Prepare against Pawel Ptak
Poland · World #145,837 classical · FIDE ID 21815976
When preparing against Pawel Ptak, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 46 games by Pawel Ptak, covering Aug 2014 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Pawel Ptak's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Pawel Ptak 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 | 1,605 | 1,605 | Sep 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,607 | 1,641 | Jan 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 46 | 14 | 1 | 31 | 30.4% |
| As White | 22 | 11 | 0 | 11 | 50.0% |
| As Black | 24 | 3 | 1 | 20 | 12.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Pawel Ptak's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Pawel Ptak's side.
First moves as White (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 18 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Ptak usually continues Nf3 (83.3% score)
- …c5 (28% of these games) — Ptak usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Ptak usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 10 | 100.0% | 20.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 7 | 100.0% | 7.1% |
Pawel Ptak's chess games
All 46 games by Pawel Ptak in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2014 - 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: 14 wins, 1 draws, 31 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D10 | Slav Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | Michael Ziems | 1,853 | Adolf Anderssen Chess Festival 2026 - Open Polish Chess Championship in Chess960 | ? |
| Aug 2025 | Antoni Gora | 1,814 | Adolf Anderssen Mem | B44 |
| Aug 2026 | Romuald Olejniczak | 1,724 | Adolf Anderssen Mem 2026 | B12 |
| Aug 2026 | Vitalina Rokhmanova | 1,699 | Adolf Anderssen Chess Festival 2026 - OPEN C | B12 |
| Aug 2026 | Hubert Bogenryter | 1,679 | Adolf Anderssen Chess Festival 2026 - Open Polish Chess Championship in Chess960 | ? |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adolf Anderssen Chess Festival 2026 - Open Polish Chess Championship in Chess960 | 2026 | 9 | 3 | 1,704 |
| Adolf Anderssen Mem 2026 | 2026 | 8 | 4 | 1,597 |
| Wroclaw Anderssen Memorial Open | 2024 | 8 | 0 | 1,325 |
| Adolf Anderssen Mem | 2025 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,796 |
| Wroclaw Anderssen Memorial Open B | 2023 | 7 | 2 | 1,294 |
| Adolf Anderssen Chess Festival 2026 - OPEN C | 2026 | 3 | 1 | 1,605 |
| Adolf Anderssen Chess Festival 2026 - Rapid | 2026 | 2 | 1 | 2,116 |
| 9th Wroclaw Open | 2014 | 1 | 0 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Pawel Ptak's chess games?
46 games by Pawel Ptak, from Aug 2014 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 Ptak has played.
What does Pawel Ptak play on the first move as White?
Across 18 games with White in our database, Pawel Ptak opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Pawel Ptak answers 1...c6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Pawel Ptak play as White?
As White, Pawel Ptak's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 22 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Pawel Ptak play as Black?
As Black, Pawel Ptak most often plays: Slav Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 24 games.
What is Pawel Ptak's FIDE rating?
Pawel Ptak is currently rated 1,605 in classical chess, 1,607 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,605 (Sep 2026).
How many games has Pawel Ptak played?
Our database contains 46 games by Pawel Ptak, covering Aug 2014 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 1 draws, 31 losses (30.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Pawel Ptak?
46 games by Pawel Ptak 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.