Prepare against Pawel Murawski
United Kingdom · World #102,490 classical · FIDE ID 21009295
When preparing against Pawel Murawski, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (88%).
Our database contains 37 games by Pawel Murawski, covering Sep 2017 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Pawel Murawski's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Pawel Murawski 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 | 1,723 | 1,723 | Oct 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,745 | 1,749 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,615 | 1,615 | Oct 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 37 | 8 | 10 | 19 | 21.6% |
| As White | 17 | 3 | 5 | 9 | 17.6% |
| As Black | 20 | 5 | 5 | 10 | 25.0% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2017-2026): 213 rated games against 201 different opponents, across 30 events in 4 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 81 | 27 | 24 | 30 | 33.3% | 1,570 | 1,515 | 13 |
| Rapid | 75 | 33 | 10 | 32 | 44.0% | 1,631 | 1,613 | 6 |
| Blitz | 57 | 24 | 4 | 29 | 42.1% | 1,637 | 1,517 | 3 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 125 | 36 | 23 | 66 | 28.8% |
| Against lower-rated | 33 | 21 | 7 | 5 | 63.6% |
Wins over titled players: 1 vs FM · 3 vs CM · 1 vs WCM.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 18 | 9 | 1 | 8 | 1,738 | 1,713 |
| 2025 | 18 | 8 | 4 | 6 | 1,788 | 1,812 |
| 2024 | 9 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1,800 | 1,900 |
| 2023 | 45 | 16 | 7 | 22 | 1,560 | 1,489 |
| 2022 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1,338 | 1,452 |
| 2021 | 14 | 8 | 1 | 5 | 1,431 | 1,281 |
| 2020 | 9 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 1,468 | 1,696 |
| 2019 | 62 | 21 | 13 | 28 | 1,639 | 1,557 |
| 2018 | 23 | 5 | 6 | 12 | 1,465 | 1,250 |
| 2017 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 1,563 | 1,277 |
Where Pawel Murawski has played
England (20) · Poland (8) · Spain (1) · Germany (1)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Pawel Murawski's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Pawel Murawski's side.
First moves as White (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 17 | 100.0% | 32.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 32.4% score
- …d5 (35% of these games) — Murawski usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- …Nf6 (35% of these games) — Murawski usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Murawski usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 10 | 100.0% | 35.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 7 | 87.5% | 42.9% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
Pawel Murawski's chess games
All 37 games by Pawel Murawski in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2017 - 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: 8 wins, 10 draws, 19 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A00 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A84 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E00 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E70 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E12 | Nimzo-Indian: Leningrad Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D40 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B14 | London System | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C25 | Vienna Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D58 | Torre Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C52 | Italian Game: Evans Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | Nicholas Webb | 1,833 | 2026 British Chess Championships: | A00 |
| Jul 2019 | Frankie Badacsonyi | 1,690 | ch-GBR U14 106th | E73 |
| Apr 2019 | Tristan Wong | 1,562 | ch-Midland U20 | D02 |
| Apr 2019 | Joseph Hurst | 1,540 | ch-Midland U20 | C77 |
| May 2019 | Manel Fernando | 1,492 | 2nd Basingstoke Spring Bank Open U1825 | D37 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GBR U14 106th | 2019 | 6 | 3 | 1,653 |
| ch-Midland U20 | 2019 | 6 | 4 | 1,737 |
| 2nd Basingstoke Spring Bank Open U1825 | 2019 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,620 |
| ch-BCF Weekend Under 1825 105th | 2018 | 5 | 0.5 | 1,349 |
| ch-Midland U14 | 2018 | 4 | 1 | 1,155 |
| 106th ch-GBR Soanes Open | 2019 | 4 | 0.5 | 1,308 |
| London Classic Open U2050 A 11th | 2019 | 4 | 0.5 | 1,534 |
| 2026 British Chess Championships: | 2026 | 2 | 1 | 1,806 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Pawel Murawski's chess games?
37 games by Pawel Murawski, from Sep 2017 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 Murawski has played.
What does Pawel Murawski play on the first move as White?
Across 17 games with White in our database, Pawel Murawski opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Pawel Murawski answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (88% of games), 1...Nf6 (13% of games).
What openings does Pawel Murawski play as White?
As White, Pawel Murawski's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Horwitz Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 17 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Pawel Murawski play as Black?
As Black, Pawel Murawski most often plays: Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); London System (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 20 games.
What is Pawel Murawski's FIDE rating?
Pawel Murawski is currently rated 1,723 in classical chess, 1,745 in rapid and 1,615 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,723 (Oct 2026).
How many games has Pawel Murawski played?
Our database contains 37 games by Pawel Murawski, covering Sep 2017 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 8 wins, 10 draws, 19 losses (21.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Pawel Murawski?
37 games by Pawel Murawski 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.