Prepare against William Ballesteros Lopez
Colombia · World #60,975 classical · FIDE ID 4410424
Our database contains 84 games by William Ballesteros Lopez, covering Mar 2010 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find William Ballesteros Lopez's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout William Ballesteros Lopez 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 | 1,852 | 2,053 | Apr 2017 |
| Rapid | 1,801 | 2,005 | Oct 2012 |
| Blitz | 1,776 | 2,024 | Nov 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 84 | 39 | 11 | 34 | 46.4% |
| As White | 41 | 19 | 4 | 18 | 46.3% |
| As Black | 43 | 20 | 7 | 16 | 46.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of William Ballesteros Lopez's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from William Ballesteros Lopez's side.
First moves as White (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 37 | 90.2% | 55.4% |
| d4 | 4 | 9.8% | 12.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 90% of White games, 55.4% score
- …c5 (57% of these games) — Lopez usually continues Nf3 (36.4% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Lopez usually continues Nf3 (81.3% score)
- …c6 (5% of these games) — Lopez usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 10% of White games, 12.5% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Lopez usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 11 | 47.8% | 72.7% |
| c5 | 8 | 34.8% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 3 | 13.0% | 33.3% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 4.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 8 | 66.7% | 37.5% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 33.3% | 25.0% |
William Ballesteros Lopez's chess games
All 84 games by William Ballesteros Lopez in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2010 - 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: 39 wins, 11 draws, 34 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 10 | 5/0/5 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A46 | Torre Attack | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C74 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B96 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 10 | 7/0/3 | 70.0% |
| D55 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B87 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| A51 | Budapest Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E02 | Catalan | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B72 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2016 | Ernesto Uriel Zuluaga Alzate | 2,133 | 2nd Villamaria Open | B96 |
| May 2008 | Jeffry Chavarro | 2,062 | Cali qual | B22 |
| Sep 2016 | Jefferson Valencia | 2,035 | ch-Quindio | B01 |
| Jan 2017 | Oscar Marino Agudelo Pineres | 2,030 | Bolivar Region Selectivo Amateur | D55 |
| Jan 2010 | Gustavo Rojas | 1,999 | 22nd Manizales Open | C50 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subzonal 2.3.2 | 2025 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,705 |
| ch-COL Amateur | 2009 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,820 |
| 22nd Manizales Open | 2010 | 7 | 4 | 2,076 |
| ch-COL Amateur U2300 | 2017 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,906 |
| ch-COL Seniors | 2010 | 6 | 5 | – |
| ch-Quindio Region Amateur | 2020 | 6 | 3 | 1,774 |
| 11th Cali Menor 2100 Open | 2009 | 6 | 3 | 1,970 |
| 2nd Villamaria Open | 2016 | 5 | 4.5 | 2,191 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find William Ballesteros Lopez's chess games?
84 games by William Ballesteros Lopez, from Mar 2010 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 William Ballesteros Lopez has played.
What does William Ballesteros Lopez play on the first move as White?
Across 41 games with White in our database, William Ballesteros Lopez opens with 1.e4 (90% of games), 1.d4 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, William Ballesteros Lopez answers 1...d5 (48% of games), 1...c5 (35% of games), 1...e5 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (67% of games), 1...Nf6 (33% of games).
What openings does William Ballesteros Lopez play as White?
As White, William Ballesteros Lopez's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (10 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (4 games, 75.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 41 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does William Ballesteros Lopez play as Black?
As Black, William Ballesteros Lopez most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (10 games, 70.0% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (5 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 43 games.
What is William Ballesteros Lopez's FIDE rating?
William Ballesteros Lopez is currently rated 1,852 in classical chess, 1,801 in rapid and 1,776 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,053 (Apr 2017).
How many games has William Ballesteros Lopez played?
Our database contains 84 games by William Ballesteros Lopez, covering Mar 2010 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 39 wins, 11 draws, 34 losses (46.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against William Ballesteros Lopez?
84 games by William Ballesteros Lopez 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.