Prepare against Vlastimil Babula
GM · Czechia · World #666 classical · FIDE ID 301264
When preparing against Vlastimil Babula, expect 1.d4 in 96% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (92% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (99%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Queen's Indian Defense as Black, 22.2% over 72 games.
Our database contains 1,703 games by Vlastimil Babula, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Vlastimil Babula's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Vlastimil 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 | 2,489 | 2,608 | Oct 2008 |
| Rapid | 2,509 | 2,559 | Dec 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,469 | 2,605 | Dec 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,703 | 653 | 824 | 226 | 38.3% |
| As White | 846 | 381 | 380 | 85 | 45.0% |
| As Black | 857 | 272 | 444 | 141 | 31.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Vlastimil Babula's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Vlastimil Babula's side.
First moves as White (846 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 815 | 96.3% | 67.1% |
| e4 | 15 | 1.8% | 80.0% |
| Nf3 | 14 | 1.7% | 78.6% |
| c4 | 2 | 0.2% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 96% of White games, 67.1% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Babula usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …d5 (34% of these games) — Babula usually continues c4 (68.3% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Babula usually continues c4 (71.4% score)
- 1.e4 — 2% of White games, 80.0% score
- …e5 (53% of these games) — Babula usually continues Nf3 (78.6% score)
- …c5 (27% of these games) — Babula usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Babula usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (383 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 354 | 92.4% | 60.2% |
| e5 | 23 | 6.0% | 60.9% |
| d6 | 4 | 1.0% | 12.5% |
| d5 | 2 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (327 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 323 | 98.8% | 57.1% |
| d5 | 2 | 0.6% | 75.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
Vlastimil Babula's chess games
All 1,703 games by Vlastimil Babula in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 653 wins, 824 draws, 226 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D15 | Slav Defense | 149 | 74/55/20 | 49.7% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 101 | 37/57/7 | 36.6% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 67 | 31/26/10 | 46.3% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 67 | 24/36/7 | 35.8% |
| E42 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 56 | 21/29/6 | 37.5% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 52 | 25/25/2 | 48.1% |
| A77 | Benoni Defense | 51 | 33/12/6 | 64.7% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 34 | 12/21/1 | 35.3% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 28 | 12/13/3 | 42.9% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 28 | 13/14/1 | 46.4% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 127 | 42/64/21 | 33.1% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 72 | 16/42/14 | 22.2% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 65 | 29/30/6 | 44.6% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 57 | 14/32/11 | 24.6% |
| B81 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 48 | 17/20/11 | 35.4% |
| E52 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 38 | 9/22/7 | 23.7% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 38 | 12/18/8 | 31.6% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 36 | 15/17/4 | 41.7% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 36 | 14/16/6 | 38.9% |
| E04 | Catalan | 34 | 12/12/10 | 35.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2015 | Anish Giri | 2,798 | 31st EU-Cup | D31 |
| Aug 2020 | David Navara | 2,719 | Pardubice Blitz Open | D00 |
| Mar 2021 | Vladimir Fedoseev | 2,687 | EU-Cup Online Gr-C | E92 |
| Mar 2010 | Ilia Smirin | 2,647 | 11th ch-EU | E76 |
| Aug 2020 | Viktor Laznicka | 2,638 | Pardubice Blitz Open | A01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-CZE | 2023 | 159 | 100.5 | 2,572 |
| ch-CZE Blitz | 2018 | 30 | 23 | 2,584 |
| Pardubice Test | 2020 | 16 | 12 | 2,408 |
| Bundesliga 2004-05 | 2005 | 15 | 9.5 | 2,609 |
| Mitropa Cup | 2023 | 15 | 7 | 2,508 |
| Bundesliga 2007-08 | 2008 | 15 | 9.5 | 2,572 |
| ch-CZE Blitz 2024 | 2024 | 15 | 10 | 2,495 |
| Bundesliga 2005-06 | 2006 | 15 | 11.5 | 2,690 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Jiri Stocek (28 games) · David Navara (24 games) · Zbynek Hracek (20 games) · Tomas Polak (16 games) · Sergei Movsesian (15 games) · Vojtech Plat (15 games) · Lubomir Ftacnik (14 games) · Tomas Kraus (11 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Vlastimil Babula's chess games?
1,703 games by Vlastimil Babula, from Apr 2003 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 Vlastimil Babula has played.
What does Vlastimil Babula play on the first move as White?
Across 846 games with White in our database, Vlastimil Babula opens with 1.d4 (96% of games), 1.e4 (2% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Vlastimil Babula answers 1...c5 (92% of games), 1...e5 (6% of games), 1...d6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (99% of games), 1...d5 (1% of games), 1...g6 (0% of games).
What openings does Vlastimil Babula play as White?
As White, Vlastimil Babula's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (149 games, 49.7% win rate); Indian Defense (101 games, 36.6% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (67 games, 46.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 846 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Vlastimil Babula play as Black?
As Black, Vlastimil Babula most often plays: Sicilian (127 games, 33.1% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (72 games, 22.2% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (65 games, 44.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 857 games.
What is Vlastimil Babula's FIDE rating?
Vlastimil Babula is currently rated 2,489 in classical chess, 2,509 in rapid and 2,469 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,608 (Oct 2008).
How many games has Vlastimil Babula played?
Our database contains 1,703 games by Vlastimil Babula, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 653 wins, 824 draws, 226 losses (38.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Vlastimil Babula?
1,703 games by Vlastimil 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.