Prepare against Andrzej Karpinski
Poland · World #87,250 classical · FIDE ID 1129694
When preparing against Andrzej Karpinski, expect 1.e4 in 73% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (68% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (77%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Pirc Defense as Black, 40.0% over 35 games.
Our database contains 171 games by Andrzej Karpinski, covering Oct 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Andrzej Karpinski's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Andrzej Karpinski 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 | 1,766 | 1,976 | Apr 2004 |
| Rapid | 1,749 | 1,776 | Nov 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,668 | 1,841 | Jul 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 171 | 65 | 56 | 50 | 38.0% |
| As White | 77 | 37 | 24 | 16 | 48.1% |
| As Black | 94 | 28 | 32 | 34 | 29.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Andrzej Karpinski's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Andrzej Karpinski's side.
First moves as White (77 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 56 | 72.7% | 65.2% |
| Nf3 | 13 | 16.9% | 53.8% |
| c4 | 8 | 10.4% | 68.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 73% of White games, 65.2% score
- …c5 (48% of these games) — Karpinski usually continues Nf3 (63.0% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Karpinski usually continues Nf3 (60.7% score)
- …c6 (11% of these games) — Karpinski usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 17% of White games, 53.8% score
- …d5 (54% of these games) — Karpinski usually continues d4 (37.5% score)
- …Nf6 (31% of these games) — Karpinski usually continues c4 (83.3% score)
- …c5 (8% of these games) — Karpinski usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (53 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 36 | 67.9% | 54.2% |
| Nf6 | 8 | 15.1% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 7 | 13.2% | 42.9% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.9% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.9% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 24 | 77.4% | 43.8% |
| d5 | 5 | 16.1% | 40.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 3.2% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 3.2% | 100.0% |
Andrzej Karpinski's chess games
All 171 games by Andrzej Karpinski in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2003 - 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: 65 wins, 56 draws, 50 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B53 | Sicilian | 14 | 7/5/2 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A11 | English Opening | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D55 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 35 | 14/11/10 | 40.0% |
| D41 | Indian Defense | 12 | 4/2/6 | 33.3% |
| C41 | Philidor | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| D93 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C24 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D34 | Catalan | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2008 | Lukasz Rzeznik | 2,119 | ch-POL Teachers | B33 |
| May 2010 | Jan Budrewicz | 1,996 | chT3-POL Kujawsko Pomorskie 0910 | B41 |
| Feb 2010 | Jozef Klugiewicz | 1,964 | chT3-POL Kujawsko Pomorskie 0910 | B09 |
| Dec 2009 | Wieslaw Jankowski | 1,946 | Torun-Bydgoszcz | C70 |
| Jul 2008 | Mariusz Darowicki | 1,942 | Kowalewo Pomorskie Open B | A26 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kowalewo Pomorskie Open B | 2008 | 15 | 12.5 | 2,057 |
| 48th Polanica Zdroj Open D | 2012 | 9 | 5 | 1,531 |
| ch-POL Teachers | 2008 | 9 | 5 | 2,010 |
| 13th Lazy Baltic Pearl Open | 2017 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,750 |
| 47th Polanica Zdroj Open D | 2011 | 9 | 6 | 1,828 |
| 16th Kowalewo Pomorskie Open B | 2009 | 9 | 5 | 1,787 |
| 43rd Polanica Zdroj Open C | 2007 | 9 | 7 | 1,984 |
| Ciechocinek ch-KPZ | 2002 | 8 | 3 | 1,787 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Andrzej Karpinski's chess games?
171 games by Andrzej Karpinski, from Oct 2003 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 Andrzej Karpinski has played.
What does Andrzej Karpinski play on the first move as White?
Across 77 games with White in our database, Andrzej Karpinski opens with 1.e4 (73% of games), 1.Nf3 (17% of games), 1.c4 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Andrzej Karpinski answers 1...d6 (68% of games), 1...Nf6 (15% of games), 1...e5 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (77% of games), 1...d5 (16% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games).
What openings does Andrzej Karpinski play as White?
As White, Andrzej Karpinski's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (14 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (5 games, 60.0% win rate); English Opening (5 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 77 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Andrzej Karpinski play as Black?
As Black, Andrzej Karpinski most often plays: Pirc Defense (35 games, 40.0% win rate); Indian Defense (12 games, 33.3% win rate); Philidor (6 games, 16.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 94 games.
What is Andrzej Karpinski's FIDE rating?
Andrzej Karpinski is currently rated 1,766 in classical chess, 1,749 in rapid and 1,668 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,976 (Apr 2004).
How many games has Andrzej Karpinski played?
Our database contains 171 games by Andrzej Karpinski, covering Oct 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 65 wins, 56 draws, 50 losses (38.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Andrzej Karpinski?
171 games by Andrzej Karpinski 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.