Prepare against Adam Zielonka
FM · Poland · World #1,373 classical · FIDE ID 21002096
When preparing against Adam Zielonka, expect 1.e4 in 57% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (70% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (97%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: English Opening as Black, 13.3% over 15 games.
Our database contains 453 games by Adam Zielonka, covering Apr 2018 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Adam Zielonka's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Adam Zielonka 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 | 2,420 | 2,431 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,105 | 2,105 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,243 | 2,243 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 453 | 165 | 141 | 147 | 36.4% |
| As White | 226 | 91 | 70 | 65 | 40.3% |
| As Black | 227 | 74 | 71 | 82 | 32.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Adam Zielonka's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Adam Zielonka's side.
First moves as White (226 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 128 | 56.6% | 55.5% |
| c4 | 88 | 38.9% | 55.7% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 2.7% | 50.0% |
| a3 | 2 | 0.9% | 50.0% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 57% of White games, 55.5% score
- …c5 (48% of these games) — Zielonka usually continues Nf3 (58.2% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Zielonka usually continues Nf3 (52.0% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Zielonka usually continues Nf3 (45.5% score)
- 1.c4 — 39% of White games, 55.7% score
- …e5 (30% of these games) — Zielonka usually continues Nc3 (58.3% score)
- …Nf6 (19% of these games) — Zielonka usually continues Nc3 (55.9% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Zielonka usually continues Nf3 (55.9% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (118 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 83 | 70.3% | 47.6% |
| e5 | 27 | 22.9% | 64.8% |
| a6 | 3 | 2.5% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 3 | 2.5% | 66.7% |
| b6 | 1 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (69 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 67 | 97.1% | 46.3% |
| b6 | 1 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
Adam Zielonka's chess games
All 453 games by Adam Zielonka in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2018 - Sep 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: 165 wins, 141 draws, 147 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A13 | English Opening | 35 | 16/5/14 | 45.7% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 29 | 16/1/12 | 55.2% |
| B41 | Sicilian | 14 | 3/5/6 | 21.4% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 12 | 5/5/2 | 41.7% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 12 | 3/6/3 | 25.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 12 | 4/4/4 | 33.3% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 11 | 3/7/1 | 27.3% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 10 | 5/2/3 | 50.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 10 | 4/5/1 | 40.0% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B46 | Sicilian | 58 | 18/17/23 | 31.0% |
| E17 | Queen's Indian Defense | 16 | 5/5/6 | 31.3% |
| A10 | English Opening | 15 | 2/9/4 | 13.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 12 | 1/7/4 | 8.3% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 9 | 5/3/1 | 55.6% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 9 | 6/0/3 | 66.7% |
| E40 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 8 | 0/3/5 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2024 | Dmitry Andreikin | 2,729 | Titled Tue Late | B23 |
| Mar 2026 | Mateusz Bartel | 2,561 | 83rd ch-POL 2026 | C44 |
| Sep 2024 | Sipke Ernst | 2,509 | Titled Tue Early | A12 |
| Dec 2025 | Jakub Seemann | 2,507 | 53rd Rilton Cup 2025-26 | B09 |
| Sep 2025 | Bartlomiej Heberla | 2,502 | Slovakia Open | A35 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 149 | 76 | 2,279 |
| ch-POL U20 | 2025 | 36 | 22 | 2,143 |
| Poronin Tatra Limba Open | 2022 | 17 | 8.5 | 1,968 |
| ch-POL sf | 2023 | 15 | 6.5 | 1,956 |
| Ustron Open B | 2023 | 15 | 8.5 | 2,070 |
| 26th ch-EUR Indiv 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 5 | 2,330 |
| 6th elllobregat Open | 2025 | 10 | 5 | 2,288 |
| ch-POL U12 | 2021 | 9 | 7 | 1,782 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Adam Zielonka's chess games?
453 games by Adam Zielonka, from Apr 2018 to Sep 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 Zielonka has played.
What does Adam Zielonka play on the first move as White?
Across 226 games with White in our database, Adam Zielonka opens with 1.e4 (57% of games), 1.c4 (39% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Adam Zielonka answers 1...c5 (70% of games), 1...e5 (23% of games), 1...a6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (97% of games), 1...b6 (1% of games), 1...f5 (1% of games).
What openings does Adam Zielonka play as White?
As White, Adam Zielonka's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (35 games, 45.7% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (29 games, 55.2% win rate); Sicilian (14 games, 21.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 226 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Adam Zielonka play as Black?
As Black, Adam Zielonka most often plays: Sicilian (58 games, 31.0% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (16 games, 31.3% win rate); English Opening (15 games, 13.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 227 games.
What is Adam Zielonka's FIDE rating?
Adam Zielonka is currently rated 2,420 in classical chess, 2,105 in rapid and 2,243 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,431 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Adam Zielonka played?
Our database contains 453 games by Adam Zielonka, covering Apr 2018 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 165 wins, 141 draws, 147 losses (36.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Adam Zielonka?
453 games by Adam Zielonka 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.