Prepare against Jose Luis Balada Moreno
Spain · World #24,715 classical · FIDE ID 2214962
Our database contains 200 games by Jose Luis Balada Moreno, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Jose Luis Balada Moreno's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jose Luis Balada Moreno 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 | 2,020 | 2,207 | Oct 2003 |
| Rapid | 2,028 | 2,028 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,979 | 2,018 | Dec 2021 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 200 | 78 | 49 | 73 | 39.0% |
| As White | 101 | 41 | 24 | 36 | 40.6% |
| As Black | 99 | 37 | 25 | 37 | 37.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jose Luis Balada Moreno's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jose Luis Balada Moreno's side.
First moves as White (101 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 84 | 83.2% | 54.2% |
| Nf3 | 14 | 13.9% | 46.4% |
| f4 | 3 | 3.0% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 83% of White games, 54.2% score
- …c5 (37% of these games) — Moreno usually continues Nc3 (53.3% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Moreno usually continues Nc3 (72.7% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Moreno usually continues d4 (91.7% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 14% of White games, 46.4% score
- …d5 (57% of these games) — Moreno usually continues g3 (42.9% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Moreno usually continues d3 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (14% of these games) — Moreno usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (57 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 35 | 61.4% | 55.7% |
| g6 | 13 | 22.8% | 38.5% |
| c6 | 8 | 14.0% | 62.5% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.8% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 14 | 42.4% | 39.3% |
| c5 | 10 | 30.3% | 60.0% |
| d6 | 6 | 18.2% | 41.7% |
| f5 | 1 | 3.0% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 3.0% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 3.0% | 100.0% |
Jose Luis Balada Moreno's chess games
All 200 games by Jose Luis Balada Moreno 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: 78 wins, 49 draws, 73 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 15 | 6/4/5 | 40.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 12 | 4/2/6 | 33.3% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 11 | 3/1/7 | 27.3% |
| C29 | Vienna Game | 10 | 6/4/0 | 60.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 6 | 5/1/0 | 83.3% |
| A04 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 39 | 17/9/13 | 43.6% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 14 | 3/5/6 | 21.4% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 11 | 4/4/3 | 36.4% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| B08 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A50 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2003 | Renier Castellanos Rodriguez | 2,489 | 11th Mislata Open A | B23 |
| Jan 1997 | Irisberto Herrera | 2,430 | 6th Mislata Open | B08 |
| Jan 1997 | Carlos Garcia Fernandez | 2,380 | chT-Autonomico | A08 |
| Aug 1998 | Francisco Sanchez Guirado | 2,380 | 7th Mislata Open | E69 |
| Jul 2006 | Juan Antonio Toledano Llinares | 2,344 | Cullera Open A | B07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-Autonomico | 2003 | 19 | 12.5 | 2,309 |
| 12th Mislata Open | 2004 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,321 |
| chT-Asturias Preferente | 1997 | 9 | 7 | 2,377 |
| 8th Mislata Open | 1999 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,256 |
| 7th Mislata Open | 1998 | 9 | 7.5 | 2,600 |
| ch-Valencia Absoluto | 1996 | 8 | 4 | 2,205 |
| ch-Valencia Super Preferente | 1994 | 8 | 3 | – |
| Pref Open | 1992 | 7 | 5 | 2,461 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jose Luis Balada Moreno's chess games?
200 games by Jose Luis Balada Moreno, 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 Jose Luis Balada Moreno has played.
What does Jose Luis Balada Moreno play on the first move as White?
Across 101 games with White in our database, Jose Luis Balada Moreno opens with 1.e4 (83% of games), 1.Nf3 (14% of games), 1.f4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jose Luis Balada Moreno answers 1...d6 (61% of games), 1...g6 (23% of games), 1...c6 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (42% of games), 1...c5 (30% of games), 1...d6 (18% of games).
What openings does Jose Luis Balada Moreno play as White?
As White, Jose Luis Balada Moreno's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (15 games, 40.0% win rate); Réti Opening (12 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (11 games, 27.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 101 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jose Luis Balada Moreno play as Black?
As Black, Jose Luis Balada Moreno most often plays: Pirc Defense (39 games, 43.6% win rate); Modern Defense (14 games, 21.4% win rate); Benoni Defense (11 games, 36.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 99 games.
What is Jose Luis Balada Moreno's FIDE rating?
Jose Luis Balada Moreno is currently rated 2,020 in classical chess, 2,028 in rapid and 1,979 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,207 (Oct 2003).
How many games has Jose Luis Balada Moreno played?
Our database contains 200 games by Jose Luis Balada Moreno, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 78 wins, 49 draws, 73 losses (39.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jose Luis Balada Moreno?
200 games by Jose Luis Balada Moreno 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.