Prepare against Pawel Wnuk-Lipinski
Poland · World #60,727 classical · FIDE ID 1133977
When preparing against Pawel Wnuk-Lipinski, expect 1.d4 in 42% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (71%).
Our database contains 40 games by Pawel Wnuk-Lipinski, covering Oct 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Pawel Wnuk-Lipinski's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Pawel Wnuk-Lipinski 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 | 1,853 | 1,979 | Jul 2006 |
| Rapid | 1,768 | 1,788 | Oct 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,763 | 1,906 | Oct 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 40 | 8 | 8 | 24 | 20.0% |
| As White | 19 | 7 | 5 | 7 | 36.8% |
| As Black | 21 | 1 | 3 | 17 | 4.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Pawel Wnuk-Lipinski's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Pawel Wnuk-Lipinski's side.
First moves as White (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 8 | 42.1% | 31.3% |
| e4 | 8 | 42.1% | 75.0% |
| c4 | 3 | 15.8% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 42% of White games, 31.3% score
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Wnuk-Lipinski usually continues c4 (16.7% score)
- …g6 (25% of these games) — Wnuk-Lipinski usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
- …b5 (13% of these games) — Wnuk-Lipinski usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 42% of White games, 75.0% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Wnuk-Lipinski usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Wnuk-Lipinski usually continues exd5 (75.0% score)
- …c6 (25% of these games) — Wnuk-Lipinski usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 8 | 100.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 71.4% | 20.0% |
| a6 | 1 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
Pawel Wnuk-Lipinski's chess games
All 40 games by Pawel Wnuk-Lipinski in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2004 - Jul 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, 8 draws, 24 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E87 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 5 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C01 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2008 | Zenon Sochacki | 1,956 | 13th Rewal Open A | B28 |
| Jan 2017 | Marek Kosny | 1,842 | 179th Warsaw YMCA Winter A | A37 |
| Jun 2017 | Wojciech Sawicki | 1,814 | 183rd Warsaw YMCA Spring A | A40 |
| Aug 2007 | Norbert Kramer | 1,810 | Kolobrzeg Open | B01 |
| Apr 2017 | Marcin Kasperski | 1,788 | 183rd Warsaw YMCA Spring A | E87 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 179th Warsaw YMCA Winter A | 2017 | 10 | 2 | 1,694 |
| 183rd Warsaw YMCA Spring A | 2017 | 10 | 3.5 | 1,721 |
| 13th Rewal Open A | 2008 | 9 | 2 | 1,832 |
| Kolobrzeg Open | 2007 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,987 |
| Kochan Memorial Open B 16th | 2005 | 2 | 0 | 1,507 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Pawel Wnuk-Lipinski's chess games?
40 games by Pawel Wnuk-Lipinski, from Oct 2004 to Jul 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 Wnuk-Lipinski has played.
What does Pawel Wnuk-Lipinski play on the first move as White?
Across 19 games with White in our database, Pawel Wnuk-Lipinski opens with 1.d4 (42% of games), 1.e4 (42% of games), 1.c4 (16% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Pawel Wnuk-Lipinski answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (71% of games), 1...a6 (14% of games), 1...d5 (14% of games).
What openings does Pawel Wnuk-Lipinski play as White?
As White, Pawel Wnuk-Lipinski's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Modern Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 19 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Pawel Wnuk-Lipinski play as Black?
As Black, Pawel Wnuk-Lipinski most often plays: Sicilian: Sveshnikov (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 21 games.
What is Pawel Wnuk-Lipinski's FIDE rating?
Pawel Wnuk-Lipinski is currently rated 1,853 in classical chess, 1,768 in rapid and 1,763 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,979 (Jul 2006).
How many games has Pawel Wnuk-Lipinski played?
Our database contains 40 games by Pawel Wnuk-Lipinski, covering Oct 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 8 wins, 8 draws, 24 losses (20.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Pawel Wnuk-Lipinski?
40 games by Pawel Wnuk-Lipinski 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.