Prepare against Pawel Kowalik
Poland · World #94,996 classical · FIDE ID 1134248
When preparing against Pawel Kowalik, expect 1.c4 in 72% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (68% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (63%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian as White, 25.0% over 16 games.
Our database contains 153 games by Pawel Kowalik, covering Jan 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Pawel Kowalik's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Pawel Kowalik 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 | 1,744 | 1,948 | Jan 2005 |
| Rapid | 1,721 | 1,794 | May 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,849 | 1,849 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 153 | 39 | 39 | 75 | 25.5% |
| As White | 79 | 21 | 21 | 37 | 26.6% |
| As Black | 74 | 18 | 18 | 38 | 24.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Pawel Kowalik's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Pawel Kowalik's side.
First moves as White (79 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 57 | 72.2% | 43.0% |
| d4 | 16 | 20.3% | 28.1% |
| e4 | 5 | 6.3% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 72% of White games, 43.0% score
- …Nf6 (35% of these games) — Kowalik usually continues Nc3 (35.3% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Kowalik usually continues Nc3 (46.4% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Kowalik usually continues Nc3 (20.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 20% of White games, 28.1% score
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Kowalik usually continues c4 (12.5% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Kowalik usually continues c4 (37.5% score)
- …c5 (13% of these games) — Kowalik usually continues d5 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 27 | 67.5% | 35.2% |
| e6 | 8 | 20.0% | 31.3% |
| d5 | 2 | 5.0% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 5.0% | 25.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 2.5% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 15 | 62.5% | 43.3% |
| d5 | 6 | 25.0% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 8.3% | 0.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 4.2% | 0.0% |
Pawel Kowalik's chess games
All 153 games by Pawel Kowalik in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2005 - Jul 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: 39 wins, 39 draws, 75 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 16 | 4/6/6 | 25.0% |
| A25 | English Opening | 14 | 4/2/8 | 28.6% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A33 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
| C80 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C36 | King's Gambit | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2009 | Piotr Wojtaszewski | 1,992 | chT-Mazowiec | C36 |
| Jan 2009 | Slawomir Pienkos | 1,991 | chT-Mazowiec | A42 |
| Jul 2007 | Bronislaw Ponceleusz | 1,980 | Najdorf Memorial Open B | E16 |
| Jul 2007 | Michal Solnicki | 1,975 | Najdorf Memorial Open B | E62 |
| Feb 2010 | Wlodzimierz Kwiatkowski | 1,961 | chT-Mazowiec 0910 | A39 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Milanowek | 2012 | 15 | 4.5 | 1,487 |
| 91st Warsaw YMCA Spring C | 2011 | 13 | 5.5 | 1,717 |
| Warsaw Najdorf Memorial Open B | 2011 | 12 | 4 | 1,688 |
| 44th Polanica Zdroj Open B | 2008 | 10 | 3 | 1,722 |
| chT-Mazowiec | 2009 | 10 | 3 | 1,948 |
| Najdorf Memorial Open B | 2007 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,106 |
| 46th Polanica Zdroj Open B | 2010 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,781 |
| 47th Polanica Zdroj Open A | 2011 | 9 | 3 | 1,834 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Pawel Kowalik's chess games?
153 games by Pawel Kowalik, from Jan 2005 to Jul 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 Kowalik has played.
What does Pawel Kowalik play on the first move as White?
Across 79 games with White in our database, Pawel Kowalik opens with 1.c4 (72% of games), 1.d4 (20% of games), 1.e4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Pawel Kowalik answers 1...e5 (68% of games), 1...e6 (20% of games), 1...d5 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (63% of games), 1...d5 (25% of games), 1...d6 (8% of games).
What openings does Pawel Kowalik play as White?
As White, Pawel Kowalik's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (16 games, 25.0% win rate); English Opening (14 games, 28.6% win rate); Slav Defense (4 games, 75.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 79 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Pawel Kowalik play as Black?
As Black, Pawel Kowalik most often plays: Queen's Pawn Game (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); French Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 74 games.
What is Pawel Kowalik's FIDE rating?
Pawel Kowalik is currently rated 1,744 in classical chess, 1,721 in rapid and 1,849 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,948 (Jan 2005).
How many games has Pawel Kowalik played?
Our database contains 153 games by Pawel Kowalik, covering Jan 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 39 wins, 39 draws, 75 losses (25.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Pawel Kowalik?
153 games by Pawel Kowalik 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.