Prepare against Enric Balague Orduna
Spain · World #38,723 classical · FIDE ID 2269120
Our database contains 129 games by Enric Balague Orduna, covering Apr 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Enric Balague Orduna's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Enric Balague Orduna 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 | 1,941 | 2,030 | Jan 2005 |
| Rapid | 1,838 | 1,925 | Feb 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 129 | 53 | 25 | 51 | 41.1% |
| As White | 71 | 30 | 15 | 26 | 42.3% |
| As Black | 58 | 23 | 10 | 25 | 39.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Enric Balague Orduna's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Enric Balague Orduna's side.
First moves as White (71 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 27 | 38.0% | 40.7% |
| e4 | 21 | 29.6% | 59.5% |
| Nf3 | 15 | 21.1% | 60.0% |
| f4 | 6 | 8.5% | 58.3% |
| b4 | 1 | 1.4% | 100.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 38% of White games, 40.7% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Orduna usually continues Bg5 (44.4% score)
- …d5 (37% of these games) — Orduna usually continues c4 (57.1% score)
- …f5 (4% of these games) — Orduna usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 30% of White games, 59.5% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Orduna usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Orduna usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Orduna usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 11 | 35.5% | 36.4% |
| e6 | 11 | 35.5% | 59.1% |
| c5 | 5 | 16.1% | 80.0% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 9.7% | 16.7% |
| g6 | 1 | 3.2% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 10 | 58.8% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 3 | 17.6% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 11.8% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 5.9% | 100.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 5.9% | 0.0% |
Enric Balague Orduna's chess games
All 129 games by Enric Balague Orduna in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2004 - 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: 53 wins, 25 draws, 51 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A07 | Réti Opening | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C00 | French Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A45 | London System | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2013 | Antonio Marques Taltavull | 2,155 | Barcelona Chavarria Memorial 2nd | A12 |
| May 2012 | Miquel Serrano Pertinez | 2,086 | 7th Barcelona Ateneu Colon Open | B40 |
| Jan 1998 | Ramon Trias Fernandez | 2,040 | Sant Boi Open | C02 |
| Nov 1996 | Antoni Casademunt Pina | 2,030 | ch-Catalunya B | A84 |
| Jan 1998 | Ramon Masque Vergara | 2,005 | Sant Boi Open | C06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sant Boi Open | 1998 | 11 | 2.5 | 1,875 |
| 9th Barcelona Primavera La Lira Open | 2016 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,016 |
| 11th Barcelona Sant Marti Open | 2024 | 9 | 5 | 1,816 |
| 26th Montcada Open B | 2018 | 9 | 7 | 1,955 |
| 22nd Barcelona Sant Marti Open B | 2022 | 9 | 5 | 1,706 |
| 24th Barcelona Sant Marti Open B | 2024 | 9 | 5 | 1,887 |
| 21st Barcelona Sant Marti Open B | 2019 | 9 | 6 | 1,889 |
| 4th Premia de Mar | 2017 | 9 | 5 | 1,778 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Enric Balague Orduna's chess games?
129 games by Enric Balague Orduna, from Apr 2004 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 Enric Balague Orduna has played.
What does Enric Balague Orduna play on the first move as White?
Across 71 games with White in our database, Enric Balague Orduna opens with 1.d4 (38% of games), 1.e4 (30% of games), 1.Nf3 (21% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Enric Balague Orduna answers 1...e5 (35% of games), 1...e6 (35% of games), 1...c5 (16% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (59% of games), 1...f5 (18% of games), 1...d5 (12% of games).
What openings does Enric Balague Orduna play as White?
As White, Enric Balague Orduna's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Trompowsky Attack (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (8 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 71 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Enric Balague Orduna play as Black?
As Black, Enric Balague Orduna most often plays: French Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); London System (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Dutch Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 58 games.
What is Enric Balague Orduna's FIDE rating?
Enric Balague Orduna is currently rated 1,941 in classical chess, 1,838 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,030 (Jan 2005).
How many games has Enric Balague Orduna played?
Our database contains 129 games by Enric Balague Orduna, covering Apr 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 53 wins, 25 draws, 51 losses (41.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Enric Balague Orduna?
129 games by Enric Balague Orduna 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.