Prepare against Dominik Pedzich
IM · Poland · World #2,430 classical · FIDE ID 1100130
When preparing against Dominik Pedzich, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (68% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (76%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation as Black, 20.0% over 25 games.
Our database contains 642 games by Dominik Pedzich, covering Apr 2003 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Dominik Pedzich's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Dominik Pedzich 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 | 2,363 | 2,436 | Jul 2004 |
| Rapid | 2,325 | 2,395 | Dec 2012 |
| Blitz | 2,273 | 2,373 | Jul 2021 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 642 | 214 | 272 | 156 | 33.3% |
| As White | 326 | 129 | 135 | 62 | 39.6% |
| As Black | 316 | 85 | 137 | 94 | 26.9% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (1986-2026): 661 rated games against 466 different opponents, across 17 events in 16 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 536 | 166 | 246 | 124 | 31.0% | 2,369 | 2,395 | 37 |
| Rapid | 70 | 35 | 22 | 13 | 50.0% | 2,076 | 2,198 | 19 |
| Blitz | 33 | 17 | 8 | 8 | 51.5% | 1,949 | 2,058 | 14 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 216 | 33 | 107 | 76 | 15.3% |
| Against lower-rated | 408 | 183 | 160 | 65 | 44.9% |
Wins over titled players: 29 vs GM · 53 vs IM · 34 vs FM · 6 vs CM · 6 vs WGM · 3 vs WIM · 1 vs WFM.
Tournament wins
1 tournament win from 13 events, 1 of them outright.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 7 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 2,206 | 2,263 |
| 2022 | 11 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 1,710 | 1,710 |
| 2021 | 31 | 17 | 10 | 4 | 2,003 | 2,171 |
| 2019 | 9 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 2,097 | 2,297 |
| 2018 | 9 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 2,065 | 2,243 |
| 2014 | 27 | 13 | 7 | 7 | 2,120 | 2,209 |
| 2013 | 32 | 14 | 11 | 7 | 2,164 | 2,252 |
| 2012 | 32 | 10 | 12 | 10 | 2,227 | 2,227 |
| 2011 | 27 | 11 | 12 | 4 | 2,252 | 2,356 |
| 2010 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2,361 | 2,281 |
| 2004 | 16 | 9 | 5 | 2 | 2,311 | 2,486 |
| 2000 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2,564 | 2,164 |
| 1999 | 26 | 6 | 6 | 14 | 2,510 | 2,387 |
| 1998 | 36 | 16 | 16 | 4 | 2,346 | 2,479 |
| 1997 | 51 | 10 | 32 | 9 | 2,417 | 2,417 |
| 1996 | 48 | 16 | 29 | 3 | 2,390 | 2,498 |
| 1995 | 31 | 13 | 13 | 5 | 2,314 | 2,407 |
| 1994 | 46 | 15 | 19 | 12 | 2,346 | 2,373 |
| 1993 | 11 | 3 | 6 | 2 | 2,414 | 2,450 |
| 1992 | 41 | 8 | 22 | 11 | 2,399 | 2,356 |
| 1991 | 69 | 26 | 30 | 13 | 2,360 | 2,415 |
| 1990 | 55 | 14 | 23 | 18 | 2,399 | 2,354 |
| 1989 | 28 | 10 | 11 | 7 | 2,374 | 2,420 |
| 1988 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2,375 | 2,175 |
| 1987 | 7 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 2,319 | 2,186 |
| 1986 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2,230 | 1,830 |
Where Dominik Pedzich has played
Poland (67) · France (8) · Germany (7) · Spain (3) · Italy (3) · Czechia (2) · Denmark (2) · Netherlands (2) · Chile (1) · CSR (1) · Malta (1) · Philippines (1) · Romania (1) · Russia (1) · Sweden (1) · United States (1)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Dominik Pedzich's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Dominik Pedzich's side.
