Prepare against Filip Ballo
Slovakia · World #32,104 classical · FIDE ID 14964791
When preparing against Filip Ballo, expect 1.d4 in 71% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...g6 (75%).
Our database contains 30 games by Filip Ballo, covering Aug 2019 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Filip Ballo's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Filip Ballo 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 | 1,974 | 2,012 | Mar 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,910 | 1,926 | Dec 2023 |
| Blitz | 1,794 | 1,954 | Aug 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 30 | 12 | 5 | 13 | 40.0% |
| As White | 17 | 8 | 3 | 6 | 47.1% |
| As Black | 13 | 4 | 2 | 7 | 30.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Filip Ballo's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Filip Ballo's side.
First moves as White (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 12 | 70.6% | 54.2% |
| e4 | 5 | 29.4% | 60.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 71% of White games, 54.2% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Ballo usually continues Bf4 (60.0% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Ballo usually continues Bf4 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Ballo usually continues Bf4 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 29% of White games, 60.0% score
- …e5 (60% of these games) — Ballo usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- …Nc6 (20% of these games) — Ballo usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (20% of these games) — Ballo usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 7 | 100.0% | 42.9% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 3 | 75.0% | 33.3% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 25.0% | 100.0% |
Filip Ballo's chess games
All 30 games by Filip Ballo in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2019 - 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: 12 wins, 5 draws, 13 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| C29 | Vienna Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B08 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A47 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A42 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2024 | Jakub Sokolovsky | 2,052 | ch-SVK U2300 | B45 |
| Jun 2024 | Jozef Svrcek | 1,986 | ch-SVK U2300 | C29 |
| Jun 2023 | Miroslav Trangos | 1,961 | ch-SVK Amateurs | A49 |
| Mar 2024 | Jan Hyll | 1,911 | chT-SVK 2C 2324 | D00 |
| Jun 2024 | Danko Rychly | 1,742 | ch-SVK U2300 | B08 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-SVK U16 | 2023 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,680 |
| ch-SVK U2300 | 2024 | 8 | 5 | 1,990 |
| ch-SVK Amateurs | 2023 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,722 |
| ch-EU U18 blitz | 2024 | 2 | 0 | 1,910 |
| chT-SVK 2C 2324 | 2024 | 1 | 1 | 2,311 |
| ch-EU U16 Rapid | 2023 | 1 | 0 | 1,821 |
| chT-SVK 2C 2223 | 2023 | 1 | 0.5 | 1,642 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Filip Ballo's chess games?
30 games by Filip Ballo, from Aug 2019 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 Filip Ballo has played.
What does Filip Ballo play on the first move as White?
Across 17 games with White in our database, Filip Ballo opens with 1.d4 (71% of games), 1.e4 (29% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Filip Ballo answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...g6 (75% of games), 1...Nf6 (25% of games).
What openings does Filip Ballo play as White?
As White, Filip Ballo's most-played openings in our database are: London System (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Vienna Game (3 games, 66.7% win rate); King's Indian Defense (1 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 17 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Filip Ballo play as Black?
As Black, Filip Ballo most often plays: Modern Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 13 games.
What is Filip Ballo's FIDE rating?
Filip Ballo is currently rated 1,974 in classical chess, 1,910 in rapid and 1,794 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,012 (Mar 2025).
How many games has Filip Ballo played?
Our database contains 30 games by Filip Ballo, covering Aug 2019 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 5 draws, 13 losses (40.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Filip Ballo?
30 games by Filip Ballo 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.