Prepare against Damian Strzalkowski
Poland · World #25,768 classical · FIDE ID 21871841
Our database contains 67 games by Damian Strzalkowski, covering May 2016 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Damian Strzalkowski's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Damian Strzalkowski 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 | 2,013 | 2,013 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,092 | 2,092 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,930 | 1,930 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 67 | 22 | 14 | 31 | 32.8% |
| As White | 34 | 13 | 8 | 13 | 38.2% |
| As Black | 33 | 9 | 6 | 18 | 27.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 23 | 67.6% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 11 | 32.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 68% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Strzalkowski usually continues Bg5 (33.3% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Strzalkowski usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …g6 (9% of these games) — Strzalkowski usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 32% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (55% of these games) — Strzalkowski usually continues c4 (41.7% score)
- …Nf6 (45% of these games) — Strzalkowski usually continues c4 (60.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 16 | 69.6% | 21.9% |
| c6 | 7 | 30.4% | 64.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 6 | 75.0% | 41.7% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 25.0% | 50.0% |
Damian Strzalkowski's chess games
All 67 games by Damian Strzalkowski in the Chess.ceo database (May 2016 - 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: 22 wins, 14 draws, 31 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 12 | 3/2/7 | 25.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| A55 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A09 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E04 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A89 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 8 | 0/2/6 | 0.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E50 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E14 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | Piotr Brodowski | 2,454 | ch-POL Rapid 2025 | A15 |
| Mar 2021 | Nikita Fedotov | 2,311 | 1st FIDE World Uni Rapid-A | A45 |
| Mar 2021 | Lars Goldbeck | 2,235 | 1st FIDE World Uni Rapid-A | D10 |
| Aug 2024 | Mladen Zelic | 2,200 | 13th Split Open | A89 |
| Mar 2021 | Melissa Rodriguez Dominguez | 2,103 | 1st FIDE World Uni Rapid-A | D45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st FIDE World Uni Rapid-A | 2021 | 12 | 6.5 | 2,095 |
| 1st FIDE World Uni Blitz D | 2021 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,256 |
| chT-POL 2nd League | 2025 | 9 | 3 | 2,009 |
| 6th Split Rapid Open | 2024 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,119 |
| 9th Solta Open 2026 | 2026 | 6 | 2 | 2,060 |
| 8th Solta Open | 2025 | 5 | 3.5 | 2,076 |
| ch-POL Rapid 2025 | 2025 | 4 | 1.5 | 2,313 |
| ch-POL Academic | 2022 | 3 | 0 | 1,750 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Damian Strzalkowski's chess games?
67 games by Damian Strzalkowski, from May 2016 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 Damian Strzalkowski has played.
What does Damian Strzalkowski play on the first move as White?
Across 34 games with White in our database, Damian Strzalkowski opens with 1.d4 (68% of games), 1.Nf3 (32% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Damian Strzalkowski answers 1...c5 (70% of games), 1...c6 (30% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (75% of games), 1...Nf6 (25% of games).
What openings does Damian Strzalkowski play as White?
As White, Damian Strzalkowski's most-played openings in our database are: Trompowsky Attack (12 games, 25.0% win rate); English Opening (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 34 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Damian Strzalkowski play as Black?
As Black, Damian Strzalkowski most often plays: Sicilian (8 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Four Knights (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 33 games.
What is Damian Strzalkowski's FIDE rating?
Damian Strzalkowski is currently rated 2,013 in classical chess, 2,092 in rapid and 1,930 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,013 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Damian Strzalkowski played?
Our database contains 67 games by Damian Strzalkowski, covering May 2016 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 22 wins, 14 draws, 31 losses (32.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Damian Strzalkowski?
67 games by Damian Strzalkowski 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.