Prepare against Jorge Balvin
Peru · World #115,515 classical · FIDE ID 3803821
When preparing against Jorge Balvin, expect 1.e4 in 49% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (63% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (82%).
Our database contains 117 games by Jorge Balvin, covering Jan 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jorge Balvin's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jorge Balvin 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 | 1,686 | 1,808 | Sep 2010 |
| Rapid | 1,698 | 1,698 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 117 | 51 | 20 | 46 | 43.6% |
| As White | 57 | 24 | 8 | 25 | 42.1% |
| As Black | 60 | 27 | 12 | 21 | 45.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jorge Balvin's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jorge Balvin's side.
First moves as White (57 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 28 | 49.1% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 18 | 31.6% | 52.8% |
| Nf3 | 11 | 19.3% | 40.9% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 49% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Balvin usually continues Nf3 (40.9% score)
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Balvin usually continues d3 (75.0% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Balvin usually continues f4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 32% of White games, 52.8% score
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Balvin usually continues Nf3 (57.1% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Balvin usually continues c4 (37.5% score)
- …Nc6 (6% of these games) — Balvin usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 19 | 63.3% | 44.7% |
| c5 | 7 | 23.3% | 42.9% |
| g6 | 4 | 13.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 14 | 82.4% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 11.8% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 5.9% | 50.0% |
Jorge Balvin's chess games
All 117 games by Jorge Balvin in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2009 - 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: 51 wins, 20 draws, 46 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 10 | 4/1/5 | 40.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 10 | 4/0/6 | 40.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| A93 | Catalan | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D77 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A60 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| A26 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 7 | 3/4/0 | 42.9% |
| C19 | French: Winawer Variation | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A26 | Modern Defense | 5 | 5/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A08 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D44 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2005 | Garri Pacheco | 2,168 | Lima Open | C00 |
| May 2015 | Anthony Javier Paredes Lagos | 1,936 | ch-PER | E66 |
| Oct 2012 | Ricardo Ayala Malabrigo | 1,835 | Lima Santisimo Nombre de Jesus 5 | E11 |
| May 2015 | Antonella Victoria Romero Dongo | 1,719 | Lima Santisimo Nombre de Jesus | C00 |
| Dec 2013 | Jorge Reynoso | 1,675 | Lima Santisimo Nombre de Jesus 7 | D44 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Lima qual Open | 2002 | 9 | 4 | 2,215 |
| San Borja Nombre de Jesus III | 2015 | 8 | 5.5 | 1,658 |
| 1st Lima Ingenieros CC Open | 2012 | 7 | 2 | 1,700 |
| Lima Santisimo Nombre de Jesus | 2015 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,811 |
| 1st Lima Palma Memorial U1850 | 2018 | 7 | 5 | 1,707 |
| 2nd Lima Ingenieros CC Open | 2012 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,064 |
| 4th Lima Colegio de Ingenieros Consejo | 2012 | 7 | 4 | 1,805 |
| Lima Santisimo Nombre de Jesus 7 | 2013 | 6 | 4 | 1,909 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jorge Balvin's chess games?
117 games by Jorge Balvin, from Jan 2009 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 Jorge Balvin has played.
What does Jorge Balvin play on the first move as White?
Across 57 games with White in our database, Jorge Balvin opens with 1.e4 (49% of games), 1.d4 (32% of games), 1.Nf3 (19% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jorge Balvin answers 1...e6 (63% of games), 1...c5 (23% of games), 1...g6 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (82% of games), 1...d5 (12% of games), 1...c5 (6% of games).
What openings does Jorge Balvin play as White?
As White, Jorge Balvin's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Réti Opening (10 games, 40.0% win rate); King's Indian Attack (6 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 57 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jorge Balvin play as Black?
As Black, Jorge Balvin most often plays: Benoni Defense (8 games, 25.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (7 games, 42.9% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (6 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 60 games.
What is Jorge Balvin's FIDE rating?
Jorge Balvin is currently rated 1,686 in classical chess, 1,698 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,808 (Sep 2010).
How many games has Jorge Balvin played?
Our database contains 117 games by Jorge Balvin, covering Jan 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 51 wins, 20 draws, 46 losses (43.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jorge Balvin?
117 games by Jorge Balvin 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.