Prepare against Mykhailo Baloha
Ukraine · World #10,579 classical · FIDE ID 14111128
Our database contains 48 games by Mykhailo Baloha, covering Oct 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Mykhailo Baloha's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mykhailo Baloha 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 | 2,161 | 2,215 | Aug 2015 |
| Rapid | 2,076 | 2,229 | Aug 2016 |
| Blitz | 2,086 | 2,223 | Jul 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 48 | 18 | 16 | 14 | 37.5% |
| As White | 27 | 12 | 7 | 8 | 44.4% |
| As Black | 21 | 6 | 9 | 6 | 28.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 27 | 100.0% | 57.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 57.4% score
- …c5 (52% of these games) — Baloha usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Baloha usually continues Nf3 (70.0% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Baloha usually continues d4 (83.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 8 | 88.9% | 62.5% |
| e5 | 1 | 11.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 88.9% | 31.3% |
| g6 | 1 | 11.1% | 50.0% |
Mykhailo Baloha's chess games
All 48 games by Mykhailo Baloha in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2007 - 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: 18 wins, 16 draws, 14 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| A39 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D00 | London System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A16 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D78 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C96 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E62 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2007 | Alexander Pasko | 2,359 | ch-UKR sf U20 | B90 |
| Sep 2008 | Sergej Wassin | 2,325 | 23rd Grunwald Cup Blindfold | B33 |
| Aug 2007 | Mihail-Dacian Pribeanu | 2,228 | 4th IBCA ch-EU blind | B01 |
| Aug 2007 | Kresimir Kacic Karlin | 2,192 | 4th IBCA ch-EU blind | C57 |
| Sep 2008 | Marcin Chojnowski | 2,171 | 23rd Grunwald Cup Blindfold | B01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-HUN Barcza 1718 | 2018 | 9 | 6 | 2,199 |
| ch-UKR sf U20 | 2007 | 9 | 5 | 2,333 |
| 23rd Grunwald Cup Blindfold | 2008 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,317 |
| 4th IBCA ch-EU blind | 2007 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,308 |
| Uzhgorod Spring Open | 2007 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,963 |
| 13th IBCA-ol blind | 2008 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,560 |
| Mukachevo Summer Open | 2018 | 1 | 0 | 2,091 |
| Lvov Rapid Cup | 2017 | 1 | 0 | 2,182 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mykhailo Baloha's chess games?
48 games by Mykhailo Baloha, from Oct 2007 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 Mykhailo Baloha has played.
What does Mykhailo Baloha play on the first move as White?
Across 27 games with White in our database, Mykhailo Baloha opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mykhailo Baloha answers 1...d5 (89% of games), 1...e5 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (89% of games), 1...g6 (11% of games).
What openings does Mykhailo Baloha play as White?
As White, Mykhailo Baloha's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Italian Game: Two Knights Defense (2 games, 100.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 27 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mykhailo Baloha play as Black?
As Black, Mykhailo Baloha most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); London System (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 21 games.
What is Mykhailo Baloha's FIDE rating?
Mykhailo Baloha is currently rated 2,161 in classical chess, 2,076 in rapid and 2,086 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,215 (Aug 2015).
How many games has Mykhailo Baloha played?
Our database contains 48 games by Mykhailo Baloha, covering Oct 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 18 wins, 16 draws, 14 losses (37.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mykhailo Baloha?
48 games by Mykhailo Baloha 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.