Prepare against Michael Balhar
DEU · World #88,361 classical · FIDE ID 24632805
When preparing against Michael Balhar, expect 1.e4 in 69% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (54% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (71%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 88.2% over 17 games.
Our database contains 234 games by Michael Balhar, covering Oct 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Michael Balhar's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michael Balhar 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 | 1,764 | 1,870 | Apr 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,816 | 1,816 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,866 | 1,866 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 234 | 59 | 63 | 112 | 25.2% |
| As White | 118 | 28 | 37 | 53 | 23.7% |
| As Black | 116 | 31 | 26 | 59 | 26.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michael Balhar's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michael Balhar's side.
First moves as White (118 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 81 | 68.6% | 37.0% |
| d4 | 37 | 31.4% | 44.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 69% of White games, 37.0% score
- …c5 (32% of these games) — Balhar usually continues Nf3 (34.6% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Balhar usually continues Nf3 (54.5% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Balhar usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 31% of White games, 44.6% score
- …d5 (54% of these games) — Balhar usually continues c4 (60.0% score)
- …Nf6 (30% of these games) — Balhar usually continues c4 (27.8% score)
- …f5 (5% of these games) — Balhar usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (57 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 31 | 54.4% | 71.0% |
| e5 | 12 | 21.1% | 8.3% |
| e6 | 5 | 8.8% | 30.0% |
| d6 | 4 | 7.0% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 4 | 7.0% | 37.5% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.8% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 27 | 71.1% | 40.7% |
| d5 | 10 | 26.3% | 0.0% |
| b5 | 1 | 2.6% | 100.0% |
Michael Balhar's chess games
All 234 games by Michael Balhar in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2006 - 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: 59 wins, 63 draws, 112 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 11 | 3/4/4 | 27.3% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 9 | 0/4/5 | 0.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 8 | 1/3/4 | 12.5% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| C00 | French Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 5 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 5 | 1/4/0 | 20.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 17 | 15/1/1 | 88.2% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 11 | 5/3/3 | 45.5% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| A38 | English Opening | 6 | 0/1/5 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 6 | 0/1/5 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2009 | Gunther Hoermann | 2,067 | 6th Nuremberg LGA Cup | B41 |
| Sep 2014 | Thomas Bildt | 2,032 | Pyramiden Franken Cup | D00 |
| Sep 2008 | Albert Deinlein | 1,969 | 5th Nuremberg LGA Cup | C42 |
| Apr 2022 | Alexander Brueckner | 1,910 | Mittelfranken Landesliga Nord 2122 | B23 |
| Jun 2012 | Paul Niebler | 1,890 | 23rd Seebach Open | B42 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Mittelfranken HT | 2016 | 18 | 5 | 1,764 |
| Pyramiden Franken Cup | 2016 | 14 | 6 | 1,950 |
| ch-Mittelfranken | 2013 | 14 | 5.5 | 1,710 |
| chT-Mittelfranken B2b 1819 | 2019 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,784 |
| ch-Mittelfranken HT 67th | 2018 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,783 |
| 3rd Pfalz Open | 2012 | 8 | 1 | 1,639 |
| 6th Nuremberg LGA Cup | 2009 | 7 | 3 | 1,872 |
| 16th Seebach Open | 2005 | 7 | 3 | 1,672 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michael Balhar's chess games?
234 games by Michael Balhar, from Oct 2006 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 Michael Balhar has played.
What does Michael Balhar play on the first move as White?
Across 118 games with White in our database, Michael Balhar opens with 1.e4 (69% of games), 1.d4 (31% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michael Balhar answers 1...c5 (54% of games), 1...e5 (21% of games), 1...e6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (71% of games), 1...d5 (26% of games), 1...b5 (3% of games).
What openings does Michael Balhar play as White?
As White, Michael Balhar's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Rossolimo (11 games, 27.3% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (9 games, 0.0% win rate); Slav Defense (8 games, 12.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 118 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michael Balhar play as Black?
As Black, Michael Balhar most often plays: Sicilian (17 games, 88.2% win rate); Benoni Defense (11 games, 45.5% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (9 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 116 games.
What is Michael Balhar's FIDE rating?
Michael Balhar is currently rated 1,764 in classical chess, 1,816 in rapid and 1,866 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,870 (Apr 2025).
How many games has Michael Balhar played?
Our database contains 234 games by Michael Balhar, covering Oct 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 59 wins, 63 draws, 112 losses (25.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michael Balhar?
234 games by Michael Balhar 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.