Prepare against Sebastian Balis
Poland · World #41,625 classical · FIDE ID 21881324
When preparing against Sebastian Balis, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (92% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (88%).
Our database contains 47 games by Sebastian Balis, covering Jul 2017 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Sebastian Balis's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sebastian Balis 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 | 1,928 | 1,928 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,892 | 1,909 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,858 | 1,858 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 47 | 17 | 9 | 21 | 36.2% |
| As White | 24 | 10 | 6 | 8 | 41.7% |
| As Black | 23 | 7 | 3 | 13 | 30.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sebastian Balis's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sebastian Balis's side.
First moves as White (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 24 | 100.0% | 54.2% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 54.2% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Balis usually continues Nf3 (45.5% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Balis usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- …d5 (8% of these games) — Balis usually continues exd5 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 11 | 91.7% | 27.3% |
| e6 | 1 | 8.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 87.5% | 64.3% |
| d5 | 1 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
Sebastian Balis's chess games
All 47 games by Sebastian Balis in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2017 - Aug 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: 17 wins, 9 draws, 21 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 10 | 3/0/7 | 30.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E69 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A48 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E67 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E65 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Michal Moczulski | 2,004 | Polish Youth Rapid & Blitz Championships 2026 | Blitz | O16 | B44 |
| Aug 2026 | Filip Pawlicz | 1,934 | Rubinstein Chess Festival 2026 - Open B | C11 |
| Aug 2025 | Gabriela Kroliczek | 1,931 | Rubinstein Mem Open B | B28 |
| Aug 2026 | Filip Szczygiel | 1,911 | Rubinstein Chess Festival 2026 - Open B | E65 |
| Sep 2023 | Jakub Hiszczynski | 1,858 | POL-chT 2nd League | B41 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rubinstein Mem Open B | 2025 | 9 | 4 | 1,804 |
| Poronin Tatra Limba Open B | 2021 | 8 | 4 | 1,271 |
| Rubinstein Chess Festival 2026 - Open B | 2026 | 8 | 6 | 2,061 |
| POL-chT 2nd League | 2023 | 8 | 2 | 1,624 |
| Krakow Malopolski Cup | 2022 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,496 |
| Polish Youth Rapid & Blitz Championships 2026 | Blitz | O16 | 2026 | 2 | 1 | 2,023 |
| Marianske Lazne Open | 2020 | 1 | 0 | 1,449 |
| Katowice Silesia 100th Ann Open | 2024 | 1 | 0 | 2,165 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sebastian Balis's chess games?
47 games by Sebastian Balis, from Jul 2017 to Aug 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 Sebastian Balis has played.
What does Sebastian Balis play on the first move as White?
Across 24 games with White in our database, Sebastian Balis opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sebastian Balis answers 1...c5 (92% of games), 1...e6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (88% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games).
What openings does Sebastian Balis play as White?
As White, Sebastian Balis's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 24 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sebastian Balis play as Black?
As Black, Sebastian Balis most often plays: Sicilian (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Budapest Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Classical Variation (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 23 games.
What is Sebastian Balis's FIDE rating?
Sebastian Balis is currently rated 1,928 in classical chess, 1,892 in rapid and 1,858 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,928 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Sebastian Balis played?
Our database contains 47 games by Sebastian Balis, covering Jul 2017 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 17 wins, 9 draws, 21 losses (36.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sebastian Balis?
47 games by Sebastian Balis 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.