Prepare against Wladyslaw Zelak
Poland · World #49,475 classical · FIDE ID 1175157
When preparing against Wladyslaw Zelak, expect 1.e4 in 68% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (47% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (73%).
Our database contains 80 games by Wladyslaw Zelak, covering Aug 2014 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Wladyslaw Zelak's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Wladyslaw Zelak 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 | 1,895 | 1,907 | Nov 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,838 | 1,890 | Jul 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,807 | 1,843 | Feb 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 80 | 26 | 15 | 39 | 32.5% |
| As White | 38 | 18 | 7 | 13 | 47.4% |
| As Black | 42 | 8 | 8 | 26 | 19.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Wladyslaw Zelak's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Wladyslaw Zelak's side.
First moves as White (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 26 | 68.4% | 46.2% |
| d4 | 9 | 23.7% | 72.2% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 5.3% | 100.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 2.6% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 68% of White games, 46.2% score
- …c5 (62% of these games) — Zelak usually continues Nf3 (53.1% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Zelak usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …c6 (15% of these games) — Zelak usually continues d4 (37.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 24% of White games, 72.2% score
- …Nf6 (78% of these games) — Zelak usually continues c4 (60.0% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Zelak usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 8 | 47.1% | 43.8% |
| e5 | 7 | 41.2% | 57.1% |
As Black against 1.d4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 11 | 73.3% | 9.1% |
| d5 | 4 | 26.7% | 37.5% |
Wladyslaw Zelak's chess games
All 80 games by Wladyslaw Zelak in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2014 - 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: 26 wins, 15 draws, 39 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D93 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A55 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C50 | Italian Game | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A15 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E84 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B00 | King's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Valentin Udelnov | 2,186 | 26th ch-EUR Indiv 2026 | A62 |
| Nov 2018 | Stanislaw Praczukowski | 2,140 | 67th ch-Warsaw A | B12 |
| Nov 2018 | Sebastian Malec | 2,132 | 67th ch-Warsaw A | B56 |
| Aug 2024 | Michal Bes | 2,031 | Wroclaw Open B | C45 |
| Dec 2018 | Irina Barchuk | 2,023 | 29th Krakow Open B | B90 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wroclaw Open B | 2025 | 18 | 10 | 1,947 |
| 26th ch-EUR Indiv 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 4 | 1,989 |
| 14th Lazy Baltic Pearl Open | 2018 | 9 | 4 | 1,918 |
| 29th Krakow Open B | 2019 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,971 |
| 6th Lazy Baltic Pearl Open B | 2010 | 8 | 1.5 | 1,372 |
| 67th ch-Warsaw A | 2018 | 8 | 2 | 1,992 |
| 35th Bialystok Zamenhof Memorial-C | 2017 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,822 |
| 191st Warsaw YMCA Autumn-B | 2017 | 5 | 2 | 1,503 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Wladyslaw Zelak's chess games?
80 games by Wladyslaw Zelak, from Aug 2014 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 Wladyslaw Zelak has played.
What does Wladyslaw Zelak play on the first move as White?
Across 38 games with White in our database, Wladyslaw Zelak opens with 1.e4 (68% of games), 1.d4 (24% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Wladyslaw Zelak answers 1...c5 (47% of games), 1...e5 (41% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (73% of games), 1...d5 (27% of games).
What openings does Wladyslaw Zelak play as White?
As White, Wladyslaw Zelak's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Najdorf (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 38 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Wladyslaw Zelak play as Black?
As Black, Wladyslaw Zelak most often plays: Italian Game (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 42 games.
What is Wladyslaw Zelak's FIDE rating?
Wladyslaw Zelak is currently rated 1,895 in classical chess, 1,838 in rapid and 1,807 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,907 (Nov 2025).
How many games has Wladyslaw Zelak played?
Our database contains 80 games by Wladyslaw Zelak, covering Aug 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 26 wins, 15 draws, 39 losses (32.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Wladyslaw Zelak?
80 games by Wladyslaw Zelak 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.