Prepare against Christopher Ball
CM · Australia · World #79,545 classical · FIDE ID 3221350
When preparing against Christopher Ball, expect 1.e4 in 44% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (57% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (75%).
Our database contains 32 games by Christopher Ball, covering May 2014 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Christopher Ball's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Christopher Ball 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 | 1,791 | 1,945 | Mar 2016 |
| Rapid | 1,879 | 1,900 | May 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,885 | 1,952 | Dec 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 32 | 18 | 6 | 8 | 56.3% |
| As White | 16 | 6 | 3 | 7 | 37.5% |
| As Black | 16 | 12 | 3 | 1 | 75.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Christopher Ball's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Christopher Ball's side.
First moves as White (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 7 | 43.8% | 64.3% |
| d4 | 4 | 25.0% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
| b3 | 2 | 12.5% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 6.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 44% of White games, 64.3% score
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Ball usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (29% of these games) — Ball usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (14% of these games) — Ball usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 25% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Ball usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Ball usually continues Bf4 (50.0% score)
- …Nc6 (25% of these games) — Ball usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 4 | 57.1% | 62.5% |
| e5 | 3 | 42.9% | 83.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 75.0% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 25.0% | 100.0% |
Christopher Ball's chess games
All 32 games by Christopher Ball in the Chess.ceo database (May 2014 - 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: 18 wins, 6 draws, 8 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A11 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C00 | French Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A04 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E93 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E38 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A30 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E65 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2015 | Stuart Fancy | 2,049 | Oceania zt | B02 |
| Jul 2015 | Donato Mallari | 1,988 | Oceania zt | E38 |
| Jan 2018 | Paul Russell | 1,922 | ch-AUS Major | C45 |
| Jul 2015 | Lalit Prasad | 1,921 | Oceania zt | B02 |
| Jan 2018 | Mark C Stokes | 1,780 | ch-AUS Major | A45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-AUS Minor | 2013 | 11 | 8.5 | 1,692 |
| ch-AUS Major | 2018 | 11 | 7 | 1,806 |
| Oceania zt | 2015 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,202 |
| New South Wales Open | 2015 | 1 | 0 | 1,998 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Christopher Ball's chess games?
32 games by Christopher Ball, from May 2014 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 Christopher Ball has played.
What does Christopher Ball play on the first move as White?
Across 16 games with White in our database, Christopher Ball opens with 1.e4 (44% of games), 1.d4 (25% of games), 1.Nf3 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Christopher Ball answers 1...e6 (57% of games), 1...e5 (43% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (75% of games), 1...d5 (25% of games).
What openings does Christopher Ball play as White?
As White, Christopher Ball's most-played openings in our database are: London System (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Nimzovich-Larsen attack (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 16 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Christopher Ball play as Black?
As Black, Christopher Ball most often plays: French Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); English Opening: Mikenas Variation (1 games, 100.0% win rate); English Opening: Slav Setup (1 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 16 games.
What is Christopher Ball's FIDE rating?
Christopher Ball is currently rated 1,791 in classical chess, 1,879 in rapid and 1,885 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,945 (Mar 2016).
How many games has Christopher Ball played?
Our database contains 32 games by Christopher Ball, covering May 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 18 wins, 6 draws, 8 losses (56.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Christopher Ball?
32 games by Christopher Ball 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.