Prepare against Pawel Kukula
Poland · World #11,361 classical · FIDE ID 1115081
Our database contains 652 games by Pawel Kukula, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Pawel Kukula's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Pawel Kukula 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 | 2,149 | 2,267 | Sep 2010 |
| Rapid | 2,031 | 2,250 | Dec 2017 |
| Blitz | 2,009 | 2,284 | Jul 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 652 | 241 | 129 | 282 | 37.0% |
| As White | 320 | 133 | 68 | 119 | 41.6% |
| As Black | 332 | 108 | 61 | 163 | 32.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Pawel Kukula's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Pawel Kukula's side.
First moves as White (320 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 204 | 63.8% | 49.3% |
| e4 | 69 | 21.6% | 55.1% |
| c4 | 21 | 6.6% | 59.5% |
| Nc3 | 19 | 5.9% | 71.1% |
| b4 | 3 | 0.9% | 33.3% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 64% of White games, 49.3% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Kukula usually continues c4 (45.2% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Kukula usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (4% of these games) — Kukula usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 22% of White games, 55.1% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Kukula usually continues Nf3 (61.1% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Kukula usually continues d4 (43.8% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Kukula usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (139 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 98 | 70.5% | 38.8% |
| Nc6 | 24 | 17.3% | 58.3% |
| e5 | 10 | 7.2% | 55.0% |
| c6 | 5 | 3.6% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 1.4% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (120 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 65 | 54.2% | 45.4% |
| e6 | 20 | 16.7% | 42.5% |
| f5 | 18 | 15.0% | 41.7% |
| d5 | 10 | 8.3% | 35.0% |
| Nc6 | 3 | 2.5% | 16.7% |
| d6 | 3 | 2.5% | 33.3% |
Pawel Kukula's chess games
All 652 games by Pawel Kukula in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 241 wins, 129 draws, 282 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D05 | Indian Defense | 48 | 22/11/15 | 45.8% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 20 | 9/6/5 | 45.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 15 | 7/3/5 | 46.7% |
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 13 | 8/1/4 | 61.5% |
| D05 | Colle System | 13 | 6/1/6 | 46.2% |
| D02 | London System | 12 | 2/1/9 | 16.7% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 11 | 2/5/4 | 18.2% |
| A17 | English Opening | 10 | 7/1/2 | 70.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 10 | 5/1/4 | 50.0% |
| E24 | Nimzo-Indian: Sämisch Variation | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 28 | 10/5/13 | 35.7% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 23 | 5/4/14 | 21.7% |
| E10 | Indian Defense | 23 | 9/4/10 | 39.1% |
| A96 | Dutch Defense | 22 | 8/4/10 | 36.4% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 18 | 9/0/9 | 50.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 18 | 6/3/9 | 33.3% |
| A10 | English Opening | 17 | 5/3/9 | 29.4% |
| A96 | Horwitz Defense | 17 | 6/1/10 | 35.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 14 | 3/2/9 | 21.4% |
| A60 | Benoni Defense | 12 | 8/0/4 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2019 | Evgeny Postny | 2,601 | Titled Tue | A04 |
| Feb 2022 | Dennis Wagner | 2,584 | Titled Tue Early | B07 |
| Nov 2022 | Vugar Rasulov | 2,525 | Titled Tue Early | B30 |
| Jun 2010 | Vadim Shishkin | 2,513 | 6th Lazy Baltic Pearl Open A | A60 |
| Feb 2022 | Mika Karttunen | 2,489 | Titled Tue Late | D05 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2023 | 233 | 108 | 2,228 |
| POL-chT 2nd League | 2022 | 81 | 41 | 2,197 |
| ch-POL Teachers | 2010 | 18 | 13.5 | 2,319 |
| ch-EU Blitz | 2021 | 16 | 7 | 2,259 |
| ch-EU blitz | 2017 | 16 | 6 | 2,351 |
| ch-KPZS | 2006 | 15 | 9.5 | 2,237 |
| POL-chT 1st League | 2024 | 13 | 6 | 2,138 |
| ch-EU Rapid | 2022 | 11 | 3 | 2,202 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Pawel Kukula's chess games?
652 games by Pawel Kukula, from Apr 2003 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 Kukula has played.
What does Pawel Kukula play on the first move as White?
Across 320 games with White in our database, Pawel Kukula opens with 1.d4 (64% of games), 1.e4 (22% of games), 1.c4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Pawel Kukula answers 1...c5 (71% of games), 1...Nc6 (17% of games), 1...e5 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (54% of games), 1...e6 (17% of games), 1...f5 (15% of games).
What openings does Pawel Kukula play as White?
As White, Pawel Kukula's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (48 games, 45.8% win rate); King's Indian Defense (20 games, 45.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (15 games, 46.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 320 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Pawel Kukula play as Black?
As Black, Pawel Kukula most often plays: Sicilian: Sveshnikov (28 games, 35.7% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (23 games, 21.7% win rate); Indian Defense (23 games, 39.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 332 games.
What is Pawel Kukula's FIDE rating?
Pawel Kukula is currently rated 2,149 in classical chess, 2,031 in rapid and 2,009 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,267 (Sep 2010).
How many games has Pawel Kukula played?
Our database contains 652 games by Pawel Kukula, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 241 wins, 129 draws, 282 losses (37.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Pawel Kukula?
652 games by Pawel Kukula 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.