Prepare against Tomasz Palacz
Poland · World #59,059 classical · FIDE ID 1133551
Our database contains 48 games by Tomasz Palacz, covering Jul 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Tomasz Palacz's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Tomasz Palacz 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 | 1,859 | 1,971 | Aug 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,840 | 1,952 | Nov 2021 |
| Blitz | 1,740 | 1,952 | Feb 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 48 | 15 | 18 | 15 | 31.3% |
| As White | 20 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 35.0% |
| As Black | 28 | 8 | 11 | 9 | 28.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Tomasz Palacz's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Tomasz Palacz's side.
First moves as White (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 9 | 45.0% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 6 | 30.0% | 41.7% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 25.0% | 70.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 45% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (22% of these games) — Palacz usually continues Nc3 (25.0% score)
- …c5 (22% of these games) — Palacz usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (22% of these games) — Palacz usually continues b3 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 30% of White games, 41.7% score
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Palacz usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (33% of these games) — Palacz usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (17% of these games) — Palacz usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 15 | 88.2% | 53.3% |
| c5 | 2 | 11.8% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 3 | 75.0% | 33.3% |
| f5 | 1 | 25.0% | 0.0% |
Tomasz Palacz's chess games
All 48 games by Tomasz Palacz 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: 15 wins, 18 draws, 15 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A16 | English Opening | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B55 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A87 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C40 | Latvian Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| D79 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Van 't Kruijs Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2006 | Bernard Grylewicz | 2,000 | chT-POL Region 0607 | A25 |
| Jan 2008 | Robert Gawlowski | 1,968 | chT4-POL Kujawsko Pomorskie 0708 | B55 |
| Jun 2006 | Janusz Tarczykowski | 1,945 | ch-KPZS | D12 |
| Feb 2007 | Piotr Czarnolewski | 1,911 | chT-POL Region 0607 | A25 |
| Jun 2007 | Waldemar Starzynski | 1,899 | Pieczyska Open | A30 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT4-POL Kujawsko Pomorskie 0708 | 2008 | 10 | 6.5 | 1,998 |
| chT-POL Region 0607 | 2007 | 10 | 6 | 2,018 |
| Pieczyska Open | 2007 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,919 |
| Rubinstein Mem Open B | 2025 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,595 |
| ch-KPZS | 2006 | 9 | 4 | 1,967 |
| 7th Krakow Festival | 1996 | 1 | 0.5 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Tomasz Palacz's chess games?
48 games by Tomasz Palacz, 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 Tomasz Palacz has played.
What does Tomasz Palacz play on the first move as White?
Across 20 games with White in our database, Tomasz Palacz opens with 1.c4 (45% of games), 1.e4 (30% of games), 1.Nf3 (25% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Tomasz Palacz answers 1...c6 (88% of games), 1...c5 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (75% of games), 1...f5 (25% of games).
What openings does Tomasz Palacz play as White?
As White, Tomasz Palacz's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (4 games, 50.0% win rate); French Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 20 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Tomasz Palacz play as Black?
As Black, Tomasz Palacz most often plays: Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Main Line (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 28 games.
What is Tomasz Palacz's FIDE rating?
Tomasz Palacz is currently rated 1,859 in classical chess, 1,840 in rapid and 1,740 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,971 (Aug 2024).
How many games has Tomasz Palacz played?
Our database contains 48 games by Tomasz Palacz, covering Jul 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 15 wins, 18 draws, 15 losses (31.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Tomasz Palacz?
48 games by Tomasz Palacz 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.