Prepare against Bartlomiej Niedbala
IM · Poland · World #1,999 classical · FIDE ID 21834008
Our database contains 838 games by Bartlomiej Niedbala, covering Nov 2014 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Bartlomiej Niedbala's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Bartlomiej Niedbala 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 | 2,384 | 2,432 | Feb 2020 |
| Rapid | 2,408 | 2,408 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,386 | 2,430 | Jun 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 838 | 374 | 276 | 186 | 44.6% |
| As White | 428 | 203 | 136 | 87 | 47.4% |
| As Black | 410 | 171 | 140 | 99 | 41.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Bartlomiej Niedbala's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Bartlomiej Niedbala's side.
First moves as White (428 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 224 | 52.3% | 62.7% |
| d4 | 146 | 34.1% | 62.3% |
| Nf3 | 53 | 12.4% | 72.6% |
| a3 | 1 | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| b4 | 1 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 52% of White games, 62.7% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Niedbala usually continues Nf3 (61.8% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Niedbala usually continues Nf3 (63.4% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Niedbala usually continues d4 (60.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 34% of White games, 62.3% score
- …Nf6 (65% of these games) — Niedbala usually continues c4 (64.5% score)
- …d5 (18% of these games) — Niedbala usually continues c4 (57.9% score)
- …d6 (5% of these games) — Niedbala usually continues e4 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (188 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 83 | 44.1% | 62.7% |
| c6 | 47 | 25.0% | 53.2% |
| g6 | 23 | 12.2% | 69.6% |
| Nf6 | 13 | 6.9% | 53.8% |
| e6 | 8 | 4.3% | 68.8% |
| e5 | 8 | 4.3% | 56.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (136 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 83 | 61.0% | 56.0% |
| f5 | 19 | 14.0% | 52.6% |
| d5 | 15 | 11.0% | 43.3% |
| g6 | 14 | 10.3% | 85.7% |
| e6 | 4 | 2.9% | 37.5% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
Bartlomiej Niedbala's chess games
All 838 games by Bartlomiej Niedbala in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2014 - Aug 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: 374 wins, 276 draws, 186 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 35 | 16/12/7 | 45.7% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 27 | 19/4/4 | 70.4% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 27 | 10/11/6 | 37.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 27 | 10/11/6 | 37.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 23 | 10/6/7 | 43.5% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 15 | 7/7/1 | 46.7% |
| D02 | London System | 14 | 7/5/2 | 50.0% |
| E17 | Queen's Indian Defense | 13 | 2/7/4 | 15.4% |
| A59 | Benoni Defense | 13 | 9/2/2 | 69.2% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 13 | 8/3/2 | 61.5% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 42 | 22/14/6 | 52.4% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 27 | 15/6/6 | 55.6% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 26 | 14/9/3 | 53.8% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 23 | 11/6/6 | 47.8% |
| E04 | Catalan | 21 | 7/9/5 | 33.3% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 21 | 9/4/8 | 42.9% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 18 | 8/8/2 | 44.4% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 13 | 7/0/6 | 53.8% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 12 | 5/5/2 | 41.7% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 12 | 5/7/0 | 41.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2020 | Yeltsina Pechen | 2,791 | Titled Tue | A05 |
| May 2020 | Yuriy Kuzubov | 2,643 | Titled Tue | B50 |
| Dec 2021 | Alexander Motylev | 2,633 | ch-EU Blitz | D02 |
| Jan 2024 | Vasif Durarbayli | 2,627 | Titled Tue Late | B60 |
| Apr 2020 | Nodirbek Abdusattorov | 2,627 | Titled Tue | B72 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2024 | 133 | 74.5 | 2,388 |
| ch-POL U20 | 2023 | 36 | 24 | 2,357 |
| Ustron Open A | 2022 | 27 | 15.5 | 2,365 |
| POL-chT 1st League | 2024 | 26 | 13.5 | 2,384 |
| POL-chT U19 2nd League | 2016 | 20 | 14.5 | 1,587 |
| Piestany Slovakia Open A | 2023 | 18 | 12.5 | 2,529 |
| ch-POL U18 | 2022 | 18 | 12 | 2,360 |
| POL-chT 2nd League | 2020 | 17 | 11 | 2,257 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Bartlomiej Niedbala's chess games?
838 games by Bartlomiej Niedbala, from Nov 2014 to Aug 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 Bartlomiej Niedbala has played.
What does Bartlomiej Niedbala play on the first move as White?
Across 428 games with White in our database, Bartlomiej Niedbala opens with 1.e4 (52% of games), 1.d4 (34% of games), 1.Nf3 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Bartlomiej Niedbala answers 1...c5 (44% of games), 1...c6 (25% of games), 1...g6 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (61% of games), 1...f5 (14% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games).
What openings does Bartlomiej Niedbala play as White?
As White, Bartlomiej Niedbala's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (35 games, 45.7% win rate); Réti Opening (27 games, 70.4% win rate); Indian Defense (27 games, 37.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 428 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Bartlomiej Niedbala play as Black?
As Black, Bartlomiej Niedbala most often plays: Modern Defense (42 games, 52.4% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (27 games, 55.6% win rate); Indian Defense (26 games, 53.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 410 games.
What is Bartlomiej Niedbala's FIDE rating?
Bartlomiej Niedbala is currently rated 2,384 in classical chess, 2,408 in rapid and 2,386 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,432 (Feb 2020).
How many games has Bartlomiej Niedbala played?
Our database contains 838 games by Bartlomiej Niedbala, covering Nov 2014 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 374 wins, 276 draws, 186 losses (44.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Bartlomiej Niedbala?
838 games by Bartlomiej Niedbala 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.