Prepare against Pawel Graf
Poland · World #28,918 classical · FIDE ID 1107330
Our database contains 146 games by Pawel Graf, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Pawel Graf's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Pawel Graf 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 | 1,992 | 2,165 | Oct 2004 |
| Rapid | 1,912 | 1,912 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 146 | 43 | 35 | 68 | 29.5% |
| As White | 76 | 25 | 19 | 32 | 32.9% |
| As Black | 70 | 18 | 16 | 36 | 25.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Pawel Graf's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Pawel Graf's side.
First moves as White (76 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 73 | 96.1% | 45.2% |
| g3 | 1 | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 1.3% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 96% of White games, 45.2% score
- …c5 (49% of these games) — Graf usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Graf usually continues Nf3 (45.5% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Graf usually continues d4 (37.5% score)
- 1.g3 — 1% of White games, 0.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Graf usually continues Nh3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 22 | 68.8% | 29.5% |
| e6 | 7 | 21.9% | 42.9% |
| a6 | 2 | 6.3% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 3.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 12 | 41.4% | 45.8% |
| d5 | 7 | 24.1% | 21.4% |
| g6 | 6 | 20.7% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 6.9% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 3.4% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 3.4% | 0.0% |
Pawel Graf's chess games
All 146 games by Pawel Graf 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: 43 wins, 35 draws, 68 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 14 | 5/2/7 | 35.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 10 | 2/4/4 | 20.0% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| C26 | Vienna Game | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A00 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C19 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 11 | 3/4/4 | 27.3% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez: Fianchetto | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| C29 | Vienna Game | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2012 | Spartak Vysochin | 2,533 | 27th Police Gniota Memorial | C19 |
| Jul 2006 | Klaudiusz Urban | 2,457 | 15th Poznan Open | B12 |
| Jul 2014 | Wim Maes | 2,267 | 29th Police Gniota Memorial | C00 |
| Jul 2009 | Andrzej Maniocha | 2,244 | 24th Police Gniota Memorial | B23 |
| Jul 2014 | Tomasz Tokarczyk | 2,219 | 29th Police Gniota Memorial | A41 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27th Police Gniota Memorial | 2012 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,046 |
| 23rd Police Gniota Memorial | 2008 | 9 | 4 | 2,071 |
| 24th Police Gniota Memorial | 2009 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,189 |
| 28th Police Gniota Mem | 2013 | 9 | 3 | 1,942 |
| Ostroda Open | 2007 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,110 |
| 30th Police Gniota Memorial | 2015 | 9 | 3 | 1,995 |
| 17th Rowy Open A | 2008 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,161 |
| 33rd Police Gniota Memorial | 2018 | 9 | 4 | 2,027 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Pawel Graf's chess games?
146 games by Pawel Graf, 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 Graf has played.
What does Pawel Graf play on the first move as White?
Across 76 games with White in our database, Pawel Graf opens with 1.e4 (96% of games), 1.g3 (1% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Pawel Graf answers 1...e5 (69% of games), 1...e6 (22% of games), 1...a6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...c5 (41% of games), 1...d5 (24% of games), 1...g6 (21% of games).
What openings does Pawel Graf play as White?
As White, Pawel Graf's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (14 games, 35.7% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (10 games, 20.0% win rate); French: Classical Variation (6 games, 16.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 76 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Pawel Graf play as Black?
As Black, Pawel Graf most often plays: Benoni Defense (11 games, 27.3% win rate); Modern Defense (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Fianchetto (5 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 70 games.
What is Pawel Graf's FIDE rating?
Pawel Graf is currently rated 1,992 in classical chess, 1,912 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,165 (Oct 2004).
How many games has Pawel Graf played?
Our database contains 146 games by Pawel Graf, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 43 wins, 35 draws, 68 losses (29.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Pawel Graf?
146 games by Pawel Graf 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.