Prepare against Damian Bartkowiak
Poland · World #34,130 classical · FIDE ID 1117998
Our database contains 262 games by Damian Bartkowiak, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Damian Bartkowiak's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Damian Bartkowiak 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 | 1,963 | 2,198 | May 2018 |
| Rapid | 1,966 | 2,159 | May 2014 |
| Blitz | 1,871 | 2,138 | Oct 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 262 | 103 | 69 | 90 | 39.3% |
| As White | 132 | 58 | 33 | 41 | 43.9% |
| As Black | 130 | 45 | 36 | 49 | 34.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Damian Bartkowiak's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Damian Bartkowiak's side.
First moves as White (132 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 114 | 86.4% | 56.1% |
| e4 | 14 | 10.6% | 60.7% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 2.3% | 66.7% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 86% of White games, 56.1% score
- …Nf6 (46% of these games) — Bartkowiak usually continues c4 (58.6% score)
- …d5 (45% of these games) — Bartkowiak usually continues Nf3 (60.3% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Bartkowiak usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 11% of White games, 60.7% score
- …c5 (64% of these games) — Bartkowiak usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Bartkowiak usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Bartkowiak usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (69 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 30 | 43.5% | 60.0% |
| d5 | 29 | 42.0% | 46.6% |
| c5 | 6 | 8.7% | 58.3% |
| e5 | 2 | 2.9% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 2.9% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 25 | 73.5% | 48.0% |
| f5 | 5 | 14.7% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 5.9% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.9% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 2.9% | 50.0% |
Damian Bartkowiak's chess games
All 262 games by Damian Bartkowiak in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 103 wins, 69 draws, 90 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D15 | Slav Defense | 21 | 9/3/9 | 42.9% |
| E90 | Indian Defense | 19 | 6/4/9 | 31.6% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 11 | 6/3/2 | 54.5% |
| D27 | Queen's Pawn Game | 10 | 6/4/0 | 60.0% |
| E01 | Catalan | 9 | 2/4/3 | 22.2% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 9 | 6/1/2 | 66.7% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A84 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 26 | 10/7/9 | 38.5% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 18 | 8/5/5 | 44.4% |
| A90 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 12 | 4/2/6 | 33.3% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A84 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| D94 | Slav Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2002 | Peter Vavrak | 2,412 | Presov Open A | A84 |
| Jul 2003 | Dmitry Stets | 2,399 | Poznan Open A | B01 |
| Sep 2013 | Grzegorz Toczek | 2,278 | chT2-POL | A11 |
| Feb 2009 | Hannes Ganaus | 2,266 | 15th Lienz Open | A06 |
| Sep 2010 | Monika Krupa | 2,257 | chT-POL 2st League | E04 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| POL-chT 2nd League | 2024 | 63 | 29 | 2,018 |
| Poznan Open A | 2004 | 18 | 8.5 | 2,120 |
| Gdansk Open | 2009 | 18 | 10 | 2,088 |
| chT-POL 3rd League Wielkopolska 12/13 | 2013 | 11 | 8 | 2,202 |
| 9th Ketrzyn Open | 2006 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,081 |
| Poznan Pocztowiec-ch Open | 2008 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,022 |
| 24th Poznan Open | 2016 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,203 |
| 19th Poznan Open | 2010 | 9 | 6 | 2,103 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Damian Bartkowiak's chess games?
262 games by Damian Bartkowiak, from Apr 2003 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 Damian Bartkowiak has played.
What does Damian Bartkowiak play on the first move as White?
Across 132 games with White in our database, Damian Bartkowiak opens with 1.d4 (86% of games), 1.e4 (11% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Damian Bartkowiak answers 1...c6 (43% of games), 1...d5 (42% of games), 1...c5 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (74% of games), 1...f5 (15% of games), 1...g6 (6% of games).
What openings does Damian Bartkowiak play as White?
As White, Damian Bartkowiak's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (21 games, 42.9% win rate); Indian Defense (19 games, 31.6% win rate); Benoni Defense (11 games, 54.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 132 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Damian Bartkowiak play as Black?
As Black, Damian Bartkowiak most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (26 games, 38.5% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (18 games, 44.4% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (12 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 130 games.
What is Damian Bartkowiak's FIDE rating?
Damian Bartkowiak is currently rated 1,963 in classical chess, 1,966 in rapid and 1,871 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,198 (May 2018).
How many games has Damian Bartkowiak played?
Our database contains 262 games by Damian Bartkowiak, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 103 wins, 69 draws, 90 losses (39.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Damian Bartkowiak?
262 games by Damian Bartkowiak 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.