Prepare against Pawel Flis
CM · Poland · World #36,240 classical · FIDE ID 1112864
When preparing against Pawel Flis, expect 1.e4 in 88% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (70% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (66%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as Black, 13.3% over 15 games.
Our database contains 679 games by Pawel Flis, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Pawel Flis's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Pawel Flis 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 | 1,953 | 2,097 | Jul 2004 |
| Rapid | 1,737 | 2,054 | Dec 2013 |
| Blitz | 1,908 | 2,017 | Jun 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 679 | 159 | 92 | 427 | 23.4% |
| As White | 339 | 85 | 52 | 202 | 25.1% |
| As Black | 340 | 74 | 40 | 225 | 21.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Pawel Flis's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Pawel Flis's side.
First moves as White (339 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 299 | 88.2% | 32.9% |
| Nf3 | 28 | 8.3% | 26.8% |
| d4 | 9 | 2.7% | 44.4% |
| c4 | 2 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
| e3 | 1 | 0.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 88% of White games, 32.9% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Flis usually continues Nf3 (34.6% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Flis usually continues d4 (31.7% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Flis usually continues d4 (34.1% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 8% of White games, 26.8% score
- …d5 (39% of these games) — Flis usually continues g3 (22.7% score)
- …Nf6 (29% of these games) — Flis usually continues g3 (18.8% score)
- …c5 (14% of these games) — Flis usually continues g3 (37.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (171 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 119 | 69.6% | 21.0% |
| e5 | 39 | 22.8% | 48.7% |
| e6 | 8 | 4.7% | 25.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (112 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 74 | 66.1% | 22.3% |
| c5 | 35 | 31.3% | 30.0% |
| f5 | 2 | 1.8% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.9% | 0.0% |
Pawel Flis's chess games
All 679 games by Pawel Flis in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Sep 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: 159 wins, 92 draws, 427 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 34 | 8/5/21 | 23.5% |
| B94 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 31 | 8/5/18 | 25.8% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 24 | 5/4/15 | 20.8% |
| C01 | French Defense | 23 | 8/2/13 | 34.8% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 19 | 3/5/11 | 15.8% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 17 | 4/2/11 | 23.5% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 15 | 3/3/9 | 20.0% |
| B29 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 15 | 3/1/11 | 20.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 14 | 5/1/8 | 35.7% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 10 | 2/0/8 | 20.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 75 | 15/7/53 | 20.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 47 | 10/5/32 | 21.3% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 34 | 6/1/27 | 17.6% |
| A26 | English Opening | 23 | 6/2/15 | 26.1% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 15 | 2/3/10 | 13.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 14 | 2/3/9 | 14.3% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 12 | 1/0/11 | 8.3% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 11 | 7/2/2 | 63.6% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 9 | 0/0/9 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2023 | Alexandre Qashashvili | 2,505 | Titled Tue Early | B52 |
| Jun 2023 | Martin Bitelmajer | 2,475 | Titled Tue Early | B53 |
| Mar 2022 | Ivan Krylov | 2,426 | Titled Tue Early | B14 |
| Mar 2024 | Viktor Dmitrenko | 2,395 | Titled Tue Early | B45 |
| May 2023 | Jose Guilherme B Li Santos | 2,386 | Titled Tue Early | A58 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 451 | 109.5 | 1,949 |
| POL-chT 2nd League | 2024 | 41 | 13 | 1,859 |
| ch-EU Amateur U2000 | 2022 | 25 | 16 | 1,914 |
| POL-chT 1st League | 2019 | 19 | 2 | 1,960 |
| WchT Seniors 50 | 2024 | 18 | 10 | 2,067 |
| ch-World Amateur U2000 | 2018 | 11 | 6 | 1,867 |
| chT-EU Seniors 50 | 2024 | 11 | 6 | 2,063 |
| chT2-POL | 1997 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,079 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Pawel Flis's chess games?
679 games by Pawel Flis, from Apr 2003 to Sep 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 Flis has played.
What does Pawel Flis play on the first move as White?
Across 339 games with White in our database, Pawel Flis opens with 1.e4 (88% of games), 1.Nf3 (8% of games), 1.d4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Pawel Flis answers 1...c5 (70% of games), 1...e5 (23% of games), 1...e6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (66% of games), 1...c5 (31% of games), 1...f5 (2% of games).
What openings does Pawel Flis play as White?
As White, Pawel Flis's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (34 games, 23.5% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (31 games, 25.8% win rate); Italian Game (24 games, 20.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 339 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Pawel Flis play as Black?
As Black, Pawel Flis most often plays: Benoni Defense (75 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (47 games, 21.3% win rate); Sicilian (34 games, 17.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 340 games.
What is Pawel Flis's FIDE rating?
Pawel Flis is currently rated 1,953 in classical chess, 1,737 in rapid and 1,908 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,097 (Jul 2004).
How many games has Pawel Flis played?
Our database contains 679 games by Pawel Flis, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 159 wins, 92 draws, 427 losses (23.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Pawel Flis?
679 games by Pawel Flis 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.