Prepare against Adam Nawalaniec
FM · Poland · World #5,092 classical · FIDE ID 21023786
When preparing against Adam Nawalaniec, expect 1.e4 in 99% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (67% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (52%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as White, 45.2% over 31 games.
Our database contains 207 games by Adam Nawalaniec, covering Apr 2018 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Adam Nawalaniec's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Adam Nawalaniec 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 | 2,271 | 2,311 | May 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,146 | 2,176 | Mar 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,141 | 2,246 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 207 | 97 | 46 | 64 | 46.9% |
| As White | 105 | 49 | 27 | 29 | 46.7% |
| As Black | 102 | 48 | 19 | 35 | 47.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Adam Nawalaniec's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Adam Nawalaniec's side.
First moves as White (105 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 104 | 99.0% | 59.1% |
| a3 | 1 | 1.0% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 99% of White games, 59.1% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Nawalaniec usually continues Nf3 (53.5% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Nawalaniec usually continues Nf3 (63.5% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Nawalaniec usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.a3 — 1% of White games, 100.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Nawalaniec usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (55 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 37 | 67.3% | 67.6% |
| e5 | 5 | 9.1% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 4 | 7.3% | 75.0% |
| Nc6 | 3 | 5.5% | 66.7% |
| e6 | 3 | 5.5% | 66.7% |
| g6 | 2 | 3.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 15 | 51.7% | 53.3% |
| c5 | 7 | 24.1% | 71.4% |
| d5 | 4 | 13.8% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 3 | 10.3% | 66.7% |
Adam Nawalaniec's chess games
All 207 games by Adam Nawalaniec in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2018 - 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: 97 wins, 46 draws, 64 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 31 | 14/5/12 | 45.2% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 12 | 8/2/2 | 66.7% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 6 | 5/1/0 | 83.3% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 6 | 0/4/2 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 25 | 13/6/6 | 52.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 9 | 4/4/1 | 44.4% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 5/0/2 | 71.4% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| A14 | Catalan | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2021 | Michal Krasenkow | 2,578 | Warsaw Szansa Rapid Open | B07 |
| Jun 2026 | Maltsevskaya,Aleksandra | 2,390 | Jana Maciei Mem 2026 | B91 |
| Dec 2024 | M Hebden | 2,373 | Keith Escott Mem Open | B99 |
| Mar 2024 | Borna Derakhshani | 2,355 | British Rapidplay | B92 |
| Mar 2024 | Graeme N Buckley | 2,332 | British Rapidplay | B52 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25th European Youth Rapid & Blitz Chess Championship | Blitz | O18 | 2026 | 12 | 6 | 2,110 |
| Jana Maciei Mem 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 7 | 2,364 |
| British Rapidplay | 2024 | 11 | 7 | 2,285 |
| 237th Warsaw YMCA Autumn B | 2020 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,695 |
| 4NCL 2025-26 | 2026 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,363 |
| British Rapidplay 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,084 |
| 241st Warsaw YMCA Spring B | 2021 | 11 | 9.5 | 1,891 |
| Cambridge Open | 2023 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,967 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Adam Nawalaniec's chess games?
207 games by Adam Nawalaniec, from Apr 2018 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 Adam Nawalaniec has played.
What does Adam Nawalaniec play on the first move as White?
Across 105 games with White in our database, Adam Nawalaniec opens with 1.e4 (99% of games), 1.a3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Adam Nawalaniec answers 1...c5 (67% of games), 1...e5 (9% of games), 1...d5 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (52% of games), 1...c5 (24% of games), 1...d5 (14% of games).
What openings does Adam Nawalaniec play as White?
As White, Adam Nawalaniec's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (31 games, 45.2% win rate); Italian Game (12 games, 66.7% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (9 games, 44.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 105 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Adam Nawalaniec play as Black?
As Black, Adam Nawalaniec most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (25 games, 52.0% win rate); Indian Defense (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Benoni Defense (7 games, 71.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 102 games.
What is Adam Nawalaniec's FIDE rating?
Adam Nawalaniec is currently rated 2,271 in classical chess, 2,146 in rapid and 2,141 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,311 (May 2026).
How many games has Adam Nawalaniec played?
Our database contains 207 games by Adam Nawalaniec, covering Apr 2018 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 97 wins, 46 draws, 64 losses (46.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Adam Nawalaniec?
207 games by Adam Nawalaniec 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.