Prepare against Cezary Kraczek
CM · Poland · World #5,218 classical · FIDE ID 21081107
When preparing against Cezary Kraczek, expect 1.e4 in 61% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (65% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (77%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Réti Opening as Black, 27.8% over 18 games.
Our database contains 693 games by Cezary Kraczek, covering Aug 2020 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Cezary Kraczek's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Cezary Kraczek 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 | 2,268 | 2,268 | Sep 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,080 | 2,144 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,279 | 2,279 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 693 | 286 | 117 | 290 | 41.3% |
| As White | 345 | 152 | 56 | 137 | 44.1% |
| As Black | 348 | 134 | 61 | 153 | 38.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Cezary Kraczek's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Cezary Kraczek's side.
First moves as White (345 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 211 | 61.2% | 57.3% |
| Nf3 | 73 | 21.2% | 30.8% |
| d4 | 43 | 12.5% | 65.1% |
| Nc3 | 13 | 3.8% | 42.3% |
| g3 | 2 | 0.6% | 25.0% |
| e3 | 1 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 61% of White games, 57.3% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Kraczek usually continues Nf3 (64.1% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Kraczek usually continues Nf3 (56.9% score)
- …c6 (12% of these games) — Kraczek usually continues d4 (44.1% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 21% of White games, 30.8% score
- …Nf6 (45% of these games) — Kraczek usually continues g3 (23.3% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Kraczek usually continues g3 (44.1% score)
- …c5 (7% of these games) — Kraczek usually continues e4 (12.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (156 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 102 | 65.4% | 47.1% |
| Nf6 | 27 | 17.3% | 53.7% |
| c5 | 19 | 12.2% | 63.2% |
| d6 | 2 | 1.3% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 1.3% | 75.0% |
| a6 | 1 | 0.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (110 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 85 | 77.3% | 46.5% |
| d5 | 20 | 18.2% | 32.5% |
| g6 | 2 | 1.8% | 75.0% |
| a6 | 1 | 0.9% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 0.9% | 0.0% |
Cezary Kraczek's chess games
All 693 games by Cezary Kraczek in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2020 - Sep 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: 286 wins, 117 draws, 290 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 59 | 29/12/18 | 49.2% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 32 | 9/6/17 | 28.1% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 15 | 9/2/4 | 60.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 13 | 9/0/4 | 69.2% |
| C46 | Four Knights Game | 13 | 9/0/4 | 69.2% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 11 | 4/0/7 | 36.4% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 10 | 5/3/2 | 50.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 9 | 2/1/6 | 22.2% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C41 | Philidor | 38 | 17/3/18 | 44.7% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 26 | 10/6/10 | 38.5% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 24 | 11/4/9 | 45.8% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 21 | 7/4/10 | 33.3% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 18 | 5/6/7 | 27.8% |
| A10 | Modern Defense | 14 | 5/2/7 | 35.7% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 13 | 8/1/4 | 61.5% |
| A45 | London System | 12 | 3/3/6 | 25.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 12 | 3/6/3 | 25.0% |
| C26 | Vienna Game | 12 | 4/1/7 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Dmitrij Kollars | 2,634 | 2nd 3-0 Thu 30th Jul 2026 | A06 |
| Jun 2026 | Aleksandar Indjic | 2,602 | 2nd 3-0 Thu 25th Jun 2026 | A48 |
| Jun 2026 | Sina Movahed | 2,597 | 2nd 3-0 Thu 25th Jun 2026 | A14 |
| May 2026 | Markus Ragger | 2,579 | 2nd 3-0 Thursday | D02 |
| Jul 2026 | Nitzan Steinberg | 2,560 | 2nd 3-0 Thu 16th Jul 2026 | A07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 165 | 84 | 2,251 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 77 | 38.5 | 2,268 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 65 | 31.5 | 2,265 |
| ch-POL U20 | 2023 | 18 | 7.5 | 1,902 |
| 3rd 3-0 Thu 4th Jun 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,321 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 11th Jun 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,232 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 25th Jun 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 5 | 2,306 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thu 9th Jul 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,314 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Cezary Kraczek's chess games?
693 games by Cezary Kraczek, from Aug 2020 to Sep 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 Cezary Kraczek has played.
What does Cezary Kraczek play on the first move as White?
Across 345 games with White in our database, Cezary Kraczek opens with 1.e4 (61% of games), 1.Nf3 (21% of games), 1.d4 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Cezary Kraczek answers 1...e5 (65% of games), 1...Nf6 (17% of games), 1...c5 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (77% of games), 1...d5 (18% of games), 1...g6 (2% of games).
What openings does Cezary Kraczek play as White?
As White, Cezary Kraczek's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (59 games, 49.2% win rate); Réti Opening (32 games, 28.1% win rate); French: Classical Variation (15 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 345 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Cezary Kraczek play as Black?
As Black, Cezary Kraczek most often plays: Philidor (38 games, 44.7% win rate); Indian Defense (26 games, 38.5% win rate); Alekhine Defense (24 games, 45.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 348 games.
What is Cezary Kraczek's FIDE rating?
Cezary Kraczek is currently rated 2,268 in classical chess, 2,080 in rapid and 2,279 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,268 (Sep 2026).
How many games has Cezary Kraczek played?
Our database contains 693 games by Cezary Kraczek, covering Aug 2020 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 286 wins, 117 draws, 290 losses (41.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Cezary Kraczek?
693 games by Cezary Kraczek 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.