Prepare against Alex Bartal
Slovakia · World #108,202 classical · FIDE ID 14985187
When preparing against Alex Bartal, expect 1.e4 in 59% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (45% of games); against 1.d4, 1...f5 (50%).
Our database contains 33 games by Alex Bartal, covering Sep 2023 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Alex Bartal's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alex Bartal 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 | 1,706 | 1,706 | Sep 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,665 | 1,665 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,539 | 1,627 | Aug 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 33 | 13 | 2 | 18 | 39.4% |
| As White | 17 | 5 | 1 | 11 | 29.4% |
| As Black | 16 | 8 | 1 | 7 | 50.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alex Bartal's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alex Bartal's side.
First moves as White (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 10 | 58.8% | 35.0% |
| c4 | 4 | 23.5% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 2 | 11.8% | 0.0% |
| a3 | 1 | 5.9% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 59% of White games, 35.0% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Bartal usually continues Nf3 (12.5% score)
- …e5 (30% of these games) — Bartal usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …c6 (20% of these games) — Bartal usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 24% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e5 (100% of these games) — Bartal usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 5 | 45.5% | 80.0% |
| c6 | 4 | 36.4% | 62.5% |
| e5 | 2 | 18.2% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 2 | 50.0% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 50.0% | 0.0% |
Alex Bartal's chess games
All 33 games by Alex Bartal in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2023 - Sep 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: 13 wins, 2 draws, 18 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B36 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Blackmar-Diemer Gambit | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B56 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Anderssen's opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A40 | Englund Gambit | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Frantisek Balaz | 1,891 | Memoriál Vratislava Hory 2026 | Open A | C41 |
| Aug 2026 | Dominik Zilkay | 1,818 | Chess Slovak Open Skalica 2026 | Open B | B77 |
| Apr 2026 | Milan Jarabek | 1,804 | Memoriál Vratislava Hory 2026 | Open A | C41 |
| Aug 2026 | Peter Krakovsky | 1,798 | Chess Slovak Open Skalica 2026 | Open B | B13 |
| Aug 2026 | Ernests Strekalovs | 1,779 | Chess Slovak Open Skalica 2026 | Open B | A04 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chess Slovak Open Skalica 2026 | Open B | 2026 | 9 | 5 | 1,827 |
| ch-SVK U12 | 2024 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,219 |
| Skalica Open B | 2023 | 8 | 1.5 | 1,164 |
| Memoriál Vratislava Hory 2026 | Open A | 2026 | 7 | 3 | 1,716 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alex Bartal's chess games?
33 games by Alex Bartal, from Sep 2023 to Sep 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 Alex Bartal has played.
What does Alex Bartal play on the first move as White?
Across 17 games with White in our database, Alex Bartal opens with 1.e4 (59% of games), 1.c4 (24% of games), 1.d4 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alex Bartal answers 1...c5 (45% of games), 1...c6 (36% of games), 1...e5 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (50% of games), 1...e5 (50% of games).
What openings does Alex Bartal play as White?
As White, Alex Bartal's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Philidor (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 17 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alex Bartal play as Black?
As Black, Alex Bartal most often plays: Dutch Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Caro-Kann (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Englund Gambit (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 16 games.
What is Alex Bartal's FIDE rating?
Alex Bartal is currently rated 1,706 in classical chess, 1,665 in rapid and 1,539 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,706 (Sep 2026).
How many games has Alex Bartal played?
Our database contains 33 games by Alex Bartal, covering Sep 2023 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 13 wins, 2 draws, 18 losses (39.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alex Bartal?
33 games by Alex Bartal 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.