Tomas Polak vs Vlastimil Babula
GM Tomas Polak (2443) · GM Vlastimil Babula (2489)
Tomas Polak and Vlastimil Babula have played 16 recorded games against each other, the first in Feb 2004 and the most recent in Mar 2026. Polak leads 0 wins to 1 - trailing overall, with 15 draws (6% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Queen's Indian Defense (3 games). The average game between them lasted 31 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Polak | Draws | Babula |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polak with White | 9 | 0 | 8 | 1 |
| Babula with White | 7 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Polak | Draws | Babula |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 16 | 0 | 15 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Polak | Draws | Babula |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| E16 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D30 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D53 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D90 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026 | Tomas Polak | Vlastimil Babula | 1/2-1/2 | Grünfeld Defense | TCh-CZE Extraliga 2025-26 |
| Mar 2025 | T Polak | Vlastimil Babula | 1/2-1/2 | Torre Attack | TCh-CZE Extraliga 2024-25 |
| Sep 2021 | Vlastimil Babula | Tomas Polak | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | ch-CZE |
| Aug 2020 | Tomas Polak | Vlastimil Babula | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Indian Defense | ch-CZE |
| May 2013 | Tomas Polak | Vlastimil Babula | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | ch-CZE |
| May 2012 | Tomas Polak | Vlastimil Babula | 0-1 | Queen's Indian Defense | ch-CZE |
| Dec 2011 | Vlastimil Babula | Tomas Polak | 1/2-1/2 | Bogo-Indian Defense | chT-CZE 1112 |
| May 2011 | Vlastimil Babula | Tomas Polak | 1/2-1/2 | Benoni Defense | ch-CZE |
| Jun 2009 | Vlastimil Babula | Tomas Polak | 1/2-1/2 | Benoni Defense | Hustopece Open |
| May 2009 | Tomas Polak | Vlastimil Babula | 1/2-1/2 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 31st Banicky Kahanec |
| May 2009 | Vlastimil Babula | Tomas Polak | 1/2-1/2 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 31st Banicky Kahanec |
| Jan 2009 | Tomas Polak | Vlastimil Babula | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | chT-CZE 0809 |
| Feb 2008 | Vlastimil Babula | Tomas Polak | 1/2-1/2 | Bogo-Indian Defense | ch-CZE |
| Feb 2007 | Vlastimil Babula | Tomas Polak | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | ch-CZE |
| Dec 2006 | Tomas Polak | Vlastimil Babula | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Indian Defense | chT-CZE 0607 |
| Feb 2004 | Tomas Polak | Vlastimil Babula | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | ch-CZE |
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What is the head-to-head score between Tomas Polak and Vlastimil Babula?
In 16 recorded games, Tomas Polak has 0 wins, Vlastimil Babula has 1 wins, and they have drawn 15 times.
How many times have Tomas Polak and Vlastimil Babula played each other?
Our database records 16 games between them, from Feb 2004 to Mar 2026.
What openings do Tomas Polak and Vlastimil Babula play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Queen's Indian Defense (3 games), followed by the Bogo-Indian Defense (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.