Grzegorz Gajewski (aka Gajuchess)
Title: Grandmaster (FIDE)
Known in the chess world as Gajuchess, Grzegorz Gajewski is a formidable Grandmaster whose games have entertained and frustrated opponents alike. With a clever mix of tactical sharpness and psychological resilience, Gajuchess dances through the complexities of chess with a style that’s both tenacious and creative.
Ranking and Achievements
Gajewski has consistently performed at a high level across all time controls. His peak blitz rating soared to an impressive 2933 in 2025, making him a near-mythical force in fast-paced games. His bullet rating peaked at 2819. His rapid and standard play complement his blitz dominance, showing versatility across formats.
Performance and Statistics
- Over 3,000 wins in blitz and bullet combined, with a respectable win rate above 50% in most formats.
- Known for an 88.55% comeback rate after losing pieces – it’s almost like losing material just fuels his competitive fire.
- Average moves per win hover around 79, proving Grzegorz’s games are battles of strategy, stamina, and patience.
- His early resignation rate is a mere 0.3%, suggesting he fights on even when the odds aren’t in his favor—no quit in this Grandmaster!
Playing Style and Tendencies
Gajuchess is no stranger to the psychological chess war. His best time of day to play is at midnight, perhaps because creatures of the night truly own the board. With a stellar endgame frequency of 83.56%, he thrives when the game narrows down to pure chess skill, where every pawn and tempo count. His willingness to dive back into the fray after setbacks has made him a tough opponent who rarely succumbs to pressure.
Recent Battles
Just recently, Gajuchess secured a brilliant win in a Chess960 encounter via sharp tactics and a thrilling checkmate, showing off that his skills aren’t limited to classical chess. However, even legends have off days—his recent losses demonstrate a fierce competitive spirit, always bouncing back stronger.
Notable Opponents
Facing players like chessshop, murad_ibrahimli, and maciek_92, Gajuchess has crafted memorable contests, often turning the tides with surgical precision. His favorite opening remains top secret (or so the stats say), keeping opponents guessing at every turn.
Fun Fact
Despite being a Grandmaster, Grzegorz’s bullet games reveal a streak of lightning-fast decisions, where the clock is often more feared than the opponent!
In summary, Grzegorz Gajewski, aka Gajuchess, stands tall as a tenacious, talented, and sometimes merciless Grandmaster—proof that the chessboard is his stage, and he’s here to put on a show.
🆚 Opponent Insights
| Most Played Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| Konstantin Kodinets | 31W / 13L / 7D | |
| Murad İbrahimli | 17W / 17L / 5D | |
| Maciej Klekowski | 18W / 17L / 1D | |
| Szymon Gumularz | 15W / 13L / 7D | |
| Vjacheslav Weetik | 15W / 20L / 0D | |
Rating
| Year | Bullet | Blitz | Rapid | Daily |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2841 | |||
| 2024 | 2886 | |||
| 2023 | 2834 | 2443 | ||
| 2022 | 2596 | 2724 | 2491 | 400 |
| 2021 | 2628 | 2752 | 400 | |
| 2020 | 2746 | 2751 | 2474 | 400 |
| 2019 | 2641 | 2749 | ||
| 2018 | 2639 | 2736 | ||
| 2017 | 2654 | 2562 | ||
| 2016 | 2654 | 2515 | ||
| 2015 | 2433 |
Stats by Year
| Year | White | Black | Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 40W / 39L / 10D | 40W / 37L / 11D | 90.1 |
| 2024 | 69W / 61L / 5D | 63W / 57L / 14D | 80.2 |
| 2023 | 143W / 98L / 17D | 131W / 109L / 24D | 79.3 |
| 2022 | 222W / 127L / 29D | 181W / 161L / 44D | 81.6 |
| 2021 | 271W / 176L / 41D | 224W / 207L / 42D | 79.9 |
| 2020 | 478W / 293L / 66D | 400W / 338L / 81D | 82.5 |
| 2019 | 277W / 194L / 46D | 259W / 223L / 42D | 83.8 |
| 2018 | 271W / 164L / 28D | 238W / 189L / 33D | 80.6 |
| 2017 | 175W / 113L / 15D | 154W / 115L / 21D | 75.9 |
| 2016 | 188W / 111L / 30D | 179W / 120L / 24D | 80.5 |
| 2015 | 53W / 19L / 3D | 48W / 20L / 7D | 80.8 |
Openings: Most Played
| Bullet Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 38 | 20 | 15 | 3 | 52.6% |
| Reti: KIA | 31 | 13 | 16 | 2 | 41.9% |
| Queen's Pawn Game | 29 | 13 | 14 | 2 | 44.8% |
| Goldsmith Defense | 23 | 15 | 8 | 0 | 65.2% |
| Queen's Pawn: Modern | 22 | 11 | 9 | 2 | 50.0% |
| Kádas Opening | 21 | 10 | 8 | 3 | 47.6% |
| Reti: 1...g6 | 19 | 10 | 8 | 1 | 52.6% |
| Queen's Pawn Game: Modern Defense | 18 | 11 | 5 | 2 | 61.1% |
| Zukertort Opening: Kingside Fianchetto | 15 | 7 | 7 | 1 | 46.7% |
| Hungarian Opening: Symmetrical Variation | 14 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 50.0% |
| Blitz Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Queen's Pawn Game | 327 | 174 | 117 | 36 | 53.2% |
| Reti: KIA | 224 | 117 | 90 | 17 | 52.2% |
| Zukertort Opening | 215 | 122 | 82 | 11 | 56.7% |
| Zukertort Opening: Kingside Fianchetto | 138 | 77 | 52 | 9 | 55.8% |
| Indian Defence, Knights Variation | 130 | 54 | 61 | 15 | 41.5% |
| English: 1...e6 2.Nf3 Nf6 | 121 | 74 | 35 | 12 | 61.2% |
| Reti: 1...d5 2.e3 | 119 | 72 | 40 | 7 | 60.5% |
| Sicilian Defense: Kan Variation, Polugaevsky Variation | 116 | 55 | 48 | 13 | 47.4% |
| English Opening: Anglo-Indian Defense, Anti-Anti-Grünfeld | 112 | 66 | 42 | 4 | 58.9% |
| King's Indian Attack | 112 | 63 | 42 | 7 | 56.2% |
| Daily Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| English Opening: King's English Variation, Two Knights Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Open Sicilian with 2...Nc6 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Italian Game: Giuoco Piano | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Sicilian: 2...e6 3.Nc3 Nc6 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Sicilian Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Caro-Kann: Advance, 4.Nf3 e6 5.Be2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Queen's Pawn: 2.Nf3 Bg4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| QGD: 3.Nc3 Bb4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Rapid Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reti: KIA | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Neo-King's Indian: Torre Attack | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Sicilian: Hungarian, 3.c3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Trompowsky: 2...d5 3.e3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Nimzo-Indian Defense: Normal Variation, Classical Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Queen's Pawn: 1...e6 2.c4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Bogo-Indian: 4.Nbd2 b6 5.a3 Bxd2+ | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.0% |
| English: Kramnik-Shirov, 3.Nd5 Be7 4.d4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Italian Game: Classical Variation, Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Sicilian: Najdorf, 6.g3 e5 7.Nb3 Be7 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
🔥 Streaks
| Streak | Longest | Current |
|---|---|---|
| Winning | 17 | 0 |
| Losing | 8 | 1 |