Prepare against Pawel Pietocha
Poland · World #25,647 classical · FIDE ID 1134647
When preparing against Pawel Pietocha, expect 1.e4 in 50% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (44% of games); against 1.d4, 1...c5 (41%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Alapin as White, 26.7% over 30 games.
Our database contains 252 games by Pawel Pietocha, covering Jul 2005 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Pawel Pietocha's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Pawel Pietocha 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 | 2,014 | 2,133 | Jul 2009 |
| Rapid | 2,009 | 2,118 | Dec 2012 |
| Blitz | 2,009 | 2,196 | Dec 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 252 | 96 | 67 | 89 | 38.1% |
| As White | 127 | 50 | 40 | 37 | 39.4% |
| As Black | 125 | 46 | 27 | 52 | 36.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Pawel Pietocha's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Pawel Pietocha's side.
First moves as White (127 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 63 | 49.6% | 50.8% |
| b3 | 28 | 22.0% | 60.7% |
| Nf3 | 19 | 15.0% | 60.5% |
| d4 | 14 | 11.0% | 60.7% |
| c4 | 2 | 1.6% | 50.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 50% of White games, 50.8% score
- …c5 (48% of these games) — Pietocha usually continues c3 (48.3% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Pietocha usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (13% of these games) — Pietocha usually continues d4 (41.7% score)
- 1.b3 — 22% of White games, 60.7% score
- …e5 (61% of these games) — Pietocha usually continues Bb2 (52.9% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Pietocha usually continues e3 (71.4% score)
- …Nf6 (7% of these games) — Pietocha usually continues Bb2 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (86 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 38 | 44.2% | 39.5% |
| g6 | 23 | 26.7% | 54.3% |
| b6 | 9 | 10.5% | 44.4% |
| c6 | 5 | 5.8% | 60.0% |
| Nc6 | 4 | 4.7% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 4 | 4.7% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 9 | 40.9% | 61.1% |
| d5 | 7 | 31.8% | 42.9% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 18.2% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 4.5% | 50.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 4.5% | 0.0% |
Pawel Pietocha's chess games
All 252 games by Pawel Pietocha in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2005 - 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: 96 wins, 67 draws, 89 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 30 | 8/13/9 | 26.7% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 28 | 13/8/7 | 46.4% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 10 | 5/3/2 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A07 | King's Indian Attack | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 25 | 8/9/8 | 32.0% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 10 | 2/3/5 | 20.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 9 | 6/1/2 | 66.7% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| D02 | Slav Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B06 | Réti Opening | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2006 | Erling Mortensen | 2,470 | 173rd Champions Challenge | B22 |
| Dec 2005 | Jerzy Owczarzak | 2,386 | Warsaw AIG Life Rapid | C11 |
| Sep 2015 | Mateusz Dubinski | 2,207 | POL-chT 2nd League | B06 |
| Aug 2008 | Glenn L House | 2,202 | 6th Warsaw Najdorf Memorial Open A | C00 |
| Mar 2006 | Tomasz Galazewski | 2,154 | ch-POL U16 | C05 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-POL U16 | 2007 | 22 | 9 | 1,959 |
| POL-chT 2nd League | 2015 | 16 | 8 | 2,057 |
| POL-chT U19 2nd League | 2007 | 11 | 8 | 2,148 |
| ch-POL U10 | 2001 | 11 | 5.5 | – |
| POL-sf U17 MA+WM | 2007 | 10 | 5.5 | 1,992 |
| ch-POL U18 | 2008 | 10 | 5 | 2,021 |
| 44th Polanica Zdroj Open B | 2008 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,134 |
| 18th Rewal Open A | 2013 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,836 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Pawel Pietocha's chess games?
252 games by Pawel Pietocha, from Jul 2005 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 Pietocha has played.
What does Pawel Pietocha play on the first move as White?
Across 127 games with White in our database, Pawel Pietocha opens with 1.e4 (50% of games), 1.b3 (22% of games), 1.Nf3 (15% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Pawel Pietocha answers 1...e6 (44% of games), 1...g6 (27% of games), 1...b6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...c5 (41% of games), 1...d5 (32% of games), 1...Nf6 (18% of games).
What openings does Pawel Pietocha play as White?
As White, Pawel Pietocha's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (30 games, 26.7% win rate); Nimzovich-Larsen attack (28 games, 46.4% win rate); Réti Opening (10 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 127 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Pawel Pietocha play as Black?
As Black, Pawel Pietocha most often plays: Modern Defense (25 games, 32.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (10 games, 20.0% win rate); French: Classical Variation (9 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 125 games.
What is Pawel Pietocha's FIDE rating?
Pawel Pietocha is currently rated 2,014 in classical chess, 2,009 in rapid and 2,009 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,133 (Jul 2009).
How many games has Pawel Pietocha played?
Our database contains 252 games by Pawel Pietocha, covering Jul 2005 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 96 wins, 67 draws, 89 losses (38.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Pawel Pietocha?
252 games by Pawel Pietocha 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.