Prepare against Milan Babula
IM · Czechia · World #11,800 classical · FIDE ID 300632
When preparing against Milan Babula, expect 1.e4 in 97% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (62% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (87%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: French: Classical Variation as Black, 16.1% over 31 games.
Our database contains 919 games by Milan Babula, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Milan Babula's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Milan Babula 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 | 2,144 | 2,351 | Apr 2003 |
| Rapid | 2,167 | 2,247 | Jan 2020 |
| Blitz | 2,132 | 2,226 | Aug 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 919 | 332 | 374 | 213 | 36.1% |
| As White | 459 | 191 | 187 | 81 | 41.6% |
| As Black | 460 | 141 | 187 | 132 | 30.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Milan Babula's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Milan Babula's side.
First moves as White (459 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 446 | 97.2% | 62.3% |
| d4 | 8 | 1.7% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 3 | 0.7% | 66.7% |
| f4 | 1 | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 97% of White games, 62.3% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Babula usually continues Nf3 (56.3% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Babula usually continues Nf3 (64.1% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Babula usually continues d4 (66.1% score)
- 1.d4 — 2% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (88% of these games) — Babula usually continues c4 (58.3% score)
- …d5 (13% of these games) — Babula usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (237 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 147 | 62.0% | 51.7% |
| Nc6 | 48 | 20.3% | 76.0% |
| d6 | 14 | 5.9% | 46.4% |
| c5 | 10 | 4.2% | 60.0% |
| g6 | 7 | 3.0% | 42.9% |
| e5 | 5 | 2.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (152 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 132 | 86.8% | 42.4% |
| e6 | 11 | 7.2% | 54.5% |
| d5 | 4 | 2.6% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 3 | 2.0% | 33.3% |
| g6 | 2 | 1.3% | 50.0% |
Milan Babula's chess games
All 919 games by Milan Babula in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Sep 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: 332 wins, 374 draws, 213 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 86 | 31/37/18 | 36.0% |
| B86 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 30 | 14/11/5 | 46.7% |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 27 | 14/8/5 | 51.9% |
| C19 | French: Winawer Variation | 23 | 11/8/4 | 47.8% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 22 | 7/12/3 | 31.8% |
| C26 | Vienna Game | 16 | 8/6/2 | 50.0% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 15 | 8/6/1 | 53.3% |
| B74 | Sicilian: Dragon | 14 | 3/5/6 | 21.4% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 14 | 4/5/5 | 28.6% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 13 | 7/5/1 | 53.8% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 42 | 15/15/12 | 35.7% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 31 | 5/13/13 | 16.1% |
| C10 | French Defense | 30 | 13/14/3 | 43.3% |
| E61 | Indian Defense | 29 | 8/11/10 | 27.6% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 26 | 5/9/12 | 19.2% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 25 | 12/10/3 | 48.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation | 22 | 16/5/1 | 72.7% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 21 | 7/6/8 | 33.3% |
| A36 | English Opening | 19 | 4/9/6 | 21.1% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 17 | 5/3/9 | 29.4% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 1999 | Vigen Mirumian | 2,471 | 7th Passau Open | B40 |
| Apr 1999 | Aivars Gipslis | 2,470 | 7th Passau Open | B09 |
| Feb 2009 | Sergej Berezjuk | 2,436 | chT-CZE 0809 | E65 |
| Sep 1999 | Aleksandar Colovic | 2,423 | 41st Imperia Open A | C14 |
| Aug 1988 | Milan Zurek | 2,410 | 21st Olomouc Sigma | E61 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-CSR U26 | 1974 | 33 | 19.5 | – |
| Stare Mesto Open | 2024 | 33 | 21 | 2,196 |
| Trinec Open | 2004 | 27 | 18 | 2,384 |
| Marianske Lazne Open | 2006 | 16 | 9 | 2,254 |
| chT-CSR | 1992 | 14 | 8.5 | 2,396 |
| Harrachov | 1970 | 13 | 7.5 | – |
| ch-CSR U18 | 1965 | 13 | 6.5 | – |
| Brno KOLT-01 | 1968 | 13 | 9.5 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Milan Babula's chess games?
919 games by Milan Babula, from Apr 2003 to Sep 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 Milan Babula has played.
What does Milan Babula play on the first move as White?
Across 459 games with White in our database, Milan Babula opens with 1.e4 (97% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Milan Babula answers 1...e6 (62% of games), 1...Nc6 (20% of games), 1...d6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (87% of games), 1...e6 (7% of games), 1...d5 (3% of games).
What openings does Milan Babula play as White?
As White, Milan Babula's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (86 games, 36.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (30 games, 46.7% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (27 games, 51.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 459 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Milan Babula play as Black?
As Black, Milan Babula most often plays: French: Tarrasch Variation (42 games, 35.7% win rate); French: Classical Variation (31 games, 16.1% win rate); French Defense (30 games, 43.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 460 games.
What is Milan Babula's FIDE rating?
Milan Babula is currently rated 2,144 in classical chess, 2,167 in rapid and 2,132 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,351 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Milan Babula played?
Our database contains 919 games by Milan Babula, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 332 wins, 374 draws, 213 losses (36.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Milan Babula?
919 games by Milan Babula 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.