Prepare against Pawel Swider
Poland · World #20,261 classical · FIDE ID 1169718
Our database contains 112 games by Pawel Swider, covering Sep 2012 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Pawel Swider's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Pawel Swider 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 | 2,055 | 2,062 | May 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,928 | 1,948 | Apr 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,911 | 1,911 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 112 | 41 | 35 | 36 | 36.6% |
| As White | 56 | 20 | 21 | 15 | 35.7% |
| As Black | 56 | 21 | 14 | 21 | 37.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Pawel Swider's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Pawel Swider's side.
First moves as White (56 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 47 | 83.9% | 55.3% |
| e4 | 9 | 16.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 84% of White games, 55.3% score
- …Nf6 (74% of these games) — Swider usually continues Nf3 (58.3% score)
- …d5 (19% of these games) — Swider usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (4% of these games) — Swider usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 16% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c6 (33% of these games) — Swider usually continues d4 (83.3% score)
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Swider usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Swider usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 28 | 96.6% | 53.6% |
| e5 | 1 | 3.4% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 17 | 89.5% | 55.9% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 10.5% | 25.0% |
Pawel Swider's chess games
All 112 games by Pawel Swider in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2012 - Aug 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: 41 wins, 35 draws, 36 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E06 | Catalan | 11 | 3/5/3 | 27.3% |
| E14 | Queen's Indian Defense | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| A31 | English Opening | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| D30 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E64 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D15 | Slav Defense | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 8 | 4/0/4 | 50.0% |
| D02 | London System | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Endgame Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2017 | Vincent Keymer | 2,432 | chT-EU U18 | E14 |
| Sep 2025 | Jacek Gesicki | 2,201 | TCh-POL 1st League | B13 |
| Aug 2017 | Stephen Arthur Whatley | 2,172 | chT-EU U18 | A31 |
| May 2024 | Marek Pniaczek | 2,121 | ch-Malopolska | E06 |
| Sep 2022 | Michal Rams | 2,112 | POL-chT 2nd League | E68 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| POL-chT U19 2nd League | 2014 | 22 | 9.5 | 1,437 |
| POL-chT 2nd League | 2023 | 14 | 10 | 2,056 |
| ch-Malopolska | 2025 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,061 |
| Ustron Open B | 2024 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,023 |
| 30th Krakow Open B | 2020 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,185 |
| ch-Malopolska 2026 | 2026 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,101 |
| chT-EU U18 | 2017 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,076 |
| chT-POL Academic | 2022 | 6 | 4 | 1,977 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Pawel Swider's chess games?
112 games by Pawel Swider, from Sep 2012 to Aug 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 Swider has played.
What does Pawel Swider play on the first move as White?
Across 56 games with White in our database, Pawel Swider opens with 1.d4 (84% of games), 1.e4 (16% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Pawel Swider answers 1...c6 (97% of games), 1...e5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (89% of games), 1...Nf6 (11% of games).
What openings does Pawel Swider play as White?
As White, Pawel Swider's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (11 games, 27.3% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 56 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Pawel Swider play as Black?
As Black, Pawel Swider most often plays: Slav Defense (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (8 games, 50.0% win rate); London System (6 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 56 games.
What is Pawel Swider's FIDE rating?
Pawel Swider is currently rated 2,055 in classical chess, 1,928 in rapid and 1,911 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,062 (May 2025).
How many games has Pawel Swider played?
Our database contains 112 games by Pawel Swider, covering Sep 2012 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 41 wins, 35 draws, 36 losses (36.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Pawel Swider?
112 games by Pawel Swider 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.