Prepare against Michal Gadek
Poland · World #73,593 classical · FIDE ID 1177680
Our database contains 74 games by Michal Gadek, covering Apr 2007 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Michal Gadek's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michal Gadek 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 | 1,809 | 1,870 | Apr 2009 |
| Rapid | 1,708 | 1,835 | Oct 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,726 | 1,820 | May 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 74 | 31 | 13 | 30 | 41.9% |
| As White | 38 | 24 | 4 | 10 | 63.2% |
| As Black | 36 | 7 | 9 | 20 | 19.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michal Gadek's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michal Gadek's side.
First moves as White (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 33 | 97.1% | 69.7% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 2.9% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 97% of White games, 69.7% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Gadek usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Gadek usually continues c4 (81.8% score)
- …c6 (3% of these games) — Gadek usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 3% of White games, 100.0% score
- …e6 (100% of these games) — Gadek usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 15 | 75.0% | 46.7% |
| d5 | 1 | 5.0% | 0.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 5.0% | 50.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 5.0% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 5.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 100.0% | 66.7% |
Michal Gadek's chess games
All 74 games by Michal Gadek in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2007 - Aug 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: 31 wins, 13 draws, 30 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 6 | 5/1/0 | 83.3% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A83 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E28 | Nimzo-Indian: Sämisch Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 9 | 2/2/5 | 22.2% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2025 | T Rak | 1,944 | 21st Baltic Pearl Open A | E20 |
| Aug 2008 | Katarzyna Moranda | 1,858 | 44th Polanica Zdroj Open C | D58 |
| Aug 2007 | Andrzej Mikolajczyk | 1,857 | 43rd Polanica Zdroj Open C | E20 |
| Aug 2008 | Bartlomiej Karpinski | 1,850 | 44th Polanica Zdroj Open C | E76 |
| Aug 2005 | Tomasz Wydra | 1,800 | 41st Polanica Zdroj Open C | D36 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 44th Polanica Zdroj Open C | 2008 | 9 | 6 | 1,863 |
| 46th Polanica Zdroj Open B | 2010 | 9 | 5 | 1,648 |
| 21st Baltic Pearl Open A | 2025 | 9 | 3 | 1,721 |
| 43rd Polanica Zdroj Open C | 2007 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,869 |
| 45th Polanica Zdroj Open C | 2009 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,569 |
| Adolf Anderssen Chess Festival 2026 - Open Polish Chess Championship in Chess960 | 2026 | 8 | 2 | 1,523 |
| 42nd Polanica Zdroj Open C | 2006 | 7 | 5 | 1,953 |
| 41st Polanica Zdroj Open C | 2005 | 6 | 4 | 1,818 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michal Gadek's chess games?
74 games by Michal Gadek, from Apr 2007 to Aug 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 Michal Gadek has played.
What does Michal Gadek play on the first move as White?
Across 34 games with White in our database, Michal Gadek opens with 1.d4 (97% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michal Gadek answers 1...c5 (75% of games), 1...d5 (5% of games), 1...b6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Michal Gadek play as White?
As White, Michal Gadek's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation (6 games, 66.7% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 83.3% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack (4 games, 75.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 38 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michal Gadek play as Black?
As Black, Michal Gadek most often plays: Sicilian: Four Knights (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Réti Opening (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 36 games.
What is Michal Gadek's FIDE rating?
Michal Gadek is currently rated 1,809 in classical chess, 1,708 in rapid and 1,726 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,870 (Apr 2009).
How many games has Michal Gadek played?
Our database contains 74 games by Michal Gadek, covering Apr 2007 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 31 wins, 13 draws, 30 losses (41.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michal Gadek?
74 games by Michal Gadek 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.