Prepare against David Ballesteros Gonzalez
FM · Spain · World #9,833 classical · FIDE ID 2203030
Our database contains 422 games by David Ballesteros Gonzalez, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find David Ballesteros Gonzalez's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout David Ballesteros Gonzalez 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 | 2,172 | 2,303 | Apr 2008 |
| Rapid | 2,168 | 2,168 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,085 | 2,163 | Dec 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 422 | 185 | 85 | 152 | 43.8% |
| As White | 216 | 96 | 50 | 70 | 44.4% |
| As Black | 206 | 89 | 35 | 82 | 43.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of David Ballesteros Gonzalez's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from David Ballesteros Gonzalez's side.
First moves as White (216 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 169 | 78.2% | 58.6% |
| e4 | 31 | 14.4% | 53.2% |
| Nf3 | 12 | 5.6% | 33.3% |
| c4 | 3 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 0.5% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 78% of White games, 58.6% score
- …Nf6 (59% of these games) — Gonzalez usually continues c4 (63.4% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Gonzalez usually continues c4 (64.3% score)
- …f5 (4% of these games) — Gonzalez usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 14% of White games, 53.2% score
- …c5 (58% of these games) — Gonzalez usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Gonzalez usually continues d4 (83.3% score)
- …e5 (10% of these games) — Gonzalez usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (95 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 39 | 41.1% | 61.5% |
| g6 | 38 | 40.0% | 56.6% |
| d6 | 11 | 11.6% | 54.5% |
| e6 | 3 | 3.2% | 16.7% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 1.1% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (75 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 63 | 84.0% | 45.2% |
| g6 | 6 | 8.0% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 3 | 4.0% | 83.3% |
| d5 | 2 | 2.7% | 25.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.3% | 0.0% |
David Ballesteros Gonzalez's chess games
All 422 games by David Ballesteros Gonzalez in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 185 wins, 85 draws, 152 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 21 | 12/2/7 | 57.1% |
| D58 | Indian Defense | 19 | 8/4/7 | 42.1% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 17 | 7/5/5 | 41.2% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 13 | 5/3/5 | 38.5% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 13 | 6/3/4 | 46.2% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 11 | 5/1/5 | 45.5% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| A88 | Dutch Defense | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 39 | 18/7/14 | 46.2% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 19 | 8/4/7 | 42.1% |
| C00 | Sicilian | 18 | 12/2/4 | 66.7% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 16 | 4/4/8 | 25.0% |
| A26 | English Opening | 12 | 6/0/6 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 12 | 4/5/3 | 33.3% |
| E88 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 10 | 5/1/4 | 50.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2002 | Juan Borges Matos | 2,442 | 17th Colmenar Viejo Open | C06 |
| Dec 2000 | B. Gonzalez | 2,428 | 3rd Madrid Once Open | A88 |
| Apr 2002 | Javier Moreno Ruiz | 2,415 | ch-MAD 65th | E94 |
| Sep 2005 | Ivan Valles Moreno | 2,374 | Madrid Open 1 | D24 |
| Sep 2007 | Oliver Gonzalez Somoza | 2,343 | 20th Moratalaz Open | E15 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Madrid sf-A | 2015 | 49 | 33.5 | 2,242 |
| ch-Madrid | 2010 | 33 | 11 | 2,142 |
| chT-ESP | 2000 | 27 | 10.5 | 2,215 |
| Ibercaja Open | 1997 | 21 | 13.5 | 2,401 |
| Mondariz 02 | 1996 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,402 |
| ch-MAD 65th | 2002 | 11 | 5 | 2,169 |
| 12th Mondariz | 1995 | 10 | 2.5 | 2,146 |
| ch-ESP Open A | 2001 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,328 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find David Ballesteros Gonzalez's chess games?
422 games by David Ballesteros Gonzalez, from Apr 2003 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 David Ballesteros Gonzalez has played.
What does David Ballesteros Gonzalez play on the first move as White?
Across 216 games with White in our database, David Ballesteros Gonzalez opens with 1.d4 (78% of games), 1.e4 (14% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, David Ballesteros Gonzalez answers 1...c5 (41% of games), 1...g6 (40% of games), 1...d6 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (84% of games), 1...g6 (8% of games), 1...d6 (4% of games).
What openings does David Ballesteros Gonzalez play as White?
As White, David Ballesteros Gonzalez's most-played openings in our database are: Benoni Defense (21 games, 57.1% win rate); Indian Defense (19 games, 42.1% win rate); Slav Defense (17 games, 41.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 216 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does David Ballesteros Gonzalez play as Black?
As Black, David Ballesteros Gonzalez most often plays: Modern Defense (39 games, 46.2% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (19 games, 42.1% win rate); Sicilian (18 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 206 games.
What is David Ballesteros Gonzalez's FIDE rating?
David Ballesteros Gonzalez is currently rated 2,172 in classical chess, 2,168 in rapid and 2,085 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,303 (Apr 2008).
How many games has David Ballesteros Gonzalez played?
Our database contains 422 games by David Ballesteros Gonzalez, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 185 wins, 85 draws, 152 losses (43.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against David Ballesteros Gonzalez?
422 games by David Ballesteros Gonzalez 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.