Prepare against Luis Alberto Balladares
Argentina · World #40,399 classical · FIDE ID 135933
When preparing against Luis Alberto Balladares, expect 1.d4 in 93% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...Nf6 (83% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (67%).
Our database contains 30 games by Luis Alberto Balladares, covering Sep 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Luis Alberto Balladares's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Luis Alberto Balladares 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 | 1,933 | 1,933 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,864 | 1,864 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,804 | 1,804 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 30 | 8 | 3 | 19 | 26.7% |
| As White | 14 | 3 | 1 | 10 | 21.4% |
| As Black | 16 | 5 | 2 | 9 | 31.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 13 | 92.9% | 26.9% |
| e4 | 1 | 7.1% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 93% of White games, 26.9% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Balladares usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (15% of these games) — Balladares usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Balladares usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 7% of White games, 0.0% score
- …c6 (100% of these games) — Balladares usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 83.3% | 20.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 66.7% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 33.3% | 33.3% |
Luis Alberto Balladares's chess games
All 30 games by Luis Alberto Balladares in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 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: 8 wins, 3 draws, 19 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E27 | Nimzo-Indian: Sämisch Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D52 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B05 | Alekhine Defense | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B00 | King's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A48 | London System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2016 | Enzo Ferrara | 2,043 | Chascomus U2200 Open | A25 |
| Jan 2016 | Luis Suarez OHiggins | 1,992 | 2nd Antofagasta Zicosur Open | D10 |
| Aug 2016 | Alejandro Taus | 1,938 | Chascomus U2200 Open | A48 |
| Aug 2016 | Gustavo Bacino | 1,871 | Chascomus U2200 Open | B07 |
| Jun 2016 | Marcelo Maucci | 1,859 | ch-ARG sf | B04 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd Antofagasta Zicosur Open | 2016 | 8 | 2 | 1,658 |
| ch-ARG sf | 2016 | 7 | 1.5 | 1,797 |
| Chascomus U2200 Open | 2016 | 6 | 4.5 | 2,170 |
| Trelew Open | 2019 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,966 |
| 3rd San Luis Betania Open | 2019 | 1 | 0 | 1,741 |
| 1st Neuquen Patagonia Open | 2015 | 1 | 0 | 1,891 |
| 3rd Antofagasta Zicosur Open | 2017 | 1 | 0 | 2,068 |
| ch-Jujuy Mayor | 1999 | 1 | 0 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Luis Alberto Balladares's chess games?
30 games by Luis Alberto Balladares, from Sep 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 Luis Alberto Balladares has played.
What does Luis Alberto Balladares play on the first move as White?
Across 14 games with White in our database, Luis Alberto Balladares opens with 1.d4 (93% of games), 1.e4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Luis Alberto Balladares answers 1...Nf6 (83% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...d5 (33% of games).
What openings does Luis Alberto Balladares play as White?
As White, Luis Alberto Balladares's most-played openings in our database are: Benoni Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Trompowsky Attack (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Dutch Defense (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 14 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Luis Alberto Balladares play as Black?
As Black, Luis Alberto Balladares most often plays: Alekhine Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Slav Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 16 games.
What is Luis Alberto Balladares's FIDE rating?
Luis Alberto Balladares is currently rated 1,933 in classical chess, 1,864 in rapid and 1,804 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,933 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Luis Alberto Balladares played?
Our database contains 30 games by Luis Alberto Balladares, covering Sep 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 8 wins, 3 draws, 19 losses (26.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Luis Alberto Balladares?
30 games by Luis Alberto Balladares 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.