Prepare against Vlastimil Babula
FM · Czechia · World #2,123 classical · FIDE ID 391930
When preparing against Vlastimil Babula, expect 1.e4 in 79% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (90% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (84%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Najdorf as Black, 31.0% over 29 games.
Our database contains 548 games by Vlastimil Babula, covering Sep 2014 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 | 2,376 | 2,388 | Apr 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,289 | 2,300 | Jul 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,336 | 2,377 | Dec 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 548 | 228 | 157 | 163 | 41.6% |
| As White | 272 | 129 | 66 | 77 | 47.4% |
| As Black | 276 | 99 | 91 | 86 | 35.9% |
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 (272 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 214 | 78.7% | 57.2% |
| d4 | 51 | 18.8% | 72.5% |
| Nc3 | 3 | 1.1% | 33.3% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.4% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 79% of White games, 57.2% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Babula usually continues Nf3 (54.6% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Babula usually continues Nf3 (57.1% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Babula usually continues d4 (55.8% score)
- 1.d4 — 19% of White games, 72.5% score
- …Nf6 (51% of these games) — Babula usually continues c4 (69.2% score)
- …d5 (35% of these games) — Babula usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- …d6 (4% of these games) — Babula usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (128 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 115 | 89.8% | 56.5% |
| e5 | 11 | 8.6% | 31.8% |
| d6 | 2 | 1.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (95 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 80 | 84.2% | 50.6% |
| d5 | 13 | 13.7% | 46.2% |
| d6 | 2 | 2.1% | 75.0% |
Vlastimil Babula's chess games
All 548 games by Vlastimil Babula in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 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: 228 wins, 157 draws, 163 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B57 | Sicilian | 24 | 10/7/7 | 41.7% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 23 | 11/5/7 | 47.8% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 19 | 9/4/6 | 47.4% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 15 | 7/3/5 | 46.7% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 13 | 7/3/3 | 53.8% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 13 | 7/5/1 | 53.8% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 12 | 7/0/5 | 58.3% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 11 | 4/4/3 | 36.4% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 10 | 6/1/3 | 60.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 9 | 7/1/1 | 77.8% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B53 | Sicilian | 36 | 14/14/8 | 38.9% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 29 | 9/9/11 | 31.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 17 | 8/6/3 | 47.1% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 16 | 6/8/2 | 37.5% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 13 | 8/2/3 | 61.5% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 12 | 6/2/4 | 50.0% |
| E99 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 12 | 4/0/8 | 33.3% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 10 | 3/5/2 | 30.0% |
| E01 | Catalan | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2023 | Hrvoje Stevic | 2,549 | ch-HUN Rapid | B22 |
| Sep 2023 | Martin Neugebauer | 2,542 | Bratislava exe Open | B22 |
| Feb 2025 | Jan Krejci | 2,538 | chT-CZE 1 Liga Vychod | C55 |
| Sep 2023 | Vlastimil Babula | 2,537 | Bratislava exe Open | B33 |
| Dec 2024 | Jan Bernasek | 2,501 | ch-CZE Blitz 2024 | D35 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stare Mesto Open | 2023 | 36 | 18.5 | 2,089 |
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 33 | 15 | 2,208 |
| Piestany Slovakia Open A | 2024 | 18 | 8.5 | 2,264 |
| Skalica Open A | 2023 | 18 | 10 | 2,142 |
| ch-CZE | 2022 | 17 | 6.5 | 2,096 |
| TIPOS TCh-SVK 2025-26 | 2026 | 16 | 7 | 2,344 |
| ch-HUN Rapid | 2023 | 16 | 8 | 2,451 |
| ch-CZE Blitz 2025 | 2025 | 15 | 11 | 2,505 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Vlastimil Babula's chess games?
548 games by Vlastimil Babula, from Sep 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 Vlastimil Babula has played.
What does Vlastimil Babula play on the first move as White?
Across 272 games with White in our database, Vlastimil Babula opens with 1.e4 (79% of games), 1.d4 (19% of games), 1.Nc3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Vlastimil Babula answers 1...c5 (90% of games), 1...e5 (9% of games), 1...d6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (84% of games), 1...d5 (14% of games), 1...d6 (2% of games).
What openings does Vlastimil Babula play as White?
As White, Vlastimil Babula's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (24 games, 41.7% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (23 games, 47.8% win rate); Italian Game (19 games, 47.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 272 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Vlastimil Babula play as Black?
As Black, Vlastimil Babula most often plays: Sicilian (36 games, 38.9% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (29 games, 31.0% win rate); Indian Defense (17 games, 47.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 276 games.
What is Vlastimil Babula's FIDE rating?
Vlastimil Babula is currently rated 2,376 in classical chess, 2,289 in rapid and 2,336 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,388 (Apr 2026).
How many games has Vlastimil Babula played?
Our database contains 548 games by Vlastimil Babula, covering Sep 2014 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 228 wins, 157 draws, 163 losses (41.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Vlastimil Babula?
548 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.