Prepare against Pawel Brzezina
CM · Poland · World #7,768 classical · FIDE ID 21078866
When preparing against Pawel Brzezina, expect 1.d4 in 73% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (59% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (50%).
Our database contains 221 games by Pawel Brzezina, covering Jan 2021 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Pawel Brzezina's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Pawel Brzezina 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 | 2,210 | 2,248 | Mar 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,045 | 2,076 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,041 | 2,041 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 221 | 80 | 89 | 52 | 36.2% |
| As White | 115 | 41 | 47 | 27 | 35.7% |
| As Black | 106 | 39 | 42 | 25 | 36.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Pawel Brzezina's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Pawel Brzezina's side.
First moves as White (115 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 84 | 73.0% | 52.4% |
| e4 | 26 | 22.6% | 67.3% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 4.3% | 60.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 73% of White games, 52.4% score
- …d5 (48% of these games) — Brzezina usually continues c4 (51.3% score)
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Brzezina usually continues c4 (55.4% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Brzezina usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 23% of White games, 67.3% score
- …c5 (54% of these games) — Brzezina usually continues Nf3 (67.9% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Brzezina usually continues Nf3 (70.0% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Brzezina usually continues d4 (62.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (64 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 38 | 59.4% | 53.9% |
| c5 | 25 | 39.1% | 70.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 12 | 50.0% | 75.0% |
| d5 | 12 | 50.0% | 58.3% |
Pawel Brzezina's chess games
All 221 games by Pawel Brzezina in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2021 - Aug 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: 80 wins, 89 draws, 52 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 12 | 4/5/3 | 33.3% |
| E07 | Catalan | 12 | 6/3/3 | 50.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 9 | 3/5/1 | 33.3% |
| E10 | Benoni Defense | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 8 | 1/6/1 | 12.5% |
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 6 | 5/0/1 | 83.3% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B44 | Sicilian | 11 | 6/3/2 | 54.5% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 9 | 2/5/2 | 22.2% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B60 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| C95 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2024 | Peter Balint | 2,391 | 35th Cracovia Open A | A70 |
| Dec 2025 | Kostya Kavutskiy | 2,354 | 12th Sunway Sitges | A34 |
| Aug 2025 | Jonas Gallasch | 2,304 | Titled Tue Early | D05 |
| Jun 2026 | Eduard Cervelli | 2,210 | Titled Tue 9th Jun 2026 | E04 |
| Aug 2026 | Vit Vilimek | 2,209 | 27th Olomouc B2 IM 2026 | A15 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-POL U10 | 2023 | 18 | 12 | 1,462 |
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 14 | 6 | 2,146 |
| Wch U10 blitz | 2023 | 11 | 6.5 | 1,430 |
| ch-POL Rapid U18 | 2023 | 11 | 8.5 | 1,606 |
| 25th ch-EUR Indiv | 2025 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,109 |
| 6th Prague Futures | 2024 | 10 | 7 | 1,923 |
| World Cadets U12 2025 | 2025 | 9 | 6 | 2,131 |
| 26th ch-EUR Indiv 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,269 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Pawel Brzezina's chess games?
221 games by Pawel Brzezina, from Jan 2021 to Aug 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 Brzezina has played.
What does Pawel Brzezina play on the first move as White?
Across 115 games with White in our database, Pawel Brzezina opens with 1.d4 (73% of games), 1.e4 (23% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Pawel Brzezina answers 1...e5 (59% of games), 1...c5 (39% of games), 1...c6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...d5 (50% of games).
What openings does Pawel Brzezina play as White?
As White, Pawel Brzezina's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (12 games, 33.3% win rate); Catalan (12 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (9 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 115 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Pawel Brzezina play as Black?
As Black, Pawel Brzezina most often plays: Sicilian (11 games, 54.5% win rate); Slav Defense (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 106 games.
What is Pawel Brzezina's FIDE rating?
Pawel Brzezina is currently rated 2,210 in classical chess, 2,045 in rapid and 2,041 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,248 (Mar 2026).
How many games has Pawel Brzezina played?
Our database contains 221 games by Pawel Brzezina, covering Jan 2021 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 80 wins, 89 draws, 52 losses (36.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Pawel Brzezina?
221 games by Pawel Brzezina 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.