Prepare against Pawel Kocierz
Poland · World #58,890 classical · FIDE ID 21852219
When preparing against Pawel Kocierz, expect 1.Nf3 in 85% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (81% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (86%).
Our database contains 45 games by Pawel Kocierz, covering May 2015 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Pawel Kocierz's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Pawel Kocierz 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 | 1,860 | 1,867 | Jul 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,762 | 1,762 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,771 | 1,771 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 45 | 14 | 6 | 25 | 31.1% |
| As White | 20 | 8 | 3 | 9 | 40.0% |
| As Black | 25 | 6 | 3 | 16 | 24.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Pawel Kocierz's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Pawel Kocierz's side.
First moves as White (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 17 | 85.0% | 44.1% |
| c4 | 3 | 15.0% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 85% of White games, 44.1% score
- …Nf6 (71% of these games) — Kocierz usually continues g3 (45.5% score)
- …c5 (12% of these games) — Kocierz usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (12% of these games) — Kocierz usually continues g3 (25.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 15% of White games, 66.7% score
- …e5 (67% of these games) — Kocierz usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Kocierz usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 13 | 81.3% | 38.5% |
| c6 | 1 | 6.3% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 6.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 85.7% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
Pawel Kocierz's chess games
All 45 games by Pawel Kocierz in the Chess.ceo database (May 2015 - 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: 14 wins, 6 draws, 25 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Réti Opening | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| A26 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A16 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening: Keres Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E06 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A39 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B35 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 10 | 4/1/5 | 40.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A39 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D60 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | King's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | Andrzej Zurkowski | 2,058 | TCh-POL 2nd League 2026 | E62 |
| Sep 2026 | Tomasz Lasowski | 1,948 | DRUŻYNOWE MISTRZOSTWA POLSKI II LIGA 2026 - Mecze 12 - 23 | A20 |
| Sep 2023 | Patryk Paczka | 1,891 | POL-chT 2nd League | A39 |
| Jul 2022 | Adam Kotkowski | 1,875 | Wroclaw Anderssen Memorial Open | E65 |
| Dec 2020 | Rafal Dalkowski | 1,871 | ch-POL U20 | E65 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-POL U20 | 2021 | 17 | 4.5 | 1,727 |
| 57th Rubinstein Memorial Open D | 2021 | 8 | 4 | 1,587 |
| Wroclaw Anderssen Memorial Open | 2022 | 7 | 2 | 1,664 |
| DRUŻYNOWE MISTRZOSTWA POLSKI II LIGA 2026 - Mecze 12 - 23 | 2026 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,837 |
| POL-chT 2nd League | 2023 | 3 | 2 | 1,978 |
| TCh-POL 2nd League 2026 | 2026 | 2 | 1.5 | 2,301 |
| 19th Lazy Baltic Pearl Open A | 2023 | 1 | 0 | 1,668 |
| DRUŻYNOWE MISTRZOSTWA POLSKI II LIGA 2026 - Mecze 1 - 11 | 2026 | 1 | 0.5 | 2,070 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Pawel Kocierz's chess games?
45 games by Pawel Kocierz, from May 2015 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 Kocierz has played.
What does Pawel Kocierz play on the first move as White?
Across 20 games with White in our database, Pawel Kocierz opens with 1.Nf3 (85% of games), 1.c4 (15% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Pawel Kocierz answers 1...c5 (81% of games), 1...c6 (6% of games), 1...e5 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (86% of games), 1...d5 (14% of games).
What openings does Pawel Kocierz play as White?
As White, Pawel Kocierz's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 20 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Pawel Kocierz play as Black?
As Black, Pawel Kocierz most often plays: Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 25 games.
What is Pawel Kocierz's FIDE rating?
Pawel Kocierz is currently rated 1,860 in classical chess, 1,762 in rapid and 1,771 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,867 (Jul 2024).
How many games has Pawel Kocierz played?
Our database contains 45 games by Pawel Kocierz, covering May 2015 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 6 draws, 25 losses (31.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Pawel Kocierz?
45 games by Pawel Kocierz 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.