Prepare against Pawel Jaracz
GM · Poland · World #1,162 classical · FIDE ID 1102222
Our database contains 3,259 games by Pawel Jaracz, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Pawel Jaracz's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Pawel Jaracz 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 | 2,437 | 2,575 | Jul 2011 |
| Rapid | 2,412 | 2,548 | Dec 2012 |
| Blitz | 2,483 | 2,600 | Dec 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 3,259 | 1,459 | 995 | 804 | 44.8% |
| As White | 1,619 | 791 | 489 | 339 | 48.9% |
| As Black | 1,640 | 668 | 506 | 465 | 40.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Pawel Jaracz's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Pawel Jaracz's side.
First moves as White (1,619 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 973 | 60.1% | 61.4% |
| d4 | 388 | 24.0% | 70.7% |
| Nf3 | 160 | 9.9% | 67.8% |
| c4 | 81 | 5.0% | 53.1% |
| b4 | 8 | 0.5% | 62.5% |
| g3 | 8 | 0.5% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 60% of White games, 61.4% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Jaracz usually continues Nf3 (62.9% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Jaracz usually continues Nf3 (60.7% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Jaracz usually continues d4 (57.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 24% of White games, 70.7% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Jaracz usually continues c4 (70.9% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Jaracz usually continues c4 (66.8% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Jaracz usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (726 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 426 | 58.7% | 57.7% |
| c6 | 121 | 16.7% | 52.1% |
| e5 | 114 | 15.7% | 53.5% |
| d6 | 27 | 3.7% | 63.0% |
| e6 | 19 | 2.6% | 52.6% |
| Nc6 | 9 | 1.2% | 66.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (597 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 406 | 68.0% | 55.4% |
| d5 | 150 | 25.1% | 52.7% |
| e6 | 15 | 2.5% | 76.7% |
| d6 | 13 | 2.2% | 73.1% |
| g6 | 8 | 1.3% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 3 | 0.5% | 66.7% |
Pawel Jaracz's chess games
All 3,259 games by Pawel Jaracz in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 1,459 wins, 995 draws, 804 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 143 | 62/49/32 | 43.4% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 77 | 29/31/17 | 37.7% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 76 | 28/28/20 | 36.8% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 68 | 40/19/9 | 58.8% |
| A15 | English Opening | 66 | 33/26/7 | 50.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 59 | 33/19/7 | 55.9% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 55 | 40/7/8 | 72.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 54 | 26/13/15 | 48.1% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 44 | 25/11/8 | 56.8% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 40 | 13/7/20 | 32.5% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 196 | 87/51/58 | 44.4% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 121 | 33/50/38 | 27.3% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 84 | 35/31/18 | 41.7% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 81 | 40/29/11 | 49.4% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 63 | 22/20/21 | 34.9% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 59 | 18/19/22 | 30.5% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 51 | 27/13/11 | 52.9% |
| A13 | English Opening | 50 | 18/23/9 | 36.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 39 | 11/14/14 | 28.2% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 38 | 18/11/9 | 47.4% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2023 | Alireza Firouzja | 2,777 | Titled Tue Late | A45 |
| Feb 2022 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 2,773 | Titled Tue Early | C03 |
| Dec 2022 | Fabiano Caruana | 2,766 | Titled Tue Late | D30 |
| Dec 2022 | Santosh Gujrathi Vidit | 2,730 | Titled Tue Early | B84 |
| Dec 2011 | Arkadij Naiditsch | 2,712 | ch-EU rapid | E90 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 1,093 | 632.5 | 2,414 |
| ch-EU rapid | 2017 | 50 | 33.5 | 2,489 |
| chT-CZE rap | 2016 | 39 | 28.5 | 2,472 |
| ch-EU blitz | 2017 | 34 | 18.5 | 2,519 |
| Polanica Zdroj Open | 2001 | 32 | 19 | 2,431 |
| ch-POL | 2013 | 31 | 14 | 2,482 |
| Dresden ZMD Open | 2009 | 27 | 21.5 | 2,486 |
| chT-POL | 2016 | 26 | 14 | 2,500 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Robert Kempinski (22 games) · Bartosz Socko (17 games) · Lukasz Cyborowski (15 games) · Bartlomiej Macieja (13 games) · Bogdan Grabarczyk (11 games) · Miroslaw Grabarczyk (11 games) · Aleksandar Indjic (10 games) · Artur Jakubiec (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Pawel Jaracz's chess games?
3,259 games by Pawel Jaracz, from Apr 2003 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 Pawel Jaracz has played.
What does Pawel Jaracz play on the first move as White?
Across 1,619 games with White in our database, Pawel Jaracz opens with 1.e4 (60% of games), 1.d4 (24% of games), 1.Nf3 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Pawel Jaracz answers 1...c5 (59% of games), 1...c6 (17% of games), 1...e5 (16% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (68% of games), 1...d5 (25% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games).
What openings does Pawel Jaracz play as White?
As White, Pawel Jaracz's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (143 games, 43.4% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (77 games, 37.7% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (76 games, 36.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 1,619 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Pawel Jaracz play as Black?
As Black, Pawel Jaracz most often plays: Sicilian (196 games, 44.4% win rate); Slav Defense (121 games, 27.3% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (84 games, 41.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 1,640 games.
What is Pawel Jaracz's FIDE rating?
Pawel Jaracz is currently rated 2,437 in classical chess, 2,412 in rapid and 2,483 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,575 (Jul 2011).
How many games has Pawel Jaracz played?
Our database contains 3,259 games by Pawel Jaracz, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 1,459 wins, 995 draws, 804 losses (44.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Pawel Jaracz?
3,259 games by Pawel Jaracz 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.