Prepare against Pawel Teclaf
GM · Poland · World #234 classical · FIDE ID 1185934
Our database contains 1,251 games by Pawel Teclaf, covering May 2011 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Pawel Teclaf's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Pawel Teclaf 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 | 2,571 | 2,586 | Sep 2023 |
| Rapid | 2,541 | 2,541 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,574 | 2,589 | Aug 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,251 | 495 | 589 | 167 | 39.6% |
| As White | 624 | 279 | 273 | 72 | 44.7% |
| As Black | 627 | 216 | 316 | 95 | 34.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Pawel Teclaf's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Pawel Teclaf's side.
First moves as White (624 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 344 | 55.1% | 64.5% |
| Nf3 | 162 | 26.0% | 74.1% |
| c4 | 72 | 11.5% | 62.5% |
| d4 | 27 | 4.3% | 48.1% |
| b3 | 7 | 1.1% | 78.6% |
| g3 | 3 | 0.5% | 83.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 55% of White games, 64.5% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Teclaf usually continues Nf3 (65.5% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Teclaf usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Teclaf usually continues d4 (67.1% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 26% of White games, 74.1% score
- …d5 (43% of these games) — Teclaf usually continues e3 (70.6% score)
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Teclaf usually continues g3 (82.1% score)
- …c5 (9% of these games) — Teclaf usually continues b3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (287 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 113 | 39.4% | 63.3% |
| e5 | 59 | 20.6% | 50.8% |
| c6 | 54 | 18.8% | 63.9% |
| e6 | 36 | 12.5% | 59.7% |
| d6 | 13 | 4.5% | 84.6% |
| g6 | 5 | 1.7% | 80.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (229 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 123 | 53.7% | 61.4% |
| e6 | 76 | 33.2% | 58.6% |
| d5 | 29 | 12.7% | 46.6% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.4% | 50.0% |
Pawel Teclaf's chess games
All 1,251 games by Pawel Teclaf in the Chess.ceo database (May 2011 - 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: 495 wins, 589 draws, 167 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A06 | Réti Opening | 93 | 52/36/5 | 55.9% |
| B57 | Sicilian | 54 | 27/19/8 | 50.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 37 | 19/12/6 | 51.4% |
| A13 | English Opening | 36 | 19/11/6 | 52.8% |
| C95 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 27 | 11/11/5 | 40.7% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 24 | 9/11/4 | 37.5% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 21 | 3/14/4 | 14.3% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 21 | 15/6/0 | 71.4% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 17 | 8/3/6 | 47.1% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 14 | 6/7/1 | 42.9% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 51 | 22/17/12 | 43.1% |
| A30 | English Opening | 36 | 11/21/4 | 30.6% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 35 | 14/19/2 | 40.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 34 | 9/19/6 | 26.5% |
| A40 | English Defense | 33 | 12/16/5 | 36.4% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 32 | 8/16/8 | 25.0% |
| B85 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 28 | 13/11/4 | 46.4% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 22 | 9/12/1 | 40.9% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 20 | 6/8/6 | 30.0% |
| A43 | Horwitz Defense | 18 | 5/9/4 | 27.8% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2021 | Igor Kovalenko | 2,668 | ch-EU Blitz | B41 |
| Dec 2021 | Evgeniy Najer | 2,661 | Wch Blitz | B43 |
| May 2025 | Radoslaw Wojtaszek | 2,655 | 82nd ch-POL | E60 |
| Dec 2021 | Anton Demchenko | 2,654 | ch-EU Blitz | C07 |
| Jul 2020 | Mateusz Bartel | 2,648 | ch-POL | A34 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-POL Ekstraliga | 2023 | 33 | 18.5 | 2,570 |
| Wch U14 | 2017 | 22 | 16 | 2,339 |
| Wch Blitz | 2021 | 21 | 11 | 2,622 |
| ch-EU Blitz | 2021 | 20 | 15.5 | 2,499 |
| ch-POL U20 | 2020 | 18 | 14 | 2,539 |
| Bydgoszcz Open A | 2025 | 18 | 13.5 | 2,586 |
| chT-POL U20 1st League | 2018 | 18 | 13 | 2,318 |
| ch-POL U10 | 2013 | 18 | 13 | 1,677 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Kacper Piorun (19 games) · Szymon Gumularz (19 games) · Mateusz Bartel (15 games) · Jakub Kosakowski (14 games) · Mieszko Mis (11 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Pawel Teclaf's chess games?
1,251 games by Pawel Teclaf, from May 2011 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 Teclaf has played.
What does Pawel Teclaf play on the first move as White?
Across 624 games with White in our database, Pawel Teclaf opens with 1.e4 (55% of games), 1.Nf3 (26% of games), 1.c4 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Pawel Teclaf answers 1...c5 (39% of games), 1...e5 (21% of games), 1...c6 (19% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (54% of games), 1...e6 (33% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games).
What openings does Pawel Teclaf play as White?
As White, Pawel Teclaf's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (93 games, 55.9% win rate); Sicilian (54 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (37 games, 51.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 624 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Pawel Teclaf play as Black?
As Black, Pawel Teclaf most often plays: Sicilian (51 games, 43.1% win rate); English Opening (36 games, 30.6% win rate); Indian Defense (35 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 627 games.
What is Pawel Teclaf's FIDE rating?
Pawel Teclaf is currently rated 2,571 in classical chess, 2,541 in rapid and 2,574 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,586 (Sep 2023).
How many games has Pawel Teclaf played?
Our database contains 1,251 games by Pawel Teclaf, covering May 2011 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 495 wins, 589 draws, 167 losses (39.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Pawel Teclaf?
1,251 games by Pawel Teclaf 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.