Prepare against Pawel Chmiel
Poland · World #36,004 classical · FIDE ID 21882452
Our database contains 47 games by Pawel Chmiel, covering Nov 2016 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Pawel Chmiel's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Pawel Chmiel 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 | 1,954 | 1,954 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,169 | 2,305 | Feb 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,084 | 2,119 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 47 | 22 | 8 | 17 | 46.8% |
| As White | 25 | 11 | 6 | 8 | 44.0% |
| As Black | 22 | 11 | 2 | 9 | 50.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Pawel Chmiel's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Pawel Chmiel's side.
First moves as White (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 19 | 76.0% | 52.6% |
| d4 | 2 | 8.0% | 50.0% |
| e3 | 1 | 4.0% | 50.0% |
| b4 | 1 | 4.0% | 50.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 4.0% | 100.0% |
| d3 | 1 | 4.0% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 76% of White games, 52.6% score
- …e5 (32% of these games) — Chmiel usually continues Nf3 (70.0% score)
- …c5 (26% of these games) — Chmiel usually continues Nf3 (20.0% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Chmiel usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 8% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Chmiel usually continues Bf4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 4 | 33.3% | 25.0% |
| c5 | 3 | 25.0% | 100.0% |
| e5 | 3 | 25.0% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 16.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 5 | 71.4% | 80.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
Pawel Chmiel's chess games
All 47 games by Pawel Chmiel in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2016 - 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: 22 wins, 8 draws, 17 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B29 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C58 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A07 | Mieses Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Andrzej Zeissel | 2,117 | 26th ch-EUR Indiv 2026 | C04 |
| Sep 2024 | Damian Bartkowiak | 2,027 | POL-chT 2nd League | D11 |
| Aug 2024 | Maciej Stelmaszuk | 1,996 | POL-chT 2nd League | A03 |
| Sep 2025 | Bartosz Rudecki | 1,968 | chT-POL 2nd League | C49 |
| Sep 2025 | Mikolaj Wloch | 1,959 | chT-POL 2nd League | B35 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26th ch-EUR Indiv 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 4 | 2,024 |
| Adolf Anderssen Chess Festival 2026 - OPEN B | 2026 | 9 | 6 | 1,989 |
| POL-chT 2nd League | 2024 | 7 | 5 | 2,055 |
| chT-POL 2nd League | 2025 | 7 | 5.5 | 2,153 |
| Rubinstein Memorial-D 54th | 2018 | 4 | 2.5 | 1,458 |
| chT-POL U20 2nd League | 2017 | 4 | 1 | 1,053 |
| Ustron Open C | 2021 | 3 | 2 | 1,585 |
| Katowice Silesia 100th Ann Open | 2024 | 1 | 0 | 2,003 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Pawel Chmiel's chess games?
47 games by Pawel Chmiel, from Nov 2016 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 Chmiel has played.
What does Pawel Chmiel play on the first move as White?
Across 25 games with White in our database, Pawel Chmiel opens with 1.e4 (76% of games), 1.d4 (8% of games), 1.e3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Pawel Chmiel answers 1...e6 (33% of games), 1...c5 (25% of games), 1...e5 (25% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (71% of games), 1...d6 (14% of games), 1...Nf6 (14% of games).
What openings does Pawel Chmiel play as White?
As White, Pawel Chmiel's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Italian Game: Two Knights Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 25 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Pawel Chmiel play as Black?
As Black, Pawel Chmiel most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (2 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 22 games.
What is Pawel Chmiel's FIDE rating?
Pawel Chmiel is currently rated 1,954 in classical chess, 2,169 in rapid and 2,084 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,954 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Pawel Chmiel played?
Our database contains 47 games by Pawel Chmiel, covering Nov 2016 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 22 wins, 8 draws, 17 losses (46.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Pawel Chmiel?
47 games by Pawel Chmiel 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.