Prepare against Marek Kawulok
Czechia · World #5,987 classical · FIDE ID 337005
Our database contains 370 games by Marek Kawulok, covering Apr 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Marek Kawulok's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Marek Kawulok 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 | 2,247 | 2,247 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,134 | 2,215 | Oct 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,161 | 2,232 | Dec 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 370 | 123 | 121 | 126 | 33.2% |
| As White | 196 | 67 | 60 | 69 | 34.2% |
| As Black | 174 | 56 | 61 | 57 | 32.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Marek Kawulok's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Marek Kawulok's side.
First moves as White (196 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 177 | 90.3% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 13 | 6.6% | 46.2% |
| c4 | 5 | 2.6% | 40.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 90% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Kawulok usually continues Nf3 (46.5% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Kawulok usually continues Nf3 (38.9% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Kawulok usually continues d4 (44.8% score)
- 1.d4 — 7% of White games, 46.2% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Kawulok usually continues c4 (35.7% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Kawulok usually continues c4 (83.3% score)
- …d6 (8% of these games) — Kawulok usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (96 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 67 | 69.8% | 48.5% |
| c5 | 26 | 27.1% | 55.8% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.0% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 1.0% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.0% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (44 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 43 | 97.7% | 46.5% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.3% | 100.0% |
Marek Kawulok's chess games
All 370 games by Marek Kawulok in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2007 - 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: 123 wins, 121 draws, 126 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 32 | 13/8/11 | 40.6% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 16 | 4/6/6 | 25.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 12 | 6/2/4 | 50.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 9 | 6/3/0 | 66.7% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 9 | 2/2/5 | 22.2% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| C17 | French: Winawer Variation | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C50 | Italian Game | 12 | 7/4/1 | 58.3% |
| A36 | English Opening | 12 | 6/3/3 | 50.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| D27 | Indian Defense | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| C49 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026 | Jan Rubes | 2,428 | chT-CZE 1 Liga Zapad | B45 |
| Oct 2025 | Sebastian Poltorak | 2,413 | 40th ECC Open | C02 |
| Dec 2022 | Daniel Fischer | 2,404 | Basel Christmas Open | C56 |
| Nov 2024 | Jakub Stinka | 2,355 | chT-CZE 1 Liga Zapad | A22 |
| Jan 2024 | Petr Zvara | 2,348 | chT1W-CZE 2324 | A34 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-CZE 1 Liga Zapad | 2026 | 18 | 8.5 | 2,378 |
| ch-CZE U14 | 2007 | 18 | 4.5 | 1,636 |
| ch-Morava U16 | 2008 | 17 | 10 | 1,924 |
| Frydek Mistek BSS Cup | 2008 | 14 | 8.5 | 1,961 |
| chT2A-CZE 2122 | 2022 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,180 |
| chT1W-CZE 2223 | 2023 | 11 | 8 | 2,315 |
| chT1E-CZE 1718 | 2018 | 10 | 5 | 2,091 |
| chT1E-CZE 1920 | 2020 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,345 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Marek Kawulok's chess games?
370 games by Marek Kawulok, from Apr 2007 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 Marek Kawulok has played.
What does Marek Kawulok play on the first move as White?
Across 196 games with White in our database, Marek Kawulok opens with 1.e4 (90% of games), 1.d4 (7% of games), 1.c4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Marek Kawulok answers 1...e5 (70% of games), 1...c5 (27% of games), 1...c6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (98% of games), 1...d5 (2% of games).
What openings does Marek Kawulok play as White?
As White, Marek Kawulok's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (32 games, 40.6% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (16 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (12 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 196 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Marek Kawulok play as Black?
As Black, Marek Kawulok most often plays: Italian Game (12 games, 58.3% win rate); English Opening (12 games, 50.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (9 games, 22.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 174 games.
What is Marek Kawulok's FIDE rating?
Marek Kawulok is currently rated 2,247 in classical chess, 2,134 in rapid and 2,161 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,247 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Marek Kawulok played?
Our database contains 370 games by Marek Kawulok, covering Apr 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 123 wins, 121 draws, 126 losses (33.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Marek Kawulok?
370 games by Marek Kawulok 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.