Prepare against Pawel Gugala
Poland · World #53,827 classical · FIDE ID 1132342
When preparing against Pawel Gugala, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (67% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 34 games by Pawel Gugala, covering Apr 2005 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Pawel Gugala's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Pawel Gugala 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 | 1,878 | 1,952 | Jan 2006 |
| Rapid | 1,736 | 1,891 | Feb 2018 |
| Blitz | 1,748 | 1,891 | Aug 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 34 | 9 | 5 | 20 | 26.5% |
| As White | 19 | 4 | 2 | 13 | 21.1% |
| As Black | 15 | 5 | 3 | 7 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Pawel Gugala's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Pawel Gugala's side.
First moves as White (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 19 | 100.0% | 26.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 26.3% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Gugala usually continues Nc3 (42.9% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Gugala usually continues Nf3 (20.0% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Gugala usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 6 | 66.7% | 41.7% |
| c6 | 2 | 22.2% | 75.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (3 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 3 | 100.0% | 66.7% |
Pawel Gugala's chess games
All 34 games by Pawel Gugala in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2005 - Sep 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: 9 wins, 5 draws, 20 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C51 | Italian Game: Evans Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Scandinavian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Blackmar-Diemer Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2004 | Wlodzimierz Kwiatkowski | 2,000 | chT-Mazowieckie 0405 | C10 |
| Jan 2005 | Krzysztof Rafalski | 1,990 | chT-Mazowieckie 0405 | B84 |
| Oct 2004 | Jozef Flazinski | 1,984 | chT-Mazowieckie 0405 | B34 |
| Oct 2007 | Wojciech Pietrzak | 1,938 | 41st Warsaw YMCA Autumn | B15 |
| Jan 2006 | Wladyslaw Kaska | 1,772 | chT-Mazowieckie 0506 | B49 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41st Warsaw YMCA Autumn | 2007 | 10 | 2 | 1,731 |
| chT-Mazowieckie 0405 | 2005 | 9 | 5 | 2,062 |
| chT-Mazowieckie 0506 | 2006 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,935 |
| chT-POL Mazovia 06/07 Open | 2007 | 5 | 2 | 1,894 |
| Zenera Mistrzostwa Polski Amatorów w Szachach Błyskawicznych - 1900 FIDE | 2026 | 2 | 0 | 1,479 |
| chT-POL Liga Mazowiecka 2006/07 | 2006 | 1 | 0 | 1,754 |
| Warsaw Maciei Memorial | 2021 | 1 | 0 | 1,973 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Pawel Gugala's chess games?
34 games by Pawel Gugala, from Apr 2005 to Sep 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 Pawel Gugala has played.
What does Pawel Gugala play on the first move as White?
Across 19 games with White in our database, Pawel Gugala opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Pawel Gugala answers 1...d5 (67% of games), 1...c6 (22% of games), 1...g6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Pawel Gugala play as White?
As White, Pawel Gugala's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Italian Game (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Four Knights (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 19 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Pawel Gugala play as Black?
As Black, Pawel Gugala most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Caro-Kann (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 15 games.
What is Pawel Gugala's FIDE rating?
Pawel Gugala is currently rated 1,878 in classical chess, 1,736 in rapid and 1,748 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,952 (Jan 2006).
How many games has Pawel Gugala played?
Our database contains 34 games by Pawel Gugala, covering Apr 2005 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 9 wins, 5 draws, 20 losses (26.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Pawel Gugala?
34 games by Pawel Gugala 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.