Prepare against Pawel Brudnicki
Poland · World #33,386 classical · FIDE ID 41842480
When preparing against Pawel Brudnicki, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (50% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 30 games by Pawel Brudnicki, covering Oct 2022 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Pawel Brudnicki's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Pawel Brudnicki 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 | 1,968 | 1,968 | Oct 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,816 | 1,844 | Apr 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,751 | 1,751 | Oct 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 30 | 8 | 14 | 8 | 26.7% |
| As White | 13 | 4 | 7 | 2 | 30.8% |
| As Black | 17 | 4 | 7 | 6 | 23.5% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2022-2026): 533 rated games against 399 different opponents, across 74 events in 1 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 | 264 | 110 | 82 | 72 | 41.7% | 1,643 | 1,660 | 19 |
| Rapid | 150 | 80 | 13 | 57 | 53.3% | 1,570 | 1,563 | 10 |
| Blitz | 119 | 45 | 19 | 55 | 37.8% | 1,489 | 1,329 | 6 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 233 | 54 | 52 | 127 | 23.2% |
| Against lower-rated | 150 | 84 | 44 | 22 | 56.0% |
Wins over titled players: 3 vs CM.
Tournament wins
4 tournament wins from 61 events, 2 of them outright.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 57 | 28 | 18 | 11 | 1,729 | 1,858 |
| 2025 | 102 | 45 | 27 | 30 | 1,777 | 1,815 |
| 2024 | 143 | 62 | 34 | 47 | 1,656 | 1,650 |
| 2023 | 154 | 75 | 23 | 56 | 1,355 | 1,257 |
| 2022 | 77 | 25 | 12 | 40 | 1,343 | 1,086 |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Pawel Brudnicki's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Pawel Brudnicki's side.
First moves as White (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 13 | 100.0% | 57.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 57.7% score
- …c5 (62% of these games) — Brudnicki usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (23% of these games) — Brudnicki usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Brudnicki usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 5 | 50.0% | 60.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 30.0% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (2 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 2 | 100.0% | 25.0% |
Pawel Brudnicki's chess games
All 30 games by Pawel Brudnicki in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 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: 8 wins, 14 draws, 8 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B21 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Snyder Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D97 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | Marcin Chojnowski | 2,068 | Szachy w Ustroniu Łączą Pokolenia | Open A | B30 |
| Aug 2026 | Karol Plowy | 1,921 | Szachy w Ustroniu Łączą Pokolenia | Open A | C10 |
| May 2026 | Antoni Pieszko | 1,857 | Drużynowe Mistrzostwa Polski Juniorów - II Liga | Mecze 11-18 | A11 |
| May 2026 | Jakub Wisniarek | 1,802 | Drużynowe Mistrzostwa Polski Juniorów - II Liga | Mecze 11-18 | B90 |
| Aug 2026 | Pawel Podzorski | 1,787 | Szachy w Ustroniu Łączą Pokolenia | Open A | B23 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wroclaw Open B | 2024 | 9 | 3 | 1,687 |
| Szachy w Ustroniu Łączą Pokolenia | Open A | 2026 | 9 | 6 | 2,053 |
| Drużynowe Mistrzostwa Polski Juniorów - II Liga | Mecze 11-18 | 2026 | 7 | 5 | 1,944 |
| chT3-POL Kujawsko-Pomorskie 2223 | 2023 | 3 | 1 | 1,487 |
| Drużynowe Mistrzostwa Polski Juniorów - II Liga | Mecze 1-10 | 2026 | 2 | 0 | 1,552 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Pawel Brudnicki's chess games?
30 games by Pawel Brudnicki, from Oct 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 Pawel Brudnicki has played.
What does Pawel Brudnicki play on the first move as White?
Across 13 games with White in our database, Pawel Brudnicki opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Pawel Brudnicki answers 1...c5 (50% of games), 1...d5 (30% of games), 1...e5 (20% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Pawel Brudnicki play as White?
As White, Pawel Brudnicki's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 13 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Pawel Brudnicki play as Black?
As Black, Pawel Brudnicki most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Pawel Brudnicki's FIDE rating?
Pawel Brudnicki is currently rated 1,968 in classical chess, 1,816 in rapid and 1,751 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,968 (Oct 2026).
How many games has Pawel Brudnicki played?
Our database contains 30 games by Pawel Brudnicki, covering Oct 2022 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 8 wins, 14 draws, 8 losses (26.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Pawel Brudnicki?
30 games by Pawel Brudnicki 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.