Prepare against Ben Wito Kowalski
DEU · World #80,536 classical · FIDE ID 12956171
When preparing against Ben Wito Kowalski, expect 1.e4 in 45% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (76% of games); against 1.d4, 1...e6 (43%).
Our database contains 65 games by Ben Wito Kowalski, covering Feb 2013 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ben Wito Kowalski's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ben Wito Kowalski 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 | 1,788 | 1,788 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,744 | 1,744 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,832 | 1,832 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 65 | 28 | 8 | 29 | 43.1% |
| As White | 33 | 16 | 2 | 15 | 48.5% |
| As Black | 32 | 12 | 6 | 14 | 37.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ben Wito Kowalski's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ben Wito Kowalski's side.
First moves as White (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 15 | 45.5% | 63.3% |
| f4 | 11 | 33.3% | 31.8% |
| d4 | 4 | 12.1% | 50.0% |
| g3 | 2 | 6.1% | 100.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 3.0% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 45% of White games, 63.3% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Kowalski usually continues Nf3 (64.3% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Kowalski usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Kowalski usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- 1.f4 — 33% of White games, 31.8% score
- …d5 (73% of these games) — Kowalski usually continues Nf3 (31.3% score)
- …Nf6 (18% of these games) — Kowalski usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (9% of these games) — Kowalski usually continues fxe5 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 16 | 76.2% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 5 | 23.8% | 60.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 3 | 42.9% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 42.9% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 1 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
Ben Wito Kowalski's chess games
All 65 games by Ben Wito Kowalski 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: 28 wins, 8 draws, 29 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A03 | Bird's opening | 11 | 3/1/7 | 27.3% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C23 | Bishop's Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A03 | Hungarian Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C44 | Italian Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E21 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B43 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C01 | French Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D10 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E01 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2013 | Tomas Olsson | 1,932 | Lueneburg Open | C24 |
| Apr 2014 | Balint Balazs | 1,861 | ch-Niedersachsen U14 | A03 |
| Jul 2013 | Horst Schumacher | 1,825 | 26th Kiel Open A | C01 |
| Jul 2013 | Hendrik Janke | 1,809 | Hamburg St Pauli Open B | B90 |
| Jul 2013 | Juergen Olschok | 1,808 | Hamburg St Pauli Open B | C02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Niedersachsen U12 | 2013 | 21 | 11 | 1,376 |
| ch-Niedersachsen U14 | 2014 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,581 |
| chT-GER North U12 | 2013 | 7 | 5 | 1,620 |
| chT-GER U12 | 2013 | 7 | 4 | 1,567 |
| chT-GER North U14 | 2014 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,537 |
| Hamburg St Pauli Open B | 2013 | 5 | 2 | 1,707 |
| Lueneburg Open | 2013 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,844 |
| 26th Kiel Open A | 2013 | 3 | 1 | 1,769 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ben Wito Kowalski's chess games?
65 games by Ben Wito Kowalski, 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 Ben Wito Kowalski has played.
What does Ben Wito Kowalski play on the first move as White?
Across 33 games with White in our database, Ben Wito Kowalski opens with 1.e4 (45% of games), 1.f4 (33% of games), 1.d4 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ben Wito Kowalski answers 1...e6 (76% of games), 1...c5 (24% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (43% of games), 1...Nf6 (43% of games), 1...d5 (14% of games).
What openings does Ben Wito Kowalski play as White?
As White, Ben Wito Kowalski's most-played openings in our database are: Bird's opening (11 games, 27.3% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 33 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ben Wito Kowalski play as Black?
As Black, Ben Wito Kowalski most often plays: French: Exchange Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 32 games.
What is Ben Wito Kowalski's FIDE rating?
Ben Wito Kowalski is currently rated 1,788 in classical chess, 1,744 in rapid and 1,832 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,788 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Ben Wito Kowalski played?
Our database contains 65 games by Ben Wito Kowalski, covering Feb 2013 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 28 wins, 8 draws, 29 losses (43.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ben Wito Kowalski?
65 games by Ben Wito Kowalski 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.