Prepare against Samuel Babjak
Slovakia · World #37,476 classical · FIDE ID 14957973
Our database contains 113 games by Samuel Babjak, covering Jul 2017 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Samuel Babjak's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Samuel Babjak 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 | 1,947 | 1,986 | Dec 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,757 | 1,760 | Jun 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,750 | 1,750 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 113 | 41 | 22 | 50 | 36.3% |
| As White | 49 | 23 | 9 | 17 | 46.9% |
| As Black | 64 | 18 | 13 | 33 | 28.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Samuel Babjak's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Samuel Babjak's side.
First moves as White (49 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 29 | 59.2% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 18 | 36.7% | 63.9% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 2.0% | 100.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 2.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 59% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (48% of these games) — Babjak usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …Nf6 (31% of these games) — Babjak usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- …c5 (7% of these games) — Babjak usually continues d5 (25.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 37% of White games, 63.9% score
- …c5 (22% of these games) — Babjak usually continues c3 (100.0% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Babjak usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Babjak usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 23 | 63.9% | 23.9% |
| c5 | 12 | 33.3% | 66.7% |
| c6 | 1 | 2.8% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 64.3% | 38.9% |
| d5 | 3 | 21.4% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
Samuel Babjak's chess games
All 113 games by Samuel Babjak in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2017 - 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: 41 wins, 22 draws, 50 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D47 | Slav Defense | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D37 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 6 | 5/0/1 | 83.3% |
| C13 | French: Classical Variation | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2024 | Marek Ihnat | 2,088 | LJ Slovakia Open 2024 | C04 |
| Jun 2024 | Sorin-Mihai Samu | 2,072 | ch-SVK U2300 | B22 |
| Feb 2024 | Eduard Panko | 2,069 | chT-SVK 1E 2223 | B04 |
| Jun 2024 | Filip Kulich | 2,043 | ch-SVK U2300 | D37 |
| Apr 2024 | Daniel Kulich | 1,941 | ch-SVK U18/20 | D58 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-SVK U14 | 2019 | 18 | 9 | 1,458 |
| ch-SVK U16 | 2021 | 17 | 7.5 | 1,566 |
| chT-SVK 1E 2223 | 2024 | 15 | 4 | 1,885 |
| ch-SVK U20 | 2023 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,755 |
| ch-SVK U18 | 2022 | 9 | 4 | 1,782 |
| ch-SVK U18/20 | 2024 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,926 |
| ch-SVK Amateurs | 2023 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,508 |
| chT2D-SVK 2324 | 2024 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,703 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Samuel Babjak's chess games?
113 games by Samuel Babjak, from Jul 2017 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 Samuel Babjak has played.
What does Samuel Babjak play on the first move as White?
Across 49 games with White in our database, Samuel Babjak opens with 1.d4 (59% of games), 1.e4 (37% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Samuel Babjak answers 1...e6 (64% of games), 1...c5 (33% of games), 1...c6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (64% of games), 1...d5 (21% of games), 1...e6 (14% of games).
What openings does Samuel Babjak play as White?
As White, Samuel Babjak's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Benoni Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 49 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Samuel Babjak play as Black?
As Black, Samuel Babjak most often plays: French: Tarrasch Variation (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Sicilian (6 games, 83.3% win rate); French: Classical Variation (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 64 games.
What is Samuel Babjak's FIDE rating?
Samuel Babjak is currently rated 1,947 in classical chess, 1,757 in rapid and 1,750 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,986 (Dec 2025).
How many games has Samuel Babjak played?
Our database contains 113 games by Samuel Babjak, covering Jul 2017 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 41 wins, 22 draws, 50 losses (36.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Samuel Babjak?
113 games by Samuel Babjak 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.