Prepare against Matthew P Ball
United Kingdom · World #88,523 classical · FIDE ID 469688
When preparing against Matthew P Ball, expect 1.d4 in 74% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (89% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (50%).
Our database contains 57 games by Matthew P Ball, covering Nov 2018 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Matthew P Ball's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Matthew P Ball 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 | 1,771 | Aug 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,683 | 1,722 | Dec 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,747 | 1,747 | Oct 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 57 | 27 | 14 | 16 | 47.4% |
| As White | 31 | 16 | 10 | 5 | 51.6% |
| As Black | 26 | 11 | 4 | 11 | 42.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 23 | 74.2% | 65.2% |
| Nf3 | 8 | 25.8% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 74% of White games, 65.2% score
- …Nf6 (70% of these games) — Ball usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …d5 (17% of these games) — Ball usually continues Bf4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Ball usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 26% of White games, 75.0% score
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Ball usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Ball usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …b6 (25% of these games) — Ball usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 8 | 88.9% | 62.5% |
| c5 | 1 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 50.0% | 40.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 30.0% | 33.3% |
| d6 | 1 | 10.0% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 10.0% | 100.0% |
Matthew P Ball's chess games
All 57 games by Matthew P Ball in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2018 - Oct 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: 27 wins, 14 draws, 16 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | London System | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A04 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C41 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A85 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A90 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2020 | John Reed | 1,882 | 3rd 4NCL Online Congress Sub 2000 | D00 |
| May 2019 | Gavith Dharmasena | 1,855 | chT-BCF 4S 1819 (4NCL) | C41 |
| May 2020 | Imogen Dicen | 1,847 | chT5-BCF 1920 (4NCL) online | A80 |
| May 2020 | Douglas Will | 1,828 | chT5-BCF 1920 (4NCL) online | B07 |
| Apr 2021 | Paul H Kenning | 1,826 | 4NCL Online Congress 7th Sub 2000 | A41 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT5-BCF 1920 (4NCL) online | 2020 | 10 | 5 | 1,693 |
| 2nd Basingstoke Spring Bank Open U1825 | 2019 | 6 | 4.5 | 1,550 |
| London Mill Hill Open U1900 | 2022 | 5 | 4 | 1,574 |
| 3rd 4NCL Online Congress Sub 2000 | 2020 | 5 | 3.5 | 2,007 |
| 4NCL Online Congress 5th Sub 2000 | 2021 | 5 | 3 | 1,690 |
| 106th ch-GBR Soanes Open | 2019 | 5 | 3 | 1,715 |
| 106th ch-GBR U1750 | 2019 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,478 |
| 4NCL Online Congress 7th Sub 2000 | 2021 | 5 | 3 | 1,771 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Matthew P Ball's chess games?
57 games by Matthew P Ball, from Nov 2018 to Oct 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 Matthew P Ball has played.
What does Matthew P Ball play on the first move as White?
Across 31 games with White in our database, Matthew P Ball opens with 1.d4 (74% of games), 1.Nf3 (26% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Matthew P Ball answers 1...d6 (89% of games), 1...c5 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...d5 (30% of games), 1...d6 (10% of games).
What openings does Matthew P Ball play as White?
As White, Matthew P Ball's most-played openings in our database are: London System (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Réti Opening (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Torre Attack (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 31 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Matthew P Ball play as Black?
As Black, Matthew P Ball most often plays: Pirc Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Pirc Defense: Lion System (4 games, 50.0% win rate); London System (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 26 games.
What is Matthew P Ball's FIDE rating?
Matthew P Ball is currently rated 1,763 in classical chess, 1,683 in rapid and 1,747 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,771 (Aug 2024).
How many games has Matthew P Ball played?
Our database contains 57 games by Matthew P Ball, covering Nov 2018 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 27 wins, 14 draws, 16 losses (47.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Matthew P Ball?
57 games by Matthew P Ball 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.