Prepare against Marc Ballandras
France · World #88,494 classical · FIDE ID 635073
When preparing against Marc Ballandras, expect 1.c4 in 58% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...g6 (36% of games); against 1.d4, 1...b5 (60%).
Our database contains 47 games by Marc Ballandras, covering Oct 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Marc Ballandras's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Marc Ballandras 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 | 1,763 | 1,970 | Oct 2005 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 47 | 13 | 10 | 24 | 27.7% |
| As White | 26 | 9 | 6 | 11 | 34.6% |
| As Black | 21 | 4 | 4 | 13 | 19.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Marc Ballandras's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Marc Ballandras's side.
First moves as White (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 15 | 57.7% | 43.3% |
| d4 | 8 | 30.8% | 56.3% |
| g3 | 2 | 7.7% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 3.8% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 58% of White games, 43.3% score
- …Nf6 (27% of these games) — Ballandras usually continues Nc3 (25.0% score)
- …c6 (20% of these games) — Ballandras usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Ballandras usually continues Nc3 (83.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 31% of White games, 56.3% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Ballandras usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …g6 (13% of these games) — Ballandras usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (13% of these games) — Ballandras usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 4 | 36.4% | 25.0% |
| c5 | 3 | 27.3% | 16.7% |
| d6 | 2 | 18.2% | 0.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 9.1% | 100.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| b5 | 3 | 60.0% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 2 | 40.0% | 75.0% |
Marc Ballandras's chess games
All 47 games by Marc Ballandras in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2005 - 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: 13 wins, 10 draws, 24 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | English Opening | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A27 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D35 | Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A19 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A13 | Hungarian Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A12 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Mikenas Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Polish Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A15 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B91 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Wing Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A01 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2006 | Fabrice Pallandre | 2,109 | 21st Avoine Open | B00 |
| Jan 2001 | Nicolas Marchal | 2,060 | 16th Avoine Open | D35 |
| Jul 2005 | Imre Rosenfeld | 2,047 | 5th St Chely d'Aubrac Open | D35 |
| Jul 2009 | Frederic Letemple | 2,004 | 24th Avoine Open | E68 |
| Jul 2006 | Jean-Pierre Mauget | 1,801 | 21st Avoine Open | A13 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5th St Chely d'Aubrac Open | 2005 | 9 | 4 | 1,898 |
| 4th Saint Quentin Open | 2001 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,654 |
| Saint Quentin Open | 2000 | 7 | 3 | 2,047 |
| 21st Avoine Open | 2006 | 4 | 3 | 2,181 |
| 24th Avoine Open | 2009 | 4 | 1 | 1,917 |
| 23rd Avoine Open | 2008 | 3 | 0 | 1,772 |
| 16th Avoine Open | 2001 | 2 | 1.5 | 2,255 |
| 28th Avoine Open | 2013 | 2 | 0 | 1,809 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Marc Ballandras's chess games?
47 games by Marc Ballandras, from Oct 2005 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 Marc Ballandras has played.
What does Marc Ballandras play on the first move as White?
Across 26 games with White in our database, Marc Ballandras opens with 1.c4 (58% of games), 1.d4 (31% of games), 1.g3 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Marc Ballandras answers 1...g6 (36% of games), 1...c5 (27% of games), 1...d6 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...b5 (60% of games), 1...d5 (40% of games).
What openings does Marc Ballandras play as White?
As White, Marc Ballandras's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (5 games, 60.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 26 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Marc Ballandras play as Black?
As Black, Marc Ballandras most often plays: Modern Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Polish Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Gambit Accepted (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 21 games.
What is Marc Ballandras's FIDE rating?
Marc Ballandras is currently rated 1,763 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,970 (Oct 2005).
How many games has Marc Ballandras played?
Our database contains 47 games by Marc Ballandras, covering Oct 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 13 wins, 10 draws, 24 losses (27.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Marc Ballandras?
47 games by Marc Ballandras 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.