Prepare against Radoslaw Gajek
IM · Austria · World #1,317 classical · FIDE ID 1125893
Our database contains 721 games by Radoslaw Gajek, covering Apr 2008 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Radoslaw Gajek's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Radoslaw Gajek 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 | 2,423 | 2,481 | Jan 2019 |
| Rapid | 2,432 | 2,439 | Apr 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,411 | 2,485 | Mar 2020 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 721 | 313 | 203 | 205 | 43.4% |
| As White | 354 | 163 | 101 | 90 | 46.0% |
| As Black | 367 | 150 | 102 | 115 | 40.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Radoslaw Gajek's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Radoslaw Gajek's side.
First moves as White (354 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 243 | 68.6% | 58.8% |
| c4 | 52 | 14.7% | 63.5% |
| d4 | 33 | 9.3% | 62.1% |
| Nf3 | 23 | 6.5% | 65.2% |
| g3 | 2 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 69% of White games, 58.8% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Gajek usually continues Nf3 (57.7% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Gajek usually continues Nf3 (57.9% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Gajek usually continues d4 (63.8% score)
- 1.c4 — 15% of White games, 63.5% score
- …Nf6 (35% of these games) — Gajek usually continues Nc3 (73.3% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Gajek usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (13% of these games) — Gajek usually continues Nf3 (57.1% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (207 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 137 | 66.2% | 62.8% |
| e5 | 23 | 11.1% | 58.7% |
| g6 | 19 | 9.2% | 44.7% |
| e6 | 12 | 5.8% | 62.5% |
| d6 | 10 | 4.8% | 35.0% |
| d5 | 5 | 2.4% | 20.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (107 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 89 | 83.2% | 46.1% |
| e6 | 8 | 7.5% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 6 | 5.6% | 83.3% |
| d6 | 4 | 3.7% | 50.0% |
Radoslaw Gajek's chess games
All 721 games by Radoslaw Gajek in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2008 - 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: 313 wins, 203 draws, 205 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B41 | Sicilian | 45 | 19/13/13 | 42.2% |
| B96 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 28 | 14/7/7 | 50.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 27 | 15/7/5 | 55.6% |
| E04 | Catalan | 20 | 9/9/2 | 45.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 14 | 4/6/4 | 28.6% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 12 | 7/3/2 | 58.3% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 11 | 4/3/4 | 36.4% |
| A33 | English Opening | 11 | 7/4/0 | 63.6% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 10 | 5/2/3 | 50.0% |
| A35 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 9 | 4/5/0 | 44.4% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 55 | 29/13/13 | 52.7% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 44 | 22/9/13 | 50.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 25 | 5/10/10 | 20.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 22 | 10/1/11 | 45.5% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 16 | 5/7/4 | 31.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 13 | 9/1/3 | 69.2% |
| E04 | Catalan | 13 | 3/5/5 | 23.1% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 12 | 1/7/4 | 8.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 12 | 6/5/1 | 50.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 11 | 2/3/6 | 18.2% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2018 | Evgeny Romanov | 2,628 | Dresden ZMD Open | D30 |
| Aug 2018 | Volodymyr Onyshchuk | 2,627 | Dresden ZMD Open | A07 |
| Feb 2016 | Alexander Kovchan | 2,596 | 9th Gora Sw Anny Open | C13 |
| Sep 2022 | Vlastimil Babula | 2,574 | chT2M-AUT 2223 | B22 |
| May 2015 | Vitaly Kunin | 2,571 | 12th Orlova GM | E39 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| POL-chT 2nd League | 2016 | 25 | 18 | 2,472 |
| POL-chT U19 2nd League | 2012 | 22 | 11 | 1,832 |
| Olsztyn Open U18 Blitz | 2013 | 22 | 15 | 2,188 |
| ch-POL U18 | 2016 | 18 | 12.5 | 2,346 |
| Wch U14 | 2012 | 17 | 12 | 2,303 |
| chT-EU U18 | 2015 | 14 | 7.5 | 2,318 |
| chT-POL | 2015 | 12 | 6 | 2,356 |
| ch-POL U12 | 2009 | 11 | 6.5 | 1,852 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Radoslaw Gajek's chess games?
721 games by Radoslaw Gajek, from Apr 2008 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 Radoslaw Gajek has played.
What does Radoslaw Gajek play on the first move as White?
Across 354 games with White in our database, Radoslaw Gajek opens with 1.e4 (69% of games), 1.c4 (15% of games), 1.d4 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Radoslaw Gajek answers 1...c5 (66% of games), 1...e5 (11% of games), 1...g6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (83% of games), 1...e6 (7% of games), 1...g6 (6% of games).
What openings does Radoslaw Gajek play as White?
As White, Radoslaw Gajek's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (45 games, 42.2% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (28 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (27 games, 55.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 354 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Radoslaw Gajek play as Black?
As Black, Radoslaw Gajek most often plays: Sicilian (55 games, 52.7% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (44 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (25 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 367 games.
What is Radoslaw Gajek's FIDE rating?
Radoslaw Gajek is currently rated 2,423 in classical chess, 2,432 in rapid and 2,411 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,481 (Jan 2019).
How many games has Radoslaw Gajek played?
Our database contains 721 games by Radoslaw Gajek, covering Apr 2008 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 313 wins, 203 draws, 205 losses (43.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Radoslaw Gajek?
721 games by Radoslaw Gajek 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.