Prepare against Bartosz Kitewski
Poland · World #34,429 classical · FIDE ID 21854491
When preparing against Bartosz Kitewski, expect 1.d4 in 79% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (52% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (92%).
Our database contains 85 games by Bartosz Kitewski, covering Oct 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Bartosz Kitewski's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Bartosz Kitewski 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 | 1,962 | 2,075 | Jan 2023 |
| Rapid | 1,984 | 1,984 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,925 | 1,975 | Jan 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 85 | 31 | 26 | 28 | 36.5% |
| As White | 42 | 18 | 15 | 9 | 42.9% |
| As Black | 43 | 13 | 11 | 19 | 30.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Bartosz Kitewski's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Bartosz Kitewski's side.
First moves as White (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 33 | 78.6% | 57.6% |
| c4 | 7 | 16.7% | 78.6% |
| e4 | 2 | 4.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 79% of White games, 57.6% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Kitewski usually continues c4 (53.3% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Kitewski usually continues c4 (60.0% score)
- …f5 (9% of these games) — Kitewski usually continues c4 (83.3% score)
- 1.c4 — 17% of White games, 78.6% score
- …e6 (29% of these games) — Kitewski usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …Nf6 (29% of these games) — Kitewski usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Kitewski usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 12 | 52.2% | 45.8% |
| e6 | 11 | 47.8% | 54.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 12 | 92.3% | 33.3% |
| e6 | 1 | 7.7% | 100.0% |
Bartosz Kitewski's chess games
All 85 games by Bartosz Kitewski in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2015 - 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: 31 wins, 26 draws, 28 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D45 | Slav Defense | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| A87 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A59 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D74 | English Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D78 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | English Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7 | 5/0/2 | 71.4% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E01 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A39 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2023 | Bartlomiej Turski | 2,324 | ch-POL Blitz U18 | C00 |
| Mar 2022 | Michal Koziorowicz | 2,291 | ch-POL U18 | A90 |
| Sep 2021 | Jaroslaw Paprocki | 2,186 | POL-chT 2nd League | E12 |
| Mar 2022 | Rafal Dalkowski | 2,138 | ch-POL U18 | A59 |
| Sep 2022 | Boguslaw Kuma | 2,132 | POL-chT 2nd League | B84 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| POL-chT 2nd League | 2024 | 32 | 15.5 | 2,085 |
| ch-POL U18 | 2023 | 17 | 9 | 2,063 |
| Warsaw Najdorf Memorial Open B | 2023 | 9 | 7 | 2,021 |
| ch-POL U17 Qual | 2021 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,701 |
| chT-POL 2nd League | 2025 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,948 |
| Warsaw Maciei Memorial | 2023 | 5 | 1 | 1,532 |
| ch-POL blitz | 2022 | 3 | 0.5 | 2,092 |
| ch-POL Blitz U18 | 2023 | 2 | 1 | 2,306 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Bartosz Kitewski's chess games?
85 games by Bartosz Kitewski, from Oct 2015 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 Bartosz Kitewski has played.
What does Bartosz Kitewski play on the first move as White?
Across 42 games with White in our database, Bartosz Kitewski opens with 1.d4 (79% of games), 1.c4 (17% of games), 1.e4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Bartosz Kitewski answers 1...c5 (52% of games), 1...e6 (48% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (92% of games), 1...e6 (8% of games).
What openings does Bartosz Kitewski play as White?
As White, Bartosz Kitewski's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Dutch Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); King's Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 42 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Bartosz Kitewski play as Black?
As Black, Bartosz Kitewski most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (7 games, 71.4% win rate); French: Classical Variation (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 43 games.
What is Bartosz Kitewski's FIDE rating?
Bartosz Kitewski is currently rated 1,962 in classical chess, 1,984 in rapid and 1,925 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,075 (Jan 2023).
How many games has Bartosz Kitewski played?
Our database contains 85 games by Bartosz Kitewski, covering Oct 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 31 wins, 26 draws, 28 losses (36.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Bartosz Kitewski?
85 games by Bartosz Kitewski 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.