Prepare against Andrzej Zurkowski
Poland · World #19,906 classical · FIDE ID 1131303
When preparing against Andrzej Zurkowski, expect 1.d4 in 85% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (41% of games). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line as Black, 27.3% over 33 games.
Our database contains 602 games by Andrzej Zurkowski, covering Jul 2004 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Andrzej Zurkowski's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Andrzej Zurkowski 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 | 2,058 | 2,175 | Jul 2010 |
| Rapid | 2,057 | 2,088 | Feb 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,030 | 2,074 | Nov 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 602 | 248 | 173 | 180 | 41.2% |
| As White | 301 | 139 | 75 | 87 | 46.2% |
| As Black | 301 | 109 | 98 | 93 | 36.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Andrzej Zurkowski's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Andrzej Zurkowski's side.
First moves as White (301 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 255 | 84.7% | 58.6% |
| b3 | 16 | 5.3% | 56.3% |
| c4 | 13 | 4.3% | 69.2% |
| g3 | 5 | 1.7% | 20.0% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 1.3% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 4 | 1.3% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 85% of White games, 58.6% score
- …Nf6 (45% of these games) — Zurkowski usually continues c4 (57.7% score)
- …d5 (34% of these games) — Zurkowski usually continues Nf3 (61.1% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Zurkowski usually continues c4 (55.0% score)
- 1.b3 — 5% of White games, 56.3% score
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Zurkowski usually continues Bb2 (40.0% score)
- …e5 (31% of these games) — Zurkowski usually continues Bb2 (60.0% score)
- …Nf6 (13% of these games) — Zurkowski usually continues Bb2 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (145 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 60 | 41.4% | 62.5% |
| d5 | 56 | 38.6% | 51.8% |
| d6 | 8 | 5.5% | 75.0% |
| Nf6 | 6 | 4.1% | 41.7% |
| g6 | 6 | 4.1% | 25.0% |
| e5 | 4 | 2.8% | 12.5% |
Andrzej Zurkowski's chess games
All 602 games by Andrzej Zurkowski in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2004 - 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: 248 wins, 173 draws, 180 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D05 | Indian Defense | 37 | 15/14/8 | 40.5% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 30 | 13/10/7 | 43.3% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 28 | 14/7/7 | 50.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 17 | 6/7/4 | 35.3% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 16 | 10/1/5 | 62.5% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 15 | 9/0/6 | 60.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 14 | 8/4/2 | 57.1% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 12 | 5/3/4 | 41.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 11 | 7/2/2 | 63.6% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 37 | 19/8/10 | 51.4% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 33 | 9/13/10 | 27.3% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 27 | 8/9/10 | 29.6% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 22 | 11/7/4 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 22 | 8/6/8 | 36.4% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 18 | 8/5/5 | 44.4% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 16 | 5/7/4 | 31.3% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 14 | 7/3/4 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 12 | 5/4/3 | 41.7% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 8 | 1/4/3 | 12.5% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2009 | Grzegorz Toczek | 2,332 | chT-Mazowiec 0910 | A48 |
| Jul 2011 | Radoslaw Barski | 2,313 | 9th Warsaw Najdorf Memorial Open A | B06 |
| Jul 2007 | Krystian Jedryczka | 2,299 | Najdorf Memorial Open A | B45 |
| Jul 2025 | Grzegorz Masternak | 2,286 | Jana Maciei Mem | D37 |
| Nov 2008 | Michal Janczarski | 2,269 | 52nd Warsaw YMCA Autumn | A20 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| POL-chT 2nd League | 2024 | 69 | 40.5 | 2,079 |
| ch-POL U18 | 2009 | 22 | 11 | 2,086 |
| Kowalewo Pomorskie Open | 2013 | 18 | 8 | 2,001 |
| 84th Warsaw YMCA Autumn A | 2010 | 13 | 7 | 2,204 |
| 34th Warsaw YMCA Spring | 2007 | 13 | 8.5 | 2,075 |
| 86th Warsaw YMCA Winter A | 2011 | 13 | 5.5 | 2,042 |
| POL-chT 1st League | 2023 | 13 | 5.5 | 2,006 |
| 32nd Warsaw YMCA Winter-B | 2007 | 13 | 7.5 | 2,086 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Robert Krasiewicz (12 games) · Rafal Szymczak (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Andrzej Zurkowski's chess games?
602 games by Andrzej Zurkowski, from Jul 2004 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 Andrzej Zurkowski has played.
What does Andrzej Zurkowski play on the first move as White?
Across 301 games with White in our database, Andrzej Zurkowski opens with 1.d4 (85% of games), 1.b3 (5% of games), 1.c4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Andrzej Zurkowski answers 1...c5 (41% of games), 1...d5 (39% of games), 1...d6 (6% of games).
What openings does Andrzej Zurkowski play as White?
As White, Andrzej Zurkowski's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (37 games, 40.5% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (30 games, 43.3% win rate); Benoni Defense (28 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 301 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Andrzej Zurkowski play as Black?
As Black, Andrzej Zurkowski most often plays: Benoni Defense (37 games, 51.4% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (33 games, 27.3% win rate); Modern Defense (27 games, 29.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 301 games.
What is Andrzej Zurkowski's FIDE rating?
Andrzej Zurkowski is currently rated 2,058 in classical chess, 2,057 in rapid and 2,030 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,175 (Jul 2010).
How many games has Andrzej Zurkowski played?
Our database contains 602 games by Andrzej Zurkowski, covering Jul 2004 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 248 wins, 173 draws, 180 losses (41.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Andrzej Zurkowski?
602 games by Andrzej Zurkowski 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.