Prepare against Michal Bugalski
Poland · World #12,548 classical · FIDE ID 1122134
Our database contains 384 games by Michal Bugalski, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Michal Bugalski's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michal Bugalski 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 | 2,134 | 2,308 | Jan 2008 |
| Rapid | 2,071 | 2,201 | Oct 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,014 | 2,177 | May 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 384 | 163 | 87 | 134 | 42.4% |
| As White | 189 | 84 | 40 | 65 | 44.4% |
| As Black | 195 | 79 | 47 | 69 | 40.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michal Bugalski's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michal Bugalski's side.
First moves as White (189 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 136 | 72.0% | 56.3% |
| c4 | 33 | 17.5% | 51.5% |
| d4 | 9 | 4.8% | 66.7% |
| f4 | 8 | 4.2% | 37.5% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 1.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 72% of White games, 56.3% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Bugalski usually continues c3 (61.3% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Bugalski usually continues d4 (63.9% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Bugalski usually continues Nf3 (52.9% score)
- 1.c4 — 17% of White games, 51.5% score
- …Nf6 (45% of these games) — Bugalski usually continues Nc3 (41.7% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Bugalski usually continues Nc3 (41.7% score)
- …c5 (15% of these games) — Bugalski usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (96 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 62 | 64.6% | 55.6% |
| c5 | 15 | 15.6% | 73.3% |
| e5 | 14 | 14.6% | 32.1% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 4.2% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (65 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 28 | 43.1% | 55.4% |
| d5 | 27 | 41.5% | 40.7% |
| e6 | 10 | 15.4% | 45.0% |
Michal Bugalski's chess games
All 384 games by Michal Bugalski 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: 163 wins, 87 draws, 134 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 31 | 14/10/7 | 45.2% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 16 | 7/5/4 | 43.8% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 15 | 8/1/6 | 53.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 15 | 4/3/8 | 26.7% |
| E67 | English Opening | 13 | 6/3/4 | 46.2% |
| C26 | Four Knights Game: Glek System | 8 | 1/3/4 | 12.5% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D15 | Slav Defense | 21 | 5/7/9 | 23.8% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 16 | 7/4/5 | 43.8% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 14 | 2/6/6 | 14.3% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 10 | 5/2/3 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| C13 | French: Classical Variation | 8 | 6/1/1 | 75.0% |
| A12 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2017 | Marcin Krzyzanowski | 2,457 | ch-EU rapid | B22 |
| Aug 2007 | Jacek Tomczak | 2,448 | 43rd Polanica Zdroj Open A | C45 |
| Aug 2004 | Ivan Hausner | 2,419 | Stare Mesto Open | C06 |
| Sep 2007 | Michal Rudolf | 2,419 | POL-chT 2nd League | B23 |
| Sep 2004 | Marcin Krysztofiak | 2,385 | 60th chT-POL | A12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| POL-chT 2nd League | 2015 | 63 | 35.5 | 2,247 |
| Gdansk Open | 2009 | 18 | 10 | 2,157 |
| ch-POL U18 | 2004 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,244 |
| 41st Polanica Zdroj Open A | 2005 | 11 | 4 | 2,179 |
| 43rd Polanica Zdroj Open A | 2007 | 10 | 5 | 2,359 |
| 44th Polanica Zdroj Open A | 2008 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,212 |
| chT2-POL U18 | 2004 | 10 | 3 | 2,004 |
| 1st Perla Baltyku Open | 2005 | 10 | 6 | 2,354 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michal Bugalski's chess games?
384 games by Michal Bugalski, 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 Michal Bugalski has played.
What does Michal Bugalski play on the first move as White?
Across 189 games with White in our database, Michal Bugalski opens with 1.e4 (72% of games), 1.c4 (17% of games), 1.d4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michal Bugalski answers 1...e6 (65% of games), 1...c5 (16% of games), 1...e5 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (43% of games), 1...d5 (42% of games), 1...e6 (15% of games).
What openings does Michal Bugalski play as White?
As White, Michal Bugalski's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (31 games, 45.2% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (16 games, 43.8% win rate); Modern Defense (15 games, 53.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 189 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michal Bugalski play as Black?
As Black, Michal Bugalski most often plays: Slav Defense (21 games, 23.8% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (16 games, 43.8% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (14 games, 14.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 195 games.
What is Michal Bugalski's FIDE rating?
Michal Bugalski is currently rated 2,134 in classical chess, 2,071 in rapid and 2,014 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,308 (Jan 2008).
How many games has Michal Bugalski played?
Our database contains 384 games by Michal Bugalski, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 163 wins, 87 draws, 134 losses (42.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michal Bugalski?
384 games by Michal Bugalski 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.