Prepare against Joaquin Ballester Sanz
Spain · World #15,695 classical · FIDE ID 2201488
When preparing against Joaquin Ballester Sanz, expect 1.e4 in 95% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (47% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (43%).
Our database contains 150 games by Joaquin Ballester Sanz, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Joaquin Ballester Sanz's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Joaquin Ballester Sanz 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 | 2,099 | 2,247 | Jan 2007 |
| Rapid | 1,999 | 2,035 | Jun 2022 |
| Blitz | 1,921 | 2,187 | Sep 2021 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 150 | 63 | 32 | 55 | 42.0% |
| As White | 78 | 35 | 20 | 23 | 44.9% |
| As Black | 72 | 28 | 12 | 32 | 38.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (78 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 74 | 94.9% | 58.1% |
| c4 | 2 | 2.6% | 25.0% |
| d4 | 2 | 2.6% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 95% of White games, 58.1% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Sanz usually continues Nf3 (68.0% score)
- …e5 (32% of these games) — Sanz usually continues Nf3 (60.9% score)
- …c6 (7% of these games) — Sanz usually continues d4 (70.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 3% of White games, 25.0% score
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Sanz usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Sanz usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 18 | 47.4% | 41.7% |
| e6 | 13 | 34.2% | 61.5% |
| c6 | 4 | 10.5% | 25.0% |
| e5 | 3 | 7.9% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 10 | 43.5% | 65.0% |
| e6 | 7 | 30.4% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 6 | 26.1% | 33.3% |
Joaquin Ballester Sanz's chess games
All 150 games by Joaquin Ballester Sanz in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Sep 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: 63 wins, 32 draws, 55 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 8 | 7/0/1 | 87.5% |
| D44 | Slav Defense | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A13 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1996 | Juan Mellado Trivino | 2,455 | chT-ESP | A28 |
| Jan 1996 | Francisco Javier Ochoa De Echaguen | 2,435 | chT-ESP | B31 |
| Jan 1996 | Felix Fernandez Lopez | 2,335 | chT-ESP | A46 |
| Jan 1996 | Ismael Teran Alvarez | 2,325 | chT-ESP | B82 |
| Aug 2016 | Fausto Castella Garcia | 2,325 | 50th Mislata Open | B78 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valencia Open | 1992 | 12 | 7 | 2,482 |
| Brussels zt | 1993 | 11 | 2.5 | 2,135 |
| Wch U14 | 1991 | 11 | 4 | – |
| chT-Asturias Preferente | 1997 | 11 | 8.5 | 2,415 |
| chT-ESP | 1996 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,493 |
| GMA Baleares Open | 1989 | 9 | 2 | 2,132 |
| 4th Mislata Open | 1995 | 8 | 5 | 2,547 |
| 59th Mislata Open 2026 | 2026 | 7 | 3 | 2,046 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Joaquin Ballester Sanz's chess games?
150 games by Joaquin Ballester Sanz, from Apr 2003 to Sep 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 Joaquin Ballester Sanz has played.
What does Joaquin Ballester Sanz play on the first move as White?
Across 78 games with White in our database, Joaquin Ballester Sanz opens with 1.e4 (95% of games), 1.c4 (3% of games), 1.d4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Joaquin Ballester Sanz answers 1...c5 (47% of games), 1...e6 (34% of games), 1...c6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (43% of games), 1...e6 (30% of games), 1...Nf6 (26% of games).
What openings does Joaquin Ballester Sanz play as White?
As White, Joaquin Ballester Sanz's most-played openings in our database are: Ruy Lopez: Closed (6 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 78 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Joaquin Ballester Sanz play as Black?
As Black, Joaquin Ballester Sanz most often plays: Sicilian: Dragon (9 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (8 games, 87.5% win rate); Slav Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 72 games.
What is Joaquin Ballester Sanz's FIDE rating?
Joaquin Ballester Sanz is currently rated 2,099 in classical chess, 1,999 in rapid and 1,921 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,247 (Jan 2007).
How many games has Joaquin Ballester Sanz played?
Our database contains 150 games by Joaquin Ballester Sanz, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 63 wins, 32 draws, 55 losses (42.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Joaquin Ballester Sanz?
150 games by Joaquin Ballester Sanz 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.