Prepare against Pawel Sowinski
IM · Poland · World #797 classical · FIDE ID 21881979
When preparing against Pawel Sowinski, expect 1.e4 in 40% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (42% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (68%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Najdorf as Black, 30.4% over 23 games.
Our database contains 960 games by Pawel Sowinski, covering Nov 2016 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Pawel Sowinski's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Pawel Sowinski 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 | 2,473 | 2,473 | Sep 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,436 | 2,438 | Sep 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,351 | 2,400 | Feb 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 960 | 473 | 209 | 278 | 49.3% |
| As White | 484 | 253 | 105 | 126 | 52.3% |
| As Black | 476 | 220 | 104 | 152 | 46.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Pawel Sowinski's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Pawel Sowinski's side.
First moves as White (484 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 193 | 39.9% | 62.7% |
| d4 | 103 | 21.3% | 64.6% |
| c4 | 96 | 19.8% | 56.8% |
| Nf3 | 79 | 16.3% | 68.4% |
| b3 | 9 | 1.9% | 61.1% |
| g3 | 3 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 40% of White games, 62.7% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Sowinski usually continues Nf3 (59.6% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Sowinski usually continues Nf3 (62.9% score)
- …c6 (15% of these games) — Sowinski usually continues d4 (58.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 21% of White games, 64.6% score
- …Nf6 (69% of these games) — Sowinski usually continues c4 (66.1% score)
- …d5 (19% of these games) — Sowinski usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …d6 (4% of these games) — Sowinski usually continues e4 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (233 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 98 | 42.1% | 60.2% |
| c5 | 64 | 27.5% | 62.5% |
| e5 | 37 | 15.9% | 52.7% |
| g6 | 22 | 9.4% | 65.9% |
| d6 | 6 | 2.6% | 75.0% |
| d5 | 4 | 1.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (148 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 101 | 68.2% | 57.9% |
| d5 | 34 | 23.0% | 42.6% |
| g6 | 9 | 6.1% | 77.8% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.7% | 0.0% |
Pawel Sowinski's chess games
All 960 games by Pawel Sowinski in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2016 - 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: 473 wins, 209 draws, 278 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A07 | Réti Opening | 50 | 33/6/11 | 66.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 32 | 16/8/8 | 50.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 31 | 16/6/9 | 51.6% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 25 | 12/5/8 | 48.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 21 | 10/7/4 | 47.6% |
| E04 | Catalan | 21 | 12/7/2 | 57.1% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 16 | 5/6/5 | 31.3% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 14 | 7/3/4 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 13 | 4/2/7 | 30.8% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 12 | 8/3/1 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 39 | 16/11/12 | 41.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 33 | 22/3/8 | 66.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 31 | 16/6/9 | 51.6% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 23 | 7/9/7 | 30.4% |
| A13 | English Opening | 21 | 8/4/9 | 38.1% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 17 | 11/1/5 | 64.7% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 17 | 8/4/5 | 47.1% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 15 | 10/2/3 | 66.7% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 13 | 6/2/5 | 46.2% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 13 | 6/3/4 | 46.2% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Parham Maghsoodloo | 2,720 | Titled Tuesday | A13 |
| Apr 2025 | Awonder Liang | 2,692 | Titled Tue Early | A01 |
| Feb 2025 | David Anton Guijarro | 2,668 | Titled Tue Early | A07 |
| Mar 2024 | Maxim Matlakov | 2,662 | Titled Tue Late | C48 |
| Feb 2025 | Matthias Bluebaum | 2,643 | Titled Tue Early | A07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 371 | 215 | 2,406 |
| ch-POL U20 | 2023 | 35 | 19 | 2,219 |
| ch-EU Blitz | 2022 | 22 | 7 | 2,150 |
| Przeworsk | 2024 | 18 | 7.5 | 2,395 |
| ch-POL sf | 2023 | 18 | 10.5 | 2,353 |
| 25th European Youth Rapid & Blitz Chess Championship | Blitz | O16 | 2026 | 17 | 14 | 2,394 |
| Szansa Chess Open 2026 - Blitz | 2026 | 13 | 9.5 | 2,457 |
| Wch U14 | 2023 | 11 | 9 | 2,406 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Pawel Sowinski's chess games?
960 games by Pawel Sowinski, from Nov 2016 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 Sowinski has played.
What does Pawel Sowinski play on the first move as White?
Across 484 games with White in our database, Pawel Sowinski opens with 1.e4 (40% of games), 1.d4 (21% of games), 1.c4 (20% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Pawel Sowinski answers 1...c6 (42% of games), 1...c5 (27% of games), 1...e5 (16% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (68% of games), 1...d5 (23% of games), 1...g6 (6% of games).
What openings does Pawel Sowinski play as White?
As White, Pawel Sowinski's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (50 games, 66.0% win rate); Sicilian (32 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening (31 games, 51.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 484 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Pawel Sowinski play as Black?
As Black, Pawel Sowinski most often plays: Indian Defense (39 games, 41.0% win rate); Modern Defense (33 games, 66.7% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (31 games, 51.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 476 games.
What is Pawel Sowinski's FIDE rating?
Pawel Sowinski is currently rated 2,473 in classical chess, 2,436 in rapid and 2,351 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,473 (Sep 2026).
How many games has Pawel Sowinski played?
Our database contains 960 games by Pawel Sowinski, covering Nov 2016 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 473 wins, 209 draws, 278 losses (49.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Pawel Sowinski?
960 games by Pawel Sowinski 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.