Prepare against Rene Ballo
Slovakia · World #34,824 classical · FIDE ID 14923335
Our database contains 44 games by Rene Ballo, covering Sep 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Rene Ballo's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Rene Ballo 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 | 1,960 | 1,960 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,907 | 1,907 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,913 | 1,913 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 44 | 11 | 12 | 21 | 25.0% |
| As White | 17 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 29.4% |
| As Black | 27 | 6 | 6 | 15 | 22.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Rene Ballo's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Rene Ballo's side.
First moves as White (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 17 | 100.0% | 47.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 100% of White games, 47.1% score
- …c5 (24% of these games) — Ballo usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Ballo usually continues Nc3 (66.7% score)
- …Nf6 (18% of these games) — Ballo usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nc6 | 11 | 64.7% | 40.9% |
| f6 | 2 | 11.8% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 11.8% | 75.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 5.9% | 100.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 5.9% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 2 | 40.0% | 50.0% |
| Nc6 | 2 | 40.0% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 20.0% | 0.0% |
Rene Ballo's chess games
All 44 games by Rene Ballo in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 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: 11 wins, 12 draws, 21 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A10 | English Opening | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B38 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 5 | 0/4/1 | 0.0% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B10 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E80 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B00 | Barnes Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A40 | Mikenas Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Kennedy Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Saragossa Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2014 | Pavol Murin | 2,033 | chT-SVK 1E 1314 | A28 |
| Mar 2020 | Zdenka Vranova | 1,981 | chT2C-SVK 1920 | B00 |
| Feb 2017 | Martin Turcan | 1,950 | chT2C-SVK 1617 | A28 |
| Oct 2013 | Lukas Urbanik | 1,940 | chT-SVK 1E 1314 | B04 |
| Feb 2018 | Jozef Sedlar | 1,923 | chT2C-SVK 1718 | B06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-SVK 2C 1415 | 2015 | 8 | 4 | 1,821 |
| chT-SVK 2C 2223 | 2023 | 7 | 1.5 | 1,652 |
| chT2C-SVK 1718 | 2018 | 6 | 3 | 1,926 |
| chT-SVK 1E 1314 | 2014 | 5 | 2 | 2,011 |
| chT2C-SVK 1617 | 2017 | 4 | 2 | 1,910 |
| chT2C-SVK 2122 | 2022 | 4 | 0 | 1,587 |
| chT2C-SVK 1819 | 2019 | 4 | 2 | 1,797 |
| chT2C-SVK 1920 | 2020 | 3 | 1.5 | 1,911 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Rene Ballo's chess games?
44 games by Rene Ballo, from Sep 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 Rene Ballo has played.
What does Rene Ballo play on the first move as White?
Across 17 games with White in our database, Rene Ballo opens with 1.c4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Rene Ballo answers 1...Nc6 (65% of games), 1...f6 (12% of games), 1...c5 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (40% of games), 1...Nc6 (40% of games), 1...c5 (20% of games).
What openings does Rene Ballo play as White?
As White, Rene Ballo's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (5 games, 40.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (5 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (4 games, 75.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 17 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Rene Ballo play as Black?
As Black, Rene Ballo most often plays: Nimzowitsch Defense (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Modern Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Barnes Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 27 games.
What is Rene Ballo's FIDE rating?
Rene Ballo is currently rated 1,960 in classical chess, 1,907 in rapid and 1,913 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,960 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Rene Ballo played?
Our database contains 44 games by Rene Ballo, covering Sep 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 12 draws, 21 losses (25.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Rene Ballo?
44 games by Rene Ballo 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.