Prepare against Damian Markowski
FM · Poland · World #13,563 classical · FIDE ID 1106724
When preparing against Damian Markowski, expect 1.e4 in 71% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (71% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (89%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Grünfeld Defense as Black, 20.0% over 15 games.
Our database contains 414 games by Damian Markowski, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Damian Markowski's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Damian Markowski 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 | 2,122 | 2,298 | Oct 2004 |
| Rapid | 2,041 | 2,274 | Jul 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,240 | 2,274 | Aug 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 414 | 150 | 95 | 169 | 36.2% |
| As White | 208 | 75 | 54 | 79 | 36.1% |
| As Black | 206 | 75 | 41 | 90 | 36.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Damian Markowski's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Damian Markowski's side.
First moves as White (207 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 146 | 70.5% | 46.2% |
| d4 | 35 | 16.9% | 58.6% |
| Nf3 | 19 | 9.2% | 47.4% |
| c4 | 7 | 3.4% | 71.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 71% of White games, 46.2% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Markowski usually continues Nc3 (41.5% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Markowski usually continues Nf3 (43.9% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Markowski usually continues d4 (44.4% score)
- 1.d4 — 17% of White games, 58.6% score
- …Nf6 (63% of these games) — Markowski usually continues Bf4 (65.0% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Markowski usually continues Bf4 (80.0% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Markowski usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (85 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 60 | 70.6% | 43.3% |
| d6 | 9 | 10.6% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 7 | 8.2% | 35.7% |
| c5 | 4 | 4.7% | 37.5% |
| g6 | 3 | 3.5% | 66.7% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.2% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (66 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 59 | 89.4% | 41.5% |
| c5 | 4 | 6.1% | 62.5% |
| g6 | 3 | 4.5% | 33.3% |
Damian Markowski's chess games
All 414 games by Damian Markowski in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 150 wins, 95 draws, 169 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 41 | 15/6/20 | 36.6% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 19 | 6/5/8 | 31.6% |
| D02 | London System | 19 | 10/7/2 | 52.6% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 10 | 3/6/1 | 30.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 8 | 1/2/5 | 12.5% |
| A13 | English Opening | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C99 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 16 | 5/3/8 | 31.3% |
| D85 | Indian Defense | 16 | 4/4/8 | 25.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 15 | 3/5/7 | 20.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 15 | 4/4/7 | 26.7% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 13 | 7/2/4 | 53.8% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 10 | 5/1/4 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 1999 | Michal Krasenkow | 2,647 | 55th chT-POL | B26 |
| Jul 2026 | Humpy Koneru | 2,524 | Titled Tue 21st Jul 2026 | A15 |
| Mar 2026 | Polina Shuvalova | 2,502 | 1st 3-0 Thursday | A05 |
| Aug 2018 | Emil Mirzoev | 2,434 | Wroclaw Anderssen Memorial Open | A26 |
| Jan 2002 | Aleksander Mista | 2,419 | chT-POL 58th 2nd League | C88 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 108 | 44 | 2,045 |
| POL-chT 2nd League | 2023 | 76 | 41.5 | 2,191 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 55 | 17.5 | 2,071 |
| Wroclaw Anderssen Memorial Open | 2018 | 13 | 10 | 2,280 |
| 55th chT-POL | 1999 | 10 | 4 | 2,421 |
| MK Cafe Cup A | 1997 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,351 |
| Kochan Memorial Open | 2001 | 10 | 6 | 2,421 |
| 60th Polanica Zdroj Open | 2024 | 9 | 4 | 1,940 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Damian Markowski's chess games?
414 games by Damian Markowski, from Apr 2003 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 Damian Markowski has played.
What does Damian Markowski play on the first move as White?
Across 207 games with White in our database, Damian Markowski opens with 1.e4 (71% of games), 1.d4 (17% of games), 1.Nf3 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Damian Markowski answers 1...e5 (71% of games), 1...d6 (11% of games), 1...c6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (89% of games), 1...c5 (6% of games), 1...g6 (5% of games).
What openings does Damian Markowski play as White?
As White, Damian Markowski's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (41 games, 36.6% win rate); Italian Game (19 games, 31.6% win rate); London System (19 games, 52.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 208 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Damian Markowski play as Black?
As Black, Damian Markowski most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Closed (16 games, 31.3% win rate); Indian Defense (16 games, 25.0% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (15 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 206 games.
What is Damian Markowski's FIDE rating?
Damian Markowski is currently rated 2,122 in classical chess, 2,041 in rapid and 2,240 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,298 (Oct 2004).
How many games has Damian Markowski played?
Our database contains 414 games by Damian Markowski, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 150 wins, 95 draws, 169 losses (36.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Damian Markowski?
414 games by Damian Markowski 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.