Prepare against Pawel Zak
Poland · World #66,632 classical · FIDE ID 1170635
When preparing against Pawel Zak, expect 1.b4 in 70% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...f5 (88%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Dutch Defense as Black, 26.3% over 19 games.
Our database contains 106 games by Pawel Zak, covering Oct 2006 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Pawel Zak's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Pawel Zak 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 | 1,832 | 1,873 | Aug 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,792 | 1,830 | Jun 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,855 | 1,859 | May 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 106 | 42 | 16 | 48 | 39.6% |
| As White | 50 | 23 | 9 | 18 | 46.0% |
| As Black | 56 | 19 | 7 | 30 | 33.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Pawel Zak's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Pawel Zak's side.
First moves as White (50 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| b4 | 35 | 70.0% | 61.4% |
| f4 | 6 | 12.0% | 75.0% |
| d4 | 4 | 8.0% | 12.5% |
| c4 | 3 | 6.0% | 33.3% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 4.0% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.b4 — 70% of White games, 61.4% score
- …d5 (34% of these games) — Zak usually continues Bb2 (45.8% score)
- …e5 (31% of these games) — Zak usually continues a3 (63.6% score)
- …Nf6 (9% of these games) — Zak usually continues Bb2 (75.0% score)
- 1.f4 — 12% of White games, 75.0% score
- …d5 (83% of these games) — Zak usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Zak usually continues fxe5 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 30 | 100.0% | 41.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 14 | 87.5% | 42.9% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 12.5% | 50.0% |
Pawel Zak's chess games
All 106 games by Pawel Zak in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2006 - 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: 42 wins, 16 draws, 48 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 34 | 18/6/10 | 52.9% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| D16 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A39 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 19 | 5/5/9 | 26.3% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 11 | 5/0/6 | 45.5% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B60 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2018 | Mariusz Kies | 2,043 | 54th Rubinstein Memorial A | A05 |
| Aug 2007 | Stanislaw Wojtowicz | 2,032 | 43rd Polanica Zdroj Open C | A81 |
| Aug 2026 | Jakub Owad | 1,965 | Rubinstein Chess Festival 2026 - Open B | A03 |
| Aug 2008 | Wojciech Zielinski | 1,896 | 44th Polanica Zdroj Open C | A02 |
| Aug 2010 | Hubert Janzer | 1,896 | 46th Polanica Zdroj Open B | B76 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 43rd Polanica Zdroj Open C | 2007 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,904 |
| 46th Polanica Zdroj Open B | 2010 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,838 |
| 54th Rubinstein Memorial A | 2018 | 9 | 3 | 1,872 |
| Rubinstein Mem Open B | 2025 | 9 | 5 | 1,846 |
| 44th Polanica Zdroj Open C | 2008 | 9 | 6 | 1,835 |
| 21st Baltic Pearl Open A | 2025 | 9 | 5 | 1,913 |
| Rubinstein Chess Festival 2026 - Open B | 2026 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,846 |
| 47th Polanica Zdroj Open D | 2011 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,618 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Pawel Zak's chess games?
106 games by Pawel Zak, from Oct 2006 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 Pawel Zak has played.
What does Pawel Zak play on the first move as White?
Across 50 games with White in our database, Pawel Zak opens with 1.b4 (70% of games), 1.f4 (12% of games), 1.d4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Pawel Zak answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (88% of games), 1...Nf6 (13% of games).
What openings does Pawel Zak play as White?
As White, Pawel Zak's most-played openings in our database are: Orangutan opening (34 games, 52.9% win rate); Bird's opening (6 games, 66.7% win rate); Slav Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 50 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Pawel Zak play as Black?
As Black, Pawel Zak most often plays: Dutch Defense (19 games, 26.3% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (11 games, 45.5% win rate); Sicilian (7 games, 42.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 56 games.
What is Pawel Zak's FIDE rating?
Pawel Zak is currently rated 1,832 in classical chess, 1,792 in rapid and 1,855 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,873 (Aug 2025).
How many games has Pawel Zak played?
Our database contains 106 games by Pawel Zak, covering Oct 2006 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 42 wins, 16 draws, 48 losses (39.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Pawel Zak?
106 games by Pawel Zak 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.