Paweł Białek

Paweł Białek - The Relentless Chess Adventurer

Meet Paweł Białek, known in the chess world by his username PB198005 — a player whose journey is as dynamic as the pieces on his board. Though his rating might not yet rival grandmasters, Paweł’s chess story is one of resilience, creativity, and a touch of humor on and off the battlefield.

Rating Rollercoaster & Play Style

With a peak rapid rating soaring to 784 in early 2025 and a blitz max of 459, Paweł has shown serious improvement over a short time. His game count is impressive, demonstrating dedication: nearly 1,400 rapid battles fought with close to equal wins and losses (670 wins to 680 losses, with a sprinkle of 71 draws). In blitz, he’s had fewer games but shows a fierce competitive spirit.

His average rapid game stretches to around 53 moves per win, hinting that Paweł isn’t just about quick knockouts — he’s here for the long haul, navigating complicated endgames with a strategic mindset. Also, his early resignation rate is just under 9%, proving he prefers to battle it out rather than throw in the towel early.

Opening Ambitions

Paweł’s weapon of choice? The classic and aggressive King’s Pawn Opening, played over 120 times with a solid 51% win rate. But he’s no one-trick pony! He’s also fond of the Scandinavian Defense and Petrov’s Defense, showing a balanced mix of attacking flair and defensive solidity. Oddly enough, his Bishop’s Opening Boi Variation gives him a challenge, winning only about 33% of the time — perhaps a future project in his chess evolution.

The Human Behind the Moves

A psychological profile reveals some interesting traits: Paweł tends to avoid tilt with a low tilt factor of 8, keeps a reasonable comeback rate (~63%), and actually shines in the wee hours with a best time to play around 3 AM—night owl tactics for the win! His wins peak when the hour is late, and surprisingly, he enjoys a slightly better win rate as White (49%) than Black (45%).

Memorable Battles & Recent Highlights

His most recent victories include a cheeky game against conkela1998, where Paweł, wielding Black, outmaneuvered his opponent with a classic combination that ended the game at move 16. Another highlight was a swift checkmate delivered less than 10 moves after the opening against yadhukrish123, proving that when inspiration strikes, he doesn't hold back.

But every hero meets setbacks — just ask Paweł about his recent losses, including a bruising checkmate by Valentina384 in the Sicilian Defense that might have haunted his dreams for a night or two.

Fun Facts

• Longest winning streak: 7 games — because sometimes the stars align.
• Longest losing streak: 8 games — hey, even the best stumble!
• His win rate against opponents rated below him is as high as 84%, proving he’s diligent on his home turf.
• Prefers to finish games by resignation or checkmate rather than timeout or stalemate — shows respect to his opponents and the game.

Paweł Białek may not yet hold the crown, but his journey is full of passion, learning, and a cheeky grin when the unexpected happens on the board. One thing's for sure: he’s not just playing chess, he's living it, one move at a time.

Watch out world, PB198005 is coming for your king!