Prepare against Adam Karbowiak
Poland · World #23,327 classical · FIDE ID 1102230
Our database contains 271 games by Adam Karbowiak, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Adam Karbowiak's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Adam Karbowiak 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 | 2,029 | 2,279 | Jul 2003 |
| Blitz | 2,080 | 2,205 | Jul 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 271 | 96 | 96 | 78 | 35.4% |
| As White | 141 | 58 | 46 | 37 | 41.1% |
| As Black | 130 | 38 | 50 | 41 | 29.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Adam Karbowiak's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Adam Karbowiak's side.
First moves as White (141 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 131 | 92.9% | 58.0% |
| e4 | 6 | 4.3% | 58.3% |
| c4 | 4 | 2.8% | 37.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 93% of White games, 58.0% score
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Karbowiak usually continues g3 (67.6% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Karbowiak usually continues g3 (62.9% score)
- …g6 (10% of these games) — Karbowiak usually continues g3 (45.5% score)
- 1.e4 — 4% of White games, 58.3% score
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Karbowiak usually continues f4 (100.0% score)
- …d6 (17% of these games) — Karbowiak usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Karbowiak usually continues d3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (64 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 63 | 98.4% | 48.4% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.6% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (46 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 31 | 67.4% | 48.4% |
| g6 | 13 | 28.3% | 61.5% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.2% | 50.0% |
Adam Karbowiak's chess games
All 271 games by Adam Karbowiak in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 96 wins, 96 draws, 78 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A11 | Réti Opening | 58 | 30/21/7 | 51.7% |
| A15 | English Opening | 19 | 5/8/6 | 26.3% |
| A26 | Modern Defense | 12 | 3/3/6 | 25.0% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 11 | 4/1/6 | 36.4% |
| A07 | Réti Opening: Keres Variation | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| E05 | Catalan | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| D75 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 19 | 4/9/6 | 21.1% |
| C10 | French Defense | 18 | 7/5/6 | 38.9% |
| A36 | English Opening | 12 | 3/6/3 | 25.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 11 | 3/4/4 | 27.3% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense | 8 | 1/3/4 | 12.5% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 7 | 2/2/2 | 28.6% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2002 | Andrey Zhigalko | 2,421 | 11th Rowy Jantar Open A | C18 |
| Sep 2004 | Bartosz Warszawski | 2,343 | POL-chT 2nd League | D34 |
| Jun 2008 | Jerzy Kot | 2,293 | Koszalin Open | C02 |
| Sep 2006 | Maciej Swicarz | 2,268 | POL-chT 2nd League | D79 |
| Jan 2002 | Krzysztof Zolnierowicz | 2,265 | Ciechocinek ch-KPZ | D34 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| POL-chT 2nd League | 2022 | 55 | 29 | 2,205 |
| Kaunas Taure | 2008 | 9 | 6 | 2,259 |
| Ciechocinek ch-KPZ | 2002 | 9 | 8 | 2,422 |
| 48th Polanica Zdroj Open B | 2012 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,019 |
| POL-chT 1st League | 2017 | 9 | 3 | 2,035 |
| Koszalin Open | 2008 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,260 |
| 6th Lazy Baltic Pearl Open A | 2010 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,197 |
| chT2-POL | 2013 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,075 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Adam Karbowiak's chess games?
271 games by Adam Karbowiak, from Apr 2003 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 Adam Karbowiak has played.
What does Adam Karbowiak play on the first move as White?
Across 141 games with White in our database, Adam Karbowiak opens with 1.Nf3 (93% of games), 1.e4 (4% of games), 1.c4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Adam Karbowiak answers 1...e6 (98% of games), 1...c6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...g6 (28% of games), 1...d6 (2% of games).
What openings does Adam Karbowiak play as White?
As White, Adam Karbowiak's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (58 games, 51.7% win rate); English Opening (19 games, 26.3% win rate); Modern Defense (12 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 141 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Adam Karbowiak play as Black?
As Black, Adam Karbowiak most often plays: French: Tarrasch Variation (19 games, 21.1% win rate); French Defense (18 games, 38.9% win rate); English Opening (12 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 130 games.
What is Adam Karbowiak's FIDE rating?
Adam Karbowiak is currently rated 2,029 in classical chess and 2,080 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,279 (Jul 2003).
How many games has Adam Karbowiak played?
Our database contains 271 games by Adam Karbowiak, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 96 wins, 96 draws, 78 losses (35.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Adam Karbowiak?
271 games by Adam Karbowiak 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.