Prepare against Michal Bes
Poland · World #23,093 classical · FIDE ID 1145169
Our database contains 277 games by Michal Bes, covering Oct 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Michal Bes's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michal Bes 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 | 2,032 | 2,132 | Jun 2021 |
| Rapid | 1,964 | 2,041 | May 2015 |
| Blitz | 1,935 | 2,063 | Jun 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 277 | 110 | 81 | 86 | 39.7% |
| As White | 135 | 63 | 31 | 41 | 46.7% |
| As Black | 142 | 47 | 50 | 45 | 33.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michal Bes's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michal Bes's side.
First moves as White (135 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 83 | 61.5% | 59.0% |
| d4 | 30 | 22.2% | 56.7% |
| Nf3 | 14 | 10.4% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 6 | 4.4% | 66.7% |
| a3 | 2 | 1.5% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 61% of White games, 59.0% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Bes usually continues Nf3 (53.3% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Bes usually continues d4 (73.1% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Bes usually continues d4 (72.2% score)
- 1.d4 — 22% of White games, 56.7% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Bes usually continues Nf3 (81.3% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Bes usually continues Nf3 (41.7% score)
- …f5 (10% of these games) — Bes usually continues Bg5 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (80 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 43 | 53.8% | 46.5% |
| Nf6 | 14 | 17.5% | 60.7% |
| c6 | 9 | 11.3% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 7 | 8.8% | 64.3% |
| e6 | 4 | 5.0% | 50.0% |
| g5 | 1 | 1.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 16 | 43.2% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 11 | 29.7% | 54.5% |
| c5 | 7 | 18.9% | 35.7% |
| f5 | 1 | 2.7% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 2.7% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.7% | 50.0% |
Michal Bes's chess games
All 277 games by Michal Bes in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2007 - 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: 110 wins, 81 draws, 86 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 11 | 4/4/3 | 36.4% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 8 | 5/0/3 | 62.5% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| C21 | Center Game | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| A43 | French Defense | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| D02 | Slav Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 15 | 2/7/6 | 13.3% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 14 | 7/3/4 | 50.0% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 11 | 3/5/3 | 27.3% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 9 | 1/5/3 | 11.1% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2018 | Sergei Zhuck | 2,300 | Wroclaw Open | C44 |
| Sep 2021 | Damian Markowski | 2,202 | POL-chT 2nd League | D02 |
| Jan 2018 | Marian Kwiecinski | 2,177 | chT3-POL Dolnoslaskie 1718 | C33 |
| Jul 2013 | Slawomir Machlowski | 2,159 | Kowalewo Pomorskie Open | A43 |
| Apr 2018 | Robert Kossobudzki | 2,103 | chT3-POL Dolnoslaskie 1718 | A00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| POL-chT 2nd League | 2023 | 20 | 7.5 | 1,975 |
| Wroclaw Open B | 2025 | 18 | 12 | 1,996 |
| Valasska Bystrice Open | 2016 | 18 | 11 | 2,065 |
| 6th Tarnowskie Gory Piasta Memorial | 2008 | 10 | 6 | 2,089 |
| 44th Polanica Zdroj Open B | 2008 | 10 | 6 | 2,077 |
| 43rd Polanica Zdroj Open B | 2007 | 10 | 5 | 1,954 |
| 8th Tarnowskie Gory Piasta Memorial | 2010 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,118 |
| 16th Rewal Open A | 2011 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,065 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michal Bes's chess games?
277 games by Michal Bes, from Oct 2007 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 Michal Bes has played.
What does Michal Bes play on the first move as White?
Across 135 games with White in our database, Michal Bes opens with 1.e4 (61% of games), 1.d4 (22% of games), 1.Nf3 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michal Bes answers 1...e5 (54% of games), 1...Nf6 (18% of games), 1...c6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (43% of games), 1...Nf6 (30% of games), 1...c5 (19% of games).
What openings does Michal Bes play as White?
As White, Michal Bes's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (11 games, 36.4% win rate); Scotch Game (8 games, 62.5% win rate); Réti Opening (6 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 135 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michal Bes play as Black?
As Black, Michal Bes most often plays: Petrov's Defense (15 games, 13.3% win rate); Alekhine Defense (14 games, 50.0% win rate); Slav Defense (11 games, 27.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 142 games.
What is Michal Bes's FIDE rating?
Michal Bes is currently rated 2,032 in classical chess, 1,964 in rapid and 1,935 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,132 (Jun 2021).
How many games has Michal Bes played?
Our database contains 277 games by Michal Bes, covering Oct 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 110 wins, 81 draws, 86 losses (39.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michal Bes?
277 games by Michal Bes 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.