Prepare against Pawel Kaczanowski
Poland · World #91,049 classical · FIDE ID 1157108
When preparing against Pawel Kaczanowski, expect 1.e4 in 91% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (43%).
Our database contains 66 games by Pawel Kaczanowski, covering Sep 2009 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Pawel Kaczanowski's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Pawel Kaczanowski 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 | 1,755 | 1,835 | Apr 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,783 | 1,792 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,730 | 1,730 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 66 | 23 | 11 | 32 | 34.8% |
| As White | 35 | 10 | 7 | 18 | 28.6% |
| As Black | 31 | 13 | 4 | 14 | 41.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Pawel Kaczanowski's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Pawel Kaczanowski's side.
First moves as White (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 32 | 91.4% | 42.2% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 2.9% | 0.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 2.9% | 0.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 2.9% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 91% of White games, 42.2% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Kaczanowski usually continues Nf3 (46.4% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Kaczanowski usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Kaczanowski usually continues d4 (12.5% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 3% of White games, 0.0% score
- …c5 (100% of these games) — Kaczanowski usually continues e3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 22 | 100.0% | 40.9% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 42.9% | 66.7% |
| d5 | 3 | 42.9% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
Pawel Kaczanowski's chess games
All 66 games by Pawel Kaczanowski in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2009 - 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: 23 wins, 11 draws, 32 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| B00 | Scotch Game | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A61 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D91 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2022 | Arkadiusz Kaczmarek | 2,128 | Zagnansk Open | B44 |
| Aug 2026 | Krzysztof Gmaj | 2,074 | DRUŻYNOWE MISTRZOSTWA POLSKI II LIGA 2026 - Mecze 1 - 11 | A01 |
| May 2022 | Tomasz Motyl | 1,969 | Zagnansk Open | B22 |
| May 2022 | Maciej Gajdzica | 1,925 | Zagnansk Open | A72 |
| Aug 2008 | Kazimierz Bielinski | 1,820 | 44th Polanica Zdroj Open C | B92 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41st Polanica Zdroj Open D | 2005 | 9 | 4 | – |
| 12th Gdansk Open | 2010 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,939 |
| 44th Polanica Zdroj Open C | 2008 | 9 | 3 | 1,627 |
| 56th Polanica Zdroj Open D | 2020 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,728 |
| Chojnice Open B | 2009 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,579 |
| Zagnansk Open | 2022 | 7 | 3 | 1,957 |
| ch-Gdansk B 7th | 2005 | 5 | 4 | – |
| chT-POL 2nd League | 2025 | 4 | 1 | 1,753 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Pawel Kaczanowski's chess games?
66 games by Pawel Kaczanowski, from Sep 2009 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 Kaczanowski has played.
What does Pawel Kaczanowski play on the first move as White?
Across 35 games with White in our database, Pawel Kaczanowski opens with 1.e4 (91% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games), 1.g3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Pawel Kaczanowski answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (43% of games), 1...d5 (43% of games), 1...g6 (14% of games).
What openings does Pawel Kaczanowski play as White?
As White, Pawel Kaczanowski's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Scotch Game (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 35 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Pawel Kaczanowski play as Black?
As Black, Pawel Kaczanowski most often plays: Sicilian: Dragon (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 31 games.
What is Pawel Kaczanowski's FIDE rating?
Pawel Kaczanowski is currently rated 1,755 in classical chess, 1,783 in rapid and 1,730 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,835 (Apr 2024).
How many games has Pawel Kaczanowski played?
Our database contains 66 games by Pawel Kaczanowski, covering Sep 2009 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 23 wins, 11 draws, 32 losses (34.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Pawel Kaczanowski?
66 games by Pawel Kaczanowski 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.