Prepare against Gabriele Ballarin
Italy · World #69,241 classical · FIDE ID 814741
When preparing against Gabriele Ballarin, expect 1.e4 in 95% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (59% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d6 (63%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 22.2% over 27 games.
Our database contains 270 games by Gabriele Ballarin, covering Jan 2009 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Gabriele Ballarin's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Gabriele Ballarin 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 | 1,823 | 1,946 | Dec 2014 |
| Rapid | 1,764 | 1,766 | Mar 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 270 | 119 | 65 | 86 | 44.1% |
| As White | 131 | 69 | 30 | 32 | 52.7% |
| As Black | 139 | 50 | 35 | 54 | 36.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Gabriele Ballarin's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Gabriele Ballarin's side.
First moves as White (131 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 125 | 95.4% | 64.8% |
| d3 | 4 | 3.1% | 25.0% |
| g3 | 2 | 1.5% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 95% of White games, 64.8% score
- …c5 (30% of these games) — Ballarin usually continues Nc3 (52.1% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Ballarin usually continues Nf3 (79.4% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Ballarin usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d3 — 3% of White games, 25.0% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Ballarin usually continues Nd2 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Ballarin usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Ballarin usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (71 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 42 | 59.2% | 51.2% |
| d6 | 27 | 38.0% | 55.6% |
| e6 | 2 | 2.8% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 25 | 62.5% | 44.0% |
| Nf6 | 9 | 22.5% | 33.3% |
| e6 | 4 | 10.0% | 25.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 5.0% | 50.0% |
Gabriele Ballarin's chess games
All 270 games by Gabriele Ballarin in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2009 - Aug 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: 119 wins, 65 draws, 86 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 24 | 9/7/8 | 37.5% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 12 | 8/3/1 | 66.7% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 9 | 7/1/1 | 77.8% |
| C27 | Vienna Game | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 27 | 6/13/8 | 22.2% |
| B07 | Philidor | 21 | 8/5/8 | 38.1% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 15 | 6/4/5 | 40.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| A48 | Rat Defense | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| A21 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2004 | Alaster Pechy | 2,138 | 64th ch-Veneto Quarti di Finale | B33 |
| Oct 2014 | Fabio Pietrobon | 2,122 | 09th Chioggia Open A | B23 |
| Oct 2014 | Enrico Gallo | 2,105 | 09th Chioggia Open A | B30 |
| Oct 2012 | Angelo Cardarelli | 1,965 | 7th Chioggia Open A | C41 |
| Nov 2016 | Gheorghe Panican | 1,954 | 5th Mestre Cipressina Open A | A08 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Venice Salvioli Open | 2000 | 12 | 7.5 | 1,726 |
| 17th Padova Open A | 2014 | 9 | 3 | 1,890 |
| 2nd Padova Open B | 1999 | 6 | 3 | 1,577 |
| 1st Padova Open A | 1998 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,673 |
| 8th Graticolato Open B U1700 | 2000 | 6 | 3 | 1,532 |
| 64th ch-Veneto Quarti di Finale | 2004 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,885 |
| Veneto qf 60th | 2000 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,747 |
| 22nd Mogliano Veneto Open | 2001 | 6 | 3 | 1,647 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Gabriele Ballarin's chess games?
270 games by Gabriele Ballarin, from Jan 2009 to Aug 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 Gabriele Ballarin has played.
What does Gabriele Ballarin play on the first move as White?
Across 131 games with White in our database, Gabriele Ballarin opens with 1.e4 (95% of games), 1.d3 (3% of games), 1.g3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Gabriele Ballarin answers 1...c5 (59% of games), 1...d6 (38% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d6 (63% of games), 1...Nf6 (23% of games), 1...e6 (10% of games).
What openings does Gabriele Ballarin play as White?
As White, Gabriele Ballarin's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (24 games, 37.5% win rate); Sicilian (12 games, 66.7% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (9 games, 77.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 131 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Gabriele Ballarin play as Black?
As Black, Gabriele Ballarin most often plays: Sicilian (27 games, 22.2% win rate); Philidor (21 games, 38.1% win rate); Indian Defense (15 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 139 games.
What is Gabriele Ballarin's FIDE rating?
Gabriele Ballarin is currently rated 1,823 in classical chess, 1,764 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,946 (Dec 2014).
How many games has Gabriele Ballarin played?
Our database contains 270 games by Gabriele Ballarin, covering Jan 2009 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 119 wins, 65 draws, 86 losses (44.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Gabriele Ballarin?
270 games by Gabriele Ballarin 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.