The first competition after World War II, it was held in connection with the centenary of Chopin's death.

Due to the wartime destruction of the National Philharmonic, the auditions were held at the Roma Theatre on Nowogrodzka Street.

The competition consisted of two elimination stages and a final with 18 pianists.

For the first time, competitors performed a piano concerto in its entirety in the final, as opposed to just two movements.

The following prizes were awarded:[1] One special prize was awarded: The jury consisted of:[1] During the first two rounds, blind auditions were held, with participants competing anonymously under numbers they had drawn, as the jury listened behind wooden shutters.