Prepare against Martin Bargel
Czechia · World #29,536 classical · FIDE ID 309141
Our database contains 339 games by Martin Bargel, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Martin Bargel's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Martin Bargel 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 | 1,988 | 2,223 | Mar 2010 |
| Rapid | 1,986 | 1,986 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,927 | 1,968 | Sep 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 339 | 146 | 50 | 143 | 43.1% |
| As White | 167 | 77 | 28 | 62 | 46.1% |
| As Black | 172 | 69 | 22 | 81 | 40.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Martin Bargel's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Martin Bargel's side.
First moves as White (167 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 166 | 99.4% | 54.8% |
| d4 | 1 | 0.6% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 99% of White games, 54.8% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Bargel usually continues Nf3 (58.6% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Bargel usually continues Nf3 (44.6% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Bargel usually continues d4 (44.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 1% of White games, 0.0% score
- …d6 (100% of these games) — Bargel usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (85 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 77 | 90.6% | 53.2% |
| e5 | 8 | 9.4% | 31.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (59 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 53 | 89.8% | 35.8% |
| c5 | 4 | 6.8% | 75.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 3.4% | 50.0% |
Martin Bargel's chess games
All 339 games by Martin Bargel 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: 146 wins, 50 draws, 143 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B94 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 21 | 12/4/5 | 57.1% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 14 | 4/3/7 | 28.6% |
| B41 | Sicilian | 14 | 6/4/4 | 42.9% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 13 | 5/1/7 | 38.5% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Dragon | 12 | 4/3/5 | 33.3% |
| C95 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 12 | 6/1/5 | 50.0% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 10 | 6/2/2 | 60.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 9 | 5/3/1 | 55.6% |
| B37 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 36 | 19/4/13 | 52.8% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 26 | 11/3/12 | 42.3% |
| A31 | English Opening | 11 | 5/2/4 | 45.5% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 10 | 6/0/4 | 60.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 7 | 0/2/5 | 0.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 6 | 0/0/6 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| E63 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2009 | Marian Kantorik | 2,364 | Tatry Open | C82 |
| Sep 2009 | Dominik Csiba | 2,353 | Tatry Open | B21 |
| Jan 1996 | Radek Sluka | 2,320 | Mladi Open | B01 |
| Oct 2009 | Vladimir Vojtek | 2,307 | Tatry Open | B50 |
| Mar 2011 | Martin Vaculik | 2,281 | chT-CZE 2C 1011 | C18 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tatry Open | 2019 | 58 | 30 | 2,197 |
| ch-CZE Czechia | 1995 | 18 | 8 | 2,152 |
| ch-CZE U18 | 1996 | 17 | 10.5 | 2,089 |
| chT2B-CZE 0910 | 2010 | 11 | 3 | 2,037 |
| chT-CZE 2C 1011 | 2011 | 11 | 2 | 1,955 |
| chT2b-CZE 0607 | 2007 | 11 | 5 | 2,174 |
| chT2C-CZE 2223 | 2023 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,979 |
| chT-Rakovnik Regional 1415 | 2015 | 10 | 6 | 2,135 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Martin Bargel's chess games?
339 games by Martin Bargel, 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 Martin Bargel has played.
What does Martin Bargel play on the first move as White?
Across 167 games with White in our database, Martin Bargel opens with 1.e4 (99% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Martin Bargel answers 1...c5 (91% of games), 1...e5 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (90% of games), 1...c5 (7% of games), 1...d5 (3% of games).
What openings does Martin Bargel play as White?
As White, Martin Bargel's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Najdorf (21 games, 57.1% win rate); French: Advance Variation (14 games, 28.6% win rate); Sicilian (14 games, 42.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 167 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Martin Bargel play as Black?
As Black, Martin Bargel most often plays: Sicilian: Dragon (36 games, 52.8% win rate); Benoni Defense (26 games, 42.3% win rate); English Opening (11 games, 45.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 172 games.
What is Martin Bargel's FIDE rating?
Martin Bargel is currently rated 1,988 in classical chess, 1,986 in rapid and 1,927 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,223 (Mar 2010).
How many games has Martin Bargel played?
Our database contains 339 games by Martin Bargel, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 146 wins, 50 draws, 143 losses (43.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Martin Bargel?
339 games by Martin Bargel 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.