Prepare against Andreas Ciolek
FM · DEU · World #6,591 classical · FIDE ID 12906727
Our database contains 475 games by Andreas Ciolek, covering Mar 2012 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Andreas Ciolek's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Andreas Ciolek 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 | 2,233 | 2,325 | Apr 2023 |
| Rapid | 2,189 | 2,253 | Dec 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,310 | 2,347 | Apr 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 475 | 174 | 133 | 168 | 36.6% |
| As White | 225 | 89 | 68 | 68 | 39.6% |
| As Black | 250 | 85 | 65 | 100 | 34.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Andreas Ciolek's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Andreas Ciolek's side.
First moves as White (223 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 125 | 56.1% | 53.6% |
| d4 | 94 | 42.2% | 55.3% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 1.3% | 66.7% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 56% of White games, 53.6% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Ciolek usually continues Nf3 (57.3% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Ciolek usually continues Nf3 (40.4% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Ciolek usually continues d4 (64.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 42% of White games, 55.3% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Ciolek usually continues Nf3 (44.3% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Ciolek usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …f5 (3% of these games) — Ciolek usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (129 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 72 | 55.8% | 50.7% |
| e5 | 39 | 30.2% | 48.7% |
| c6 | 10 | 7.8% | 30.0% |
| g6 | 5 | 3.9% | 60.0% |
| d6 | 3 | 2.3% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (67 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 47 | 70.1% | 52.1% |
| d5 | 16 | 23.9% | 53.1% |
| g6 | 2 | 3.0% | 25.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.5% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.5% | 0.0% |
Andreas Ciolek's chess games
All 475 games by Andreas Ciolek in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2012 - 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: 174 wins, 133 draws, 168 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B53 | Sicilian | 23 | 7/8/8 | 30.4% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 19 | 10/5/4 | 52.6% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 16 | 1/9/6 | 6.3% |
| E06 | Catalan | 12 | 4/6/2 | 33.3% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 11 | 1/7/3 | 9.1% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 10 | 1/6/3 | 10.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 10 | 5/3/2 | 50.0% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 9 | 2/4/3 | 22.2% |
| C01 | French: Winawer Variation | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 20 | 7/3/10 | 35.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 13 | 5/4/4 | 38.5% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 11 | 1/5/5 | 9.1% |
| E68 | King's Indian Defense | 11 | 2/3/6 | 18.2% |
| A36 | English Opening | 10 | 1/4/5 | 10.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 10 | 6/0/4 | 60.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 9 | 2/2/5 | 22.2% |
| B15 | Modern Defense | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| A45 | London System | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2023 | Boris Chatalbashev | 2,506 | 2nd Munich Laimer Open | D35 |
| Nov 2023 | Ante Saric | 2,505 | chT-AUT 2324 | D35 |
| Nov 2018 | Lukasz Jarmula | 2,492 | 22nd chI-Bayern Bank Hofmann | A36 |
| Aug 2025 | Miloje Ratkovic | 2,479 | 26th Sants Open | A67 |
| May 2023 | Petr Haba | 2,447 | 2nd Munich Laimer Open | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GER U25-A | 2017 | 18 | 13 | 2,158 |
| Bundesliga 2021-22 | 2022 | 12 | 6.5 | 2,463 |
| 1st FIDE World Uni Rapid-D | 2021 | 12 | 6 | 1,853 |
| 22nd ch-EU | 2022 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,304 |
| chT-AUT 2324 | 2024 | 11 | 5 | 2,352 |
| Titled Tuesday | 2022 | 10 | 3 | 1,947 |
| TCh-AUT 2025-26 | 2026 | 10 | 2.5 | 2,106 |
| Vienna Schev May | 2023 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,204 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Andreas Ciolek's chess games?
475 games by Andreas Ciolek, from Mar 2012 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 Andreas Ciolek has played.
What does Andreas Ciolek play on the first move as White?
Across 223 games with White in our database, Andreas Ciolek opens with 1.e4 (56% of games), 1.d4 (42% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Andreas Ciolek answers 1...c5 (56% of games), 1...e5 (30% of games), 1...c6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (70% of games), 1...d5 (24% of games), 1...g6 (3% of games).
What openings does Andreas Ciolek play as White?
As White, Andreas Ciolek's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (23 games, 30.4% win rate); Indian Defense (19 games, 52.6% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (16 games, 6.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 225 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Andreas Ciolek play as Black?
As Black, Andreas Ciolek most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (20 games, 35.0% win rate); Sicilian (13 games, 38.5% win rate); Réti Opening (11 games, 9.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 250 games.
What is Andreas Ciolek's FIDE rating?
Andreas Ciolek is currently rated 2,233 in classical chess, 2,189 in rapid and 2,310 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,325 (Apr 2023).
How many games has Andreas Ciolek played?
Our database contains 475 games by Andreas Ciolek, covering Mar 2012 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 174 wins, 133 draws, 168 losses (36.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Andreas Ciolek?
475 games by Andreas Ciolek 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.