Prepare against Adam Gibala
FM · Poland · World #1,235 classical · FIDE ID 21070288
When preparing against Adam Gibala, expect 1.e4 in 35% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (38% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (79%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as White, 32.3% over 31 games.
Our database contains 867 games by Adam Gibala, covering Jan 2021 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Adam Gibala's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Adam Gibala 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 | 2,430 | 2,430 | Sep 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,316 | 2,375 | Jun 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,337 | 2,337 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 867 | 405 | 133 | 329 | 46.7% |
| As White | 433 | 206 | 65 | 162 | 47.6% |
| As Black | 434 | 199 | 68 | 167 | 45.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Adam Gibala's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Adam Gibala's side.
First moves as White (433 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 150 | 34.6% | 58.3% |
| d4 | 126 | 29.1% | 51.2% |
| Nf3 | 112 | 25.9% | 51.8% |
| c4 | 44 | 10.2% | 62.5% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 35% of White games, 58.3% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Gibala usually continues Nf3 (57.8% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Gibala usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Gibala usually continues d4 (60.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 29% of White games, 51.2% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Gibala usually continues c4 (51.1% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Gibala usually continues c4 (59.1% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Gibala usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (203 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 77 | 37.9% | 65.6% |
| e6 | 39 | 19.2% | 47.4% |
| c6 | 36 | 17.7% | 43.1% |
| d6 | 24 | 11.8% | 52.1% |
| e5 | 19 | 9.4% | 65.8% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 2.5% | 60.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (142 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 112 | 78.9% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 12 | 8.5% | 62.5% |
| d5 | 9 | 6.3% | 27.8% |
| c5 | 5 | 3.5% | 60.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.7% | 0.0% |
Adam Gibala's chess games
All 867 games by Adam Gibala in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2021 - Sep 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: 405 wins, 133 draws, 329 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A06 | Réti Opening | 36 | 18/3/15 | 50.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 31 | 10/4/17 | 32.3% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 30 | 12/7/11 | 40.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 26 | 11/1/14 | 42.3% |
| E04 | Catalan | 20 | 10/4/6 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 16 | 9/1/6 | 56.3% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 13 | 9/3/1 | 69.2% |
| A04 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 12 | 8/1/3 | 66.7% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 12 | 9/2/1 | 75.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 11 | 7/1/3 | 63.6% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 32 | 13/9/10 | 40.6% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 30 | 15/5/10 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 20 | 10/1/9 | 50.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 18 | 10/0/8 | 55.6% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 15 | 11/1/3 | 73.3% |
| C41 | Philidor | 14 | 8/1/5 | 57.1% |
| B00 | Pirc Defense | 13 | 8/0/5 | 61.5% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 12 | 8/1/3 | 66.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 11 | 5/2/4 | 45.5% |
| A60 | Catalan | 10 | 2/3/5 | 20.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Leon Luke Mendonca | 2,615 | Titled Tue | A04 |
| Aug 2025 | Jan Gustafsson | 2,591 | Titled Tue Early | A17 |
| Apr 2025 | Pavel V. Tregubov | 2,551 | Titled Tue Early | A05 |
| Mar 2026 | Aarav Dengla | 2,506 | Titled Tue | C70 |
| Nov 2025 | Aksel Bu Kvaloy | 2,499 | Titled Tue | A21 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 449 | 213 | 2,238 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 49 | 24.5 | 2,308 |
| ch-POL U10 | 2022 | 18 | 13 | 1,344 |
| Wroclaw Open A | 2025 | 18 | 10 | 2,291 |
| POL-chT 2nd League | 2024 | 16 | 10 | 2,234 |
| 25th European Youth Rapid & Blitz Chess Championship | Blitz | O14 | 2026 | 14 | 10 | 2,278 |
| Polish Youth Rapid & Blitz Championships 2026 | Blitz | O14 | 2026 | 12 | 9.5 | 2,248 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 13th Aug 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,270 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Wiktor Golis (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Adam Gibala's chess games?
867 games by Adam Gibala, from Jan 2021 to Sep 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 Adam Gibala has played.
What does Adam Gibala play on the first move as White?
Across 433 games with White in our database, Adam Gibala opens with 1.e4 (35% of games), 1.d4 (29% of games), 1.Nf3 (26% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Adam Gibala answers 1...c5 (38% of games), 1...e6 (19% of games), 1...c6 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (79% of games), 1...d6 (8% of games), 1...d5 (6% of games).
What openings does Adam Gibala play as White?
As White, Adam Gibala's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (36 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (31 games, 32.3% win rate); Sicilian (30 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 433 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Adam Gibala play as Black?
As Black, Adam Gibala most often plays: Indian Defense (32 games, 40.6% win rate); Sicilian (30 games, 50.0% win rate); Réti Opening (20 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 434 games.
What is Adam Gibala's FIDE rating?
Adam Gibala is currently rated 2,430 in classical chess, 2,316 in rapid and 2,337 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,430 (Sep 2026).
How many games has Adam Gibala played?
Our database contains 867 games by Adam Gibala, covering Jan 2021 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 405 wins, 133 draws, 329 losses (46.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Adam Gibala?
867 games by Adam Gibala 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.