Prepare against Mietek Bakalarz
IM · Luxembourg · World #9,388 classical · FIDE ID 4000749
When preparing against Mietek Bakalarz, expect 1.d4 in 51% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (47% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (60%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Queen's Gambit as Black, 0.0% over 16 games.
Our database contains 723 games by Mietek Bakalarz, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Mietek Bakalarz's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mietek Bakalarz 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 | 2,179 | 2,429 | Jan 2006 |
| Rapid | 2,157 | 2,266 | Dec 2017 |
| Blitz | 2,231 | 2,328 | Sep 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 723 | 263 | 225 | 235 | 36.4% |
| As White | 362 | 147 | 117 | 98 | 40.6% |
| As Black | 361 | 116 | 108 | 137 | 32.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mietek Bakalarz's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mietek Bakalarz's side.
First moves as White (362 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 185 | 51.1% | 56.5% |
| e4 | 175 | 48.3% | 57.1% |
| c4 | 2 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 51% of White games, 56.5% score
- …Nf6 (64% of these games) — Bakalarz usually continues Nf3 (50.9% score)
- …d5 (21% of these games) — Bakalarz usually continues Nf3 (52.8% score)
- …g6 (4% of these games) — Bakalarz usually continues e4 (62.5% score)
- 1.e4 — 48% of White games, 57.1% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Bakalarz usually continues c3 (54.4% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Bakalarz usually continues Nf3 (51.6% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Bakalarz usually continues d4 (52.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (176 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 83 | 47.2% | 57.2% |
| e5 | 63 | 35.8% | 42.1% |
| e6 | 16 | 9.1% | 68.8% |
| d5 | 11 | 6.3% | 68.2% |
As Black against 1.d4 (107 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 64 | 59.8% | 45.3% |
| d5 | 37 | 34.6% | 21.6% |
| e6 | 4 | 3.7% | 37.5% |
| d6 | 2 | 1.9% | 100.0% |
Mietek Bakalarz's chess games
All 723 games by Mietek Bakalarz 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: 263 wins, 225 draws, 235 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 43 | 13/16/14 | 30.2% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 34 | 14/9/11 | 41.2% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 33 | 10/11/12 | 30.3% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 22 | 7/7/8 | 31.8% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 18 | 7/8/3 | 38.9% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 16 | 8/5/3 | 50.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 15 | 10/2/3 | 66.7% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 15 | 9/4/2 | 60.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 13 | 7/4/2 | 53.8% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 12 | 6/4/2 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 38 | 8/18/12 | 21.1% |
| D91 | Grünfeld Defense | 27 | 9/7/11 | 33.3% |
| A16 | English Opening | 24 | 7/6/11 | 29.2% |
| A54 | Indian Defense | 22 | 7/6/9 | 31.8% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 19 | 4/8/7 | 21.1% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 18 | 10/4/4 | 55.6% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 16 | 0/7/9 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 16 | 6/5/5 | 37.5% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 14 | 5/4/5 | 35.7% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 14 | 6/6/2 | 42.9% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2008 | Trajce Nedev | 2,525 | Olympiad-38 | C42 |
| Jul 2005 | Michele Godena | 2,522 | 15th EU-chT | A21 |
| Feb 2018 | Hagen Poetsch | 2,484 | Graz Open A | D02 |
| Apr 2013 | Thomas Henrichs | 2,464 | chT-Luxembourg 1213 | A28 |
| Mar 2010 | Alexander Potapov | 2,446 | 11th ch-EU | B22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ustron Open A | 2024 | 38 | 12.5 | 2,142 |
| Graz Open A | 2020 | 14 | 6.5 | 2,336 |
| Myslowice | 1985 | 13 | 5 | 2,264 |
| 5th ch-EU | 2004 | 13 | 6 | 2,321 |
| 6th ch-EU | 2005 | 12 | 6 | 2,454 |
| Agneaux St Lo Open 20th | 2019 | 12 | 7 | 2,350 |
| Olympiad-36 | 2004 | 12 | 7.5 | 2,473 |
| 11th Rewal Open | 2006 | 11 | 7 | 2,301 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mietek Bakalarz's chess games?
723 games by Mietek Bakalarz, 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 Mietek Bakalarz has played.
What does Mietek Bakalarz play on the first move as White?
Across 362 games with White in our database, Mietek Bakalarz opens with 1.d4 (51% of games), 1.e4 (48% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mietek Bakalarz answers 1...c5 (47% of games), 1...e5 (36% of games), 1...e6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (60% of games), 1...d5 (35% of games), 1...e6 (4% of games).
What openings does Mietek Bakalarz play as White?
As White, Mietek Bakalarz's most-played openings in our database are: London System (43 games, 30.2% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (34 games, 41.2% win rate); Indian Defense (33 games, 30.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 362 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mietek Bakalarz play as Black?
As Black, Mietek Bakalarz most often plays: Petrov's Defense (38 games, 21.1% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (27 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening (24 games, 29.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 361 games.
What is Mietek Bakalarz's FIDE rating?
Mietek Bakalarz is currently rated 2,179 in classical chess, 2,157 in rapid and 2,231 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,429 (Jan 2006).
How many games has Mietek Bakalarz played?
Our database contains 723 games by Mietek Bakalarz, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 263 wins, 225 draws, 235 losses (36.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mietek Bakalarz?
723 games by Mietek Bakalarz 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.