Prepare against Olivier Gawlik
Poland · World #45,857 classical · FIDE ID 21892849
When preparing against Olivier Gawlik, expect 1.e4 in 86% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (50% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (63%).
Our database contains 70 games by Olivier Gawlik, covering Apr 2018 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Olivier Gawlik's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Olivier Gawlik 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 | 1,910 | 1,993 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,905 | 1,905 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,820 | 1,847 | Aug 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 70 | 23 | 18 | 29 | 32.9% |
| As White | 35 | 14 | 8 | 13 | 40.0% |
| As Black | 35 | 9 | 10 | 16 | 25.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Olivier Gawlik's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Olivier Gawlik's side.
First moves as White (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 30 | 85.7% | 53.3% |
| d4 | 5 | 14.3% | 40.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 86% of White games, 53.3% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Gawlik usually continues Nf3 (70.8% score)
- …c6 (17% of these games) — Gawlik usually continues d4 (60.0% score)
- …d5 (10% of these games) — Gawlik usually continues exd5 (16.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 14% of White games, 40.0% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Gawlik usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (40% of these games) — Gawlik usually continues dxe5 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 8 | 50.0% | 43.8% |
| c6 | 4 | 25.0% | 75.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 12.5% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 62.5% | 70.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 37.5% | 16.7% |
Olivier Gawlik's chess games
All 70 games by Olivier Gawlik in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2018 - 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: 23 wins, 18 draws, 29 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Englund Gambit | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A17 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E07 | Catalan | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026 | Aleksander Lonski | 2,071 | Indywidualne Mistrzostwa Polski Juniorów 2026 - C18 | B40 |
| Aug 2025 | Pawel Dziubinski | 1,970 | Rubinstein Mem Open B | C02 |
| Jun 2024 | Franciszek Bochniak | 1,936 | 20th Lazy Baltic Pearl Open A | B45 |
| Jun 2024 | Piotr Stepinski | 1,925 | 20th Lazy Baltic Pearl Open A | B10 |
| Mar 2026 | Marcin Pyrek | 1,913 | Indywidualne Mistrzostwa Polski Juniorów 2026 - C18 | E11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22nd Baltic Pearl Open A | 2026 | 9 | 4 | 1,803 |
| ch-POL U12 | 2021 | 9 | 1.5 | 1,039 |
| 20th Lazy Baltic Pearl Open A | 2024 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,847 |
| ch-POL U13 Qual | 2021 | 9 | 6 | 1,558 |
| Rubinstein Mem Open B | 2025 | 9 | 6 | 1,997 |
| 21st Baltic Pearl Open A | 2025 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,885 |
| Indywidualne Mistrzostwa Polski Juniorów 2026 - C18 | 2026 | 8 | 3 | 2,011 |
| 58th Polanica Zdroj Open D | 2022 | 3 | 1 | 1,694 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Olivier Gawlik's chess games?
70 games by Olivier Gawlik, from Apr 2018 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 Olivier Gawlik has played.
What does Olivier Gawlik play on the first move as White?
Across 35 games with White in our database, Olivier Gawlik opens with 1.e4 (86% of games), 1.d4 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Olivier Gawlik answers 1...c5 (50% of games), 1...c6 (25% of games), 1...e5 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (63% of games), 1...d5 (38% of games).
What openings does Olivier Gawlik play as White?
As White, Olivier Gawlik's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 35 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Olivier Gawlik play as Black?
As Black, Olivier Gawlik most often plays: Sicilian (6 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Accepted (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 35 games.
What is Olivier Gawlik's FIDE rating?
Olivier Gawlik is currently rated 1,910 in classical chess, 1,905 in rapid and 1,820 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,993 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Olivier Gawlik played?
Our database contains 70 games by Olivier Gawlik, covering Apr 2018 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 23 wins, 18 draws, 29 losses (32.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Olivier Gawlik?
70 games by Olivier Gawlik 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.