Paweł Matlak - AKA PabloProo700
Meet Paweł Matlak, a rapid chess enthusiast navigating the 64 squares with a mix of strategy, grit, and a touch of unpredictability. Known online as PabloProo700, Paweł's journey through rapid chess in 2025 has been a rollercoaster of highs and lows – with a peak rapid rating of 598 in April, making him a fierce competitor who’s not afraid to shake things up.
With 130+ rapid games under his belt in just a few months, Paweł's record currently stands at 55 wins, 67 losses, and 8 draws. Not quite Magnus Carlsen yet, but hey – every grandmaster was once a contender who breathed too hard during their first game!
Opening Repertoire & Style
Paweł is an adventurous soul when it comes to openings:
- King's Pawn Opening – His bread and butter, with a respectable 42% win rate.
- Scandinavian Defense – A personal favorite, where he shines with a 57% win rate.
- Pirc Defense – 3 games, 3 wins. Looks like this is a go-to surprise weapon!
- Not so hot in the Philidor Defense, but hey, even geniuses have their kryptonite.
Playing Habits & Trivia
Although seriously tactical, Paweł isn’t one to shy away from early resignations (about 1.5%), showing he knows when to save time for the next battle. His games average ~42 moves when victorious, but losses tend to drag on longer – maybe he just can’t bear to quit quietly.
Notably, his best time to play is oddly specific: 5 AM. Clearly, Paweł is either a dedicated early bird or just really enjoys the peace of dawn while plotting checkmates.
Streaks & Opponents
The longest winning streak Paweł has hit is 4 games, proving he can catch fire. His longest losing streak? A humbling 6, reminding us even warriors stumble.
Opponent-wise, he has a perfect 100% win rate against some players like vladtepes8750, daniel_3344, and blackrenardo. However, proplayerbened and kipperq have thrown a wrench into his plans.
Recent Battles
His latest win was a classy surgical strike against vladtepes8750, forcing resignation with a clever queen-side siege. You can see the game here if you want to admire the artistry.
Of course, not every day is a victory lap. A recent defeat came at the hands of proplayerbened by checkmate – a reminder that even the best must pay respect to their rivals.
Personality Snapshot
With a tilt factor of 6, Paweł sometimes lets emotions slip, but his nearly 50% comeback rate shows resilience. Whether it’s early blunders or endgame magic, this player stays hungry, adventurous, and ready for the next challenge.
To sum it up: Paweł Matlak, aka PabloProo700, is the kind of rapid chess warrior who might not yet dominate the ratings but definitely makes each game a story worth following — full of cunning moves, unexpected twists, and enough heart to keep fans cheering.