Prepare against Juan Sebasti Molina Ballesteros
Colombia · World #60,520 classical · FIDE ID 4459270
When preparing against Juan Sebasti Molina Ballesteros, expect 1.e4 in 99% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (87% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Najdorf as Black, 33.3% over 33 games.
Our database contains 224 games by Juan Sebasti Molina Ballesteros, covering Aug 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Juan Sebasti Molina Ballesteros's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Juan Sebasti Molina Ballesteros 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 | 1,854 | 1,914 | Apr 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,792 | 1,839 | Jan 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,818 | 1,825 | Dec 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 224 | 82 | 36 | 106 | 36.6% |
| As White | 110 | 44 | 17 | 49 | 40.0% |
| As Black | 114 | 38 | 19 | 57 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Juan Sebasti Molina Ballesteros's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Juan Sebasti Molina Ballesteros's side.
First moves as White (110 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 109 | 99.1% | 48.2% |
| d4 | 1 | 0.9% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 99% of White games, 48.2% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Ballesteros usually continues Nf3 (35.6% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Ballesteros usually continues Nf3 (67.2% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Ballesteros usually continues d4 (46.9% score)
- 1.d4 — 1% of White games, 0.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Ballesteros usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (63 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 55 | 87.3% | 49.1% |
| e5 | 4 | 6.3% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 3 | 4.8% | 0.0% |
| a6 | 1 | 1.6% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (44 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 44 | 100.0% | 36.4% |
Juan Sebasti Molina Ballesteros's chess games
All 224 games by Juan Sebasti Molina Ballesteros in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2015 - 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: 82 wins, 36 draws, 106 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 15 | 6/2/7 | 40.0% |
| B43 | Sicilian | 12 | 2/1/9 | 16.7% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 11 | 8/0/3 | 72.7% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| B75 | Sicilian: Dragon | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 33 | 11/7/15 | 33.3% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 14 | 3/0/11 | 21.4% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 10 | 5/2/3 | 50.0% |
| E22 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 10 | 2/4/4 | 20.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A47 | London System | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A14 | English Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2020 | Juan Carlos Zapata Cuartas | 2,068 | Medellin Aristizabal Cup | E18 |
| Jul 2023 | Laura Lucia Dominguez | 2,009 | 2nd Sabaneta Open A | B75 |
| Nov 2022 | Luis Eduardo Laverde | 2,000 | 1st Sabaneta Open B | B50 |
| Jun 2019 | Cinthya Carolina Munoz Monroy | 1,983 | Medellin Aristizabal Cup | B21 |
| Dec 2021 | William Perez | 1,979 | Medellin Luces Open | A30 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medellin Aristizabal Cup | 2022 | 37 | 18 | 1,746 |
| ch-COL U18 | 2023 | 15 | 9 | 1,796 |
| Medellin Luces Open | 2021 | 14 | 6.5 | 1,675 |
| Antioquia Open B | 2018 | 12 | 3.5 | 1,484 |
| 18th American Continental | 2024 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,815 |
| ch-COL sf1 | 2019 | 10 | 3.5 | 1,625 |
| ch-Pan American School U13 | 2019 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,403 |
| Subzonal 2.3.2 | 2025 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,626 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Juan Sebasti Molina Ballesteros's chess games?
224 games by Juan Sebasti Molina Ballesteros, from Aug 2015 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 Juan Sebasti Molina Ballesteros has played.
What does Juan Sebasti Molina Ballesteros play on the first move as White?
Across 110 games with White in our database, Juan Sebasti Molina Ballesteros opens with 1.e4 (99% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Juan Sebasti Molina Ballesteros answers 1...c5 (87% of games), 1...e5 (6% of games), 1...d6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Juan Sebasti Molina Ballesteros play as White?
As White, Juan Sebasti Molina Ballesteros's most-played openings in our database are: French: Advance Variation (15 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian (12 games, 16.7% win rate); Italian Game (11 games, 72.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 110 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Juan Sebasti Molina Ballesteros play as Black?
As Black, Juan Sebasti Molina Ballesteros most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (33 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (14 games, 21.4% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (10 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 114 games.
What is Juan Sebasti Molina Ballesteros's FIDE rating?
Juan Sebasti Molina Ballesteros is currently rated 1,854 in classical chess, 1,792 in rapid and 1,818 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,914 (Apr 2025).
How many games has Juan Sebasti Molina Ballesteros played?
Our database contains 224 games by Juan Sebasti Molina Ballesteros, covering Aug 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 82 wins, 36 draws, 106 losses (36.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Juan Sebasti Molina Ballesteros?
224 games by Juan Sebasti Molina Ballesteros 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.