Prepare against Pawel Kossowski
Poland · World #36,445 classical · FIDE ID 1184113
When preparing against Pawel Kossowski, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (93% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (89%).
Our database contains 50 games by Pawel Kossowski, covering Sep 2013 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Pawel Kossowski's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Pawel Kossowski 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 | 1,952 | 1,954 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,857 | 1,857 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,860 | 1,860 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 50 | 16 | 18 | 16 | 32.0% |
| As White | 25 | 10 | 10 | 5 | 40.0% |
| As Black | 25 | 6 | 8 | 11 | 24.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Pawel Kossowski's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Pawel Kossowski's side.
First moves as White (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 25 | 100.0% | 60.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 60.0% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Kossowski usually continues Nf3 (77.8% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Kossowski usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- …e5 (12% of these games) — Kossowski usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 14 | 93.3% | 42.9% |
| c5 | 1 | 6.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 88.9% | 31.3% |
| d5 | 1 | 11.1% | 100.0% |
Pawel Kossowski's chess games
All 50 games by Pawel Kossowski in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2013 - 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: 16 wins, 18 draws, 16 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C58 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D38 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C44 | King's Knight Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E54 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | Radoslaw Swiderski | 2,070 | TCh-POL 2nd League 2026 | C45 |
| Sep 2026 | Pawel Wojtkowski | 1,918 | DRUŻYNOWE MISTRZOSTWA POLSKI II LIGA 2026 - Mecze 24 - 28 | C03 |
| Mar 2020 | Maksymilian Majdanski | 1,868 | ch-POL U16 | B33 |
| Mar 2020 | Igor Kalkowski | 1,862 | ch-POL U16 | C54 |
| Aug 2022 | Hubert Twardowski | 1,849 | 58th Polanica Zdroj Open B | C48 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-POL U17 Qual | 2021 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,640 |
| ch-POL U18 | 2023 | 8 | 3 | 1,859 |
| 58th Polanica Zdroj Open B | 2022 | 8 | 5 | 1,785 |
| 18th Lazy Baltic Pearl Open A | 2022 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,775 |
| ch-POL U16 | 2020 | 8 | 4 | 1,941 |
| DRUŻYNOWE MISTRZOSTWA POLSKI II LIGA 2026 - Mecze 12 - 23 | 2026 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,801 |
| TCh-POL 2nd League 2026 | 2026 | 2 | 1.5 | 2,272 |
| DRUŻYNOWE MISTRZOSTWA POLSKI II LIGA 2026 - Mecz 29 | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1,592 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Pawel Kossowski's chess games?
50 games by Pawel Kossowski, from Sep 2013 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 Kossowski has played.
What does Pawel Kossowski play on the first move as White?
Across 25 games with White in our database, Pawel Kossowski opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Pawel Kossowski answers 1...e5 (93% of games), 1...c5 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (89% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games).
What openings does Pawel Kossowski play as White?
As White, Pawel Kossowski's most-played openings in our database are: French: Tarrasch Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Alekhine Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 25 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Pawel Kossowski play as Black?
As Black, Pawel Kossowski most often plays: Italian Game: Classical Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Four Knights Game (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 25 games.
What is Pawel Kossowski's FIDE rating?
Pawel Kossowski is currently rated 1,952 in classical chess, 1,857 in rapid and 1,860 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,954 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Pawel Kossowski played?
Our database contains 50 games by Pawel Kossowski, covering Sep 2013 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 18 draws, 16 losses (32.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Pawel Kossowski?
50 games by Pawel Kossowski 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.