Prepare against Dawid Pekala
Poland · World #18,827 classical · FIDE ID 21030570
When preparing against Dawid Pekala, expect 1.e4 in 89% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (85% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (67%).
Our database contains 58 games by Dawid Pekala, covering Feb 2019 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Dawid Pekala's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Dawid Pekala 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 | 2,068 | 2,129 | Jun 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,094 | 2,094 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,990 | 1,990 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 58 | 19 | 13 | 26 | 32.8% |
| As White | 27 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 37.0% |
| As Black | 31 | 9 | 4 | 18 | 29.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Dawid Pekala's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Dawid Pekala's side.
First moves as White (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 24 | 88.9% | 56.3% |
| d4 | 3 | 11.1% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 89% of White games, 56.3% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Pekala usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …d6 (13% of these games) — Pekala usually continues d4 (16.7% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Pekala usually continues Nf3 (83.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 11% of White games, 33.3% score
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Pekala usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Pekala usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Pekala usually continues d5 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 11 | 84.6% | 36.4% |
| a6 | 1 | 7.7% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 7.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 66.7% | 50.0% |
| a6 | 2 | 22.2% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
Dawid Pekala's chess games
All 58 games by Dawid Pekala in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2019 - 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: 19 wins, 13 draws, 26 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B94 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B00 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B04 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Endgame Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A11 | English Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E48 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E10 | Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E05 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Mieses Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Piotr Brzezina | 2,203 | 25th European Youth Rapid & Blitz Chess Championship | Blitz | O16 | C55 |
| Jul 2026 | Cezary Kraczek | 2,111 | Polish Youth Rapid & Blitz Championships 2026 | Blitz | O16 | B20 |
| May 2026 | Kajetan Mich | 2,088 | Drużynowe Mistrzostwa Polski Juniorów - II Liga | Mecze 1-10 | B44 |
| Jul 2026 | Vaclav Rajlich | 2,084 | Polish Youth Rapid & Blitz Championships 2026 | Blitz | O16 | B20 |
| May 2026 | Wiktor Zmarzly | 2,040 | Drużynowe Mistrzostwa Polski Juniorów - II Liga | Mecze 1-10 | E10 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-POL U10 | 2021 | 9 | 6 | 1,366 |
| 25th European Youth Rapid & Blitz Chess Championship | Blitz | O16 | 2026 | 8 | 1.5 | 1,961 |
| Drużynowe Mistrzostwa Polski Juniorów - II Liga | Mecze 1-10 | 2026 | 8 | 5 | 2,079 |
| Indywidualne Mistrzostwa Polski Juniorów 2026 - C16 | 2026 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,902 |
| ch-Malopolska 2026 | 2026 | 7 | 3 | 1,959 |
| Polish Youth Rapid & Blitz Championships 2026 | Blitz | O16 | 2026 | 4 | 2.5 | 2,181 |
| 25th European Youth Rapid & Blitz Chess Championship | Rapid | O16 | 2026 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,951 |
| Polish Youth Rapid & Blitz Championships 2026 | Rapid | O16 | 2026 | 3 | 1 | 1,916 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Dawid Pekala's chess games?
58 games by Dawid Pekala, from Feb 2019 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 Dawid Pekala has played.
What does Dawid Pekala play on the first move as White?
Across 27 games with White in our database, Dawid Pekala opens with 1.e4 (89% of games), 1.d4 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Dawid Pekala answers 1...c5 (85% of games), 1...a6 (8% of games), 1...e6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...a6 (22% of games), 1...d6 (11% of games).
What openings does Dawid Pekala play as White?
As White, Dawid Pekala's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Italian Game (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 27 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Dawid Pekala play as Black?
As Black, Dawid Pekala most often plays: Sicilian (6 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 31 games.
What is Dawid Pekala's FIDE rating?
Dawid Pekala is currently rated 2,068 in classical chess, 2,094 in rapid and 1,990 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,129 (Jun 2026).
How many games has Dawid Pekala played?
Our database contains 58 games by Dawid Pekala, covering Feb 2019 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 19 wins, 13 draws, 26 losses (32.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Dawid Pekala?
58 games by Dawid Pekala 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.