Prepare against Richard Gajewski
DEU · World #106,525 classical · FIDE ID 24602507
When preparing against Richard Gajewski, expect 1.e4 in 64% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (31% of games); against 1.d4, 1...e6 (43%).
Our database contains 144 games by Richard Gajewski, covering Jul 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Richard Gajewski's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Richard Gajewski 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 | 1,711 | 1,774 | Mar 2013 |
| Blitz | 1,734 | 1,734 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 144 | 49 | 16 | 79 | 34.0% |
| As White | 75 | 28 | 9 | 38 | 37.3% |
| As Black | 69 | 21 | 7 | 41 | 30.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Richard Gajewski's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Richard Gajewski's side.
First moves as White (75 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 48 | 64.0% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 15 | 20.0% | 20.0% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 5.3% | 50.0% |
| Nc3 | 2 | 2.7% | 75.0% |
| c3 | 2 | 2.7% | 25.0% |
| b3 | 2 | 2.7% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 64% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (35% of these games) — Gajewski usually continues f4 (40.0% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Gajewski usually continues f4 (40.0% score)
- …c6 (15% of these games) — Gajewski usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- 1.c4 — 20% of White games, 20.0% score
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Gajewski usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (20% of these games) — Gajewski usually continues g3 (25.0% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Gajewski usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 11 | 31.4% | 40.9% |
| e5 | 10 | 28.6% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 6 | 17.1% | 58.3% |
| a6 | 4 | 11.4% | 25.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 5.7% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.9% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 9 | 42.9% | 44.4% |
| Nf6 | 6 | 28.6% | 33.3% |
| c5 | 4 | 19.0% | 12.5% |
| h6 | 1 | 4.8% | 0.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 4.8% | 0.0% |
Richard Gajewski's chess games
All 144 games by Richard Gajewski in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2005 - 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: 49 wins, 16 draws, 79 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C30 | King's Gambit | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A17 | English Opening | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C00 | French Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B00 | French Defense | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| B00 | St. George Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C40 | Elephant Gambit | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Anti-Fried Liver | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2003 | Dieter Wallhof | 2,079 | 19th Bad Woerishofen Open | A01 |
| Mar 2016 | Markus Hannweber | 2,029 | ch-Mittelfranken HT | C21 |
| Mar 2012 | Klemens Ranker | 1,975 | 28th Bad Woerishofen Open | B21 |
| Oct 2015 | Alfred Goetzel | 1,950 | 14th Forchheim Open B | B21 |
| Mar 2012 | Marc Schreib | 1,894 | 28th Bad Woerishofen Open | B10 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Mittelfranken QT | 2019 | 13 | 7 | 1,734 |
| 28th Bad Woerishofen Open | 2012 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,872 |
| 19th Bad Woerishofen Open | 2003 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,910 |
| ch-Mittelfranken HT | 2016 | 9 | 2 | 1,694 |
| Mittelfrankenliga-B2b 0506 | 2006 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,506 |
| Mittelfranken-chTB2b 1213 | 2013 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,650 |
| 50th ch-Mittelfranken QT | 2001 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,496 |
| Mittelfranken-ch Qual | 2013 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,582 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Richard Gajewski's chess games?
144 games by Richard Gajewski, from Jul 2005 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 Richard Gajewski has played.
What does Richard Gajewski play on the first move as White?
Across 75 games with White in our database, Richard Gajewski opens with 1.e4 (64% of games), 1.c4 (20% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Richard Gajewski answers 1...e6 (31% of games), 1...e5 (29% of games), 1...d5 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (43% of games), 1...Nf6 (29% of games), 1...c5 (19% of games).
What openings does Richard Gajewski play as White?
As White, Richard Gajewski's most-played openings in our database are: King's Gambit (5 games, 40.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 75 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Richard Gajewski play as Black?
As Black, Richard Gajewski most often plays: French Defense (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Horwitz Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Réti Opening (6 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 69 games.
What is Richard Gajewski's FIDE rating?
Richard Gajewski is currently rated 1,711 in classical chess and 1,734 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,774 (Mar 2013).
How many games has Richard Gajewski played?
Our database contains 144 games by Richard Gajewski, covering Jul 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 49 wins, 16 draws, 79 losses (34.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Richard Gajewski?
144 games by Richard Gajewski 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.