Prepare against Tomas Baloun
Czechia · World #30,530 classical · FIDE ID 351350
Our database contains 67 games by Tomas Baloun, covering Jan 2011 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Tomas Baloun's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Tomas Baloun 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 | 1,982 | 1,982 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 67 | 26 | 10 | 31 | 38.8% |
| As White | 34 | 14 | 7 | 13 | 41.2% |
| As Black | 33 | 12 | 3 | 18 | 36.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Tomas Baloun's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Tomas Baloun's side.
First moves as White (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 24 | 70.6% | 41.7% |
| c4 | 5 | 14.7% | 70.0% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 8.8% | 100.0% |
| d3 | 1 | 2.9% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 2.9% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 71% of White games, 41.7% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Baloun usually continues d4 (60.0% score)
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Baloun usually continues Bc4 (30.0% score)
- …d6 (13% of these games) — Baloun usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- 1.c4 — 15% of White games, 70.0% score
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Baloun usually continues Nc3 (75.0% score)
- …e5 (40% of these games) — Baloun usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (20% of these games) — Baloun usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 10 | 50.0% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 3 | 15.0% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 3 | 15.0% | 66.7% |
| c6 | 2 | 10.0% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 5.0% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 5.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 45.5% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 4 | 36.4% | 25.0% |
| f5 | 2 | 18.2% | 0.0% |
Tomas Baloun's chess games
All 67 games by Tomas Baloun in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 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: 26 wins, 10 draws, 31 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A01 | Réti Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A87 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2010 | Vaclav Vales | 2,193 | 4th Cesky Krumlov Open | E95 |
| Jan 1997 | Jovanka Houska | 2,115 | Plzen KB Open B U18 | B21 |
| Nov 2009 | Jaroslaw Maliszewski | 1,899 | 3rd Cesky Krumlov Open | B21 |
| Jul 2020 | Karel Bartos | 1,884 | Ceske Budejovice Open A | B21 |
| Jan 1997 | J. Dvorak | 1,880 | Klatovy Open B | B07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ceske Budejovice Open | 2019 | 12 | 3 | 1,779 |
| Ceske Budejovice Open A | 2020 | 9 | 4 | 1,769 |
| Klatovy Open B | 1997 | 9 | 5 | 1,863 |
| Plzen KB Open B U18 | 1997 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,923 |
| 4th Cesky Krumlov Open | 2010 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,069 |
| ch-CSS U16 | 1995 | 8 | 2 | 1,591 |
| CZE Open J-C | 1994 | 7 | 3 | 2,062 |
| 3rd Cesky Krumlov Open | 2009 | 5 | 4 | 1,973 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Tomas Baloun's chess games?
67 games by Tomas Baloun, from Jan 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 Tomas Baloun has played.
What does Tomas Baloun play on the first move as White?
Across 34 games with White in our database, Tomas Baloun opens with 1.e4 (71% of games), 1.c4 (15% of games), 1.Nf3 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Tomas Baloun answers 1...c5 (50% of games), 1...d6 (15% of games), 1...e5 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (45% of games), 1...g6 (36% of games), 1...f5 (18% of games).
What openings does Tomas Baloun play as White?
As White, Tomas Baloun's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Italian Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 34 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Tomas Baloun play as Black?
As Black, Tomas Baloun most often plays: Modern Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 33 games.
What is Tomas Baloun's FIDE rating?
Tomas Baloun is currently rated 1,982 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,982 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Tomas Baloun played?
Our database contains 67 games by Tomas Baloun, covering Jan 2011 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 26 wins, 10 draws, 31 losses (38.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Tomas Baloun?
67 games by Tomas Baloun 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.