Prepare against Guenther Ballon
FM · NLD · World #25,539 classical · FIDE ID 1001060
Our database contains 527 games by Guenther Ballon, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Guenther Ballon's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Guenther Ballon 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 | 2,014 | 2,225 | Apr 2003 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 527 | 165 | 182 | 180 | 31.3% |
| As White | 268 | 93 | 98 | 77 | 34.7% |
| As Black | 259 | 72 | 84 | 103 | 27.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Guenther Ballon's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Guenther Ballon's side.
First moves as White (268 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 266 | 99.3% | 52.6% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
| b4 | 1 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 99% of White games, 52.6% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Ballon usually continues c4 (48.9% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Ballon usually continues c4 (65.9% score)
- …g6 (6% of these games) — Ballon usually continues c4 (65.4% score)
- 1.c4 — 0% of White games, 100.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Ballon usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (109 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 73 | 67.0% | 45.9% |
| c5 | 36 | 33.0% | 47.2% |
As Black against 1.d4 (92 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 79 | 85.9% | 39.9% |
| Nf6 | 10 | 10.9% | 45.0% |
| c5 | 3 | 3.3% | 100.0% |
Guenther Ballon's chess games
All 527 games by Guenther Ballon in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 165 wins, 182 draws, 180 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 31 | 14/8/9 | 45.2% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 30 | 8/8/14 | 26.7% |
| A65 | Benoni Defense | 29 | 12/7/10 | 41.4% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 24 | 8/12/4 | 33.3% |
| D82 | Grünfeld Defense | 20 | 6/7/7 | 30.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 20 | 6/8/6 | 30.0% |
| A83 | Dutch Defense | 15 | 6/2/7 | 40.0% |
| A21 | Queen's Pawn Game | 13 | 3/7/3 | 23.1% |
| D34 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 11 | 4/6/1 | 36.4% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 10 | 2/6/2 | 20.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D46 | Slav Defense | 53 | 7/23/23 | 13.2% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez: Fianchetto | 33 | 11/8/14 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 21 | 7/7/7 | 33.3% |
| A53 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 18 | 2/10/6 | 11.1% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 16 | 7/2/7 | 43.8% |
| B41 | Sicilian | 15 | 5/3/7 | 33.3% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 12 | 4/5/3 | 33.3% |
| A12 | Réti Opening | 12 | 2/4/6 | 16.7% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 8 | 1/5/2 | 12.5% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2007 | Aleksandr Karpatchev | 2,478 | 23rd Bad Woerishofen Open | D02 |
| Jan 1986 | Jan Ambroz | 2,450 | 4th Berliner Sommer | C60 |
| Jan 1991 | Igor Belov | 2,440 | Leningrad Open | A65 |
| Jan 1996 | Jonathan Rowson | 2,415 | 14th Liechtenstein Open | C76 |
| Jan 1998 | Markus Wach | 2,410 | 16th Liechtenstein Open | D10 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bodensee Open | 2023 | 24 | 9 | 2,053 |
| Jersey Open | 2000 | 21 | 14 | 2,281 |
| Guernsey Open | 1990 | 21 | 14.5 | 2,515 |
| Edinburgh Open | 1989 | 18 | 9.5 | 2,360 |
| Isle of Man Open | 1994 | 17 | 9 | 2,414 |
| Sitges Open | 1998 | 15 | 5 | 2,286 |
| Bern Open | 1996 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,360 |
| 13th Wch Seniors | 2003 | 11 | 7 | 2,175 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Guenther Ballon's chess games?
527 games by Guenther Ballon, from Apr 2003 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 Guenther Ballon has played.
What does Guenther Ballon play on the first move as White?
Across 268 games with White in our database, Guenther Ballon opens with 1.d4 (99% of games), 1.c4 (0% of games), 1.b4 (0% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Guenther Ballon answers 1...e5 (67% of games), 1...c5 (33% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (86% of games), 1...Nf6 (11% of games), 1...c5 (3% of games).
What openings does Guenther Ballon play as White?
As White, Guenther Ballon's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian: Sämisch (31 games, 45.2% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation (30 games, 26.7% win rate); Benoni Defense (29 games, 41.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 268 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Guenther Ballon play as Black?
As Black, Guenther Ballon most often plays: Slav Defense (53 games, 13.2% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Fianchetto (33 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (21 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 259 games.
What is Guenther Ballon's FIDE rating?
Guenther Ballon is currently rated 2,014 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,225 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Guenther Ballon played?
Our database contains 527 games by Guenther Ballon, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 165 wins, 182 draws, 180 losses (31.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Guenther Ballon?
527 games by Guenther Ballon 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.