Prepare against Bartosz Bala
Poland · World #107,488 classical · FIDE ID 21027960
When preparing against Bartosz Bala, expect 1.e4 in 65% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (90% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (60%).
Our database contains 38 games by Bartosz Bala, covering Jan 2019 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Bartosz Bala's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Bartosz Bala 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 | 1,708 | 1,720 | Dec 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,879 | 1,879 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,665 | 1,784 | Jun 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 38 | 12 | 15 | 11 | 31.6% |
| As White | 20 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 30.0% |
| As Black | 18 | 6 | 8 | 4 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Bartosz Bala's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Bartosz Bala's side.
First moves as White (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 13 | 65.0% | 57.7% |
| b4 | 6 | 30.0% | 33.3% |
| a3 | 1 | 5.0% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 65% of White games, 57.7% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Bala usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …d5 (15% of these games) — Bala usually continues exd5 (100.0% score)
- …b6 (8% of these games) — Bala usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- 1.b4 — 30% of White games, 33.3% score
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Bala usually continues Bb2 (33.3% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Bala usually continues Bb2 (25.0% score)
- …a5 (17% of these games) — Bala usually continues b5 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 9 | 90.0% | 77.8% |
| a6 | 1 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 3 | 60.0% | 33.3% |
| b5 | 1 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 20.0% | 0.0% |
Bartosz Bala's chess games
All 38 games by Bartosz Bala in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2019 - 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, 15 draws, 11 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 6 | 0/4/2 | 0.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C46 | Philidor | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A00 | Anderssen's opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C50 | Italian Game | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C34 | King's Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Polish Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D03 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | Zuzanna Goralik | 1,825 | Szachy w Ustroniu Łączą Pokolenia | Open A | B92 |
| Jul 2024 | Vladimir Krampol | 1,808 | 7th Bohumin Open B | B01 |
| Jul 2023 | Dominik Klapuch | 1,801 | 6th Bohumin Open B | C45 |
| Jul 2023 | Cyprian Gepfert | 1,683 | 6th Bohumin Open B | C77 |
| Jul 2023 | Rostislav Gajda | 1,619 | 6th Bohumin Open B | C50 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jastrzebie Zdroj Open | 2022 | 13 | 6 | 1,467 |
| Szachy w Ustroniu Łączą Pokolenia | Open A | 2026 | 8 | 3 | 1,749 |
| 6th Bohumin Open B | 2023 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,797 |
| 4th Jastrzebie Zdroj Open | 2021 | 6 | 4.5 | 1,602 |
| 7th Bohumin Open B | 2024 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,824 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Bartosz Bala's chess games?
38 games by Bartosz Bala, from Jan 2019 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 Bartosz Bala has played.
What does Bartosz Bala play on the first move as White?
Across 20 games with White in our database, Bartosz Bala opens with 1.e4 (65% of games), 1.b4 (30% of games), 1.a3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Bartosz Bala answers 1...e5 (90% of games), 1...a6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (60% of games), 1...b5 (20% of games), 1...Nf6 (20% of games).
What openings does Bartosz Bala play as White?
As White, Bartosz Bala's most-played openings in our database are: Orangutan opening (6 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 20 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Bartosz Bala play as Black?
As Black, Bartosz Bala most often plays: Italian Game (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Scotch Game (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Indian Defense (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Bartosz Bala's FIDE rating?
Bartosz Bala is currently rated 1,708 in classical chess, 1,879 in rapid and 1,665 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,720 (Dec 2025).
How many games has Bartosz Bala played?
Our database contains 38 games by Bartosz Bala, covering Jan 2019 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 15 draws, 11 losses (31.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Bartosz Bala?
38 games by Bartosz Bala 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.