Prepare against Sergi Falomir Ballega
Spain · World #106,543 classical · FIDE ID 32011989
When preparing against Sergi Falomir Ballega, expect 1.d4 in 93% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (75% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (70%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Colle System as White, 43.8% over 16 games.
Our database contains 129 games by Sergi Falomir Ballega, covering Jan 2010 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Sergi Falomir Ballega's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sergi Falomir Ballega 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 | 1,711 | 1,802 | Apr 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,729 | 1,753 | Sep 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,731 | 1,731 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 129 | 42 | 32 | 55 | 32.6% |
| As White | 67 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 34.3% |
| As Black | 62 | 19 | 10 | 33 | 30.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sergi Falomir Ballega's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sergi Falomir Ballega's side.
First moves as White (67 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 62 | 92.5% | 50.8% |
| c4 | 4 | 6.0% | 37.5% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.5% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 93% of White games, 50.8% score
- …d5 (39% of these games) — Ballega usually continues Nf3 (52.2% score)
- …Nf6 (37% of these games) — Ballega usually continues Nf3 (57.9% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Ballega usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 6% of White games, 37.5% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Ballega usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Ballega usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (25% of these games) — Ballega usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 21 | 75.0% | 57.1% |
| c5 | 7 | 25.0% | 21.4% |
As Black against 1.d4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 19 | 70.4% | 34.2% |
| f5 | 4 | 14.8% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 7.4% | 25.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 7.4% | 25.0% |
Sergi Falomir Ballega's chess games
All 129 games by Sergi Falomir Ballega in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2010 - 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: 42 wins, 32 draws, 55 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D05 | Colle System | 16 | 7/5/4 | 43.8% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 14 | 3/5/6 | 21.4% |
| D06 | Queen's Pawn Game | 12 | 4/3/5 | 33.3% |
| E60 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A48 | London System | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A30 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A40 | English Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A22 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 13 | 4/4/5 | 30.8% |
| A84 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| A84 | Semi-Slav Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A85 | Slav Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| A84 | London System | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A85 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1995 | Jordi Corominas Garrido | 2,045 | Barcelona La Lira Open | A80 |
| Nov 2016 | Tomas Soler Font | 2,002 | 4th Barcelona CC | D06 |
| Jan 1995 | Alberto Jose Garcia Lopez | 2,000 | Barcelona La Lira Open | A90 |
| Jun 2017 | Andres Rojas Fernandez | 1,991 | 10th Barcelona Primavera La Lira Open | D05 |
| May 2015 | Manuel Belmonte Fabrega | 1,923 | 8th Barcelona Primavera La Lira Open | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11th Barcelona Primavera La Lira Open | 2018 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,609 |
| 4th Barcelona Sant Marti Open B | 2015 | 9 | 5 | 1,839 |
| 10th Barcelona Primavera La Lira Open | 2017 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,895 |
| 8th Barcelona Primavera La Lira Open | 2015 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,757 |
| 8th Barcelona Sant Marti Open | 2019 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,704 |
| 11th Barcelona Sants Open B | 2009 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,838 |
| 9th Barcelona Primavera La Lira Open | 2016 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,670 |
| 24th Barcelona Sant Marti Open B | 2024 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,589 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sergi Falomir Ballega's chess games?
129 games by Sergi Falomir Ballega, from Jan 2010 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 Sergi Falomir Ballega has played.
What does Sergi Falomir Ballega play on the first move as White?
Across 67 games with White in our database, Sergi Falomir Ballega opens with 1.d4 (93% of games), 1.c4 (6% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sergi Falomir Ballega answers 1...d5 (75% of games), 1...c5 (25% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (70% of games), 1...f5 (15% of games), 1...e6 (7% of games).
What openings does Sergi Falomir Ballega play as White?
As White, Sergi Falomir Ballega's most-played openings in our database are: Colle System (16 games, 43.8% win rate); Indian Defense (14 games, 21.4% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (12 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 67 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sergi Falomir Ballega play as Black?
As Black, Sergi Falomir Ballega most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (13 games, 30.8% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Semi-Slav Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 62 games.
What is Sergi Falomir Ballega's FIDE rating?
Sergi Falomir Ballega is currently rated 1,711 in classical chess, 1,729 in rapid and 1,731 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,802 (Apr 2024).
How many games has Sergi Falomir Ballega played?
Our database contains 129 games by Sergi Falomir Ballega, covering Jan 2010 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 42 wins, 32 draws, 55 losses (32.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sergi Falomir Ballega?
129 games by Sergi Falomir Ballega 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.