Prepare against Pawel Piekielny
IM · Poland · World #3,187 classical · FIDE ID 21838828
When preparing against Pawel Piekielny, expect 1.e4 in 96% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (64% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (83%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as White, 27.8% over 18 games.
Our database contains 262 games by Pawel Piekielny, covering Oct 2014 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Pawel Piekielny's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Pawel Piekielny 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 | 2,332 | 2,335 | May 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,195 | 2,262 | Jun 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,158 | 2,206 | Mar 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 262 | 112 | 78 | 72 | 42.7% |
| As White | 136 | 56 | 41 | 39 | 41.2% |
| As Black | 126 | 56 | 37 | 33 | 44.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Pawel Piekielny's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Pawel Piekielny's side.
First moves as White (136 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 130 | 95.6% | 55.4% |
| d4 | 6 | 4.4% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 96% of White games, 55.4% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Piekielny usually continues Nf3 (51.0% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Piekielny usually continues Nf3 (60.9% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Piekielny usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 4% of White games, 75.0% score
- …Nf6 (83% of these games) — Piekielny usually continues c4 (70.0% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Piekielny usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (61 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 39 | 63.9% | 55.1% |
| c6 | 21 | 34.4% | 66.7% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.6% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 34 | 82.9% | 60.3% |
| e6 | 4 | 9.8% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 7.3% | 83.3% |
Pawel Piekielny's chess games
All 262 games by Pawel Piekielny in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2014 - Sep 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: 112 wins, 78 draws, 72 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 18 | 5/8/5 | 27.8% |
| B96 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 12 | 2/6/4 | 16.7% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| B34 | Modern Defense | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 11 | 5/3/3 | 45.5% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 9 | 6/1/2 | 66.7% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 9 | 3/5/1 | 33.3% |
| C00 | French Defense | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| E05 | Catalan | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| A17 | English Opening | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2024 | Grzegorz Nasuta | 2,545 | ch-POL Rapid 2024 | B50 |
| Oct 2024 | Oskar Wieczorek | 2,495 | ch-POL Rapid 2024 | B82 |
| Jul 2026 | Tomas Polak | 2,443 | 37th Czech Open A 2026 | B03 |
| Aug 2019 | Maxim Lugovskoy | 2,418 | Wroclaw Open | C11 |
| Jun 2022 | Jan Klimkowski | 2,411 | Krakow Open A | D30 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ustron Open A | 2024 | 18 | 9.5 | 2,290 |
| ch-POL U18 | 2021 | 17 | 10 | 2,124 |
| Wroclaw Open | 2020 | 16 | 8.5 | 2,159 |
| POL-chT 2nd League | 2024 | 11 | 6 | 2,218 |
| FIDE Disabilities Olympiad | 2025 | 11 | 8 | 2,306 |
| Wroclaw Anderssen Memorial Open | 2020 | 10 | 5 | 1,971 |
| 5th Suwalki Warakomska Memorial | 2021 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,080 |
| 32nd Krakow Open A | 2022 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,247 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Pawel Piekielny's chess games?
262 games by Pawel Piekielny, from Oct 2014 to Sep 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 Piekielny has played.
What does Pawel Piekielny play on the first move as White?
Across 136 games with White in our database, Pawel Piekielny opens with 1.e4 (96% of games), 1.d4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Pawel Piekielny answers 1...e6 (64% of games), 1...c6 (34% of games), 1...d5 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (83% of games), 1...e6 (10% of games), 1...d5 (7% of games).
What openings does Pawel Piekielny play as White?
As White, Pawel Piekielny's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (18 games, 27.8% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (12 games, 16.7% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (9 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 136 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Pawel Piekielny play as Black?
As Black, Pawel Piekielny most often plays: French: Tarrasch Variation (11 games, 45.5% win rate); French: Classical Variation (9 games, 66.7% win rate); Bogo-Indian Defense (9 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 126 games.
What is Pawel Piekielny's FIDE rating?
Pawel Piekielny is currently rated 2,332 in classical chess, 2,195 in rapid and 2,158 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,335 (May 2026).
How many games has Pawel Piekielny played?
Our database contains 262 games by Pawel Piekielny, covering Oct 2014 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 112 wins, 78 draws, 72 losses (42.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Pawel Piekielny?
262 games by Pawel Piekielny 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.