Prepare against Borys Witczak
Poland · World #11,884 classical · FIDE ID 21006490
When preparing against Borys Witczak, expect 1.d4 in 58% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (80% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Najdorf as Black, 47.8% over 23 games.
Our database contains 169 games by Borys Witczak, covering Feb 2019 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Borys Witczak's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Borys Witczak 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 | 2,143 | 2,160 | Apr 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,035 | 2,147 | Jun 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,919 | 2,036 | Mar 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 169 | 65 | 29 | 75 | 38.5% |
| As White | 85 | 33 | 17 | 35 | 38.8% |
| As Black | 84 | 32 | 12 | 40 | 38.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Borys Witczak's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Borys Witczak's side.
First moves as White (85 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 49 | 57.6% | 52.0% |
| e4 | 34 | 40.0% | 44.1% |
| c4 | 2 | 2.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 58% of White games, 52.0% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Witczak usually continues c4 (48.2% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Witczak usually continues c4 (63.3% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Witczak usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 40% of White games, 44.1% score
- …c5 (53% of these games) — Witczak usually continues Nf3 (35.3% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Witczak usually continues d4 (30.0% score)
- …e5 (12% of these games) — Witczak usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (50 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 40 | 80.0% | 48.8% |
| c6 | 9 | 18.0% | 38.9% |
| e5 | 1 | 2.0% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 19 | 100.0% | 42.1% |
Borys Witczak's chess games
All 169 games by Borys Witczak in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2019 - 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: 65 wins, 29 draws, 75 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 11 | 5/3/3 | 45.5% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 8 | 5/0/3 | 62.5% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| B94 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 23 | 11/4/8 | 47.8% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 9 | 1/2/6 | 11.1% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2024 | Eduardas Rozentalis | 2,513 | 60th Polanica Zdroj Open | E32 |
| Jun 2024 | Alexandros Papasimakopoulos | 2,375 | Rhodes Summer Cup | E39 |
| Apr 2026 | Mariam Mkrtchyan | 2,368 | 26th ch-EUR Indiv 2026 | D31 |
| Mar 2026 | Witold Lechowski | 2,282 | Indywidualne Mistrzostwa Polski Juniorów 2026 - C16 | D35 |
| Oct 2025 | Karol Kucza | 2,263 | ch-POL Rapid 2025 | B94 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Youth Open U16 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,183 |
| 26th ch-EUR Indiv 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,105 |
| ch-POL Rapid U18 | 2023 | 10 | 6 | 1,524 |
| Wch U12 | 2022 | 10 | 5.5 | 1,830 |
| 8th Bohumin Open | 2025 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,091 |
| ch-POL U10 | 2021 | 9 | 6.5 | 1,474 |
| 61st Rubinstein Mem Open | 2025 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,924 |
| Najdorf Mem Open A | 2025 | 9 | 4 | 2,047 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Borys Witczak's chess games?
169 games by Borys Witczak, from Feb 2019 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 Borys Witczak has played.
What does Borys Witczak play on the first move as White?
Across 85 games with White in our database, Borys Witczak opens with 1.d4 (58% of games), 1.e4 (40% of games), 1.c4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Borys Witczak answers 1...c5 (80% of games), 1...c6 (18% of games), 1...e5 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Borys Witczak play as White?
As White, Borys Witczak's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (11 games, 45.5% win rate); Slav Defense (8 games, 62.5% win rate); Indian Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 85 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Borys Witczak play as Black?
As Black, Borys Witczak most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (23 games, 47.8% win rate); Sicilian (9 games, 11.1% win rate); Réti Opening (5 games, 60.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 84 games.
What is Borys Witczak's FIDE rating?
Borys Witczak is currently rated 2,143 in classical chess, 2,035 in rapid and 1,919 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,160 (Apr 2026).
How many games has Borys Witczak played?
Our database contains 169 games by Borys Witczak, covering Feb 2019 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 65 wins, 29 draws, 75 losses (38.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Borys Witczak?
169 games by Borys Witczak 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.