Nikolaus Stanec vs Ilia Balinov
GM Nikolaus Stanec (2456) · GM Ilia Balinov (2399)
Nikolaus Stanec and Ilia Balinov have played 14 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 1992 and the most recent in Sep 2025. Stanec leads 1 wins to 0, with 13 draws (7% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the English Opening (1 games). The average game between them lasted 19 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Stanec | Draws | Balinov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stanec with White | 7 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Balinov with White | 7 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Stanec | Draws | Balinov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 14 | 1 | 13 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Stanec | Draws | Balinov |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A50 | English Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B58 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B62 | Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | N Stanec | Ilia Balinov | 1/2-1/2 | French: Tarrasch Variation | ch-Vienna State |
| Sep 2024 | Ilia Balinov | Nikolaus Stanec | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening | ch-Vienna State |
| Oct 2023 | Ilia Balinov | Nikolaus Stanec | 1/2-1/2 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | chT2O-AUT 2324 |
| Dec 2022 | Ilia Balinov | Nikolaus Stanec | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening | chT2O-AUT 2223 |
| Sep 2021 | Nikolaus Stanec | Ilia Balinov | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | ch-Vienna State |
| Sep 2019 | Ilia Balinov | Nikolaus Stanec | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | ch-Vienna State |
| Jul 2006 | Nikolaus Stanec | Ilia Balinov | 1/2-1/2 | French: Tarrasch Variation | Oberwart Open |
| Sep 2005 | Nikolaus Stanec | Ilia Balinov | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game | Graz Open |
| Jan 1999 | Ilia Balinov | Nikolaus Stanec | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | Vienna Donau Open |
| Sep 1998 | Nikolaus Stanec | Ilia Balinov | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 5th Karl Wagner Memorial |
| Jan 1998 | Nikolaus Stanec | Ilia Balinov | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Indian Defense | Vienna Waehring Open A |
| Jan 1995 | Ilia Balinov | Nikolaus Stanec | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | chT-AUT 9495 |
| Jan 1994 | Ilia Balinov | Nikolaus Stanec | 0-1 | Sicilian | 2nd Casino Open |
| Jan 1992 | Nikolaus Stanec | Ilia Balinov | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | 1st Donau Open |
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What is the head-to-head score between Nikolaus Stanec and Ilia Balinov?
In 14 recorded games, Nikolaus Stanec has 1 wins, Ilia Balinov has 0 wins, and they have drawn 13 times.
How many times have Nikolaus Stanec and Ilia Balinov played each other?
Our database records 14 games between them, from Jan 1992 to Sep 2025.
What openings do Nikolaus Stanec and Ilia Balinov play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the English Opening (1 games), followed by the Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.