Paweł Matlak

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.

Mixing classical chess principles with moments of whimsy, Paweł often keeps opponents on their toes.

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.