Prepare against Joerg Ball
DEU · World #58,303 classical · FIDE ID 4685172
Our database contains 137 games by Joerg Ball, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Joerg Ball's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Joerg Ball 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 | 1,862 | 2,063 | Apr 2003 |
| Rapid | 1,959 | 1,973 | May 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,908 | 1,908 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 137 | 53 | 39 | 45 | 38.7% |
| As White | 72 | 30 | 19 | 23 | 41.7% |
| As Black | 65 | 23 | 20 | 22 | 35.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Joerg Ball's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Joerg Ball's side.
First moves as White (72 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 70 | 97.2% | 53.6% |
| d4 | 2 | 2.8% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 97% of White games, 53.6% score
- …c5 (37% of these games) — Ball usually continues Nf3 (42.0% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Ball usually continues d4 (68.2% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Ball usually continues f4 (75.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 3% of White games, 100.0% score
- …g6 (50% of these games) — Ball usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
- …f5 (50% of these games) — Ball usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 11 | 35.5% | 59.1% |
| d6 | 9 | 29.0% | 38.9% |
| c5 | 7 | 22.6% | 71.4% |
| e6 | 3 | 9.7% | 33.3% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 3.2% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 13 | 68.4% | 46.2% |
| g6 | 3 | 15.8% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 15.8% | 16.7% |
Joerg Ball's chess games
All 137 games by Joerg Ball 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: 53 wins, 39 draws, 45 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 13 | 4/3/6 | 30.8% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 8 | 6/0/2 | 75.0% |
| B09 | Modern Defense | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 17 | 7/4/6 | 41.2% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 12 | 4/5/3 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B41 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A26 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A03 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B07 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2010 | Juergen Riesenbeck | 2,105 | Ruhrgebiet VK3 0910 | C15 |
| Dec 2013 | Jobst Rueberg | 2,080 | NRW Verbandsliga Group1 1314 | B27 |
| Jul 2019 | Wolfgang Burchert | 2,075 | 47th Dortmund Sparkassen Open | B33 |
| Oct 2003 | Marcus Hugo | 2,061 | Ruhrgebiet VK1 0304 | E88 |
| Sep 2016 | Norbert Wagner | 2,059 | Ruhrgebiet Verbandsliga Gruppe 2 1617 | B06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dortmund4 | 2001 | 11 | 6 | 1,959 |
| 46th Dortmund Sparkassen Open A | 2018 | 9 | 3 | 1,884 |
| Ruhrgebiet VK1 0001 | 2001 | 9 | 4 | 1,896 |
| Ruhrgebiet VK1 0304 | 2004 | 9 | 6 | 2,025 |
| 47th Dortmund Sparkassen Open | 2019 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,888 |
| Ruhrgebiet Verbandsliga Gruppe 2 1617 | 2017 | 9 | 6 | 2,074 |
| Ruhrgebiet VK1 0405 | 2005 | 8 | 5 | 2,063 |
| Ruhrgebiet VK1 1112 | 2012 | 8 | 5 | 2,026 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Joerg Ball's chess games?
137 games by Joerg Ball, 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 Joerg Ball has played.
What does Joerg Ball play on the first move as White?
Across 72 games with White in our database, Joerg Ball opens with 1.e4 (97% of games), 1.d4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Joerg Ball answers 1...g6 (35% of games), 1...d6 (29% of games), 1...c5 (23% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (68% of games), 1...g6 (16% of games), 1...Nf6 (16% of games).
What openings does Joerg Ball play as White?
As White, Joerg Ball's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (13 games, 30.8% win rate); King's Gambit (8 games, 75.0% win rate); Modern Defense (6 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 72 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Joerg Ball play as Black?
As Black, Joerg Ball most often plays: Dutch Defense (17 games, 41.2% win rate); Modern Defense (12 games, 33.3% win rate); Pirc Defense (9 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 65 games.
What is Joerg Ball's FIDE rating?
Joerg Ball is currently rated 1,862 in classical chess, 1,959 in rapid and 1,908 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,063 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Joerg Ball played?
Our database contains 137 games by Joerg Ball, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 53 wins, 39 draws, 45 losses (38.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Joerg Ball?
137 games by Joerg Ball 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.