Prepare against Artur Chowaniec
Poland · World #130,573 classical · FIDE ID 1190091
When preparing against Artur Chowaniec, expect 1.e4 in 87% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (85% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (86%).
Our database contains 66 games by Artur Chowaniec, covering Feb 2013 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Artur Chowaniec's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Artur Chowaniec 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 | 1,645 | 1,714 | Feb 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,692 | 1,758 | Mar 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,685 | 1,832 | Jul 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 66 | 19 | 12 | 35 | 28.8% |
| As White | 30 | 7 | 6 | 17 | 23.3% |
| As Black | 36 | 12 | 6 | 18 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Artur Chowaniec's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Artur Chowaniec's side.
First moves as White (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 26 | 86.7% | 34.6% |
| f3 | 2 | 6.7% | 25.0% |
| d4 | 2 | 6.7% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 87% of White games, 34.6% score
- …c5 (35% of these games) — Chowaniec usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …c6 (23% of these games) — Chowaniec usually continues d4 (80.0% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Chowaniec usually continues Nc3 (33.3% score)
- 1.f3 — 7% of White games, 25.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Chowaniec usually continues Kf2 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 17 | 85.0% | 41.2% |
| c6 | 2 | 10.0% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 5.0% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 12 | 85.7% | 41.7% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 14.3% | 50.0% |
Artur Chowaniec's chess games
All 66 games by Artur Chowaniec in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2013 - 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: 19 wins, 12 draws, 35 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C11 | French Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B43 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Barnes Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | King's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D43 | Nimzo-Indian: Leningrad Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A87 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2015 | Taras Panchyshyn | 2,143 | Krakow chB-Malopolski | B00 |
| Jan 2013 | Piotr Kowalski | 2,045 | 9th Krakow Open | B85 |
| Sep 2017 | Martin Metev | 1,965 | 190th Sofia MGU Open | B40 |
| May 2015 | Heorhiy Mintenko | 1,934 | Krakow chB-Malopolski | D03 |
| Sep 2017 | Dobrotich Andreev | 1,881 | 190th Sofia MGU Open | B90 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 56th Polanica Zdroj Open E | 2020 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,472 |
| Krakow chB-Malopolski | 2015 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,853 |
| Krakow Europejski Open | 2016 | 7 | 3 | 1,750 |
| 28th Krakow Open B | 2018 | 7 | 2 | 1,709 |
| 190th Sofia MGU Open | 2017 | 6 | 4 | 1,837 |
| 9th Budapest Art Pub Open | 2015 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,586 |
| 9th Krakow Open | 2013 | 5 | 2 | 1,777 |
| 1st Krakow Resovia Masters | 2021 | 5 | 0.5 | 1,766 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Artur Chowaniec's chess games?
66 games by Artur Chowaniec, from Feb 2013 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 Artur Chowaniec has played.
What does Artur Chowaniec play on the first move as White?
Across 30 games with White in our database, Artur Chowaniec opens with 1.e4 (87% of games), 1.f3 (7% of games), 1.d4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Artur Chowaniec answers 1...c5 (85% of games), 1...c6 (10% of games), 1...e6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (86% of games), 1...Nf6 (14% of games).
What openings does Artur Chowaniec play as White?
As White, Artur Chowaniec's most-played openings in our database are: French Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 30 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Artur Chowaniec play as Black?
As Black, Artur Chowaniec most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Slav Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 36 games.
What is Artur Chowaniec's FIDE rating?
Artur Chowaniec is currently rated 1,645 in classical chess, 1,692 in rapid and 1,685 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,714 (Feb 2025).
How many games has Artur Chowaniec played?
Our database contains 66 games by Artur Chowaniec, covering Feb 2013 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 19 wins, 12 draws, 35 losses (28.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Artur Chowaniec?
66 games by Artur Chowaniec 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.