Prepare against Damian Zgoda
Poland · World #48,760 classical · FIDE ID 1196472
When preparing against Damian Zgoda, expect 1.d4 in 54% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...g6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...g6 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Modern Defense as Black, 33.3% over 15 games.
Our database contains 30 games by Damian Zgoda, covering Jun 2013 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Damian Zgoda's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Damian Zgoda 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 | 1,898 | 1,898 | Sep 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,796 | 1,800 | Oct 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,767 | 1,794 | Jul 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 30 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 33.3% |
| As White | 13 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 38.5% |
| As Black | 17 | 5 | 4 | 8 | 29.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Damian Zgoda's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Damian Zgoda's side.
First moves as White (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 7 | 53.8% | 42.9% |
| g3 | 3 | 23.1% | 66.7% |
| c4 | 2 | 15.4% | 75.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 7.7% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 54% of White games, 42.9% score
- …Nf6 (29% of these games) — Zgoda usually continues Bg5 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Zgoda usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (14% of these games) — Zgoda usually continues Bg5 (50.0% score)
- 1.g3 — 23% of White games, 66.7% score
- …e5 (67% of these games) — Zgoda usually continues Bg2 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Zgoda usually continues Bg2 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 10 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 5 | 100.0% | 40.0% |
Damian Zgoda's chess games
All 30 games by Damian Zgoda in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2013 - 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: 10 wins, 9 draws, 11 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A16 | English Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening: Chimer System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A96 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A49 | Rat Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 15 | 5/3/7 | 33.3% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | Roman Ondreicka | 1,952 | LJ 2026 # Slovakia chess open | A00 |
| Aug 2026 | Kazimierz Szydelko | 1,773 | TCh-POL 2nd League 2026 | A20 |
| Jun 2021 | Grzegorz Panczuk | 1,678 | chT-Subcarpathian | B06 |
| Aug 2019 | Wojciech Maslanka | 1,594 | 55th Rubinstein Memorial C | B06 |
| Jun 2026 | Tomas Hornacek | 1,589 | LJ 2026 # Slovakia chess open | A13 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-Subcarpathian | 2021 | 9 | 4 | 1,465 |
| 55th Rubinstein Memorial C | 2019 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,751 |
| LJ 2026 # Slovakia chess open | 2026 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,967 |
| DRUŻYNOWE MISTRZOSTWA POLSKI II LIGA 2026 - Mecze 12 - 23 | 2026 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,493 |
| TCh-POL 2nd League 2026 | 2026 | 2 | 1 | 1,820 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Damian Zgoda's chess games?
30 games by Damian Zgoda, from Jun 2013 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 Zgoda has played.
What does Damian Zgoda play on the first move as White?
Across 13 games with White in our database, Damian Zgoda opens with 1.d4 (54% of games), 1.g3 (23% of games), 1.c4 (15% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Damian Zgoda answers 1...g6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...g6 (100% of games).
What openings does Damian Zgoda play as White?
As White, Damian Zgoda's most-played openings in our database are: Hungarian Opening (3 games, 66.7% win rate); English Opening (1 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening: Chimer System (1 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 13 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Damian Zgoda play as Black?
As Black, Damian Zgoda most often plays: Modern Defense (15 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (1 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Damian Zgoda's FIDE rating?
Damian Zgoda is currently rated 1,898 in classical chess, 1,796 in rapid and 1,767 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,898 (Sep 2026).
How many games has Damian Zgoda played?
Our database contains 30 games by Damian Zgoda, covering Jun 2013 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 10 wins, 9 draws, 11 losses (33.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Damian Zgoda?
30 games by Damian Zgoda 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.