Prepare against Arkadiusz Siwiec
Poland · World #6,959 classical · FIDE ID 1134442
When preparing against Arkadiusz Siwiec, expect 1.e4 in 82% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (85% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (60%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: French: Winawer Variation as White, 17.6% over 17 games.
Our database contains 429 games by Arkadiusz Siwiec, covering Jul 2005 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Arkadiusz Siwiec's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Arkadiusz Siwiec 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 | 2,226 | 2,241 | Aug 2023 |
| Rapid | 2,084 | 2,191 | Apr 2014 |
| Blitz | 2,129 | 2,181 | Aug 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 429 | 159 | 121 | 149 | 37.1% |
| As White | 221 | 83 | 71 | 67 | 37.6% |
| As Black | 208 | 76 | 50 | 82 | 36.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Arkadiusz Siwiec's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Arkadiusz Siwiec's side.
First moves as White (221 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 182 | 82.4% | 54.7% |
| d4 | 28 | 12.7% | 44.6% |
| Nf3 | 8 | 3.6% | 62.5% |
| c4 | 3 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 82% of White games, 54.7% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Siwiec usually continues Nf3 (55.5% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Siwiec usually continues Nf3 (66.2% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Siwiec usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 13% of White games, 44.6% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Siwiec usually continues c4 (19.2% score)
- …d5 (39% of these games) — Siwiec usually continues c4 (68.2% score)
- …c5 (7% of these games) — Siwiec usually continues d5 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (121 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 103 | 85.1% | 50.5% |
| c6 | 8 | 6.6% | 25.0% |
| e5 | 7 | 5.8% | 21.4% |
| e6 | 3 | 2.5% | 16.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (48 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 29 | 60.4% | 63.8% |
| d5 | 19 | 39.6% | 52.6% |
Arkadiusz Siwiec's chess games
All 429 games by Arkadiusz Siwiec in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2005 - 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: 159 wins, 121 draws, 149 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B67 | Sicilian | 30 | 14/6/10 | 46.7% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 18 | 10/5/3 | 55.6% |
| B96 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 18 | 7/6/5 | 38.9% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 17 | 3/8/6 | 17.6% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 12 | 3/7/2 | 25.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 8 | 1/0/7 | 12.5% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 8 | 6/0/2 | 75.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B57 | Sicilian | 63 | 25/18/20 | 39.7% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 11 | 3/5/3 | 27.3% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 11 | 4/3/4 | 36.4% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 11 | 6/3/2 | 54.5% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 11 | 6/0/5 | 54.5% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 9 | 6/0/3 | 66.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| A11 | English Opening | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2018 | Michal Matuszewski | 2,505 | ch-POL Academic | D00 |
| Jul 2021 | Gudmundur Kjartansson | 2,496 | 18th Warsaw Najdorf Memorial Open A | A29 |
| Jan 2015 | Arkadiusz Leniart | 2,488 | ch-POL U26 | C96 |
| Jun 2011 | Vladimir Malaniuk | 2,473 | Sudety Open 4th | D03 |
| Aug 2009 | Dominik Orzech | 2,466 | 14th Rewal Open A | B04 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-POL U16 | 2009 | 22 | 12 | 2,081 |
| ch-POL U18 | 2011 | 20 | 10.5 | 2,041 |
| POL-chT 2nd League | 2024 | 20 | 11 | 2,227 |
| 5th Moscow Dvorkovich Cup U16 | 2010 | 13 | 4.5 | 2,228 |
| 38th chT-POL U19 | 2007 | 11 | 6 | 2,047 |
| ch-POL U12 | 2003 | 11 | 5 | 2,042 |
| chT2-POL U18 | 2004 | 10 | 3 | 1,792 |
| 11th Rewal Open | 2006 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,104 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Arkadiusz Siwiec's chess games?
429 games by Arkadiusz Siwiec, from Jul 2005 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 Arkadiusz Siwiec has played.
What does Arkadiusz Siwiec play on the first move as White?
Across 221 games with White in our database, Arkadiusz Siwiec opens with 1.e4 (82% of games), 1.d4 (13% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Arkadiusz Siwiec answers 1...c5 (85% of games), 1...c6 (7% of games), 1...e5 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (60% of games), 1...d5 (40% of games).
What openings does Arkadiusz Siwiec play as White?
As White, Arkadiusz Siwiec's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (30 games, 46.7% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (18 games, 55.6% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (18 games, 38.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 221 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Arkadiusz Siwiec play as Black?
As Black, Arkadiusz Siwiec most often plays: Sicilian (63 games, 39.7% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (11 games, 27.3% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (11 games, 36.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 208 games.
What is Arkadiusz Siwiec's FIDE rating?
Arkadiusz Siwiec is currently rated 2,226 in classical chess, 2,084 in rapid and 2,129 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,241 (Aug 2023).
How many games has Arkadiusz Siwiec played?
Our database contains 429 games by Arkadiusz Siwiec, covering Jul 2005 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 159 wins, 121 draws, 149 losses (37.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Arkadiusz Siwiec?
429 games by Arkadiusz Siwiec 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.