Prepare against Pawel Grabowski
FM · Poland · World #5,290 classical · FIDE ID 1122517
Our database contains 154 games by Pawel Grabowski, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Pawel Grabowski's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Pawel Grabowski 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 | 2,265 | 2,330 | Oct 2020 |
| Rapid | 2,138 | 2,241 | Jun 2015 |
| Blitz | 2,293 | 2,293 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 154 | 67 | 32 | 55 | 43.5% |
| As White | 76 | 31 | 16 | 29 | 40.8% |
| As Black | 78 | 36 | 16 | 26 | 46.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Pawel Grabowski's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Pawel Grabowski's side.
First moves as White (76 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 70 | 92.1% | 51.4% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 2.6% | 100.0% |
| e4 | 2 | 2.6% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 2.6% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 92% of White games, 51.4% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Grabowski usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Grabowski usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (7% of these games) — Grabowski usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 3% of White games, 100.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Grabowski usually continues b3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 34 | 97.1% | 51.5% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.9% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 28 | 100.0% | 58.9% |
Pawel Grabowski's chess games
All 154 games by Pawel Grabowski in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 67 wins, 32 draws, 55 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 12 | 7/1/4 | 58.3% |
| D04 | Colle System | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| D04 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A86 | Dutch Defense | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C54 | Italian Game | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| C91 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| A15 | English Opening | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B08 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C46 | Three Knights Opening | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| E62 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A16 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2021 | Konstantin Borsuk | 2,436 | Titled Tue | E81 |
| Dec 2021 | Matias Perez Gormaz | 2,404 | Titled Tue | D02 |
| Sep 2021 | Lawrence Trent | 2,401 | Titled Tue | D29 |
| Nov 2006 | Lorenz Maximilian Drabke | 2,386 | Oberliga NRW 0607 | C30 |
| Dec 2006 | Oscar Lemmers | 2,381 | Oberliga NRW 0607 | D04 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2021 | 35 | 15 | 2,270 |
| POL-chT 2nd League | 2022 | 24 | 9.5 | 2,149 |
| 30th Krakow Open A | 2020 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,365 |
| NRW Class2 1718 | 2018 | 8 | 0 | 1,841 |
| chT3-POL Kujawsko Pomorskie 0708 | 2008 | 8 | 6.5 | 2,212 |
| NRW Class2 1819 | 2019 | 8 | 5 | 2,208 |
| Oberliga NRW 0607 | 2007 | 7 | 4 | 2,413 |
| 14th Rheinland Pfalz Open | 2024 | 7 | 5 | 2,191 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Pawel Grabowski's chess games?
154 games by Pawel Grabowski, from Apr 2003 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 Grabowski has played.
What does Pawel Grabowski play on the first move as White?
Across 76 games with White in our database, Pawel Grabowski opens with 1.d4 (92% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games), 1.e4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Pawel Grabowski answers 1...e5 (97% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Pawel Grabowski play as White?
As White, Pawel Grabowski's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (12 games, 58.3% win rate); Colle System (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (8 games, 62.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 76 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Pawel Grabowski play as Black?
As Black, Pawel Grabowski most often plays: Italian Game (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (8 games, 37.5% win rate); English Opening (7 games, 57.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 78 games.
What is Pawel Grabowski's FIDE rating?
Pawel Grabowski is currently rated 2,265 in classical chess, 2,138 in rapid and 2,293 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,330 (Oct 2020).
How many games has Pawel Grabowski played?
Our database contains 154 games by Pawel Grabowski, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 67 wins, 32 draws, 55 losses (43.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Pawel Grabowski?
154 games by Pawel Grabowski 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.