Prepare against Bartosz Kuska
Poland · World #69,380 classical · FIDE ID 21818371
When preparing against Bartosz Kuska, expect 1.f4 in 43% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (63% of games); against 1.d4, 1...e6 (57%).
Our database contains 31 games by Bartosz Kuska, covering Aug 2015 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Bartosz Kuska's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Bartosz Kuska 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 | 1,823 | 1,880 | Nov 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,767 | 1,775 | Aug 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,792 | 1,870 | Aug 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 31 | 5 | 8 | 18 | 16.1% |
| As White | 14 | 2 | 3 | 9 | 14.3% |
| As Black | 17 | 3 | 5 | 9 | 17.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Bartosz Kuska's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Bartosz Kuska's side.
First moves as White (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f4 | 6 | 42.9% | 41.7% |
| d4 | 6 | 42.9% | 0.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 14.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.f4 — 43% of White games, 41.7% score
- …d5 (67% of these games) — Kuska usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …Nf6 (17% of these games) — Kuska usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (17% of these games) — Kuska usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 43% of White games, 0.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Kuska usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Kuska usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …g6 (17% of these games) — Kuska usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 5 | 62.5% | 30.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 12.5% | 100.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 4 | 57.1% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 28.6% | 75.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 14.3% | 50.0% |
Bartosz Kuska's chess games
All 31 games by Bartosz Kuska in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2015 - Aug 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: 5 wins, 8 draws, 18 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A03 | Bird's opening | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| A34 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A19 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E19 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A00 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C08 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E62 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2025 | Marcin Bartoszewicz | 1,882 | Rubinstein Mem Open B | B07 |
| Aug 2025 | Aleksandra Klincewicz | 1,798 | Rubinstein Mem Open B | E62 |
| Aug 2025 | Jan Bednarski | 1,787 | Rubinstein Mem Open B | A02 |
| Aug 2026 | Jan Komarow-Dereniowski | 1,728 | Rubinstein Chess Festival 2026 - Open B | C11 |
| Aug 2026 | Michal Nowakowski | 1,659 | Rubinstein Chess Festival 2026 - Open C | A19 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rubinstein Mem Open B | 2025 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,897 |
| 24th Kochan Memorial Open | 2013 | 8 | 0 | 974 |
| Rubinstein Chess Festival 2026 - Open C | 2026 | 5 | 2 | 1,541 |
| Rubinstein Chess Festival 2026 - Open B | 2026 | 3 | 1 | 1,585 |
| 58th Polanica Zdroj Open D | 2022 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,390 |
| 56th Polanica Zdroj Open D | 2020 | 1 | 0 | 1,402 |
| ch-POL Rapid | 2023 | 1 | 0 | 2,181 |
| ch-POL Rapid 2024 | 2024 | 1 | 0 | 2,181 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Bartosz Kuska's chess games?
31 games by Bartosz Kuska, from Aug 2015 to Aug 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 Kuska has played.
What does Bartosz Kuska play on the first move as White?
Across 14 games with White in our database, Bartosz Kuska opens with 1.f4 (43% of games), 1.d4 (43% of games), 1.c4 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Bartosz Kuska answers 1...e6 (63% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games), 1...d6 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (57% of games), 1...Nf6 (29% of games), 1...f5 (14% of games).
What openings does Bartosz Kuska play as White?
As White, Bartosz Kuska's most-played openings in our database are: Bird's opening (6 games, 16.7% win rate); English Opening (1 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening: Mikenas Variation (1 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 14 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Bartosz Kuska play as Black?
As Black, Bartosz Kuska most often plays: French: Classical Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Horwitz Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Bartosz Kuska's FIDE rating?
Bartosz Kuska is currently rated 1,823 in classical chess, 1,767 in rapid and 1,792 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,880 (Nov 2024).
How many games has Bartosz Kuska played?
Our database contains 31 games by Bartosz Kuska, covering Aug 2015 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 5 wins, 8 draws, 18 losses (16.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Bartosz Kuska?
31 games by Bartosz Kuska 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.