Prepare against Mirko Ballmer
CHE · World #20,111 classical · FIDE ID 1303970
Our database contains 32 games by Mirko Ballmer, covering Jan 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Mirko Ballmer's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mirko Ballmer 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 | 2,056 | 2,161 | Apr 2013 |
| Blitz | 2,009 | 2,169 | Aug 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 32 | 12 | 6 | 14 | 37.5% |
| As White | 14 | 6 | 2 | 6 | 42.9% |
| As Black | 18 | 6 | 4 | 8 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mirko Ballmer's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mirko Ballmer's side.
First moves as White (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 14 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (57% of these games) — Ballmer usually continues c3 (43.8% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Ballmer usually continues f4 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (7% of these games) — Ballmer usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 5 | 71.4% | 40.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 28.6% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 5 | 62.5% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 25.0% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
Mirko Ballmer's chess games
All 32 games by Mirko Ballmer in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2009 - 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: 12 wins, 6 draws, 14 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B15 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A51 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A48 | London System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E14 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A30 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E16 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E38 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1995 | Karl Steudel | 2,270 | Bad Ragaz Open | B22 |
| Feb 2021 | Franck Droin | 1,908 | World Corporate East E | B15 |
| Jul 2023 | Chase Knowles | 1,768 | ch-SUI Blitz | A30 |
| Jul 2023 | Martin Birchmeier | 1,767 | ch-SUI Blitz | E38 |
| Dec 1997 | Ludwig Eigenmann | 1,695 | Bern Ambassador Open | B22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-SUI Blitz | 2023 | 8 | 3 | 2,097 |
| Bern Open | 1996 | 8 | 2.5 | 2,135 |
| World Corporate East E | 2021 | 6 | 4.5 | 2,227 |
| Bad Ragaz Open | 1995 | 4 | 3 | 2,442 |
| 18th Zuerich Open B | 1994 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,885 |
| Bern Ambassador Open | 1997 | 2 | 1 | 2,020 |
| Winterthur Open | 2003 | 1 | 0.5 | 2,274 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mirko Ballmer's chess games?
32 games by Mirko Ballmer, from Jan 2009 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 Mirko Ballmer has played.
What does Mirko Ballmer play on the first move as White?
Across 14 games with White in our database, Mirko Ballmer opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mirko Ballmer answers 1...e6 (71% of games), 1...d5 (29% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (63% of games), 1...Nf6 (25% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games).
What openings does Mirko Ballmer play as White?
As White, Mirko Ballmer's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (8 games, 37.5% win rate); King's Gambit (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 14 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mirko Ballmer play as Black?
As Black, Mirko Ballmer most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (2 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Mirko Ballmer's FIDE rating?
Mirko Ballmer is currently rated 2,056 in classical chess and 2,009 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,161 (Apr 2013).
How many games has Mirko Ballmer played?
Our database contains 32 games by Mirko Ballmer, covering Jan 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 6 draws, 14 losses (37.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mirko Ballmer?
32 games by Mirko Ballmer 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.