Prepare against Roman Gawlas
Czechia · World #18,307 classical · FIDE ID 351652
Our database contains 56 games by Roman Gawlas, covering Mar 2010 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Roman Gawlas's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Roman Gawlas 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 | 2,072 | 2,099 | Feb 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,972 | 2,022 | Feb 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,885 | 1,983 | Aug 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 56 | 20 | 15 | 21 | 35.7% |
| As White | 31 | 12 | 7 | 12 | 38.7% |
| As Black | 25 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 32.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Roman Gawlas's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Roman Gawlas's side.
First moves as White (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 29 | 93.5% | 53.4% |
| e4 | 2 | 6.5% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 94% of White games, 53.4% score
- …d5 (55% of these games) — Gawlas usually continues c4 (40.6% score)
- …Nf6 (34% of these games) — Gawlas usually continues c4 (60.0% score)
- …e5 (3% of these games) — Gawlas usually continues dxe5 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 6% of White games, 0.0% score
- …e6 (50% of these games) — Gawlas usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Gawlas usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 10 | 71.4% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 14.3% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 14.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 5 | 71.4% | 30.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 28.6% | 100.0% |
Roman Gawlas's chess games
All 56 games by Roman Gawlas in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2010 - 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: 20 wins, 15 draws, 21 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D15 | Slav Defense | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D97 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E17 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E49 | Nimzo-Indian: Sämisch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D60 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E86 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B00 | French Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E38 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C85 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C50 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A09 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2022 | Stanislav Vechet | 2,180 | chT2E-CZE 2223 | D36 |
| Dec 2021 | Oto Hladik | 2,133 | chT2F-CZE 2122 | E94 |
| Jul 2023 | Jakub Fuksik | 2,103 | 34th Czech Open E | D15 |
| Mar 2022 | Stanislav Kolar | 2,046 | chT2F-CZE 2122 | E15 |
| Feb 2020 | Ales Kubeczka | 2,033 | chT-CZE 2F 1920 | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karvina Open | 2017 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,877 |
| ch-CZE Amateur | 2023 | 9 | 6 | 2,041 |
| chT2F-CZE 2122 | 2022 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,970 |
| chT-CZE 2D 1718 | 2018 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,968 |
| chT2E-CZE 2223 | 2023 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,946 |
| Jesenik Open A | 2024 | 5 | 2 | 1,974 |
| chT-CZE 2F 1920 | 2020 | 3 | 2 | 2,241 |
| chT-CZE 2E 1819 | 2019 | 3 | 2 | 2,112 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Roman Gawlas's chess games?
56 games by Roman Gawlas, from Mar 2010 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 Roman Gawlas has played.
What does Roman Gawlas play on the first move as White?
Across 31 games with White in our database, Roman Gawlas opens with 1.d4 (94% of games), 1.e4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Roman Gawlas answers 1...c5 (71% of games), 1...e6 (14% of games), 1...e5 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (71% of games), 1...Nf6 (29% of games).
What openings does Roman Gawlas play as White?
As White, Roman Gawlas's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 31 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Roman Gawlas play as Black?
As Black, Roman Gawlas most often plays: Sicilian (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Réti Opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 25 games.
What is Roman Gawlas's FIDE rating?
Roman Gawlas is currently rated 2,072 in classical chess, 1,972 in rapid and 1,885 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,099 (Feb 2026).
How many games has Roman Gawlas played?
Our database contains 56 games by Roman Gawlas, covering Mar 2010 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 20 wins, 15 draws, 21 losses (35.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Roman Gawlas?
56 games by Roman Gawlas 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.