50% of these games) — Bayarmandakh usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 37 | 90.2% | 32.4% |
| c5 | 3 | 7.3% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 2.4% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (49 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 34 | 69.4% | 41.2% |
| d5 | 8 | 16.3% | 12.5% |
| c5 | 6 | 12.2% | 16.7% |
Balgan Bayarmandakh's chess games
All 220 games by Balgan Bayarmandakh in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 68 wins, 54 draws, 98 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D13 | Slav Defense | 24 | 10/4/10 | 41.7% |
| E72 | King's Indian Defense | 20 | 8/6/6 | 40.0% |
| D30 | Indian Defense | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| D37 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 9 | 4/4/1 | 44.4% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| E00 | Catalan | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| D30 | Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C99 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 14 | 3/3/8 | 21.4% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 13 | 2/4/7 | 15.4% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 10 | 2/4/4 | 20.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 10 | 4/0/6 | 40.0% |
| E09 | Catalan | 8 | 0/2/6 | 0.0% |
| A21 | Modern Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| C25 | Vienna Game | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A45 | London System | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Hungarian Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2008 | Lars Schandorff | 2,520 | Olympiad-38 | D15 |
| Mar 2011 | Bayarsaihan Gundavaa | 2,493 | ch-MGL | D30 |
| Sep 2007 | Julio Catalino Sadorra | 2,421 | 6th ch-Asia | B38 |
| Mar 2011 | Namkhai Battulga | 2,420 | ch-MGL | C55 |
| Sep 2007 | Lanka Ravi | 2,404 | 6th ch-Asia | E51 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-MGL | 2011 | 61 | 27 | 2,245 |
| ch-MGL 52nd | 2012 | 15 | 3.5 | 2,103 |
| ch-MGL blitz | 2015 | 14 | 5.5 | 2,094 |
| ch-MGL 55th | 2015 | 13 | 4.5 | 2,186 |
| Olympiad-37 | 2006 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,346 |
| ch-MGL 58th | 2018 | 11 | 3 | 2,126 |
| 6th ch-Asia | 2007 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,302 |
| Ulaanbaatar IM | 2020 | 10 | 1.5 | 2,139 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Gombosuren Munkhgal (10 games) · Bazar Khatanbaatar (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Balgan Bayarmandakh's chess games?
220 games by Balgan Bayarmandakh, from Apr 2003 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 Balgan Bayarmandakh has played.
What does Balgan Bayarmandakh play on the first move as White?
Across 111 games with White in our database, Balgan Bayarmandakh opens with 1.d4 (96% of games), 1.c4 (2% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Balgan Bayarmandakh answers 1...e5 (90% of games), 1...c5 (7% of games), 1...Nf6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (69% of games), 1...d5 (16% of games), 1...c5 (12% of games).
What openings does Balgan Bayarmandakh play as White?
As White, Balgan Bayarmandakh's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (24 games, 41.7% win rate); King's Indian Defense (20 games, 40.0% win rate); Indian Defense (9 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 111 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Balgan Bayarmandakh play as Black?
As Black, Balgan Bayarmandakh most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Closed (14 games, 21.4% win rate); Benoni Defense (13 games, 15.4% win rate); Indian Defense (10 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 109 games.
What is Balgan Bayarmandakh's FIDE rating?
Balgan Bayarmandakh is currently rated 2,087 in classical chess, 2,148 in rapid and 2,057 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,350 (Jan 2009).
How many games has Balgan Bayarmandakh played?
Our database contains 220 games by Balgan Bayarmandakh, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 68 wins, 54 draws, 98 losses (30.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Balgan Bayarmandakh?
220 games by Balgan Bayarmandakh 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.