Prepare against Matej Babula
Czechia · World #13,731 classical · FIDE ID 398322
Our database contains 230 games by Matej Babula, covering Aug 2017 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Matej Babula's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Matej Babula 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 | 2,119 | 2,173 | Jun 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,915 | 1,919 | May 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,968 | 2,034 | Dec 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 230 | 71 | 78 | 81 | 30.9% |
| As White | 119 | 38 | 41 | 40 | 31.9% |
| As Black | 111 | 33 | 37 | 41 | 29.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Matej Babula's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Matej Babula's side.
First moves as White (119 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 115 | 96.6% | 49.1% |
| d4 | 3 | 2.5% | 66.7% |
| f4 | 1 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 97% of White games, 49.1% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Babula usually continues Nf3 (61.5% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Babula usually continues Nf3 (42.9% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Babula usually continues d4 (56.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 3% of White games, 66.7% score
- …e6 (33% of these games) — Babula usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Babula usually continues Bf4 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Babula usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (57 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 29 | 50.9% | 48.3% |
| c5 | 28 | 49.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 21 | 87.5% | 40.5% |
| d5 | 3 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
Matej Babula's chess games
All 230 games by Matej Babula in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2017 - 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: 71 wins, 78 draws, 81 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 15 | 1/7/7 | 6.7% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 14 | 3/7/4 | 21.4% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 13 | 4/5/4 | 30.8% |
| B44 | Sicilian | 12 | 2/7/3 | 16.7% |
| B87 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 11 | 5/2/4 | 45.5% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 25 | 9/6/10 | 36.0% |
| A17 | English Opening | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| E04 | Catalan | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| E44 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2024 | Roman Hros | 2,312 | Piestany Slovakia Open A | A09 |
| Aug 2023 | Vlastimil Babula | 2,297 | Stare Mesto Open | C55 |
| Jul 2026 | Ondrej Winter | 2,286 | Junior Super Tournament 3rd edition - Group A + B + C + D | B22 |
| Jul 2024 | Bozhena Piddubna | 2,258 | Piestany Slovakia Open A | C55 |
| Mar 2026 | Lubomir Machycek | 2,184 | chT-CZE 1 Liga Vychod | B22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stare Mesto Open | 2025 | 25 | 13 | 2,121 |
| chT-CZE 1 Liga Vychod | 2026 | 20 | 10 | 2,182 |
| ch-CZE U14 | 2023 | 18 | 9.5 | 1,788 |
| Gran Canaria Online Blitz | 2021 | 11 | 6 | 1,760 |
| Skalica Open | 2024 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,161 |
| Piestany Slovakia Open B | 2023 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,783 |
| Bratislava Slovakia Open | 2022 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,097 |
| Piestany Slovakia Open A | 2024 | 9 | 4 | 2,193 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Matej Babula's chess games?
230 games by Matej Babula, from Aug 2017 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 Matej Babula has played.
What does Matej Babula play on the first move as White?
Across 119 games with White in our database, Matej Babula opens with 1.e4 (97% of games), 1.d4 (3% of games), 1.f4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Matej Babula answers 1...e5 (51% of games), 1...c5 (49% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (88% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games).
What openings does Matej Babula play as White?
As White, Matej Babula's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (15 games, 6.7% win rate); Italian Game (14 games, 21.4% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (13 games, 30.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 119 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Matej Babula play as Black?
As Black, Matej Babula most often plays: Sicilian (25 games, 36.0% win rate); English Opening (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Réti Opening (8 games, 37.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 111 games.
What is Matej Babula's FIDE rating?
Matej Babula is currently rated 2,119 in classical chess, 1,915 in rapid and 1,968 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,173 (Jun 2026).
How many games has Matej Babula played?
Our database contains 230 games by Matej Babula, covering Aug 2017 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 71 wins, 78 draws, 81 losses (30.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Matej Babula?
230 games by Matej Babula 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.