First moves as White (326 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 326 | 100.0% | 59.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 59.8% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Pedzich usually continues Nf3 (56.9% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Pedzich usually continues Nf3 (60.9% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Pedzich usually continues d4 (64.6% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (160 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 109 | 68.1% | 49.5% |
| e5 | 33 | 20.6% | 37.9% |
| d6 | 12 | 7.5% | 54.2% |
| b6 | 2 | 1.3% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (112 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 85 | 75.9% | 52.4% |
| d6 | 25 | 22.3% | 54.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 0.9% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.9% | 100.0% |
Dominik Pedzich's chess games
All 642 games by Dominik Pedzich in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Nov 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: 214 wins, 272 draws, 156 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 51 | 23/18/10 | 45.1% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 41 | 13/17/11 | 31.7% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 40 | 16/16/8 | 40.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 20 | 5/12/3 | 25.0% |
| C49 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 17 | 7/8/2 | 41.2% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 16 | 7/8/1 | 43.8% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 12 | 5/5/2 | 41.7% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 12 | 5/6/1 | 41.7% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 9 | 4/4/1 | 44.4% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 9 | 7/1/1 | 77.8% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B81 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 70 | 24/25/21 | 34.3% |
| A55 | Indian Defense | 26 | 7/11/8 | 26.9% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 25 | 5/13/7 | 20.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 19 | 4/10/5 | 21.1% |
| C41 | Philidor | 14 | 5/4/5 | 35.7% |
| D79 | King's Indian Defense | 14 | 2/10/2 | 14.3% |
| D79 | English Opening | 13 | 4/3/6 | 30.8% |
| C99 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 11 | 1/5/5 | 9.1% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 11 | 4/3/4 | 36.4% |
| E84 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 1998 | Vladimir B Tukmakov | 2,605 | MK Cafe Cup A | A55 |
| Mar 2004 | Dmitrij Jakovenko | 2,564 | — | B40 |
| Jan 1999 | Pablo Ricardi | 2,545 | 4th Ubeda Open | B51 |
| Aug 1999 | Tomas Oral | 2,541 | MK Cafe Cup A | B51 |
| Jan 1999 | Giorgi Bagaturov | 2,540 | 4th Ubeda Open | B30 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-POL sf | 1998 | 36 | 21.5 | 2,375 |
| MK Cafe Cup A | 1999 | 30 | 16 | 2,526 |
| Titled Tuesday | 2021 | 22 | 11 | 2,237 |
| ch-EU rapid | 2013 | 16 | 6 | 2,227 |
| ch-POL 53rd | 1996 | 15 | 8 | 2,502 |
| ch-POL 47th | 1990 | 15 | 9 | 2,497 |
| Katowice Open | 1995 | 14 | 7.5 | 2,368 |
| ch-POL 54th | 1997 | 14 | 6 | 2,402 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Aleksander Czerwonski (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Dominik Pedzich's chess games?
642 games by Dominik Pedzich, from Apr 2003 to Nov 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 Dominik Pedzich has played.
What does Dominik Pedzich play on the first move as White?
Across 326 games with White in our database, Dominik Pedzich opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Dominik Pedzich answers 1...c5 (68% of games), 1...e5 (21% of games), 1...d6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (76% of games), 1...d6 (22% of games), 1...d5 (1% of games).
What openings does Dominik Pedzich play as White?
As White, Dominik Pedzich's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Moscow Variation (51 games, 45.1% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (41 games, 31.7% win rate); Sicilian (40 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 326 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Dominik Pedzich play as Black?
As Black, Dominik Pedzich most often plays: Sicilian: Scheveningen (70 games, 34.3% win rate); Indian Defense (26 games, 26.9% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (25 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 316 games.
What is Dominik Pedzich's FIDE rating?
Dominik Pedzich is currently rated 2,363 in classical chess, 2,325 in rapid and 2,273 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,436 (Jul 2004).
How many games has Dominik Pedzich played?
Our database contains 642 games by Dominik Pedzich, covering Apr 2003 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 214 wins, 272 draws, 156 losses (33.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Dominik Pedzich?
642 games by Dominik Pedzich 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.