Prepare against Teo Balen
HRV · World #31,477 classical · FIDE ID 14536250
Our database contains 112 games by Teo Balen, covering Oct 2012 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Teo Balen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Teo Balen 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 | 1,977 | 2,073 | Jun 2015 |
| Rapid | 1,899 | 1,899 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,042 | 2,096 | Aug 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 112 | 38 | 25 | 49 | 33.9% |
| As White | 53 | 21 | 10 | 22 | 39.6% |
| As Black | 59 | 17 | 15 | 27 | 28.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Teo Balen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Teo Balen's side.
First moves as White (53 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 40 | 75.5% | 45.0% |
| e4 | 12 | 22.6% | 66.7% |
| f4 | 1 | 1.9% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 75% of White games, 45.0% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Balen usually continues c4 (45.5% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Balen usually continues c4 (42.3% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Balen usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 23% of White games, 66.7% score
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Balen usually continues Nf3 (87.5% score)
- …c6 (25% of these games) — Balen usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Balen usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 27 | 87.1% | 42.6% |
| e5 | 4 | 12.9% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 13 | 72.2% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 27.8% | 20.0% |
Teo Balen's chess games
All 112 games by Teo Balen in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2012 - 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: 38 wins, 25 draws, 49 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| A65 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A65 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A10 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2016 | Bozidar Ivekovic | 2,362 | 25th chT-CRO U20 | A70 |
| Jul 2018 | Miro Pandurevic | 2,286 | 2nd Zagreb Damjanovic Memorial | E81 |
| Jul 2018 | Peter Urbanc | 2,269 | 2nd Zagreb Damjanovic Memorial | D00 |
| Aug 2014 | Dean Zecevic | 2,240 | Velika Gorica Open 12th | D18 |
| Nov 2019 | Damjan Horvat | 2,181 | 3rd Zagreb Damjanovic Memorial | A00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-CRO U19 | 2016 | 16 | 7 | 1,904 |
| ch-CRO U17 | 2014 | 11 | 5 | 1,849 |
| 25th chT-CRO U20 | 2016 | 9 | 3 | 2,092 |
| ch-CRO U15 21st | 2012 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,766 |
| 2nd Zagreb Damjanovic Memorial | 2018 | 8 | 4 | 2,211 |
| chT-CRO U20 | 2017 | 7 | 4 | 1,870 |
| 3rd Topusko Open | 2014 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,967 |
| 8th Valpovo Open U16 | 2011 | 7 | 3 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Teo Balen's chess games?
112 games by Teo Balen, from Oct 2012 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 Teo Balen has played.
What does Teo Balen play on the first move as White?
Across 53 games with White in our database, Teo Balen opens with 1.d4 (75% of games), 1.e4 (23% of games), 1.f4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Teo Balen answers 1...c5 (87% of games), 1...e5 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (72% of games), 1...Nf6 (28% of games).
What openings does Teo Balen play as White?
As White, Teo Balen's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Slav Defense (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 53 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Teo Balen play as Black?
As Black, Teo Balen most often plays: Sicilian: Sveshnikov (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Sicilian: Four Knights (6 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian (6 games, 16.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 59 games.
What is Teo Balen's FIDE rating?
Teo Balen is currently rated 1,977 in classical chess, 1,899 in rapid and 2,042 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,073 (Jun 2015).
How many games has Teo Balen played?
Our database contains 112 games by Teo Balen, covering Oct 2012 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 38 wins, 25 draws, 49 losses (33.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Teo Balen?
112 games by Teo Balen 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.