Prepare against Saul Molina Ballester
Spain · World #65,109 classical · FIDE ID 2286769
When preparing against Saul Molina Ballester, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (78% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (55%).
Our database contains 40 games by Saul Molina Ballester, covering Jul 2011 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Saul Molina Ballester's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Saul Molina Ballester 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 | 1,838 | 1,928 | Mar 2020 |
| Blitz | 1,845 | 1,861 | May 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 40 | 14 | 12 | 14 | 35.0% |
| As White | 18 | 5 | 4 | 9 | 27.8% |
| As Black | 22 | 9 | 8 | 5 | 40.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Saul Molina Ballester's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Saul Molina Ballester's side.
First moves as White (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 18 | 100.0% | 38.9% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 38.9% score
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Ballester usually continues Nf3 (58.3% score)
- …c5 (28% of these games) — Ballester usually continues Nc3 (16.7% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Ballester usually continues d3 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 7 | 77.8% | 71.4% |
| c5 | 1 | 11.1% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 11.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 6 | 54.5% | 33.3% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 36.4% | 37.5% |
| d6 | 1 | 9.1% | 100.0% |
Saul Molina Ballester's chess games
All 40 games by Saul Molina Ballester in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2011 - 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: 14 wins, 12 draws, 14 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | King's Indian Attack | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Glek System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Three Knights Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E25 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E68 | Old Indian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D38 | Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2004 | Pablo Aymerich Rosell | 2,145 | Valencia region tt | B23 |
| Nov 2016 | Vicente Jose Orti Camany | 1,943 | ch-Vila Real | C54 |
| Jan 2014 | Juan Miguel Nieves Pamplona | 1,536 | 7th Valencia Open | A08 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25th Cullera Open B | 2004 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,100 |
| 7th Valencia Open | 2014 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,956 |
| ch-Castellon | 2003 | 7 | 4 | – |
| Valencia region tt | 2004 | 6 | 3 | 2,079 |
| ch-Vila Real | 2016 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,841 |
| 9th Benimodo Open B | 2014 | 2 | 1 | 1,919 |
| Valencia Norte Clubs tt | 2003 | 2 | 1.5 | – |
| Castellon Provincial | 2004 | 1 | 0 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Saul Molina Ballester's chess games?
40 games by Saul Molina Ballester, from Jul 2011 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 Saul Molina Ballester has played.
What does Saul Molina Ballester play on the first move as White?
Across 18 games with White in our database, Saul Molina Ballester opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Saul Molina Ballester answers 1...d6 (78% of games), 1...c5 (11% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (55% of games), 1...Nf6 (36% of games), 1...d6 (9% of games).
What openings does Saul Molina Ballester play as White?
As White, Saul Molina Ballester's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian Attack (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 18 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Saul Molina Ballester play as Black?
As Black, Saul Molina Ballester most often plays: Pirc Defense (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Slav Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 22 games.
What is Saul Molina Ballester's FIDE rating?
Saul Molina Ballester is currently rated 1,838 in classical chess and 1,845 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,928 (Mar 2020).
How many games has Saul Molina Ballester played?
Our database contains 40 games by Saul Molina Ballester, covering Jul 2011 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 12 draws, 14 losses (35.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Saul Molina Ballester?
40 games by Saul Molina Ballester 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.