Prepare against Lars Balzer
DEU · World #26,471 classical · FIDE ID 4646452
When preparing against Lars Balzer, expect 1.e4 in 87% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...g6 (65% of games); against 1.d4, 1...g6 (78%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Closed as White, 17.9% over 39 games.
Our database contains 178 games by Lars Balzer, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Lars Balzer's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Lars Balzer 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 | 2,008 | 2,146 | Apr 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 178 | 36 | 75 | 67 | 20.2% |
| As White | 92 | 23 | 41 | 28 | 25.0% |
| As Black | 86 | 13 | 34 | 39 | 15.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Lars Balzer's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Lars Balzer's side.
First moves as White (92 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 80 | 87.0% | 43.1% |
| Nc3 | 8 | 8.7% | 81.3% |
| d4 | 3 | 3.3% | 66.7% |
| g3 | 1 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 87% of White games, 43.1% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Balzer usually continues Nc3 (41.0% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Balzer usually continues Nc3 (35.0% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Balzer usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nc3 — 9% of White games, 81.3% score
- …Nf6 (63% of these games) — Balzer usually continues e4 (80.0% score)
- …d5 (13% of these games) — Balzer usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Balzer usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 24 | 64.9% | 43.8% |
| c5 | 9 | 24.3% | 16.7% |
| c6 | 3 | 8.1% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 2.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 25 | 78.1% | 38.0% |
| Nf6 | 7 | 21.9% | 57.1% |
Lars Balzer's chess games
All 178 games by Lars Balzer 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: 36 wins, 75 draws, 67 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 39 | 7/18/14 | 17.9% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann | 7 | 0/4/3 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B23 | French Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B15 | Modern Defense | 47 | 11/15/21 | 23.4% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 6 | 0/4/2 | 0.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| E80 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2023 | Max Arnold | 2,317 | ch-Baden 95th | B24 |
| Oct 2022 | Marco Dobrikov | 2,214 | ch-Baden 94th | B15 |
| Oct 2002 | Ben Ahlers | 2,209 | Hoogeveen Essent Open | B23 |
| Nov 2025 | Toni Soppela | 2,098 | 33rd World Senior 50+ | C53 |
| Mar 2023 | Thor Geir Harestad | 2,077 | 38th Bad Woerishofen Open | B26 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bodensee Open | 2025 | 14 | 6 | 1,962 |
| 33rd World Senior 50+ | 2025 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,123 |
| Neuwied Open | 1993 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,138 |
| Hastings Masters 2025-26 | 2026 | 9 | 3 | 1,714 |
| Hoogeveen Essent Open | 2002 | 8 | 2 | 2,045 |
| Verbandsliga Nord Baden 9394 | 1994 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,335 |
| Reykjavik Kvika Open | 2022 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,971 |
| Verbandsliga Nord Baden 9596 | 1996 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,330 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Lars Balzer's chess games?
178 games by Lars Balzer, 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 Lars Balzer has played.
What does Lars Balzer play on the first move as White?
Across 92 games with White in our database, Lars Balzer opens with 1.e4 (87% of games), 1.Nc3 (9% of games), 1.d4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Lars Balzer answers 1...g6 (65% of games), 1...c5 (24% of games), 1...c6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...g6 (78% of games), 1...Nf6 (22% of games).
What openings does Lars Balzer play as White?
As White, Lars Balzer's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (39 games, 17.9% win rate); Caro-Kann (7 games, 0.0% win rate); Dunst Opening (6 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 92 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Lars Balzer play as Black?
As Black, Lars Balzer most often plays: Modern Defense (47 games, 23.4% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (6 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 86 games.
What is Lars Balzer's FIDE rating?
Lars Balzer is currently rated 2,008 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,146 (Apr 2015).
How many games has Lars Balzer played?
Our database contains 178 games by Lars Balzer, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 36 wins, 75 draws, 67 losses (20.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Lars Balzer?
178 games by Lars Balzer 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.