Prepare against Pawel Grochowalski
Poland · World #25,956 classical · FIDE ID 1115197
When preparing against Pawel Grochowalski, expect 1.d4 in 73% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (42% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (52%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 30.4% over 23 games.
Our database contains 426 games by Pawel Grochowalski, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Pawel Grochowalski's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Pawel Grochowalski 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 | 2,011 | 2,200 | Apr 2003 |
| Rapid | 2,017 | 2,155 | Oct 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,051 | 2,160 | Dec 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 426 | 189 | 162 | 75 | 44.4% |
| As White | 218 | 111 | 75 | 32 | 50.9% |
| As Black | 208 | 78 | 87 | 43 | 37.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Pawel Grochowalski's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Pawel Grochowalski's side.
First moves as White (218 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 160 | 73.4% | 67.5% |
| Nf3 | 18 | 8.3% | 61.1% |
| c4 | 17 | 7.8% | 70.6% |
| e4 | 16 | 7.3% | 71.9% |
| g3 | 7 | 3.2% | 85.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 73% of White games, 67.5% score
- …Nf6 (48% of these games) — Grochowalski usually continues c4 (55.6% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Grochowalski usually continues c4 (68.0% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Grochowalski usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 8% of White games, 61.1% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Grochowalski usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (11% of these games) — Grochowalski usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …g6 (11% of these games) — Grochowalski usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (121 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 51 | 42.1% | 67.6% |
| c5 | 44 | 36.4% | 48.9% |
| e5 | 11 | 9.1% | 45.5% |
| d6 | 4 | 3.3% | 37.5% |
| a6 | 4 | 3.3% | 75.0% |
| e6 | 4 | 3.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (61 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 32 | 52.5% | 67.2% |
| d5 | 19 | 31.1% | 55.3% |
| d6 | 5 | 8.2% | 80.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 3.3% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 3.3% | 25.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.6% | 50.0% |
Pawel Grochowalski's chess games
All 426 games by Pawel Grochowalski in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 189 wins, 162 draws, 75 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D34 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 15 | 6/8/1 | 40.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 15 | 8/5/2 | 53.3% |
| A38 | English Opening | 14 | 6/4/4 | 42.9% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 13 | 8/4/1 | 61.5% |
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 12 | 6/3/3 | 50.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 11 | 6/5/0 | 54.5% |
| D02 | London System | 10 | 8/2/0 | 80.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| E72 | King's Indian Defense | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| E43 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 7 | 5/2/0 | 71.4% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B61 | Sicilian | 23 | 7/7/9 | 30.4% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 13 | 8/4/1 | 61.5% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 12 | 7/3/2 | 58.3% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 12 | 2/7/3 | 16.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 12 | 6/3/3 | 50.0% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 9 | 5/3/1 | 55.6% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 7 | 2/5/0 | 28.6% |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 7 | 1/5/1 | 14.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2009 | Milko Popchev | 2,476 | Wloclawek Portofino Cup | A56 |
| Aug 2007 | Sergei Khamitskiy | 2,426 | 3rd Wloclawek Weekend Classic | D02 |
| Jun 2009 | Przemyslaw Skalik | 2,398 | 05th Lazy Baltic Pearl Open A | D26 |
| Aug 2015 | Jadranko Plenca | 2,369 | 5th Split Open | B18 |
| Sep 2006 | Rafal Lubczynski | 2,361 | POL-chT 2nd League | E43 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Wloclawek | 2020 | 70 | 57.5 | 1,937 |
| POL-chT 2nd League | 2017 | 45 | 17.5 | 2,079 |
| ch-Torun | 2007 | 18 | 13 | 2,154 |
| Wloclawek Weekend Classic | 2005 | 11 | 7 | 2,158 |
| 02nd Wloclawek CC Classic-A | 2011 | 10 | 8 | 2,301 |
| chT3-POL Kujawsko Pomorskie 0708 | 2008 | 10 | 5 | 2,001 |
| chT3-POL Kujawsko Pomorskie 1213 | 2013 | 10 | 4.5 | 1,992 |
| Bydgoszcz | 2008 | 10 | 6 | 2,226 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Konrad Cichocki (18 games) · Janusz Jeziorny (11 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Pawel Grochowalski's chess games?
426 games by Pawel Grochowalski, from Apr 2003 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 Grochowalski has played.
What does Pawel Grochowalski play on the first move as White?
Across 218 games with White in our database, Pawel Grochowalski opens with 1.d4 (73% of games), 1.Nf3 (8% of games), 1.c4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Pawel Grochowalski answers 1...c6 (42% of games), 1...c5 (36% of games), 1...e5 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (52% of games), 1...d5 (31% of games), 1...d6 (8% of games).
What openings does Pawel Grochowalski play as White?
As White, Pawel Grochowalski's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Gambit Declined (15 games, 40.0% win rate); Indian Defense (15 games, 53.3% win rate); English Opening (14 games, 42.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 218 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Pawel Grochowalski play as Black?
As Black, Pawel Grochowalski most often plays: Sicilian (23 games, 30.4% win rate); Caro-Kann (13 games, 61.5% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (12 games, 58.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 208 games.
What is Pawel Grochowalski's FIDE rating?
Pawel Grochowalski is currently rated 2,011 in classical chess, 2,017 in rapid and 2,051 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,200 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Pawel Grochowalski played?
Our database contains 426 games by Pawel Grochowalski, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 189 wins, 162 draws, 75 losses (44.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Pawel Grochowalski?
426 games by Pawel Grochowalski 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.