Prepare against Eleni Sofia Balaska
GRC · World #74,090 classical · FIDE ID 4255704
When preparing against Eleni Sofia Balaska, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (73% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 40 games by Eleni Sofia Balaska, covering Nov 2011 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Eleni Sofia Balaska's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Eleni Sofia Balaska 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 | 1,808 | 1,815 | Mar 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,675 | 1,692 | Dec 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 40 | 14 | 6 | 20 | 35.0% |
| As White | 22 | 6 | 4 | 12 | 27.3% |
| As Black | 18 | 8 | 2 | 8 | 44.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Eleni Sofia Balaska's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Eleni Sofia Balaska's side.
First moves as White (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 22 | 100.0% | 36.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 36.4% score
- …e5 (45% of these games) — Balaska usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (18% of these games) — Balaska usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Balaska usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 8 | 72.7% | 56.3% |
| e5 | 2 | 18.2% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 5 | 100.0% | 60.0% |
Eleni Sofia Balaska's chess games
All 40 games by Eleni Sofia Balaska in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2011 - Sep 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: 14 wins, 6 draws, 20 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B51 | Sicilian | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A03 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D36 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D05 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Three Knights Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B10 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2021 | Nikolaos Tepelenis | 2,096 | 1st chT-GRE Online Rapid Open | B25 |
| Oct 2015 | Evdokia Asvestopoulou | 1,689 | 43rd chT-GRE | D36 |
| Jul 2017 | Milia Psofimi | 1,507 | 45th chT-GRE | C42 |
| Feb 2021 | Christos Mylogiannidis | 1,342 | 1st chT-GRE Online Rapid Open | D55 |
| Feb 2021 | Stylianos Hatziveis | 1,310 | 1st chT-GRE Online Rapid Open | E70 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st chT-GRE Online Rapid Open | 2021 | 9 | 6 | 1,762 |
| 45th chT-GRE | 2017 | 6 | 3 | 1,500 |
| ch-Attica U16 Girls | 2012 | 6 | 2 | 1,316 |
| 43rd chT-GRE | 2015 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,478 |
| chT-GRE U16 | 2009 | 4 | 0 | 1,446 |
| 44th chT-GRE | 2016 | 3 | 2 | 1,497 |
| 51st chT-GRE | 2024 | 2 | 0 | 1,669 |
| 41st chT-GRE | 2013 | 2 | 0 | 1,204 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Eleni Sofia Balaska's chess games?
40 games by Eleni Sofia Balaska, from Nov 2011 to Sep 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 Eleni Sofia Balaska has played.
What does Eleni Sofia Balaska play on the first move as White?
Across 22 games with White in our database, Eleni Sofia Balaska opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Eleni Sofia Balaska answers 1...c5 (73% of games), 1...e5 (18% of games), 1...e6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Eleni Sofia Balaska play as White?
As White, Eleni Sofia Balaska's most-played openings in our database are: Italian Game: Classical Variation (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Italian Game (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 22 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Eleni Sofia Balaska play as Black?
As Black, Eleni Sofia Balaska most often plays: Sicilian: Dragon (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Eleni Sofia Balaska's FIDE rating?
Eleni Sofia Balaska is currently rated 1,808 in classical chess, 1,675 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,815 (Mar 2026).
How many games has Eleni Sofia Balaska played?
Our database contains 40 games by Eleni Sofia Balaska, covering Nov 2011 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 6 draws, 20 losses (35.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Eleni Sofia Balaska?
40 games by Eleni Sofia Balaska 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.