Prepare against Jakub Pajak
Poland · World #54,098 classical · FIDE ID 1184040
When preparing against Jakub Pajak, expect 1.e4 in 75% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (71% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (43%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as White, 23.5% over 17 games.
Our database contains 467 games by Jakub Pajak, covering May 2011 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Jakub Pajak's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jakub Pajak 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 | 1,877 | 1,978 | Dec 2019 |
| Rapid | 1,881 | 1,881 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,916 | 1,916 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 467 | 180 | 156 | 131 | 38.5% |
| As White | 231 | 95 | 76 | 60 | 41.1% |
| As Black | 236 | 85 | 80 | 71 | 36.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jakub Pajak's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jakub Pajak's side.
First moves as White (231 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 173 | 74.9% | 56.4% |
| c4 | 23 | 10.0% | 56.5% |
| d4 | 19 | 8.2% | 73.7% |
| Nf3 | 12 | 5.2% | 54.2% |
| g3 | 2 | 0.9% | 75.0% |
| d3 | 2 | 0.9% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 75% of White games, 56.4% score
- …c5 (29% of these games) — Pajak usually continues Nf3 (47.5% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Pajak usually continues Nf3 (58.1% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Pajak usually continues d4 (55.6% score)
- 1.c4 — 10% of White games, 56.5% score
- …Nf6 (39% of these games) — Pajak usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Pajak usually continues g3 (83.3% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Pajak usually continues g3 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (123 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 87 | 70.7% | 59.2% |
| g6 | 24 | 19.5% | 52.1% |
| d5 | 3 | 2.4% | 66.7% |
| c6 | 3 | 2.4% | 16.7% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 1.6% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 1.6% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (65 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 28 | 43.1% | 57.1% |
| Nf6 | 12 | 18.5% | 41.7% |
| d6 | 8 | 12.3% | 75.0% |
| c5 | 6 | 9.2% | 66.7% |
| g6 | 4 | 6.2% | 75.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 3.1% | 25.0% |
Jakub Pajak's chess games
All 467 games by Jakub Pajak in the Chess.ceo database (May 2011 - 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: 180 wins, 156 draws, 131 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 18 | 7/9/2 | 38.9% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 17 | 4/7/6 | 23.5% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 13 | 8/5/0 | 61.5% |
| A16 | English Opening | 12 | 6/1/5 | 50.0% |
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 10 | 6/2/2 | 60.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 10 | 5/2/3 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 9 | 6/1/2 | 66.7% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 7 | 3/4/0 | 42.9% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 42 | 16/15/11 | 38.1% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 33 | 13/11/9 | 39.4% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 16 | 4/3/9 | 25.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 12 | 6/5/1 | 50.0% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 10 | 5/2/3 | 50.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 9 | 1/4/4 | 11.1% |
| A10 | English Opening | 8 | 0/4/4 | 0.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 6 | 0/5/1 | 0.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2015 | Wojciech Reza | 2,272 | POL-chT 2nd League | C54 |
| Sep 2019 | Pawel Kolosowski | 2,176 | POL-chT 2nd League | A43 |
| Sep 2017 | Slawomir Rawski | 2,164 | POL-chT 2nd League | D00 |
| Sep 2015 | Leszek Bakalarz | 2,124 | POL-chT 2nd League | B38 |
| May 2025 | Aleksander Choroszej | 2,033 | 300th YMCA Spring A | E77 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| POL-chT 2nd League | 2024 | 40 | 18.5 | 1,980 |
| chT-Mazowiec Open | 2014 | 13 | 8 | 1,718 |
| 99th Warsaw YMCA Autumn D | 2011 | 13 | 8 | 1,693 |
| 118th Warsaw YMCA Winter | 2013 | 13 | 5.5 | 1,735 |
| 136th Warsaw YMCA Winter C | 2014 | 12 | 4 | 1,641 |
| 168th Warsaw YMCA Spring B | 2016 | 12 | 9 | 1,974 |
| 129th Warsaw YMCA Autumn C | 2013 | 11 | 6.5 | 1,810 |
| 1st Cappelle Online Blitz Open | 2021 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,079 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Antoni Szukalski (16 games) · Marek Moskwinski (15 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jakub Pajak's chess games?
467 games by Jakub Pajak, from May 2011 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 Jakub Pajak has played.
What does Jakub Pajak play on the first move as White?
Across 231 games with White in our database, Jakub Pajak opens with 1.e4 (75% of games), 1.c4 (10% of games), 1.d4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jakub Pajak answers 1...c5 (71% of games), 1...g6 (20% of games), 1...d5 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (43% of games), 1...Nf6 (18% of games), 1...d6 (12% of games).
What openings does Jakub Pajak play as White?
As White, Jakub Pajak's most-played openings in our database are: French: Classical Variation (18 games, 38.9% win rate); Sicilian (17 games, 23.5% win rate); Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation (13 games, 61.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 231 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jakub Pajak play as Black?
As Black, Jakub Pajak most often plays: Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (42 games, 38.1% win rate); Modern Defense (33 games, 39.4% win rate); Semi-Slav Defense (16 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 236 games.
What is Jakub Pajak's FIDE rating?
Jakub Pajak is currently rated 1,877 in classical chess, 1,881 in rapid and 1,916 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,978 (Dec 2019).
How many games has Jakub Pajak played?
Our database contains 467 games by Jakub Pajak, covering May 2011 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 180 wins, 156 draws, 131 losses (38.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jakub Pajak?
467 games by Jakub Pajak 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.