Prepare against Mateusz Bartel
GM · Poland · World #310 classical · FIDE ID 1112635
When preparing against Mateusz Bartel, expect 1.e4 in 66% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (37% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (40%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Slav Defense as Black, 27.6% over 76 games.
Our database contains 4,211 games by Mateusz Bartel, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Mateusz Bartel's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mateusz Bartel 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 | 2,549 | 2,677 | May 2012 |
| Rapid | 2,507 | 2,674 | May 2016 |
| Blitz | 2,499 | 2,674 | Jul 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 4,211 | 1,912 | 1,327 | 972 | 45.4% |
| As White | 2,131 | 1,075 | 626 | 430 | 50.4% |
| As Black | 2,080 | 837 | 701 | 542 | 40.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mateusz Bartel's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mateusz Bartel's side.
First moves as White (2,131 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 1,413 | 66.3% | 63.0% |
| d4 | 299 | 14.0% | 68.7% |
| Nf3 | 171 | 8.0% | 70.5% |
| c4 | 98 | 4.6% | 66.8% |
| g3 | 73 | 3.4% | 66.4% |
| f4 | 22 | 1.0% | 68.2% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 66% of White games, 63.0% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Bartel usually continues Nf3 (62.4% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Bartel usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Bartel usually continues d4 (63.4% score)
- 1.d4 — 14% of White games, 68.7% score
- …Nf6 (69% of these games) — Bartel usually continues c4 (69.9% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Bartel usually continues c4 (66.3% score)
- …e6 (3% of these games) — Bartel usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (888 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 331 | 37.3% | 56.6% |
| e5 | 292 | 32.9% | 56.0% |
| c5 | 108 | 12.2% | 69.0% |
| c6 | 84 | 9.5% | 62.5% |
| d5 | 24 | 2.7% | 62.5% |
| g6 | 23 | 2.6% | 71.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (786 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 313 | 39.8% | 57.2% |
| f5 | 190 | 24.2% | 60.0% |
| d5 | 176 | 22.4% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 80 | 10.2% | 63.1% |
| g6 | 15 | 1.9% | 60.0% |
| d6 | 11 | 1.4% | 68.2% |
Mateusz Bartel's chess games
All 4,211 games by Mateusz Bartel in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 1,912 wins, 1,327 draws, 972 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 301 | 145/77/79 | 48.2% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 94 | 44/33/17 | 46.8% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 73 | 24/30/19 | 32.9% |
| A03 | Hungarian Opening | 69 | 40/9/20 | 58.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 67 | 43/9/15 | 64.2% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 64 | 30/24/10 | 46.9% |
| A13 | English Opening | 59 | 35/13/11 | 59.3% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 55 | 25/15/15 | 45.5% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 51 | 21/23/7 | 41.2% |
| C17 | French: Winawer Variation | 51 | 27/13/11 | 52.9% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 239 | 105/74/60 | 43.9% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 128 | 59/37/32 | 46.1% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 110 | 44/36/30 | 40.0% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 100 | 30/48/22 | 30.0% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 76 | 21/36/19 | 27.6% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 72 | 25/28/19 | 34.7% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 72 | 32/23/17 | 44.4% |
| A13 | English Opening | 69 | 22/25/22 | 31.9% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 68 | 37/20/11 | 54.4% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 55 | 34/11/10 | 61.8% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2021 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 2,838 | Lindores Abbey Blitz Tal Memorial | A09 |
| Feb 2025 | Erigaisi Arjun | 2,801 | Titled Tue Late | B00 |
| Mar 2026 | Fabiano Caruana | 2,795 | Chess.com Open PlayIn2 | D00 |
| Feb 2016 | Hikaru Nakamura | 2,787 | Titled Tue | B00 |
| Feb 2025 | Alireza Firouzja | 2,760 | Titled Tue Early | C79 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 761 | 502 | 2,515 |
| ch-EU rapid | 2018 | 81 | 59.5 | 2,601 |
| ch-POL | 2020 | 76 | 43.5 | 2,636 |
| ch-EU blitz | 2018 | 69 | 39.5 | 2,541 |
| chT-POL | 2018 | 54 | 34.5 | 2,656 |
| Wch Rapid | 2021 | 54 | 28 | 2,627 |
| chT-POL Ekstraliga | 2023 | 45 | 32 | 2,726 |
| FIDE World Cup | 2025 | 42 | 19 | 2,572 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Oliwia Kiolbasa (37 games) · Bartosz Socko (37 games) · Radoslaw Wojtaszek (36 games) · Kacper Piorun (27 games) · Jan Klimkowski (27 games) · Jacek Tomczak (25 games) · Bartlomiej Heberla (21 games) · Emilio Cordova (20 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mateusz Bartel's chess games?
4,211 games by Mateusz Bartel, from Apr 2003 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 Mateusz Bartel has played.
What does Mateusz Bartel play on the first move as White?
Across 2,131 games with White in our database, Mateusz Bartel opens with 1.e4 (66% of games), 1.d4 (14% of games), 1.Nf3 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mateusz Bartel answers 1...e6 (37% of games), 1...e5 (33% of games), 1...c5 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (40% of games), 1...f5 (24% of games), 1...d5 (22% of games).
What openings does Mateusz Bartel play as White?
As White, Mateusz Bartel's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (301 games, 48.2% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (94 games, 46.8% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (73 games, 32.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 2,131 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mateusz Bartel play as Black?
As Black, Mateusz Bartel most often plays: Dutch Defense (239 games, 43.9% win rate); Indian Defense (128 games, 46.1% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (110 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 2,080 games.
What is Mateusz Bartel's FIDE rating?
Mateusz Bartel is currently rated 2,549 in classical chess, 2,507 in rapid and 2,499 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,677 (May 2012).
How many games has Mateusz Bartel played?
Our database contains 4,211 games by Mateusz Bartel, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 1,912 wins, 1,327 draws, 972 losses (45.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mateusz Bartel?
4,211 games by Mateusz Bartel 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.