Prepare against Masahiro Baba
FM · Japan · World #10,842 classical · FIDE ID 7000766
Our database contains 169 games by Masahiro Baba, covering Oct 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Masahiro Baba's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Masahiro Baba 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 | 2,157 | 2,306 | Aug 2018 |
| Rapid | 2,109 | 2,289 | May 2023 |
| Blitz | 2,223 | 2,303 | Feb 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 169 | 87 | 26 | 56 | 51.5% |
| As White | 85 | 52 | 15 | 18 | 61.2% |
| As Black | 84 | 35 | 11 | 38 | 41.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Masahiro Baba's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Masahiro Baba's side.
First moves as White (85 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 84 | 98.8% | 69.6% |
| d4 | 1 | 1.2% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 99% of White games, 69.6% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Baba usually continues Nf3 (66.2% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Baba usually continues Nf3 (76.2% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Baba usually continues d4 (64.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 1% of White games, 100.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Baba usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 42 | 97.7% | 51.2% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 24 | 100.0% | 52.1% |
Masahiro Baba's chess games
All 169 games by Masahiro Baba in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2004 - 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: 87 wins, 26 draws, 56 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 12 | 9/0/3 | 75.0% |
| B86 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 11 | 3/3/5 | 27.3% |
| C95 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 9 | 6/2/1 | 66.7% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B05 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 27 | 14/4/9 | 51.9% |
| D85 | Indian Defense | 9 | 5/0/4 | 55.6% |
| D87 | Grünfeld Defense | 8 | 5/0/3 | 62.5% |
| A16 | English Opening | 7 | 1/0/6 | 14.3% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A11 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2021 | Arystanbek Urazayev | 2,429 | Europe Echecs Blitz May Open | B15 |
| Nov 2008 | Jamshed Isaev | 2,400 | Olympiad-38 | B87 |
| Feb 2020 | Ismael Alshameary Puente | 2,385 | Lisbon Portugal Open | D87 |
| May 2013 | Shinya Kojima | 2,384 | ch-JPN 46th | D76 |
| Mar 2010 | Csaba Berczes | 2,376 | Budapest FS03 IM | A05 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cappelle Online Blitz Open | 2021 | 11 | 7 | 2,287 |
| Budapest FS03 IM | 2010 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,248 |
| 3rd Kuala Lumpur Open | 2006 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,247 |
| C'Chartres Blitz Open April | 2021 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,038 |
| 5th Kuala Lumpur Open | 2008 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,284 |
| Europe Echecs Blitz May Open | 2021 | 10 | 6 | 2,358 |
| Olympiad-38 | 2008 | 9 | 4 | 2,343 |
| Cappelle Online Rapid Open | 2021 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,083 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Masahiro Baba's chess games?
169 games by Masahiro Baba, from Oct 2004 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 Masahiro Baba has played.
What does Masahiro Baba play on the first move as White?
Across 85 games with White in our database, Masahiro Baba opens with 1.e4 (99% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Masahiro Baba answers 1...c5 (98% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Masahiro Baba play as White?
As White, Masahiro Baba's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (12 games, 75.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (11 games, 27.3% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (9 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 85 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Masahiro Baba play as Black?
As Black, Masahiro Baba most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (27 games, 51.9% win rate); Indian Defense (9 games, 55.6% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (8 games, 62.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 84 games.
What is Masahiro Baba's FIDE rating?
Masahiro Baba is currently rated 2,157 in classical chess, 2,109 in rapid and 2,223 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,306 (Aug 2018).
How many games has Masahiro Baba played?
Our database contains 169 games by Masahiro Baba, covering Oct 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 87 wins, 26 draws, 56 losses (51.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Masahiro Baba?
169 games by Masahiro Baba 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.