Prepare against Iuliia Babak
Russia · World #25,302 classical · FIDE ID 24103829
When preparing against Iuliia Babak, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (56% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 35 games by Iuliia Babak, covering Jul 2004 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Iuliia Babak's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Iuliia Babak 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 | 2,017 | 2,037 | Oct 2005 |
| Rapid | 1,932 | 1,975 | Mar 2013 |
| Blitz | 1,942 | 1,975 | Dec 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 35 | 19 | 4 | 12 | 54.3% |
| As White | 20 | 14 | 1 | 5 | 70.0% |
| As Black | 15 | 5 | 3 | 7 | 33.3% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2006-2026): 287 rated games against 273 different opponents, across 39 events in 4 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 197 | 84 | 43 | 70 | 42.6% | 1,913 | 1,930 | 12 |
| Rapid | 55 | 29 | 12 | 14 | 52.7% | 1,775 | 1,849 | 8 |
| Blitz | 26 | 10 | 2 | 14 | 38.5% | 1,889 | 1,789 | 3 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 105 | 17 | 18 | 70 | 16.2% |
| Against lower-rated | 141 | 86 | 31 | 24 | 61.0% |
Wins over titled players: 2 vs IM · 3 vs FM · 1 vs CM · 1 vs WFM · 1 vs WCM.
Tournament wins
1 tournament win from 35 events, 1 of them outright.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 47 | 22 | 8 | 17 | 1,982 | 2,009 |
| 2025 | 38 | 18 | 6 | 14 | 1,988 | 2,010 |
| 2024 | 50 | 25 | 10 | 15 | 1,791 | 1,868 |
| 2023 | 55 | 29 | 10 | 16 | 1,705 | 1,770 |
| 2018 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 1,927 | 1,977 |
| 2017 | 10 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 1,930 | 1,730 |
| 2013 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 1,872 | 1,822 |
| 2012 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 1,879 | 1,829 |
| 2011 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 2,088 | 1,938 |
| 2010 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 2,033 | 2,167 |
| 2009 | 18 | 7 | 5 | 6 | 2,102 | 2,102 |
| 2008 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2,054 | 1,894 |
| 2007 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 2,061 | 1,761 |
| 2006 | 9 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 2,114 | 1,847 |
Where Iuliia Babak has played
Spain (15) · Russia (12) · Thailand (11) · Malaysia (1)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Iuliia Babak's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Iuliia Babak's side.
First moves as White (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 20 | 100.0% | 72.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 72.5% score
- …c5 (35% of these games) — Babak usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …c6 (20% of these games) — Babak usually continues d4 (37.5% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Babak usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 5 | 55.6% | 10.0% |
| c5 | 3 | 33.3% | 33.3% |
| e5 | 1 | 11.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 100.0% | 60.0% |
Iuliia Babak's chess games
All 35 games by Iuliia Babak in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2004 - Oct 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: 19 wins, 4 draws, 12 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B73 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Torre Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2023 | Soumyaranjan Mishra | 2,169 | 15th Penang Open A | B05 |
| Jul 2012 | Arseny Velichko | 1,914 | 2nd Samara Polugaevsky Memorial | C02 |
| Jul 2011 | Magomed Dzhavathanov | 1,794 | 1st Samara Polugaevsky Memorial | B07 |
| Jul 2012 | Ilya Loginov | 1,740 | 2nd Samara Polugaevsky Memorial | B13 |
| Jul 2011 | Svyatoslav Tumanyants | 1,727 | 1st Samara Polugaevsky Memorial | C24 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd Samara Polugaevsky Memorial | 2012 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,828 |
| 1st Samara Polugaevsky Memorial | 2011 | 8 | 3 | 1,928 |
| Bangkok Rooky Open | 2023 | 5 | 4.5 | 1,854 |
| 5th Bangkok Big Rook Open | 2024 | 4 | 4 | 1,830 |
| 15th Penang Open A | 2023 | 3 | 3 | 2,209 |
| Lince Andujar Chess Open | 2025 | 1 | 0 | 2,052 |
| Round 1: Mera Fernandez, Martina - Babak, Iuliia | 2026 | 1 | 1 | 1,950 |
| Round 2: Babak, Iuliia - Flores Pavon, Eva | 2026 | 1 | 1 | 2,026 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Iuliia Babak's chess games?
35 games by Iuliia Babak, from Jul 2004 to Oct 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 Iuliia Babak has played.
What does Iuliia Babak play on the first move as White?
Across 20 games with White in our database, Iuliia Babak opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Iuliia Babak answers 1...d5 (56% of games), 1...c5 (33% of games), 1...e5 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Iuliia Babak play as White?
As White, Iuliia Babak's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (3 games, 100.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 20 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Iuliia Babak play as Black?
As Black, Iuliia Babak most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Bogo-Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 15 games.
What is Iuliia Babak's FIDE rating?
Iuliia Babak is currently rated 2,017 in classical chess, 1,932 in rapid and 1,942 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,037 (Oct 2005).
How many games has Iuliia Babak played?
Our database contains 35 games by Iuliia Babak, covering Jul 2004 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 19 wins, 4 draws, 12 losses (54.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Iuliia Babak?
35 games by Iuliia Babak 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.