Prepare against Pawel Kowalczyk
Poland · World #6,896 classical · FIDE ID 1130641
When preparing against Pawel Kowalczyk, expect 1.e4 in 59% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (63% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (57%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 51.5% over 68 games.
Our database contains 673 games by Pawel Kowalczyk, covering Apr 2004 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Pawel Kowalczyk's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Pawel Kowalczyk 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 | 2,227 | 2,392 | Nov 2017 |
| Rapid | 2,228 | 2,465 | Oct 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,422 | 2,423 | Mar 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 673 | 354 | 120 | 199 | 52.6% |
| As White | 346 | 192 | 58 | 96 | 55.5% |
| As Black | 327 | 162 | 62 | 103 | 49.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Pawel Kowalczyk's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Pawel Kowalczyk's side.
First moves as White (346 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 205 | 59.2% | 64.1% |
| d4 | 81 | 23.4% | 64.8% |
| a3 | 24 | 6.9% | 66.7% |
| Nf3 | 18 | 5.2% | 58.3% |
| c4 | 13 | 3.8% | 61.5% |
| b3 | 3 | 0.9% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 59% of White games, 64.1% score
- …c5 (52% of these games) — Kowalczyk usually continues Ne2 (71.3% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Kowalczyk usually continues d4 (76.9% score)
- …c6 (9% of these games) — Kowalczyk usually continues Nc3 (75.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 23% of White games, 64.8% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Kowalczyk usually continues c4 (72.7% score)
- …d5 (35% of these games) — Kowalczyk usually continues Nf3 (59.1% score)
- …f5 (5% of these games) — Kowalczyk usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (171 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 108 | 63.2% | 62.0% |
| e6 | 24 | 14.0% | 64.6% |
| d5 | 21 | 12.3% | 69.0% |
| a6 | 10 | 5.8% | 60.0% |
| d6 | 5 | 2.9% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 1.2% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (98 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 56 | 57.1% | 55.4% |
| d5 | 22 | 22.4% | 50.0% |
| a6 | 7 | 7.1% | 92.9% |
| f5 | 4 | 4.1% | 62.5% |
| d6 | 4 | 4.1% | 75.0% |
| c5 | 3 | 3.1% | 16.7% |
Pawel Kowalczyk's chess games
All 673 games by Pawel Kowalczyk in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2004 - Oct 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: 354 wins, 120 draws, 199 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 81 | 49/13/19 | 60.5% |
| A00 | Anderssen's opening | 24 | 14/4/6 | 58.3% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 17 | 10/3/4 | 58.8% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 14 | 11/1/2 | 78.6% |
| C21 | Danish Gambit | 13 | 9/2/2 | 69.2% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 12 | 5/3/4 | 41.7% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 10 | 6/2/2 | 60.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| A38 | English Opening | 9 | 5/3/1 | 55.6% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 68 | 35/12/21 | 51.5% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 22 | 14/2/6 | 63.6% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 14 | 6/2/6 | 42.9% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 13 | 3/5/5 | 23.1% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 12 | 7/2/3 | 58.3% |
| C01 | St. George Defense | 10 | 5/2/3 | 50.0% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 10 | 5/0/5 | 50.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| B00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 9 | 7/1/1 | 77.8% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2023 | Leinier Dominguez Perez | 2,743 | Titled Tue Early | B40 |
| Mar 2022 | Pentala Harikrishna | 2,716 | Titled Tue Early | D26 |
| Mar 2022 | Parham Maghsoodloo | 2,701 | Titled Tue Early | B40 |
| Nov 2020 | Kirill Alekseenko | 2,696 | Titled Tue | D00 |
| Sep 2024 | David Navara | 2,681 | Titled Tue Early | A52 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2024 | 217 | 129.5 | 2,420 |
| POL-chT 2nd League | 2021 | 35 | 27 | 2,419 |
| POL-chT 1st League | 2022 | 25 | 20.5 | 2,459 |
| ch-POL U18 | 2010 | 22 | 10.5 | 2,022 |
| ch-POL U16 | 2008 | 22 | 15.5 | 2,230 |
| Wroclaw Anderssen Memorial Open | 2018 | 18 | 12.5 | 2,421 |
| Wroclaw Open | 2018 | 18 | 13.5 | 2,346 |
| ch-POL blitz | 2019 | 18 | 11 | 2,353 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Pawel Kowalczyk's chess games?
673 games by Pawel Kowalczyk, from Apr 2004 to Oct 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 Kowalczyk has played.
What does Pawel Kowalczyk play on the first move as White?
Across 346 games with White in our database, Pawel Kowalczyk opens with 1.e4 (59% of games), 1.d4 (23% of games), 1.a3 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Pawel Kowalczyk answers 1...c5 (63% of games), 1...e6 (14% of games), 1...d5 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (57% of games), 1...d5 (22% of games), 1...a6 (7% of games).
What openings does Pawel Kowalczyk play as White?
As White, Pawel Kowalczyk's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (81 games, 60.5% win rate); Anderssen's opening (24 games, 58.3% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (17 games, 58.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 346 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Pawel Kowalczyk play as Black?
As Black, Pawel Kowalczyk most often plays: Sicilian (68 games, 51.5% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (22 games, 63.6% win rate); Indian Defense (14 games, 42.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 327 games.
What is Pawel Kowalczyk's FIDE rating?
Pawel Kowalczyk is currently rated 2,227 in classical chess, 2,228 in rapid and 2,422 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,392 (Nov 2017).
How many games has Pawel Kowalczyk played?
Our database contains 673 games by Pawel Kowalczyk, covering Apr 2004 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 354 wins, 120 draws, 199 losses (52.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Pawel Kowalczyk?
673 games by Pawel Kowalczyk 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.