Prepare against Rafal Pawlowski
Poland · World #42,658 classical · FIDE ID 1165992
Our database contains 116 games by Rafal Pawlowski, covering Nov 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Rafal Pawlowski's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Rafal Pawlowski 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 | 1,923 | 1,949 | Jan 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,961 | 1,961 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,852 | 1,928 | Aug 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 116 | 45 | 23 | 48 | 38.8% |
| As White | 58 | 25 | 12 | 21 | 43.1% |
| As Black | 58 | 20 | 11 | 27 | 34.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Rafal Pawlowski's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Rafal Pawlowski's side.
First moves as White (58 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 30 | 51.7% | 56.7% |
| e4 | 19 | 32.8% | 55.3% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 10.3% | 58.3% |
| c4 | 2 | 3.4% | 0.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 1.7% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 52% of White games, 56.7% score
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Pawlowski usually continues Nf3 (55.6% score)
- …d5 (37% of these games) — Pawlowski usually continues Bf4 (62.5% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Pawlowski usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 33% of White games, 55.3% score
- …e5 (37% of these games) — Pawlowski usually continues f4 (75.0% score)
- …c5 (16% of these games) — Pawlowski usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (16% of these games) — Pawlowski usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 15 | 45.5% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 6 | 18.2% | 8.3% |
| c6 | 6 | 18.2% | 33.3% |
| c5 | 3 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
| Nc6 | 2 | 6.1% | 75.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 3.0% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 10 | 66.7% | 65.0% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 33.3% | 50.0% |
Rafal Pawlowski's chess games
All 116 games by Rafal Pawlowski in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2009 - 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: 45 wins, 23 draws, 48 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | London System | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| C34 | King's Gambit | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| B38 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B05 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A90 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D04 | Colle System | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B08 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E01 | Catalan | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A00 | Clemenz Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2018 | Rafal Kowalczyk | 2,241 | Wroclaw Anderssen Memorial Open | C02 |
| Aug 2018 | Wojciech Ilecki | 2,210 | Wroclaw Anderssen Memorial Open | C16 |
| Aug 2013 | Arkadiusz Korbal | 2,140 | 21st Poznan Open | E01 |
| Apr 2021 | Anna-Maria Drakaki | 1,997 | ch-EU Amateur Online 1700/2000 | D10 |
| Apr 2021 | Konstantinos Ragios | 1,968 | ch-EU Amateur Online Final 1700/2000 | C16 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21st Poznan Open | 2013 | 18 | 8 | 1,938 |
| 26th Poznan Open | 2018 | 9 | 5 | 1,777 |
| 23rd Poznan Open | 2015 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,966 |
| 27th Poznan Open | 2019 | 9 | 5 | 1,769 |
| Poznan Open | 2012 | 9 | 4 | 1,734 |
| 22nd Poznan Open | 2014 | 9 | 5 | 1,869 |
| 25th Poznan Open | 2017 | 9 | 5 | 1,787 |
| 19th Poznan Open | 2010 | 8 | 4 | 1,881 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Rafal Pawlowski's chess games?
116 games by Rafal Pawlowski, from Nov 2009 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 Rafal Pawlowski has played.
What does Rafal Pawlowski play on the first move as White?
Across 58 games with White in our database, Rafal Pawlowski opens with 1.d4 (52% of games), 1.e4 (33% of games), 1.Nf3 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Rafal Pawlowski answers 1...e6 (45% of games), 1...e5 (18% of games), 1...c6 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (67% of games), 1...Nf6 (33% of games).
What openings does Rafal Pawlowski play as White?
As White, Rafal Pawlowski's most-played openings in our database are: London System (6 games, 33.3% win rate); King's Gambit (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 58 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Rafal Pawlowski play as Black?
As Black, Rafal Pawlowski most often plays: French: Winawer Variation (6 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Slav Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 58 games.
What is Rafal Pawlowski's FIDE rating?
Rafal Pawlowski is currently rated 1,923 in classical chess, 1,961 in rapid and 1,852 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,949 (Jan 2026).
How many games has Rafal Pawlowski played?
Our database contains 116 games by Rafal Pawlowski, covering Nov 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 45 wins, 23 draws, 48 losses (38.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Rafal Pawlowski?
116 games by Rafal Pawlowski 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.