Prepare against Jordi Ayza Ballester
FM · Spain · World #18,123 classical · FIDE ID 2200554
Our database contains 279 games by Jordi Ayza Ballester, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Jordi Ayza Ballester's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jordi Ayza Ballester 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 | 2,074 | 2,311 | Sep 2009 |
| Rapid | 2,038 | 2,089 | May 2023 |
| Blitz | 2,169 | 2,198 | Oct 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 279 | 101 | 68 | 110 | 36.2% |
| As White | 143 | 56 | 32 | 55 | 39.2% |
| As Black | 136 | 45 | 36 | 55 | 33.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (143 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 141 | 98.6% | 50.7% |
| c4 | 2 | 1.4% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 99% of White games, 50.7% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Ballester usually continues Nf3 (50.8% score)
- …e5 (12% of these games) — Ballester usually continues Nf3 (64.7% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Ballester usually continues d3 (43.8% score)
- 1.c4 — 1% of White games, 25.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Ballester usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …c6 (50% of these games) — Ballester usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (67 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 67 | 100.0% | 53.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 23 | 54.8% | 32.6% |
| Nf6 | 16 | 38.1% | 53.1% |
| c5 | 3 | 7.1% | 33.3% |
Jordi Ayza Ballester's chess games
All 279 games by Jordi Ayza Ballester in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 101 wins, 68 draws, 110 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 23 | 12/2/9 | 52.2% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 12 | 1/4/7 | 8.3% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Dragon | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 34 | 14/8/12 | 41.2% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 15 | 7/6/2 | 46.7% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 13 | 4/4/5 | 30.8% |
| D25 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 10 | 2/1/7 | 20.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2009 | Alexei Barsov | 2,511 | 19th La Pobla de Lillet Open | C17 |
| Aug 2013 | Karen Movsziszian | 2,502 | La Pobla de Lillet Open 23rd | B20 |
| Jan 1987 | Javier B. Campos Moreno | 2,420 | chT-ESP | D87 |
| Jan 1992 | Luis Javier Bernal Moro | 2,400 | Ponferrada Open | B43 |
| Sep 2003 | Guillermo Baches Garcia | 2,399 | 5th Hostafrancs Open | B80 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-Catalunya | 2011 | 37 | 14.5 | 2,185 |
| chT-ESP | 1998 | 14 | 4.5 | 2,215 |
| San Sebastian Open | 1994 | 13 | 6.5 | 2,461 |
| ch-ESP Open A | 2001 | 9 | 5 | 2,298 |
| Vila de Poblenou Open | 2001 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,357 |
| 19th La Pobla de Lillet Open | 2009 | 9 | 6 | 2,382 |
| Celle Ligure Open | 1996 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,365 |
| 27th La Pobla de Lillet Open | 2017 | 8 | 5 | 2,118 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jordi Ayza Ballester's chess games?
279 games by Jordi Ayza Ballester, from Apr 2003 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 Jordi Ayza Ballester has played.
What does Jordi Ayza Ballester play on the first move as White?
Across 143 games with White in our database, Jordi Ayza Ballester opens with 1.e4 (99% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jordi Ayza Ballester answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (55% of games), 1...Nf6 (38% of games), 1...c5 (7% of games).
What openings does Jordi Ayza Ballester play as White?
As White, Jordi Ayza Ballester's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (23 games, 52.2% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (12 games, 8.3% win rate); King's Indian Attack (8 games, 37.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 143 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jordi Ayza Ballester play as Black?
As Black, Jordi Ayza Ballester most often plays: Sicilian (34 games, 41.2% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (15 games, 46.7% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (13 games, 30.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 136 games.
What is Jordi Ayza Ballester's FIDE rating?
Jordi Ayza Ballester is currently rated 2,074 in classical chess, 2,038 in rapid and 2,169 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,311 (Sep 2009).
How many games has Jordi Ayza Ballester played?
Our database contains 279 games by Jordi Ayza Ballester, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 101 wins, 68 draws, 110 losses (36.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jordi Ayza Ballester?
279 games by Jordi Ayza Ballester 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.