Prepare against Sergio Molina Ballester
Spain · World #29,930 classical · FIDE ID 2262657
Our database contains 78 games by Sergio Molina Ballester, covering Apr 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Sergio Molina Ballester's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sergio 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 | 1,986 | 2,012 | Jul 2004 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 78 | 25 | 25 | 28 | 32.1% |
| As White | 39 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 28.2% |
| As Black | 39 | 14 | 11 | 14 | 35.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sergio Molina Ballester's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sergio Molina Ballester's side.
First moves as White (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 39 | 100.0% | 46.2% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 46.2% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Ballester usually continues Nf3 (58.3% score)
- …e6 (23% of these games) — Ballester usually continues d4 (38.9% score)
- …e5 (10% of these games) — Ballester usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 23 | 100.0% | 47.8% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 10 | 90.9% | 60.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 9.1% | 100.0% |
Sergio Molina Ballester's chess games
All 78 games by Sergio Molina Ballester in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2004 - 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: 25 wins, 25 draws, 28 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Latvian Gambit | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 14 | 5/3/6 | 35.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A05 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D13 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2007 | Carlos Espino Urbano | 2,232 | ch-ESP Student | C11 |
| Nov 2003 | Ricardo Mascarell Canet | 2,202 | ch-Valencia A | D13 |
| May 2008 | David Valles Mata | 2,113 | ch-ESP Universities | B91 |
| Nov 2004 | Josep Miquel Sanchiz Marti | 2,089 | Valencia region tt | B80 |
| Jan 2003 | David Guillen Berna | 1,937 | Cullera Autonomico U16 | B92 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25th Cullera Open A | 2004 | 9 | 4 | 2,097 |
| Cullera Autonomico U16 | 2003 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,131 |
| 26th Cullera Open | 2005 | 8 | 4 | 1,932 |
| Valencia region tt | 2004 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,225 |
| ch-ESP Universities | 2008 | 7 | 4 | 2,210 |
| 7th Valencia Open | 2014 | 7 | 4 | 1,992 |
| ch-ESP Student | 2007 | 6 | 2 | 2,050 |
| ch-Valencia A | 2003 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,039 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sergio Molina Ballester's chess games?
78 games by Sergio Molina Ballester, from Apr 2004 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 Sergio Molina Ballester has played.
What does Sergio Molina Ballester play on the first move as White?
Across 39 games with White in our database, Sergio Molina Ballester opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sergio Molina Ballester answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (91% of games), 1...Nf6 (9% of games).
What openings does Sergio Molina Ballester play as White?
As White, Sergio Molina Ballester's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (6 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Classical Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 39 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sergio Molina Ballester play as Black?
As Black, Sergio Molina Ballester most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (14 games, 35.7% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (4 games, 50.0% win rate); London System (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 39 games.
What is Sergio Molina Ballester's FIDE rating?
Sergio Molina Ballester is currently rated 1,986 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,012 (Jul 2004).
How many games has Sergio Molina Ballester played?
Our database contains 78 games by Sergio Molina Ballester, covering Apr 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 25 wins, 25 draws, 28 losses (32.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sergio Molina Ballester?
78 games by Sergio 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.