Prepare against Enrico Balmaceda
United States · World #30,319 classical · FIDE ID 2089785
When preparing against Enrico Balmaceda, expect 1.d4 in 53% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...Nf6 (58% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (64%).
Our database contains 63 games by Enrico Balmaceda, covering Jul 2014 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Enrico Balmaceda's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Enrico Balmaceda 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 | 1,985 | 2,063 | Jun 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,006 | 2,080 | Sep 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 63 | 21 | 28 | 14 | 33.3% |
| As White | 32 | 10 | 17 | 5 | 31.3% |
| As Black | 31 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 35.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Enrico Balmaceda's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Enrico Balmaceda's side.
First moves as White (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 17 | 53.1% | 58.8% |
| Nf3 | 10 | 31.3% | 45.0% |
| b3 | 4 | 12.5% | 87.5% |
| e4 | 1 | 3.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 53% of White games, 58.8% score
- …Nf6 (41% of these games) — Balmaceda usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …d5 (41% of these games) — Balmaceda usually continues Nf3 (83.3% score)
- …f5 (6% of these games) — Balmaceda usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 31% of White games, 45.0% score
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Balmaceda usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (20% of these games) — Balmaceda usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (20% of these games) — Balmaceda usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 58.3% | 71.4% |
| d5 | 3 | 25.0% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 16.7% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 64.3% | 55.6% |
| f5 | 4 | 28.6% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 7.1% | 50.0% |
Enrico Balmaceda's chess games
All 63 games by Enrico Balmaceda in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2014 - Nov 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: 21 wins, 28 draws, 14 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A06 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A05 | English Opening | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| A53 | Trompowsky Attack | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E67 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A12 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 7 | 5/0/2 | 71.4% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| D45 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D03 | London System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A85 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Torre Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2016 | Jan Mose Nielsen | 2,110 | 27th ch-NATO | B02 |
| Aug 2016 | Rieke van Run | 2,102 | 27th ch-NATO | E60 |
| Oct 2012 | Erik Kruit | 1,994 | 23rd ch-NATO | B02 |
| Sep 2014 | Ard Dekker | 1,940 | 25th ch-NATO | E46 |
| Oct 2012 | Rico Adolfssen | 1,876 | 23rd ch-NATO | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25th ch-NATO | 2014 | 7 | 4 | 2,006 |
| 29th ch-NATO | 2018 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,901 |
| 30th ch-NATO | 2019 | 7 | 4 | 1,836 |
| 31st ch-NATO | 2021 | 7 | 4 | 1,876 |
| 23rd ch-NATO | 2012 | 7 | 4 | 2,089 |
| ch-NATO 26th | 2015 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,985 |
| 32nd ch-NATO | 2022 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,033 |
| 27th ch-NATO | 2016 | 7 | 4 | 2,105 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Enrico Balmaceda's chess games?
63 games by Enrico Balmaceda, from Jul 2014 to Nov 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 Enrico Balmaceda has played.
What does Enrico Balmaceda play on the first move as White?
Across 32 games with White in our database, Enrico Balmaceda opens with 1.d4 (53% of games), 1.Nf3 (31% of games), 1.b3 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Enrico Balmaceda answers 1...Nf6 (58% of games), 1...d5 (25% of games), 1...c5 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (64% of games), 1...f5 (29% of games), 1...d5 (7% of games).
What openings does Enrico Balmaceda play as White?
As White, Enrico Balmaceda's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Nimzovich-Larsen attack (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 32 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Enrico Balmaceda play as Black?
As Black, Enrico Balmaceda most often plays: Alekhine Defense (7 games, 71.4% win rate); Dutch Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 31 games.
What is Enrico Balmaceda's FIDE rating?
Enrico Balmaceda is currently rated 1,985 in classical chess and 2,006 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,063 (Jun 2018).
How many games has Enrico Balmaceda played?
Our database contains 63 games by Enrico Balmaceda, covering Jul 2014 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 21 wins, 28 draws, 14 losses (33.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Enrico Balmaceda?
63 games by Enrico Balmaceda 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.