Prepare against Arkadiusz Zaskalski
Poland · World #36,368 classical · FIDE ID 1107615
When preparing against Arkadiusz Zaskalski, expect 1.c4 in 56% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (99% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Dragon as Black, 23.5% over 17 games.
Our database contains 285 games by Arkadiusz Zaskalski, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Arkadiusz Zaskalski's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Arkadiusz Zaskalski 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 | 1,952 | 2,257 | Jul 2012 |
| Rapid | 1,926 | 2,208 | Aug 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 285 | 87 | 107 | 91 | 30.5% |
| As White | 140 | 42 | 61 | 37 | 30.0% |
| As Black | 145 | 45 | 46 | 54 | 31.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Arkadiusz Zaskalski's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Arkadiusz Zaskalski's side.
First moves as White (140 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 78 | 55.7% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 62 | 44.3% | 54.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 56% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (28% of these games) — Zaskalski usually continues Nf3 (57.1% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Zaskalski usually continues Nc3 (36.8% score)
- …c5 (12% of these games) — Zaskalski usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 44% of White games, 54.0% score
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Zaskalski usually continues c4 (58.3% score)
- …d5 (19% of these games) — Zaskalski usually continues c4 (54.2% score)
- …c5 (18% of these games) — Zaskalski usually continues c4 (31.8% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (68 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 67 | 98.5% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 1.5% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (50 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 50 | 100.0% | 45.0% |
Arkadiusz Zaskalski's chess games
All 285 games by Arkadiusz Zaskalski in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Jul 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: 87 wins, 107 draws, 91 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A30 | English Opening | 41 | 15/18/8 | 36.6% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 20 | 6/8/6 | 30.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 19 | 5/4/10 | 26.3% |
| E05 | Catalan | 12 | 3/5/4 | 25.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 10 | 2/6/2 | 20.0% |
| A12 | Réti Opening | 10 | 5/3/2 | 50.0% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 10 | 3/4/3 | 30.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A88 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 26 | 7/7/12 | 26.9% |
| B34 | Sicilian | 19 | 6/9/4 | 31.6% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 17 | 4/4/9 | 23.5% |
| B36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 11 | 2/5/4 | 18.2% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| A39 | English Opening | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2002 | Mateusz Bartel | 2,413 | chT-POL 58th 2nd League | A25 |
| Sep 2018 | Sylwester Bednarek | 2,336 | POL-chT 2nd League | A30 |
| Jul 2011 | Zuzana Borosova | 2,310 | ch-SVK Open A | B31 |
| Jan 2002 | Boguslaw Borysiak | 2,294 | chT-POL 58th 2nd League | A05 |
| Sep 2021 | MG. Gahan | 2,279 | POL-chT 1st League | B22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| POL-chT 2nd League | 2023 | 131 | 61 | 2,154 |
| chT3-POL Podkarpackie | 2016 | 18 | 10.5 | 2,136 |
| ch-SVK Open A | 2012 | 13 | 7.5 | 2,327 |
| chT2-POL South | 2001 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,172 |
| 56th chT-POL | 2000 | 10 | 2 | 2,085 |
| chT-POL 2nd div South | 1999 | 10 | 7.5 | 2,333 |
| Oberliga Baden 0607 | 2007 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,147 |
| chT2-POL | 2013 | 9 | 5 | 2,205 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Arkadiusz Zaskalski's chess games?
285 games by Arkadiusz Zaskalski, from Apr 2003 to Jul 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 Zaskalski has played.
What does Arkadiusz Zaskalski play on the first move as White?
Across 140 games with White in our database, Arkadiusz Zaskalski opens with 1.c4 (56% of games), 1.Nf3 (44% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Arkadiusz Zaskalski answers 1...c5 (99% of games), 1...e5 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Arkadiusz Zaskalski play as White?
As White, Arkadiusz Zaskalski's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (41 games, 36.6% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (20 games, 30.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (19 games, 26.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 140 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Arkadiusz Zaskalski play as Black?
As Black, Arkadiusz Zaskalski most often plays: Benoni Defense (26 games, 26.9% win rate); Sicilian (19 games, 31.6% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (17 games, 23.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 145 games.
What is Arkadiusz Zaskalski's FIDE rating?
Arkadiusz Zaskalski is currently rated 1,952 in classical chess, 1,926 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,257 (Jul 2012).
How many games has Arkadiusz Zaskalski played?
Our database contains 285 games by Arkadiusz Zaskalski, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 87 wins, 107 draws, 91 losses (30.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Arkadiusz Zaskalski?
285 games by Arkadiusz Zaskalski 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.