Prepare against Daniel Balin
Czechia · World #27,604 classical · FIDE ID 380954
Our database contains 50 games by Daniel Balin, covering May 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Daniel Balin's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Daniel Balin 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 | 2,000 | 2,017 | Mar 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,980 | 1,980 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,890 | 1,910 | Feb 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 50 | 9 | 8 | 33 | 18.0% |
| As White | 24 | 4 | 3 | 17 | 16.7% |
| As Black | 26 | 5 | 5 | 16 | 19.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Daniel Balin's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Daniel Balin's side.
First moves as White (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 16 | 66.7% | 18.8% |
| e4 | 8 | 33.3% | 31.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 67% of White games, 18.8% score
- …Nf6 (69% of these games) — Balin usually continues c4 (18.2% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Balin usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- …c5 (6% of these games) — Balin usually continues d5 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 33% of White games, 31.3% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Balin usually continues Nf3 (16.7% score)
- …c6 (25% of these games) — Balin usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Balin usually continues exd5 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 15 | 88.2% | 20.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 11.8% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 100.0% | 35.7% |
Daniel Balin's chess games
All 50 games by Daniel Balin in the Chess.ceo database (May 2015 - 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: 9 wins, 8 draws, 33 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B85 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A31 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D55 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E16 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A30 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2019 | Aleksandrs Jazdanovs | 2,243 | ch-EU U16 | A30 |
| Nov 2021 | Miroslav Fryc | 2,178 | chT2B-CZE 2122 | B24 |
| Dec 2019 | Zdenek Kalousek | 2,039 | chT2B-CZE 1920 | B90 |
| Aug 2016 | Daniil Bystritskiy | 1,906 | 26th ch-EU U14 | E33 |
| Feb 2022 | Josef Halla | 1,777 | chT2B-CZE 2122 | D55 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2B-CZE 2122 | 2022 | 9 | 2 | 1,827 |
| 26th ch-EU U14 | 2016 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,696 |
| ch-CZE U10 | 2013 | 9 | 4 | 1,341 |
| ch-EU U16 | 2019 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,843 |
| chT2B-CZE 1920 | 2020 | 8 | 1 | 1,849 |
| ch-Czech Fed U12 | 2013 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,279 |
| ch-CZE Blitz | 2018 | 1 | 0.5 | 2,332 |
| chT2B-CZE 1718 | 2018 | 1 | 0 | 1,627 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Daniel Balin's chess games?
50 games by Daniel Balin, from May 2015 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 Daniel Balin has played.
What does Daniel Balin play on the first move as White?
Across 24 games with White in our database, Daniel Balin opens with 1.d4 (67% of games), 1.e4 (33% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Daniel Balin answers 1...c5 (88% of games), 1...e5 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Daniel Balin play as White?
As White, Daniel Balin's most-played openings in our database are: Grünfeld Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 24 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Daniel Balin play as Black?
As Black, Daniel Balin most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 26 games.
What is Daniel Balin's FIDE rating?
Daniel Balin is currently rated 2,000 in classical chess, 1,980 in rapid and 1,890 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,017 (Mar 2026).
How many games has Daniel Balin played?
Our database contains 50 games by Daniel Balin, covering May 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 9 wins, 8 draws, 33 losses (18.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Daniel Balin?
50 games by Daniel Balin 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.