Prepare against Aleksander Kumala
CM · Poland · World #15,040 classical · FIDE ID 1141880
Our database contains 778 games by Aleksander Kumala, covering Apr 2008 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Aleksander Kumala's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Aleksander Kumala 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 | 2,105 | 2,238 | Aug 2018 |
| Rapid | 2,146 | 2,238 | Nov 2020 |
| Blitz | 2,269 | 2,269 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 778 | 274 | 195 | 309 | 35.2% |
| As White | 387 | 147 | 87 | 153 | 38.0% |
| As Black | 391 | 127 | 108 | 156 | 32.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Aleksander Kumala's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Aleksander Kumala's side.
First moves as White (386 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 187 | 48.4% | 49.2% |
| d4 | 180 | 46.6% | 48.9% |
| Nf3 | 8 | 2.1% | 68.8% |
| c4 | 5 | 1.3% | 30.0% |
| e3 | 2 | 0.5% | 75.0% |
| b4 | 2 | 0.5% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 48% of White games, 49.2% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Kumala usually continues b3 (39.7% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Kumala usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …c6 (11% of these games) — Kumala usually continues d4 (59.4% score)
- 1.d4 — 47% of White games, 48.9% score
- …Nf6 (59% of these games) — Kumala usually continues Bg5 (49.5% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Kumala usually continues Bg5 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Kumala usually continues e4 (59.1% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (183 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 96 | 52.5% | 46.4% |
| e6 | 36 | 19.7% | 56.9% |
| d5 | 23 | 12.6% | 37.0% |
| Nf6 | 10 | 5.5% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 9 | 4.9% | 61.1% |
| c6 | 6 | 3.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (128 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 70 | 54.7% | 49.3% |
| e6 | 39 | 30.5% | 34.6% |
| d5 | 11 | 8.6% | 40.9% |
| f5 | 4 | 3.1% | 75.0% |
| c5 | 3 | 2.3% | 16.7% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
Aleksander Kumala's chess games
All 778 games by Aleksander Kumala in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2008 - 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: 274 wins, 195 draws, 309 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 100 | 43/13/44 | 43.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Snyder Variation | 29 | 8/7/14 | 27.6% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 23 | 10/3/10 | 43.5% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 18 | 9/1/8 | 50.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 17 | 6/5/6 | 35.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 14 | 2/2/10 | 14.3% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 10 | 3/5/2 | 30.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 9 | 6/2/1 | 66.7% |
| D02 | London System | 9 | 2/7/0 | 22.2% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 9 | 3/0/6 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A50 | Indian Defense | 33 | 11/11/11 | 33.3% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 19 | 7/3/9 | 36.8% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 18 | 3/6/9 | 16.7% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 17 | 6/6/5 | 35.3% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 17 | 4/5/8 | 23.5% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 16 | 4/1/11 | 25.0% |
| A40 | English Defense | 15 | 6/4/5 | 40.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 14 | 7/4/3 | 50.0% |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 14 | 0/7/7 | 0.0% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 13 | 4/0/9 | 30.8% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2024 | Alexander Rakhmanov | 2,614 | Titled Tue Early | A20 |
| Feb 2019 | Loko Perro | 2,569 | Titled Tue | A10 |
| Sep 2019 | Nikita Meskovs | 2,547 | Titled Tue | A45 |
| Sep 2019 | Vahap Sanal | 2,536 | Titled Tue | C04 |
| Feb 2023 | Zhamsaran Tsydypov | 2,535 | Titled Tue Early | A45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2024 | 246 | 117.5 | 2,271 |
| POL-chT 2nd League | 2024 | 75 | 35 | 2,229 |
| ch-POL Academic | 2021 | 18 | 12 | 2,107 |
| ch-EU blitz | 2017 | 15 | 7 | 2,276 |
| chT-POL Academic | 2021 | 15 | 9.5 | 2,361 |
| 38th Bialystok Zamenhof Memorial | 2019 | 9 | 4 | 2,037 |
| Przysiek U14 | 2006 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,994 |
| Gdansk Open | 2008 | 9 | 3 | 1,866 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Aleksander Kumala's chess games?
778 games by Aleksander Kumala, from Apr 2008 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 Aleksander Kumala has played.
What does Aleksander Kumala play on the first move as White?
Across 386 games with White in our database, Aleksander Kumala opens with 1.e4 (48% of games), 1.d4 (47% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Aleksander Kumala answers 1...e5 (52% of games), 1...e6 (20% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (55% of games), 1...e6 (30% of games), 1...d5 (9% of games).
What openings does Aleksander Kumala play as White?
As White, Aleksander Kumala's most-played openings in our database are: Trompowsky Attack (100 games, 43.0% win rate); Sicilian: Snyder Variation (29 games, 27.6% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (23 games, 43.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 387 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Aleksander Kumala play as Black?
As Black, Aleksander Kumala most often plays: Indian Defense (33 games, 33.3% win rate); Italian Game (19 games, 36.8% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (18 games, 16.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 391 games.
What is Aleksander Kumala's FIDE rating?
Aleksander Kumala is currently rated 2,105 in classical chess, 2,146 in rapid and 2,269 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,238 (Aug 2018).
How many games has Aleksander Kumala played?
Our database contains 778 games by Aleksander Kumala, covering Apr 2008 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 274 wins, 195 draws, 309 losses (35.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Aleksander Kumala?
778 games by Aleksander Kumala 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.