Prepare against Marek Bulawa
Czechia · World #44,798 classical · FIDE ID 316903
When preparing against Marek Bulawa, expect 1.c4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 64 games by Marek Bulawa, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Marek Bulawa's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Marek Bulawa 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 | 1,914 | 2,064 | Apr 2008 |
| Rapid | 1,826 | 1,996 | Mar 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 64 | 8 | 32 | 24 | 12.5% |
| As White | 33 | 4 | 16 | 13 | 12.1% |
| As Black | 31 | 4 | 16 | 11 | 12.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Marek Bulawa's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Marek Bulawa's side.
First moves as White (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 33 | 100.0% | 36.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 100% of White games, 36.4% score
- …Nf6 (42% of these games) — Bulawa usually continues Nc3 (35.7% score)
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Bulawa usually continues Nc3 (27.3% score)
- …c6 (6% of these games) — Bulawa usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 13 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 7 | 100.0% | 35.7% |
Marek Bulawa's chess games
All 64 games by Marek Bulawa in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Jul 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: 8 wins, 32 draws, 24 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 14 | 0/8/6 | 0.0% |
| A39 | English Opening | 10 | 3/1/6 | 30.0% |
| D41 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A87 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 5 | 0/4/1 | 0.0% |
| B57 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A39 | English Opening | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| D03 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B73 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2006 | Alois Antoshik | 2,279 | chT2f-CZE 0607 | B52 |
| Dec 2002 | Petr Vysoglad | 2,141 | chT2N-MOR 0203 | D30 |
| Oct 2006 | Jiri Kociscak | 2,116 | chT2f-CZE 0607 | A39 |
| Nov 2006 | Pavel Keprt | 2,083 | chT2f-CZE 0607 | B21 |
| Jan 2007 | Jaroslav Melecky | 2,076 | chT2f-CZE 0607 | A39 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2f-CZE 0607 | 2007 | 11 | 7 | 2,167 |
| chT2N-MOR 0203 | 2003 | 10 | 3 | 1,986 |
| chT2F-CZE 1112 | 2012 | 9 | 1 | 1,791 |
| chT2f-CZE 0506 | 2006 | 7 | 3 | 2,001 |
| chT-CZE 2F 1819 | 2019 | 6 | 2 | 1,821 |
| chT2F-CZE 2122 | 2022 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,883 |
| chT2F-CZE 0910 | 2010 | 4 | 1 | 1,873 |
| chT-Moravia-Silesia Region 2223 | 2023 | 3 | 1 | 1,648 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Marek Bulawa's chess games?
64 games by Marek Bulawa, from Apr 2003 to Jul 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 Marek Bulawa has played.
What does Marek Bulawa play on the first move as White?
Across 33 games with White in our database, Marek Bulawa opens with 1.c4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Marek Bulawa answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Marek Bulawa play as White?
As White, Marek Bulawa's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (14 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 33 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Marek Bulawa play as Black?
As Black, Marek Bulawa most often plays: English Opening: Symmetrical (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate); English Opening (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 31 games.
What is Marek Bulawa's FIDE rating?
Marek Bulawa is currently rated 1,914 in classical chess, 1,826 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,064 (Apr 2008).
How many games has Marek Bulawa played?
Our database contains 64 games by Marek Bulawa, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 8 wins, 32 draws, 24 losses (12.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Marek Bulawa?
64 games by Marek Bulawa 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.