Prepare against Jan Ballo Serrano
Spain · World #16,315 classical · FIDE ID 94703744
Our database contains 67 games by Jan Ballo Serrano, covering Jun 2022 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Jan Ballo Serrano's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jan Ballo Serrano 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 | 2,092 | 2,132 | Jan 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,124 | 2,124 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,980 | 1,985 | Dec 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 67 | 26 | 11 | 30 | 38.8% |
| As White | 30 | 11 | 7 | 12 | 36.7% |
| As Black | 37 | 15 | 4 | 18 | 40.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jan Ballo Serrano's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jan Ballo Serrano's side.
First moves as White (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 29 | 96.7% | 46.6% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 3.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 97% of White games, 46.6% score
- …c5 (48% of these games) — Serrano usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (17% of these games) — Serrano usually continues d4 (80.0% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Serrano usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 3% of White games, 100.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Serrano usually continues b3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 13 | 65.0% | 46.2% |
| e5 | 5 | 25.0% | 80.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 10.0% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 62.5% | 40.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 37.5% | 33.3% |
Jan Ballo Serrano's chess games
All 67 games by Jan Ballo Serrano in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2022 - 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: 26 wins, 11 draws, 30 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | King's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 8 | 3/0/5 | 37.5% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A17 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Colle System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E06 | Catalan | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2025 | Edgar Roca Planas | 2,246 | 41st Andorra Open | B13 |
| Jul 2026 | Hugo Guillen Martinez | 2,180 | CAMPEONATO DE ESPAÑA SUB 8 A SUB 16 2026 | U16 | B00 |
| May 2024 | David Carrasco Holgado | 2,049 | 24th Foment Martinenc Open A | B13 |
| Mar 2026 | Gerard Membrive Vargas | 2,004 | Catalonia Championship Individual for Ages | Sub 16 | E06 |
| Jul 2026 | Unai Garcia de Eulate Latorre | 2,001 | CAMPEONATO DE ESPAÑA SUB 8 A SUB 16 2026 | U16 | A04 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24th Foment Martinenc Open A | 2024 | 9 | 5 | 2,044 |
| 4th Llinars del Valles Open | 2024 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,926 |
| 5th Llinars Int Open | 2025 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,922 |
| CAMPEONATO DE ESPAÑA SUB 8 A SUB 16 2026 | U16 | 2026 | 8 | 6.5 | 2,218 |
| 9th Platja d'Aro Open | 2022 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,513 |
| ch-ESP U14 Rapid | 2024 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,862 |
| 13th ch-Mediterranean | 2023 | 6 | 2 | 1,776 |
| ch-ESP U14 | 2024 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,516 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jan Ballo Serrano's chess games?
67 games by Jan Ballo Serrano, from Jun 2022 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 Jan Ballo Serrano has played.
What does Jan Ballo Serrano play on the first move as White?
Across 30 games with White in our database, Jan Ballo Serrano opens with 1.e4 (97% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jan Ballo Serrano answers 1...c5 (65% of games), 1...e5 (25% of games), 1...c6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (63% of games), 1...d5 (38% of games).
What openings does Jan Ballo Serrano play as White?
As White, Jan Ballo Serrano's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (5 games, 80.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 30 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jan Ballo Serrano play as Black?
As Black, Jan Ballo Serrano most often plays: Sicilian (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Benoni Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 37 games.
What is Jan Ballo Serrano's FIDE rating?
Jan Ballo Serrano is currently rated 2,092 in classical chess, 2,124 in rapid and 1,980 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,132 (Jan 2026).
How many games has Jan Ballo Serrano played?
Our database contains 67 games by Jan Ballo Serrano, covering Jun 2022 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 26 wins, 11 draws, 30 losses (38.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jan Ballo Serrano?
67 games by Jan Ballo Serrano 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.