Prepare against Ales Barabas
Czechia · World #60,314 classical · FIDE ID 353396
When preparing against Ales Barabas, expect 1.Nf3 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Réti Opening as White, 25.0% over 16 games.
Our database contains 52 games by Ales Barabas, covering May 2012 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Ales Barabas's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ales Barabas 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 | 1,854 | 1,887 | Jul 2013 |
| Rapid | 1,781 | 1,839 | Nov 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,769 | 1,825 | Jan 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 52 | 12 | 9 | 31 | 23.1% |
| As White | 25 | 6 | 3 | 16 | 24.0% |
| As Black | 27 | 6 | 6 | 15 | 22.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ales Barabas's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ales Barabas's side.
First moves as White (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 25 | 100.0% | 30.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 100% of White games, 30.0% score
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Barabas usually continues g3 (44.4% score)
- …Nf6 (28% of these games) — Barabas usually continues g3 (14.3% score)
- …c5 (12% of these games) — Barabas usually continues g3 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 12 | 100.0% | 41.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 100.0% | 27.8% |
Ales Barabas's chess games
All 52 games by Ales Barabas in the Chess.ceo database (May 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: 12 wins, 9 draws, 31 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Réti Opening | 16 | 4/3/9 | 25.0% |
| E62 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening: Keres Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E17 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A09 | English Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Torre Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2018 | Mikhail Kashkarov | 1,947 | 5th Prague Summer Open B | A04 |
| Nov 2021 | Jiri Navratil | 1,935 | 11th Hradec Kralove Open | D11 |
| Nov 2021 | Jachym Kulhanek | 1,901 | 11th Hradec Kralove Open | B22 |
| Aug 2018 | Egil Melkevik | 1,733 | 5th Prague Summer Open B | A45 |
| Apr 2024 | Manfred Kirchhof | 1,662 | 12th Rottach Egern Seniors Cup | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-CZE Betsys Online Blitz | 2021 | 13 | 5 | 1,455 |
| 11th Hradec Kralove Open | 2021 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,987 |
| Prague Golden Blitz Open | 2023 | 5 | 0 | 1,575 |
| 12th Rottach Egern Seniors Cup | 2024 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,731 |
| 5th Prague Summer Open B | 2018 | 4 | 3 | 1,990 |
| 13th Hradec Kralove Open | 2023 | 4 | 0.5 | 1,783 |
| Prague Menchik Memorial Rapid | 2019 | 3 | 0 | 1,900 |
| Bodensee Seniors Open 7th | 2023 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,885 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ales Barabas's chess games?
52 games by Ales Barabas, from May 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 Ales Barabas has played.
What does Ales Barabas play on the first move as White?
Across 25 games with White in our database, Ales Barabas opens with 1.Nf3 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ales Barabas answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Ales Barabas play as White?
As White, Ales Barabas's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (16 games, 25.0% win rate); Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 25 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ales Barabas play as Black?
As Black, Ales Barabas most often plays: Sicilian (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 27 games.
What is Ales Barabas's FIDE rating?
Ales Barabas is currently rated 1,854 in classical chess, 1,781 in rapid and 1,769 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,887 (Jul 2013).
How many games has Ales Barabas played?
Our database contains 52 games by Ales Barabas, covering May 2012 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 9 draws, 31 losses (23.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ales Barabas?
52 games by Ales Barabas 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.