Prepare against Pawel Czekalski
Poland · World #216,913 classical · FIDE ID 1182587
When preparing against Pawel Czekalski, expect 1.Nf3 in 42% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...Nc6 (44% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (90%).
Our database contains 76 games by Pawel Czekalski, covering May 2011 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Pawel Czekalski's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Pawel Czekalski 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 | 1,625 | 1,443 | Mar 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,458 | 1,529 | Jun 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,459 | 1,553 | May 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 76 | 11 | 5 | 60 | 14.5% |
| As White | 36 | 9 | 0 | 27 | 25.0% |
| As Black | 40 | 2 | 5 | 33 | 5.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Pawel Czekalski's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Pawel Czekalski's side.
First moves as White (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 15 | 41.7% | 13.3% |
| d4 | 12 | 33.3% | 33.3% |
| e4 | 8 | 22.2% | 37.5% |
| e3 | 1 | 2.8% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 42% of White games, 13.3% score
- …d5 (53% of these games) — Czekalski usually continues d4 (14.3% score)
- …c5 (20% of these games) — Czekalski usually continues e3 (33.3% score)
- …Nf6 (13% of these games) — Czekalski usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 33% of White games, 33.3% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Czekalski usually continues e3 (33.3% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Czekalski usually continues e3 (0.0% score)
- …b5 (8% of these games) — Czekalski usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nc6 | 12 | 44.4% | 20.8% |
| e5 | 11 | 40.7% | 9.1% |
| e6 | 3 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 3.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 9 | 90.0% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
Pawel Czekalski's chess games
All 76 games by Pawel Czekalski in the Chess.ceo database (May 2011 - Jul 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: 11 wins, 5 draws, 60 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D04 | Colle System | 13 | 2/0/11 | 15.4% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| A00 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C13 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A40 | Polish Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Ponziani Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C02 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 0/0/6 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| C24 | Italian Game | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| C02 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C44 | King's Pawn Game: Leonardis Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Arctic Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2017 | Slawomir Muzalewski | 1,421 | ch-Wloclawek | B07 |
| Jan 2016 | Wiktoria Sivickis | 1,368 | ch-Wloclawek | A48 |
| Jan 2019 | Leszek Konefal | 1,359 | 23rd Wloclawek CC Classic | A13 |
| Jan 2020 | Marta Bychowska | 1,304 | ch-Wloclawek | D05 |
| Jan 2018 | Andrejus Sivickis | 1,205 | Wloclawek CC Classic 21st | A04 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Wloclawek | 2020 | 33 | 4 | 1,124 |
| chT4-POL Kujawsko Pomorskie 1011 | 2011 | 8 | 0 | 1,194 |
| 18th Wloclawek CC Classic | 2017 | 7 | 3 | 1,409 |
| 23rd Wloclawek CC Classic | 2019 | 7 | 2 | 1,215 |
| 20th Wloclawek CC Classic | 2018 | 7 | 2 | 1,141 |
| Wloclawek CC Classic 21st | 2018 | 7 | 1 | 1,083 |
| Wloclawek CC Classic 19th | 2017 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,170 |
| chT4-POL Kujawsko Pomorskie 1112 | 2011 | 1 | 0 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Pawel Czekalski's chess games?
76 games by Pawel Czekalski, from May 2011 to Jul 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 Czekalski has played.
What does Pawel Czekalski play on the first move as White?
Across 36 games with White in our database, Pawel Czekalski opens with 1.Nf3 (42% of games), 1.d4 (33% of games), 1.e4 (22% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Pawel Czekalski answers 1...Nc6 (44% of games), 1...e5 (41% of games), 1...e6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (90% of games), 1...Nf6 (10% of games).
What openings does Pawel Czekalski play as White?
As White, Pawel Czekalski's most-played openings in our database are: Colle System (13 games, 15.4% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Réti Opening (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 36 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Pawel Czekalski play as Black?
As Black, Pawel Czekalski most often plays: Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (6 games, 0.0% win rate); Scotch Game (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 40 games.
What is Pawel Czekalski's FIDE rating?
Pawel Czekalski is currently rated 1,625 in classical chess, 1,458 in rapid and 1,459 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,443 (Mar 2026).
How many games has Pawel Czekalski played?
Our database contains 76 games by Pawel Czekalski, covering May 2011 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 5 draws, 60 losses (14.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Pawel Czekalski?
76 games by Pawel Czekalski 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.