Prepare against Paul Lesniowski
United Kingdom · World #51,574 classical · FIDE ID 343409598
When preparing against Paul Lesniowski, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 40 games by Paul Lesniowski, covering Jul 2022 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Paul Lesniowski's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Paul Lesniowski 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 | 1,887 | 1,887 | Oct 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,793 | 1,841 | Jan 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,780 | 1,860 | Dec 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 40 | 14 | 3 | 23 | 35.0% |
| As White | 20 | 5 | 3 | 12 | 25.0% |
| As Black | 20 | 9 | 0 | 11 | 45.0% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2022-2026): 186 rated games against 174 different opponents, across 28 events in 3 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 | 34 | 12 | 7 | 15 | 35.3% | 1,879 | 1,866 | 4 |
| Rapid | 65 | 26 | 8 | 31 | 40.0% | 1,775 | 1,748 | 6 |
| Blitz | 78 | 34 | 4 | 40 | 43.6% | 1,758 | 1,691 | 4 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 69 | 13 | 5 | 51 | 18.8% |
| Against lower-rated | 67 | 41 | 7 | 19 | 61.2% |
Wins over titled players: 2 vs FM · 2 vs CM.
Tournament wins
1 tournament win from 26 events, 1 of them outright.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 29 | 12 | 2 | 15 | 1,853 | 1,760 |
| 2025 | 44 | 16 | 6 | 22 | 1,818 | 1,788 |
| 2024 | 43 | 20 | 5 | 18 | 1,870 | 1,870 |
| 2023 | 38 | 16 | 3 | 19 | 1,727 | 1,714 |
| 2022 | 32 | 13 | 3 | 16 | 1,711 | 1,653 |
Where Paul Lesniowski has played
England (25) · Greece (2) · Wales (1)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Paul Lesniowski's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Paul Lesniowski's side.
First moves as White (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 20 | 100.0% | 32.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 32.5% score
- …c5 (35% of these games) — Lesniowski usually continues c3 (28.6% score)
- …c6 (25% of these games) — Lesniowski usually continues d4 (30.0% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Lesniowski usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 14 | 100.0% | 42.9% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 100.0% | 60.0% |
Paul Lesniowski's chess games
All 40 games by Paul Lesniowski in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2022 - Oct 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: 14 wins, 3 draws, 23 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C22 | Center Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D94 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Snyder Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D94 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2023 | Mark Broom | 2,150 | Hastings Weekend Open | C42 |
| Aug 2024 | Roman Ismailov | 1,948 | London Menchik Memorial Blitz Open 1st | B22 |
| Apr 2026 | David Scott | 1,893 | 4th Sussex University Weekend Congress - Blitz | D94 |
| Aug 2024 | Jonathan Rubeck | 1,823 | London Menchik Memorial Blitz Open 1st | B23 |
| Apr 2026 | Zebadiah Taylor | 1,810 | 4th Sussex University Weekend Congress - U2400 | B07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| London Menchik Memorial Blitz Open 1st | 2024 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,725 |
| Sussex University Masters Blitz-2 | 2026 | 9 | 4 | 1,778 |
| 4th Sussex University Weekend Congress - U2400 | 2026 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,915 |
| 4th Sussex University Weekend Congress - Blitz | 2026 | 5 | 2 | 1,813 |
| 2026 Mind Sports Olympiad London Rapid - Open | 2026 | 5 | 0 | 1,601 |
| Hastings Weekend Open | 2023 | 5 | 3.5 | 1,959 |
| 15th LCC Super Rapid | 2025 | 2 | 0 | 1,861 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Paul Lesniowski's chess games?
40 games by Paul Lesniowski, from Jul 2022 to Oct 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 Paul Lesniowski has played.
What does Paul Lesniowski play on the first move as White?
Across 20 games with White in our database, Paul Lesniowski opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Paul Lesniowski answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Paul Lesniowski play as White?
As White, Paul Lesniowski's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 20 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Paul Lesniowski play as Black?
As Black, Paul Lesniowski most often plays: Sicilian (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Sicilian: Taimanov (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (2 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 20 games.
What is Paul Lesniowski's FIDE rating?
Paul Lesniowski is currently rated 1,887 in classical chess, 1,793 in rapid and 1,780 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,887 (Oct 2026).
How many games has Paul Lesniowski played?
Our database contains 40 games by Paul Lesniowski, covering Jul 2022 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 3 draws, 23 losses (35.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Paul Lesniowski?
40 games by Paul Lesniowski 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.