Prepare against Krystof Paulik
Czechia · World #123,384 classical · FIDE ID 23771232
When preparing against Krystof Paulik, expect 1.e4 in 87% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (73% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (75%).
Our database contains 30 games by Krystof Paulik, covering Aug 2024 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Krystof Paulik's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Krystof Paulik 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 | 1,665 | 1,679 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,719 | 1,719 | Oct 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,493 | 1,493 | Oct 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 30 | 15 | 6 | 9 | 50.0% |
| As White | 15 | 8 | 2 | 5 | 53.3% |
| As Black | 15 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 46.7% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2023-2026): 122 rated games against 101 different opponents, across 24 events in 1 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 95 | 38 | 7 | 50 | 40.0% | 1,657 | 1,540 | 3 |
| Rapid | 9 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 44.4% | 1,648 | 1,381 | 2 |
| Blitz | 18 | 9 | 2 | 7 | 50.0% | 1,635 | 1,515 | 6 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 63 | 19 | 5 | 39 | 30.2% |
| Against lower-rated | 12 | 7 | 1 | 4 | 58.3% |
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 32 | 13 | 4 | 15 | 1,703 | 1,632 |
| 2025 | 37 | 17 | 2 | 18 | 1,685 | 1,605 |
| 2024 | 51 | 21 | 3 | 27 | 1,591 | 1,378 |
| 2023 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1,400 | 1,000 |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Krystof Paulik's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Krystof Paulik's side.
First moves as White (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 13 | 86.7% | 69.2% |
| c4 | 2 | 13.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 87% of White games, 69.2% score
- …e6 (38% of these games) — Paulik usually continues d4 (40.0% score)
- …c5 (23% of these games) — Paulik usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- …c6 (23% of these games) — Paulik usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 13% of White games, 0.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Paulik usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Paulik usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 8 | 72.7% | 62.5% |
| e5 | 3 | 27.3% | 83.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 75.0% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 25.0% | 0.0% |
Krystof Paulik's chess games
All 30 games by Krystof Paulik in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2024 - Oct 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: 15 wins, 6 draws, 9 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C31 | King's Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | Tobias Bartak | 1,812 | FIDE Open Šachové univerzity QCC ČB | B37 |
| Jul 2026 | Daniel Tesar | 1,740 | FIDE Open Šachové univerzity QCC ČB | B12 |
| Jul 2026 | Petr Weiss | 1,719 | FIDE Open Šachové univerzity QCC ČB | C45 |
| Sep 2026 | Tadeas Bostl | 1,703 | Czech Rapid Youth Championship 2026 | Boys | U10 | C02 |
| Sep 2026 | Alexandr Jan Urbanek | 1,603 | Czech Rapid Youth Championship 2026 | Boys | U10 | B12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FIDE Open Šachové univerzity QCC ČB | 2026 | 10 | 6 | 1,859 |
| Czech Youth Championship 2026 | Boys U10 | 2026 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,653 |
| Mistrovství Čech mládeže 2026 | U12 | 2026 | 7 | 5 | 1,765 |
| Czech Rapid Youth Championship 2026 | Boys | U10 | 2026 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,745 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Krystof Paulik's chess games?
30 games by Krystof Paulik, from Aug 2024 to Oct 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 Krystof Paulik has played.
What does Krystof Paulik play on the first move as White?
Across 15 games with White in our database, Krystof Paulik opens with 1.e4 (87% of games), 1.c4 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Krystof Paulik answers 1...c5 (73% of games), 1...e5 (27% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (75% of games), 1...d5 (25% of games).
What openings does Krystof Paulik play as White?
As White, Krystof Paulik's most-played openings in our database are: French: Advance Variation (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (3 games, 100.0% win rate); Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 15 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Krystof Paulik play as Black?
As Black, Krystof Paulik most often plays: Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (4 games, 50.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 15 games.
What is Krystof Paulik's FIDE rating?
Krystof Paulik is currently rated 1,665 in classical chess, 1,719 in rapid and 1,493 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,679 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Krystof Paulik played?
Our database contains 30 games by Krystof Paulik, covering Aug 2024 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 15 wins, 6 draws, 9 losses (50.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Krystof Paulik?
30 games by Krystof Paulik 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.