Prepare against Artur Grzelak
Poland · World #24,722 classical · FIDE ID 1105884
When preparing against Artur Grzelak, expect 1.d4 in 95% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...g6 (61% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (81%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Benoni Defense as Black, 40.0% over 15 games.
Our database contains 160 games by Artur Grzelak, covering Apr 2003 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Artur Grzelak's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Artur Grzelak 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 | 2,021 | 2,280 | Apr 2003 |
| Rapid | 2,061 | 2,205 | Feb 2017 |
| Blitz | 2,096 | 2,220 | Jul 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 160 | 83 | 43 | 34 | 51.9% |
| As White | 81 | 49 | 22 | 10 | 60.5% |
| As Black | 79 | 34 | 21 | 24 | 43.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Artur Grzelak's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Artur Grzelak's side.
First moves as White (81 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 77 | 95.1% | 75.3% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 4.9% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 95% of White games, 75.3% score
- …Nf6 (47% of these games) — Grzelak usually continues Nf3 (77.1% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Grzelak usually continues Nf3 (90.6% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Grzelak usually continues c4 (83.3% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 5% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Grzelak usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Grzelak usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (25% of these games) — Grzelak usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (44 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 27 | 61.4% | 59.3% |
| d6 | 6 | 13.6% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 6 | 13.6% | 25.0% |
| c5 | 4 | 9.1% | 37.5% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 2.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 21 | 80.8% | 61.9% |
| g6 | 4 | 15.4% | 75.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 3.8% | 0.0% |
Artur Grzelak's chess games
All 160 games by Artur Grzelak in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Nov 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: 83 wins, 43 draws, 34 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A48 | Indian Defense | 21 | 15/6/0 | 71.4% |
| D02 | London System | 17 | 10/4/3 | 58.8% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 5/1/0 | 83.3% |
| A90 | Horwitz Defense | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| E74 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| D18 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E38 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 33 | 14/11/8 | 42.4% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 15 | 6/3/6 | 40.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| A39 | English Opening | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| A53 | Old Indian | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E14 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2001 | Grzegorz Wiech | 2,365 | Milanowek Open | A70 |
| Jan 2001 | Jan Adamski | 2,360 | Milanowek Open | A04 |
| Sep 2015 | Waldemar Swic | 2,345 | POL-chT 2nd League | A48 |
| May 1998 | Marek Kolasinski | 2,280 | ch-Warsaw | B07 |
| Jan 2001 | Adam Lachowski | 2,270 | Milanowek Open | E69 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| POL-chT 2nd League | 2022 | 33 | 20.5 | 2,199 |
| chT-Mazowiec Open | 2014 | 12 | 8 | 1,960 |
| 2nd ch-Warsaw MG | 2012 | 11 | 9 | 2,095 |
| Milanowek | 2000 | 9 | 6 | 2,284 |
| ch-Milanowek | 1998 | 9 | 5 | 2,159 |
| Milanowek Open | 2001 | 9 | 7.5 | 2,522 |
| 13th Warsaw Najdorf Memorial Open B | 2015 | 9 | 7 | 2,187 |
| ch-Warsaw City | 2009 | 9 | 6 | 2,013 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Artur Grzelak's chess games?
160 games by Artur Grzelak, from Apr 2003 to Nov 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 Grzelak has played.
What does Artur Grzelak play on the first move as White?
Across 81 games with White in our database, Artur Grzelak opens with 1.d4 (95% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Artur Grzelak answers 1...g6 (61% of games), 1...d6 (14% of games), 1...d5 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (81% of games), 1...g6 (15% of games), 1...d5 (4% of games).
What openings does Artur Grzelak play as White?
As White, Artur Grzelak's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (21 games, 71.4% win rate); London System (17 games, 58.8% win rate); Benoni Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 81 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Artur Grzelak play as Black?
As Black, Artur Grzelak most often plays: Modern Defense (33 games, 42.4% win rate); Benoni Defense (15 games, 40.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (6 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 79 games.
What is Artur Grzelak's FIDE rating?
Artur Grzelak is currently rated 2,021 in classical chess, 2,061 in rapid and 2,096 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,280 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Artur Grzelak played?
Our database contains 160 games by Artur Grzelak, covering Apr 2003 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 83 wins, 43 draws, 34 losses (51.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Artur Grzelak?
160 games by Artur Grzelak 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.