Prepare against Mateusz Bartel
GM · Poland · World #315 classical · FIDE ID 1112635
Our database contains 4,191 games by Mateusz Bartel, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 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 | 2,510 | 2,674 | May 2016 |
| Blitz | 2,495 | 2,674 | Jul 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 4,191 | 1,899 | 1,325 | 967 | 45.3% |
| As White | 2,122 | 1,069 | 626 | 427 | 50.4% |
| As Black | 2,069 | 830 | 699 | 540 | 40.1% |
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 (2,122 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 1,407 | 66.3% | 62.9% |
| d4 | 297 | 14.0% | 69.2% |
| Nf3 | 170 | 8.0% | 70.9% |
| c4 | 98 | 4.6% | 67.9% |
| g3 | 73 | 3.4% | 66.4% |
| f4 | 22 | 1.0% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 66% of White games, 62.9% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Bartel usually continues Nf3 (62.7% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Bartel usually continues Nf3 (59.7% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Bartel usually continues d4 (63.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 14% of White games, 69.2% score
- …Nf6 (69% of these games) — Bartel usually continues c4 (70.8% 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 (885 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 331 | 37.4% | 56.3% |
| e5 | 292 | 33.0% | 55.5% |
| c5 | 104 | 11.8% | 69.2% |
| c6 | 84 | 9.5% | 60.7% |
| d5 | 24 | 2.7% | 62.5% |
| g6 | 23 | 2.6% | 71.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (782 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 309 | 39.5% | 56.8% |
| f5 | 190 | 24.3% | 60.0% |
| d5 | 176 | 22.5% | 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 4,191 games by Mateusz Bartel in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 1,899 wins, 1,325 draws, 967 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 300 | 144/77/79 | 48.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 91 | 42/33/16 | 46.2% |
| 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 | 58 | 35/13/10 | 60.3% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 55 | 25/15/15 | 45.5% |
| C17 | French: Winawer Variation | 51 | 27/13/11 | 52.9% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 50 | 20/23/7 | 40.0% |
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% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 72 | 32/23/17 | 44.4% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 71 | 25/27/19 | 35.2% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 67 | 37/20/10 | 55.2% |
| A13 | English Opening | 66 | 20/24/22 | 30.3% |
| 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 | 739 | 487 | 2,516 |
| 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 |
| Wch Rapid | 2021 | 54 | 28 | 2,627 |
| chT-POL | 2018 | 54 | 34.5 | 2,656 |
| chT-POL Ekstraliga | 2023 | 45 | 32 | 2,726 |
| Wch Blitz | 2021 | 42 | 21 | 2,562 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Oliwia Kiolbasa (37 games) · Bartosz Socko (37 games) · Radoslaw Wojtaszek (36 games) · Jan Klimkowski (27 games) · Kacper Piorun (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?
4,191 games by Mateusz Bartel, from Apr 2003 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 Mateusz Bartel has played.
What does Mateusz Bartel play on the first move as White?
Across 2,122 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 (23% of games).
What openings does Mateusz Bartel play as White?
As White, Mateusz Bartel's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (300 games, 48.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (91 games, 46.2% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (73 games, 32.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 2,122 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 2,069 games.
What is Mateusz Bartel's FIDE rating?
Mateusz Bartel is currently rated 2,549 in classical chess, 2,510 in rapid and 2,495 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,677 (May 2012).
How many games has Mateusz Bartel played?
Our database contains 4,191 games by Mateusz Bartel, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 1,899 wins, 1,325 draws, 967 losses (45.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mateusz Bartel?
4,191 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.