Prepare against Pawel Kapica
Poland · World #86,587 classical · FIDE ID 1171275
When preparing against Pawel Kapica, expect 1.d4 in 89% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (77% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (82%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Najdorf as Black, 29.2% over 24 games.
Our database contains 175 games by Pawel Kapica, covering Oct 2006 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Pawel Kapica's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Pawel Kapica 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 | 1,768 | 1,869 | Jul 2010 |
| Rapid | 1,830 | 1,830 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 175 | 67 | 18 | 90 | 38.3% |
| As White | 85 | 44 | 7 | 34 | 51.8% |
| As Black | 90 | 23 | 11 | 56 | 25.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Pawel Kapica's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Pawel Kapica's side.
First moves as White (85 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 76 | 89.4% | 55.9% |
| e4 | 9 | 10.6% | 55.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 89% of White games, 55.9% score
- …d5 (41% of these games) — Kapica usually continues Nf3 (73.8% score)
- …Nf6 (37% of these games) — Kapica usually continues c4 (56.7% score)
- …f5 (9% of these games) — Kapica usually continues Qd3 (25.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 11% of White games, 55.6% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Kapica usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Kapica usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (11% of these games) — Kapica usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (62 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 48 | 77.4% | 30.2% |
| e6 | 9 | 14.5% | 38.9% |
| e5 | 5 | 8.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 14 | 82.4% | 39.3% |
| d5 | 2 | 11.8% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 5.9% | 0.0% |
Pawel Kapica's chess games
All 175 games by Pawel Kapica in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2006 - 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, 18 draws, 90 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D03 | Torre Attack | 16 | 10/2/4 | 62.5% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 13 | 8/1/4 | 61.5% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 9 | 2/1/6 | 22.2% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B43 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Englund Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 24 | 7/3/14 | 29.2% |
| D91 | Grünfeld Defense | 9 | 4/0/5 | 44.4% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 8 | 1/2/5 | 12.5% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 8 | 1/0/7 | 12.5% |
| A16 | English Opening | 6 | 0/1/5 | 0.0% |
| D06 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2009 | Pawel Kowalczyk | 2,179 | ch-POL U18 | D31 |
| Dec 2009 | Adam Wisniewski | 2,074 | 12th Ketrzyn Open A | B22 |
| Aug 2009 | Jan Zajaczkowski | 2,033 | 6th Ostroda Open | D90 |
| Mar 2009 | Piotr Goluch | 2,026 | ch-POL U18 | C07 |
| Jun 2008 | Andrzej Sidlo | 2,023 | 17th Rowy Open A | D03 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-POL U18 | 2009 | 10 | 4 | 1,982 |
| 43rd Polanica Zdroj Open B | 2007 | 10 | 3 | 1,202 |
| Przysiek U16 | 2006 | 9 | 5 | 1,965 |
| Gdansk Open | 2009 | 9 | 3 | 1,896 |
| Kowalewo Pomorskie Open B | 2007 | 9 | 6 | 2,015 |
| ch-Pomorza Seniors | 2007 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,887 |
| ch-Gdansk | 2007 | 9 | 3 | 1,860 |
| 17th Rowy Open A | 2008 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,879 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Pawel Kapica's chess games?
175 games by Pawel Kapica, from Oct 2006 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 Kapica has played.
What does Pawel Kapica play on the first move as White?
Across 85 games with White in our database, Pawel Kapica opens with 1.d4 (89% of games), 1.e4 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Pawel Kapica answers 1...c5 (77% of games), 1...e6 (15% of games), 1...e5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (82% of games), 1...d5 (12% of games), 1...g6 (6% of games).
What openings does Pawel Kapica play as White?
As White, Pawel Kapica's most-played openings in our database are: Torre Attack (16 games, 62.5% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (13 games, 61.5% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (9 games, 55.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 85 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Pawel Kapica play as Black?
As Black, Pawel Kapica most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (24 games, 29.2% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Sicilian (8 games, 12.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 90 games.
What is Pawel Kapica's FIDE rating?
Pawel Kapica is currently rated 1,768 in classical chess, 1,830 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,869 (Jul 2010).
How many games has Pawel Kapica played?
Our database contains 175 games by Pawel Kapica, covering Oct 2006 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 67 wins, 18 draws, 90 losses (38.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Pawel Kapica?
175 games by Pawel Kapica 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.