Zbigniew Pakleza vs Matthias Bluebaum
GM Zbigniew Pakleza (2499) · GM Matthias Bluebaum (2694)
Zbigniew Pakleza and Matthias Bluebaum have played 20 recorded games against each other, the first in Nov 2021 and the most recent in May 2026. Pakleza leads 5 wins to 13 - trailing overall, with 2 draws (90% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Rat Defense (6 games). The average game between them lasted 46 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Pakleza | Draws | Bluebaum |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pakleza with White | 9 | 4 | 1 | 4 |
| Bluebaum with White | 11 | 1 | 1 | 9 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Pakleza | Draws | Bluebaum |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 19 | 5 | 1 | 13 |
| Rapid | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Pakleza | Draws | Bluebaum |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A41 | Rat Defense | 6 | 1 | 0 | 5 |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 5 | 0 | 1 | 4 |
| D02 | London System | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | Zbigniew Pakleza | Matthias Bluebaum | 1-0 | London System | Titled Tuesday |
| Feb 2026 | Zbigniew Pakleza | Matthias Bluebaum | 0-1 | Queen's Pawn Game | Titled Tue |
| Jan 2026 | Matthias Bluebaum | Zbigniew Pakleza | 1-0 | Slav Defense | 1st 3-0 Thursday |
| Dec 2025 | Matthias Bluebaum | Zbigniew Pakleza | 1-0 | Rat Defense | 2nd 3-0 Thursday |
| Dec 2025 | Matthias Bluebaum | Zbigniew Pakleza | 1-0 | Rat Defense | Titled Tue |
| Nov 2025 | Zbigniew Pakleza | Matthias Bluebaum | 1-0 | London System | 1st 3-0 Thursday |
| Aug 2025 | Zbigniew Pakleza | Matthias Bluebaum | 0-1 | Queen's Pawn Game | Titled Tue Early |
| Jun 2025 | Matthias Bluebaum | Zbigniew Pakleza | 1-0 | Rat Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Feb 2025 | Zbigniew Pakleza | Matthias Bluebaum | 0-1 | Queen's Pawn Game | Titled Tue Late |
| Jul 2024 | Matthias Bluebaum | Zbigniew Pakleza | 1-0 | Slav Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Jul 2024 | Matthias Bluebaum | Zbigniew Pakleza | 1-0 | Slav Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| May 2024 | Matthias Bluebaum | Zbigniew Pakleza | 0-1 | Rat Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Jan 2024 | Zbigniew Pakleza | Matthias Bluebaum | 1-0 | Queen's Pawn Game | Titled Tue Early |
| Aug 2023 | Zbigniew Pakleza | Matthias Bluebaum | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Pawn Game | chT-World Rapid |
| Nov 2022 | Matthias Bluebaum | Zbigniew Pakleza | 1-0 | Rat Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Nov 2022 | Matthias Bluebaum | Zbigniew Pakleza | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Nov 2022 | Matthias Bluebaum | Zbigniew Pakleza | 1-0 | Slav Defense | Speed Chess Q1 |
| Oct 2022 | Zbigniew Pakleza | Matthias Bluebaum | 1-0 | London System | Titled Tue Early |
| Mar 2022 | Zbigniew Pakleza | Matthias Bluebaum | 0-1 | London System | Titled Tue Late |
| Nov 2021 | Matthias Bluebaum | Zbigniew Pakleza | 1-0 | Rat Defense | Titled Tue |
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What is the head-to-head score between Zbigniew Pakleza and Matthias Bluebaum?
In 20 recorded games, Zbigniew Pakleza has 5 wins, Matthias Bluebaum has 13 wins, and they have drawn 2 times.
How many times have Zbigniew Pakleza and Matthias Bluebaum played each other?
Our database records 20 games between them, from Nov 2021 to May 2026.
What openings do Zbigniew Pakleza and Matthias Bluebaum play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Rat Defense (6 games), followed by the Queen's Pawn Game (5). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.