Prepare against Adam Walkowiak
United Kingdom · World #134,500 classical · FIDE ID 2405806
When preparing against Adam Walkowiak, expect 1.d4 in 84% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (62%).
Our database contains 76 games by Adam Walkowiak, covering Jun 2017 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Adam Walkowiak's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Adam Walkowiak 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 | 1,634 | 1,744 | Jun 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,833 | 1,833 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 76 | 23 | 13 | 40 | 30.3% |
| As White | 37 | 11 | 7 | 19 | 29.7% |
| As Black | 39 | 12 | 6 | 21 | 30.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Adam Walkowiak's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Adam Walkowiak's side.
First moves as White (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 31 | 83.8% | 45.2% |
| c4 | 6 | 16.2% | 8.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 84% of White games, 45.2% score
- …Nf6 (42% of these games) — Walkowiak usually continues c4 (42.3% score)
- …d5 (35% of these games) — Walkowiak usually continues c4 (68.2% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Walkowiak usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 16% of White games, 8.3% score
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Walkowiak usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- …c6 (17% of these games) — Walkowiak usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- …f5 (17% of these games) — Walkowiak usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 10 | 100.0% | 30.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 13 | 61.9% | 15.4% |
| d5 | 6 | 28.6% | 66.7% |
| c5 | 2 | 9.5% | 75.0% |
Adam Walkowiak's chess games
All 76 games by Adam Walkowiak in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2017 - 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: 23 wins, 13 draws, 40 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| E40 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A85 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A12 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A65 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D83 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| D02 | London System | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| D24 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2024 | Maurice E Lawson | 1,953 | ch-BCF Seniors 65 | D36 |
| Jul 2018 | Timothy Spanton | 1,927 | 125th ch-SCO | D40 |
| Jul 2019 | Nicholas H Skinner | 1,905 | 106th ch-GBR 65+ | E49 |
| Aug 2018 | Peter M Collins | 1,901 | ch-BCF Seniors 65 | E73 |
| Jul 2017 | Manuela Schmitz | 1,874 | 124th ch-SCO | A43 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-BCF Seniors 65 | 2024 | 12 | 3 | 1,748 |
| Scottish Open | 2024 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,692 |
| 124th ch-SCO | 2017 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,838 |
| 126th ch-SCO | 2019 | 9 | 3 | 1,633 |
| 125th ch-SCO | 2018 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,806 |
| Indywidualne Mistrzostwa Polski Seniorów 2026 - grupa 65+ | 2026 | 8 | 4 | 1,653 |
| 106th ch-GBR 65+ | 2019 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,743 |
| 106th ch-GBR Soanes Open | 2019 | 5 | 2 | 1,533 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Adam Walkowiak's chess games?
76 games by Adam Walkowiak, from Jun 2017 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 Walkowiak has played.
What does Adam Walkowiak play on the first move as White?
Across 37 games with White in our database, Adam Walkowiak opens with 1.d4 (84% of games), 1.c4 (16% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Adam Walkowiak answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (62% of games), 1...d5 (29% of games), 1...c5 (10% of games).
What openings does Adam Walkowiak play as White?
As White, Adam Walkowiak's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 37 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Adam Walkowiak play as Black?
As Black, Adam Walkowiak most often plays: Benoni Defense (7 games, 14.3% win rate); London System (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 39 games.
What is Adam Walkowiak's FIDE rating?
Adam Walkowiak is currently rated 1,634 in classical chess, 1,833 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,744 (Jun 2024).
How many games has Adam Walkowiak played?
Our database contains 76 games by Adam Walkowiak, covering Jun 2017 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 23 wins, 13 draws, 40 losses (30.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Adam Walkowiak?
76 games by Adam Walkowiak 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.