Prepare against Karol Wadelek
Poland · World #30,570 classical · FIDE ID 1176307
Our database contains 85 games by Karol Wadelek, covering Sep 2010 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Karol Wadelek's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Karol Wadelek 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 | 1,982 | 1,982 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,876 | 1,922 | Nov 2014 |
| Blitz | 1,849 | 1,906 | Sep 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 85 | 28 | 14 | 43 | 32.9% |
| As White | 42 | 15 | 5 | 22 | 35.7% |
| As Black | 43 | 13 | 9 | 21 | 30.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Karol Wadelek's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Karol Wadelek's side.
First moves as White (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 25 | 59.5% | 48.0% |
| c4 | 9 | 21.4% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 8 | 19.0% | 12.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 60% of White games, 48.0% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Wadelek usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Wadelek usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …c6 (16% of these games) — Wadelek usually continues d4 (62.5% score)
- 1.c4 — 21% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c6 (33% of these games) — Wadelek usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (22% of these games) — Wadelek usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …g6 (22% of these games) — Wadelek usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 20 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 10 | 58.8% | 25.0% |
| c5 | 5 | 29.4% | 20.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 5.9% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 5.9% | 50.0% |
Karol Wadelek's chess games
All 85 games by Karol Wadelek in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2010 - Jul 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: 28 wins, 14 draws, 43 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A42 | Modern Defense | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D35 | English Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B29 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Ponziani Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E45 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2025 | Hans-Christian Mathews | 2,196 | Reykjavik Open | C50 |
| Jul 2015 | Marcin Maciaga | 2,168 | 13th Warsaw Najdorf Memorial Open B | B90 |
| Jul 2024 | Carlos Alvarado | 2,108 | Warsaw Najdorf Memorial Open A | B13 |
| Jul 2023 | Jan Adamski | 2,099 | 20th Warsaw Najdorf Memorial Open A | B81 |
| Jul 2023 | Victoriano Sanz Losada | 2,092 | 20th Warsaw Najdorf Memorial Open A | B22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 139th Warsaw YMCA Spring B | 2014 | 10 | 4.5 | 1,834 |
| Reykjavik Open | 2025 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,002 |
| 20th Warsaw Najdorf Memorial Open A | 2023 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,978 |
| 11th Warsaw Najdorf Mem Open B | 2013 | 9 | 6 | 1,857 |
| Warsaw Najdorf Memorial Open A | 2024 | 9 | 3 | 1,969 |
| 13th Warsaw Najdorf Memorial Open B | 2015 | 7 | 3 | 2,037 |
| Warsaw Szansa Open | 2022 | 6 | 1 | 1,867 |
| chT3-POL Mazowiecki | 2011 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,622 |
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Where can I find Karol Wadelek's chess games?
85 games by Karol Wadelek, from Sep 2010 to Jul 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 Karol Wadelek has played.
What does Karol Wadelek play on the first move as White?
Across 42 games with White in our database, Karol Wadelek opens with 1.e4 (60% of games), 1.c4 (21% of games), 1.d4 (19% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Karol Wadelek answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (59% of games), 1...c5 (29% of games), 1...g6 (6% of games).
What openings does Karol Wadelek play as White?
As White, Karol Wadelek's most-played openings in our database are: Modern Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 42 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Karol Wadelek play as Black?
As Black, Karol Wadelek most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 43 games.
What is Karol Wadelek's FIDE rating?
Karol Wadelek is currently rated 1,982 in classical chess, 1,876 in rapid and 1,849 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,982 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Karol Wadelek played?
Our database contains 85 games by Karol Wadelek, covering Sep 2010 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 28 wins, 14 draws, 43 losses (32.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Karol Wadelek?
85 games by Karol Wadelek 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.