Prepare against Mateusz Bobula
IM · Poland · World #2,981 classical · FIDE ID 1126776
When preparing against Mateusz Bobula, expect 1.d4 in 99% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (91% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (86%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: French: Classical Variation as Black, 15.8% over 19 games.
Our database contains 460 games by Mateusz Bobula, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Mateusz Bobula's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mateusz Bobula 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 | 2,339 | 2,423 | Oct 2007 |
| Rapid | 2,268 | 2,352 | Mar 2017 |
| Blitz | 2,333 | 2,365 | Jul 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 460 | 174 | 176 | 109 | 37.8% |
| As White | 228 | 98 | 90 | 40 | 43.0% |
| As Black | 232 | 76 | 86 | 69 | 32.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mateusz Bobula's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mateusz Bobula's side.
First moves as White (228 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 226 | 99.1% | 62.6% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 0.9% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 99% of White games, 62.6% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Bobula usually continues c4 (64.4% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Bobula usually continues c4 (57.3% score)
- …g6 (4% of these games) — Bobula usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 1% of White games, 75.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Bobula usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (127 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 116 | 91.3% | 46.6% |
| c6 | 9 | 7.1% | 83.3% |
| c5 | 2 | 1.6% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (65 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 56 | 86.2% | 54.5% |
| Nf6 | 8 | 12.3% | 56.3% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.5% | 50.0% |
Mateusz Bobula's chess games
All 460 games by Mateusz Bobula 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: 174 wins, 176 draws, 109 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E62 | Indian Defense | 59 | 24/25/10 | 40.7% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 32 | 12/14/6 | 37.5% |
| E02 | Catalan | 26 | 8/9/9 | 30.8% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 23 | 13/7/3 | 56.5% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 15 | 9/4/2 | 60.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 11 | 5/5/1 | 45.5% |
| A30 | Modern Defense | 10 | 7/1/2 | 70.0% |
| A90 | Dutch Defense | 10 | 6/3/1 | 60.0% |
| A53 | Queen's Pawn Game | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| D22 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 5 | 1/4/0 | 20.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 34 | 10/12/12 | 29.4% |
| D23 | Slav Defense | 30 | 9/19/2 | 30.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 24 | 7/6/11 | 29.2% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 19 | 3/8/8 | 15.8% |
| D34 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 14 | 6/8/0 | 42.9% |
| C10 | French Defense | 14 | 8/0/6 | 57.1% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| E09 | Catalan | 10 | 2/4/4 | 20.0% |
| D34 | Réti Opening | 9 | 2/4/3 | 22.2% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2007 | Yuri Vovk | 2,561 | 7th Warsaw AIG Life Rapid | E15 |
| Feb 2007 | Bartlomiej Heberla | 2,557 | ch-POL 64th | C00 |
| Feb 2007 | Piotr Bobras | 2,542 | ch-POL 64th | E62 |
| Sep 2021 | Maciej Klekowski | 2,510 | POL-chT 1st League | A39 |
| Mar 2007 | Tomasz Warakomski | 2,486 | ch-POL U18 | E32 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| POL-chT 2nd League | 2020 | 24 | 14.5 | 2,345 |
| Titled Tuesday | 2019 | 22 | 9 | 2,223 |
| ch-POL U18 | 2008 | 22 | 15.5 | 2,386 |
| POL-chT 1st League | 2021 | 17 | 10.5 | 2,443 |
| ch-POL 64th | 2007 | 13 | 6 | 2,511 |
| 49th Wch U20 | 2010 | 13 | 6.5 | 2,396 |
| 75th Warsaw YMCA Spring-D | 2010 | 13 | 9 | 2,404 |
| 38th chT-POL U19 | 2007 | 11 | 8 | 2,448 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mateusz Bobula's chess games?
460 games by Mateusz Bobula, 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 Mateusz Bobula has played.
What does Mateusz Bobula play on the first move as White?
Across 228 games with White in our database, Mateusz Bobula opens with 1.d4 (99% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mateusz Bobula answers 1...e6 (91% of games), 1...c6 (7% of games), 1...c5 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (86% of games), 1...Nf6 (12% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games).
What openings does Mateusz Bobula play as White?
As White, Mateusz Bobula's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (59 games, 40.7% win rate); Slav Defense (32 games, 37.5% win rate); Catalan (26 games, 30.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 228 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mateusz Bobula play as Black?
As Black, Mateusz Bobula most often plays: French: Tarrasch Variation (34 games, 29.4% win rate); Slav Defense (30 games, 30.0% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (24 games, 29.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 232 games.
What is Mateusz Bobula's FIDE rating?
Mateusz Bobula is currently rated 2,339 in classical chess, 2,268 in rapid and 2,333 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,423 (Oct 2007).
How many games has Mateusz Bobula played?
Our database contains 460 games by Mateusz Bobula, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 174 wins, 176 draws, 109 losses (37.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mateusz Bobula?
460 games by Mateusz Bobula 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.