Prepare against Pawel Kulczyk
Poland · World #21,489 classical · FIDE ID 1123246
When preparing against Pawel Kulczyk, expect 1.d4 in 75% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (79%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 31.8% over 22 games.
Our database contains 164 games by Pawel Kulczyk, covering Apr 2003 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Pawel Kulczyk's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Pawel Kulczyk 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 | 2,045 | 2,139 | Apr 2008 |
| Rapid | 2,063 | 2,073 | Dec 2013 |
| Blitz | 1,993 | 2,073 | Apr 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 164 | 72 | 41 | 51 | 43.9% |
| As White | 87 | 42 | 19 | 26 | 48.3% |
| As Black | 77 | 30 | 22 | 25 | 39.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Pawel Kulczyk's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Pawel Kulczyk's side.
First moves as White (87 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 65 | 74.7% | 60.0% |
| c4 | 20 | 23.0% | 60.0% |
| e4 | 2 | 2.3% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 75% of White games, 60.0% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Kulczyk usually continues c4 (62.1% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Kulczyk usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …c5 (5% of these games) — Kulczyk usually continues d5 (25.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 23% of White games, 60.0% score
- …e5 (60% of these games) — Kulczyk usually continues Nc3 (58.3% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Kulczyk usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (10% of these games) — Kulczyk usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 38 | 100.0% | 51.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 22 | 78.6% | 61.4% |
| c6 | 2 | 7.1% | 75.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 7.1% | 25.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 3.6% | 0.0% |
Pawel Kulczyk's chess games
All 164 games by Pawel Kulczyk in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 72 wins, 41 draws, 51 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 14 | 6/6/2 | 42.9% |
| A59 | Benoni Defense | 10 | 5/1/4 | 50.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 8 | 1/4/3 | 12.5% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 7 | 5/0/2 | 71.4% |
| A10 | English Opening | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A31 | Indian Defense | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D11 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 22 | 7/8/7 | 31.8% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 11 | 3/4/4 | 27.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| D02 | London System | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Wing Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2007 | Arkadiusz Galat | 2,265 | chT3-POL 0607 | E97 |
| Jul 2010 | Pawel Jaroch | 2,238 | 6th Chojnice Open | D20 |
| Jan 2003 | Tomasz Caba | 2,220 | ch-POL U16 | A76 |
| Feb 2007 | Grzegorz Chrapkowski | 2,220 | chT3-POL 0607 | A31 |
| Sep 2011 | Slawomir Rawski | 2,205 | POL-chT 2nd League | D03 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| POL-chT 2nd League | 2019 | 22 | 10.5 | 2,114 |
| POL-chT U19 2nd League | 2001 | 11 | 7 | 2,182 |
| chT2-POL North U19 | 2000 | 10 | 6 | 2,139 |
| chT3-POL Kujawsko Pomorskie 0708 | 2008 | 10 | 5 | 2,122 |
| chT3-POL Kujawsko Pomorskie 1011 | 2011 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,036 |
| 6th Chojnice Open | 2010 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,112 |
| chT3-POL Kujawsko Pomorskie 0809 | 2009 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,942 |
| ch-POL U16 | 2003 | 9 | 5 | 2,164 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Pawel Kulczyk's chess games?
164 games by Pawel Kulczyk, from Apr 2003 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 Kulczyk has played.
What does Pawel Kulczyk play on the first move as White?
Across 87 games with White in our database, Pawel Kulczyk opens with 1.d4 (75% of games), 1.c4 (23% of games), 1.e4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Pawel Kulczyk answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (79% of games), 1...c6 (7% of games), 1...Nf6 (7% of games).
What openings does Pawel Kulczyk play as White?
As White, Pawel Kulczyk's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (14 games, 42.9% win rate); Benoni Defense (10 games, 50.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (9 games, 55.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 87 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Pawel Kulczyk play as Black?
As Black, Pawel Kulczyk most often plays: Sicilian (22 games, 31.8% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (11 games, 27.3% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (8 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 77 games.
What is Pawel Kulczyk's FIDE rating?
Pawel Kulczyk is currently rated 2,045 in classical chess, 2,063 in rapid and 1,993 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,139 (Apr 2008).
How many games has Pawel Kulczyk played?
Our database contains 164 games by Pawel Kulczyk, covering Apr 2003 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 72 wins, 41 draws, 51 losses (43.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Pawel Kulczyk?
164 games by Pawel Kulczyk 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.