Prepare against Martin Ballmann
IM · CHE · World #3,440 classical · FIDE ID 1300350
Our database contains 566 games by Martin Ballmann, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Martin Ballmann's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Martin Ballmann 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 | 2,321 | 2,426 | Oct 2003 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 566 | 178 | 248 | 140 | 31.4% |
| As White | 265 | 82 | 127 | 56 | 30.9% |
| As Black | 301 | 96 | 121 | 84 | 31.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Martin Ballmann's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Martin Ballmann's side.
First moves as White (265 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 185 | 69.8% | 56.8% |
| c4 | 68 | 25.7% | 51.5% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 1.9% | 30.0% |
| e4 | 5 | 1.9% | 70.0% |
| g3 | 2 | 0.8% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 70% of White games, 56.8% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Ballmann usually continues Nf3 (54.0% score)
- …d5 (21% of these games) — Ballmann usually continues Nf3 (63.3% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Ballmann usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 26% of White games, 51.5% score
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Ballmann usually continues Nc3 (57.7% score)
- …g6 (18% of these games) — Ballmann usually continues Nc3 (40.9% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Ballmann usually continues Nc3 (55.6% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (125 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 72 | 57.6% | 55.6% |
| g6 | 29 | 23.2% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 12 | 9.6% | 58.3% |
| e5 | 8 | 6.4% | 62.5% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 2.4% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (111 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 91 | 82.0% | 48.4% |
| e6 | 15 | 13.5% | 60.0% |
| g6 | 3 | 2.7% | 66.7% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.9% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 0.9% | 0.0% |
Martin Ballmann's chess games
All 566 games by Martin Ballmann 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: 178 wins, 248 draws, 140 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A48 | Torre Attack | 47 | 15/28/4 | 31.9% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 40 | 10/21/9 | 25.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 39 | 14/20/5 | 35.9% |
| A16 | English Opening | 28 | 9/11/8 | 32.1% |
| A43 | Horwitz Defense | 15 | 1/11/3 | 6.7% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 15 | 6/3/6 | 40.0% |
| A26 | Modern Defense | 14 | 6/6/2 | 42.9% |
| A48 | London System | 9 | 2/6/1 | 22.2% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 8 | 1/6/1 | 12.5% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 41 | 12/19/10 | 29.3% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 32 | 12/13/7 | 37.5% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 20 | 9/6/5 | 45.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 19 | 5/6/8 | 26.3% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 15 | 1/6/8 | 6.7% |
| E62 | Indian Defense | 13 | 3/7/3 | 23.1% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 12 | 5/7/0 | 41.7% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 10 | 2/4/4 | 20.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2014 | Alexandra Kosteniuk | 2,543 | ch-SUI 114th | A46 |
| Oct 2025 | A Huzman | 2,521 | 40th ECC Open | E91 |
| Jan 1996 | Lothar Vogt | 2,505 | Winterthur | B76 |
| Mar 2025 | C Vernay | 2,487 | chT-SUI 2025 | E47 |
| Oct 2008 | David Berczes | 2,458 | Winterthur Open | E91 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-SUI | 2024 | 237 | 129 | 2,401 |
| Wch U20 | 1988 | 39 | 19.5 | 2,373 |
| Zug | 1991 | 33 | 15 | 2,312 |
| ch-SUI | 2002 | 28 | 12 | 2,362 |
| Wch U26 | 1992 | 18 | 8.5 | 2,334 |
| Winterthur Open | 2008 | 18 | 10 | 2,364 |
| Bad Ragaz Open | 1995 | 12 | 7.5 | 2,438 |
| Winterthur | 1996 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,468 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Joseph G. Gallagher (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Martin Ballmann's chess games?
566 games by Martin Ballmann, 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 Martin Ballmann has played.
What does Martin Ballmann play on the first move as White?
Across 265 games with White in our database, Martin Ballmann opens with 1.d4 (70% of games), 1.c4 (26% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Martin Ballmann answers 1...c5 (58% of games), 1...g6 (23% of games), 1...e6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (82% of games), 1...e6 (14% of games), 1...g6 (3% of games).
What openings does Martin Ballmann play as White?
As White, Martin Ballmann's most-played openings in our database are: Torre Attack (47 games, 31.9% win rate); Indian Defense (40 games, 25.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (39 games, 35.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 265 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Martin Ballmann play as Black?
As Black, Martin Ballmann most often plays: Modern Defense (41 games, 29.3% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (32 games, 37.5% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (20 games, 45.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 301 games.
What is Martin Ballmann's FIDE rating?
Martin Ballmann is currently rated 2,321 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,426 (Oct 2003).
How many games has Martin Ballmann played?
Our database contains 566 games by Martin Ballmann, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 178 wins, 248 draws, 140 losses (31.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Martin Ballmann?
566 games by Martin Ballmann 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.