Martin Ballmann vs Joseph G. Gallagher
IM Martin Ballmann (2321) · GM Joseph G. Gallagher (2388)
Martin Ballmann and Joseph G. Gallagher have played 10 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 1989 and the most recent in Apr 2009. Ballmann leads 0 wins to 4 - trailing overall, with 6 draws (40% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Sicilian: Dragon (2 games). The average game between them lasted 37 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Ballmann | Draws | Gallagher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ballmann with White | 5 | 0 | 4 | 1 |
| Gallagher with White | 5 | 0 | 2 | 3 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Ballmann | Draws | Gallagher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 9 | 0 | 5 | 4 |
| Blitz | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Ballmann | Draws | Gallagher |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A49 | Rat Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B05 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B09 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| E61 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2009 | Joseph G. Gallagher | Martin Ballmann | 1-0 | Modern Defense | chT-SUI |
| Sep 2007 | Martin Ballmann | Joseph G. Gallagher | 1/2-1/2 | Torre Attack | chT-SUI |
| Jan 2003 | Martin Ballmann | Joseph G. Gallagher | 1/2-1/2 | Rat Defense | Lausanne Open |
| Jul 2002 | Joseph G. Gallagher | Martin Ballmann | 1-0 | Alekhine Defense | ch-SUI |
| Jul 2000 | Martin Ballmann | Joseph G. Gallagher | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian Defense | ch-SUI |
| Jan 2000 | Joseph G. Gallagher | Martin Ballmann | 1-0 | Sicilian: Dragon | chT-SUI |
| Jan 1997 | Joseph G. Gallagher | Martin Ballmann | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Dragon | chT-SUI |
| Jan 1996 | Joseph G. Gallagher | Martin Ballmann | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Dragon | Winterthur |
| Jan 1991 | Martin Ballmann | Joseph G. Gallagher | 0-1 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | Zug |
| Jan 1989 | Martin Ballmann | Joseph G. Gallagher | 1/2-1/2 | Modern Defense | Zug |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Martin Ballmann and Joseph G. Gallagher?
In 10 recorded games, Martin Ballmann has 0 wins, Joseph G. Gallagher has 4 wins, and they have drawn 6 times.
How many times have Martin Ballmann and Joseph G. Gallagher played each other?
Our database records 10 games between them, from Jan 1989 to Apr 2009.
What openings do Martin Ballmann and Joseph G. Gallagher play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Sicilian: Dragon (2 games), followed by the King's Indian Defense (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.