Prepare against Bartolomej Szakal
Slovakia · World #18,937 classical · FIDE ID 14983621
Our database contains 34 games by Bartolomej Szakal, covering Jun 2023 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Bartolomej Szakal's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Bartolomej Szakal 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 | 2,067 | 2,120 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,875 | 1,877 | Sep 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,827 | 1,827 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 34 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 35.3% |
| As White | 16 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 37.5% |
| As Black | 18 | 6 | 5 | 7 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Bartolomej Szakal's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Bartolomej Szakal's side.
First moves as White (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 13 | 81.3% | 53.8% |
| f4 | 1 | 6.3% | 0.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 6.3% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 6.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 81% of White games, 53.8% score
- …d5 (46% of these games) — Szakal usually continues c4 (40.0% score)
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Szakal usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Szakal usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.f4 — 6% of White games, 0.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Szakal usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 9 | 100.0% | 72.2% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 4 | 100.0% | 25.0% |
Bartolomej Szakal's chess games
All 34 games by Bartolomej Szakal in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2023 - 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: 12 wins, 10 draws, 12 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D30 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D52 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A39 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D38 | Nimzo-Indian: Leningrad Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D28 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B34 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | London System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2023 | Vladimir Balint | 1,901 | chT-SVK 2C 2324 | B23 |
| Nov 2023 | Simon Devera | 1,871 | chT-SVK 2C 2324 | D38 |
| Aug 2026 | Lubos Rendl | 1,821 | European Youth Team Chess Championships 2026 | O18 | B31 |
| Jun 2026 | Retief,Matthew | 1,818 | World Youth Open U18 2026 | D53 |
| Jun 2026 | Giannone,Edoardo | 1,784 | World Youth Open U18 2026 | D28 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Youth Open U18 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,010 |
| ch-SVK U16 | 2024 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,770 |
| chT-SVK 2C 2324 | 2024 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,830 |
| European Youth Team Chess Championships 2026 | O18 | 2026 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,009 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Bartolomej Szakal's chess games?
34 games by Bartolomej Szakal, from Jun 2023 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 Bartolomej Szakal has played.
What does Bartolomej Szakal play on the first move as White?
Across 16 games with White in our database, Bartolomej Szakal opens with 1.d4 (81% of games), 1.f4 (6% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Bartolomej Szakal answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Bartolomej Szakal play as White?
As White, Bartolomej Szakal's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Semi-Slav Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Slav Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 16 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Bartolomej Szakal play as Black?
As Black, Bartolomej Szakal most often plays: Sicilian (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Bartolomej Szakal's FIDE rating?
Bartolomej Szakal is currently rated 2,067 in classical chess, 1,875 in rapid and 1,827 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,120 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Bartolomej Szakal played?
Our database contains 34 games by Bartolomej Szakal, covering Jun 2023 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 10 draws, 12 losses (35.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Bartolomej Szakal?
34 games by Bartolomej Szakal 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.