Prepare against Hubert Backiel
Poland · World #4,926 classical · FIDE ID 21838631
When preparing against Hubert Backiel, expect 1.e4 in 61% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (85% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (66%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 32.1% over 28 games.
Our database contains 326 games by Hubert Backiel, covering Apr 2015 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Hubert Backiel's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Hubert Backiel 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 | 2,276 | 2,276 | Sep 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,160 | 2,242 | Jun 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,219 | 2,219 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 326 | 123 | 94 | 108 | 37.7% |
| As White | 170 | 70 | 48 | 52 | 41.2% |
| As Black | 156 | 53 | 46 | 56 | 34.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Hubert Backiel's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Hubert Backiel's side.
First moves as White (170 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 104 | 61.2% | 56.7% |
| d4 | 31 | 18.2% | 53.2% |
| c4 | 24 | 14.1% | 54.2% |
| Nf3 | 11 | 6.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 61% of White games, 56.7% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Backiel usually continues Nf3 (42.2% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Backiel usually continues Nf3 (71.7% score)
- …c6 (15% of these games) — Backiel usually continues d4 (80.8% score)
- 1.d4 — 18% of White games, 53.2% score
- …Nf6 (61% of these games) — Backiel usually continues c4 (53.1% score)
- …d5 (35% of these games) — Backiel usually continues c4 (70.0% score)
- …f5 (3% of these games) — Backiel usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (81 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 69 | 85.2% | 52.2% |
| e5 | 12 | 14.8% | 66.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (50 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 33 | 66.0% | 47.0% |
| Nf6 | 16 | 32.0% | 46.9% |
| c5 | 1 | 2.0% | 0.0% |
Hubert Backiel's chess games
All 326 games by Hubert Backiel in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2015 - 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: 123 wins, 94 draws, 108 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 12 | 9/1/2 | 75.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 10 | 4/4/2 | 40.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| C95 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 8 | 7/1/0 | 87.5% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 28 | 9/7/12 | 32.1% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 13 | 4/3/6 | 30.8% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 11 | 5/2/4 | 45.5% |
| A13 | English Opening | 9 | 2/6/1 | 22.2% |
| E04 | Catalan | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| D44 | Slav Defense | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2024 | Jakub Kosakowski | 2,539 | 43rd Ludwika Zamenhofa Mem | B12 |
| Dec 2025 | Filip Cukrowski | 2,417 | 44th Ludwika Zamenhofa Mem | B50 |
| May 2026 | Jose Barria | 2,380 | Silves Open 2026 | B12 |
| Aug 2025 | Joar Olund | 2,369 | 36th Czech Open A | D20 |
| Aug 2024 | Jakub Chyzy | 2,368 | ch-EU U18 | C26 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-POL sf | 2023 | 18 | 8 | 2,001 |
| Akademickie Mistrzostwa Polski w szachach - Mężczyźni | 2026 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,182 |
| Najdorf Mem Open A 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 6 | 2,228 |
| 19th Warsaw Najdorf Memorial Open A | 2022 | 9 | 6 | 2,219 |
| 59th Polanica Zdroj Open | 2023 | 9 | 6 | 2,343 |
| ch-EU U14 | 2019 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,105 |
| 4th Suwalki Warakomska Memorial | 2020 | 9 | 5 | 2,211 |
| 44th Ludwika Zamenhofa Mem | 2025 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,210 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Hubert Backiel's chess games?
326 games by Hubert Backiel, from Apr 2015 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 Hubert Backiel has played.
What does Hubert Backiel play on the first move as White?
Across 170 games with White in our database, Hubert Backiel opens with 1.e4 (61% of games), 1.d4 (18% of games), 1.c4 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Hubert Backiel answers 1...c5 (85% of games), 1...e5 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (66% of games), 1...Nf6 (32% of games), 1...c5 (2% of games).
What openings does Hubert Backiel play as White?
As White, Hubert Backiel's most-played openings in our database are: Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (12 games, 75.0% win rate); Indian Defense (10 games, 40.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (9 games, 55.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 170 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Hubert Backiel play as Black?
As Black, Hubert Backiel most often plays: Sicilian (28 games, 32.1% win rate); Semi-Slav Defense (13 games, 30.8% win rate); Sicilian: Scheveningen (11 games, 45.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 156 games.
What is Hubert Backiel's FIDE rating?
Hubert Backiel is currently rated 2,276 in classical chess, 2,160 in rapid and 2,219 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,276 (Sep 2026).
How many games has Hubert Backiel played?
Our database contains 326 games by Hubert Backiel, covering Apr 2015 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 123 wins, 94 draws, 108 losses (37.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Hubert Backiel?
326 games by Hubert Backiel 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.