Prepare against Waldemar Gacek
Poland · World #29,018 classical · FIDE ID 1111841
When preparing against Waldemar Gacek, expect 1.Nf3 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 68 games by Waldemar Gacek, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Waldemar Gacek's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Waldemar Gacek 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 | 1,992 | 2,117 | Jul 2003 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 68 | 16 | 20 | 32 | 23.5% |
| As White | 32 | 8 | 9 | 15 | 25.0% |
| As Black | 36 | 8 | 11 | 17 | 22.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Waldemar Gacek's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Waldemar Gacek's side.
First moves as White (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 32 | 100.0% | 39.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 100% of White games, 39.1% score
- …Nf6 (41% of these games) — Gacek usually continues c4 (38.5% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Gacek usually continues c4 (21.4% score)
- …d6 (16% of these games) — Gacek usually continues c4 (37.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 19 | 100.0% | 31.6% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 9 | 100.0% | 27.8% |
Waldemar Gacek's chess games
All 68 games by Waldemar Gacek in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Sep 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: 16 wins, 20 draws, 32 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A17 | English Opening | 14 | 4/3/7 | 28.6% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A31 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A21 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A16 | Old Indian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening: Chimer System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D18 | Slav Defense | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A12 | Réti Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2008 | Radoslaw Sliwerski | 2,210 | Warsaw Elo A | A17 |
| Aug 2001 | Joanna Worek | 2,210 | Polanica Zdroj Open | A24 |
| May 2020 | Tatiana Bogumil | 2,182 | ch-EU Online U2300 Qual | D11 |
| Aug 2001 | Jozef Noga | 2,135 | Polanica Zdroj Open | A11 |
| Oct 2007 | Tomasz Delega | 2,119 | 42nd Warsaw YMCA Autumn | A31 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warsaw Elo A | 2008 | 13 | 4.5 | 2,041 |
| 42nd Warsaw YMCA Autumn | 2007 | 10 | 5 | 2,098 |
| Polanica Zdroj Open | 2001 | 10 | 5 | 2,164 |
| Warsaw Najdorf Memorial Open A | 2024 | 9 | 4 | 2,062 |
| Najdorf Mem Open A | 2025 | 8 | 2 | 1,930 |
| chT-POL 2nd div North | 1999 | 8 | 2 | 1,961 |
| ch-EU Online U2300 Qual | 2020 | 7 | 3 | 2,065 |
| World Senior Teams +50 | 2025 | 2 | 0.5 | 2,169 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Waldemar Gacek's chess games?
68 games by Waldemar Gacek, from Apr 2003 to Sep 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 Waldemar Gacek has played.
What does Waldemar Gacek play on the first move as White?
Across 32 games with White in our database, Waldemar Gacek opens with 1.Nf3 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Waldemar Gacek answers 1...c6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Waldemar Gacek play as White?
As White, Waldemar Gacek's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (14 games, 28.6% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 32 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Waldemar Gacek play as Black?
As Black, Waldemar Gacek most often plays: Slav Defense (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (7 games, 14.3% win rate); English Opening: Slav Setup (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 36 games.
What is Waldemar Gacek's FIDE rating?
Waldemar Gacek is currently rated 1,992 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,117 (Jul 2003).
How many games has Waldemar Gacek played?
Our database contains 68 games by Waldemar Gacek, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 20 draws, 32 losses (23.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Waldemar Gacek?
68 games by Waldemar Gacek 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.