Prepare against Dariusz Fistek
Poland · World #11,203 classical · FIDE ID 1132210
When preparing against Dariusz Fistek, expect 1.d4 in 99% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (99% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Slav Defense as White, 33.3% over 18 games.
Our database contains 274 games by Dariusz Fistek, covering Jul 2004 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Dariusz Fistek's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Dariusz Fistek 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 | 2,152 | 2,265 | Oct 2008 |
| Rapid | 2,088 | 2,239 | Jan 2016 |
| Blitz | 2,142 | 2,218 | Dec 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 274 | 97 | 100 | 77 | 35.4% |
| As White | 135 | 49 | 49 | 37 | 36.3% |
| As Black | 139 | 48 | 51 | 40 | 34.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Dariusz Fistek's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Dariusz Fistek's side.
First moves as White (135 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 133 | 98.5% | 53.8% |
| e4 | 2 | 1.5% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 99% of White games, 53.8% score
- …Nf6 (51% of these games) — Fistek usually continues c4 (53.7% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Fistek usually continues c4 (56.0% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Fistek usually continues c4 (37.5% score)
- 1.e4 — 1% of White games, 25.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Fistek usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Fistek usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (81 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 80 | 98.8% | 54.4% |
| e5 | 1 | 1.2% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 41 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Dariusz Fistek's chess games
All 274 games by Dariusz Fistek in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2004 - 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: 97 wins, 100 draws, 77 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D45 | Slav Defense | 18 | 6/8/4 | 33.3% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense | 14 | 6/4/4 | 42.9% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 14 | 6/6/2 | 42.9% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 11 | 4/2/5 | 36.4% |
| A64 | Catalan | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| A90 | Dutch Defense | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| D91 | Grünfeld Defense | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B67 | Sicilian | 56 | 22/17/17 | 39.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 11 | 2/6/3 | 18.2% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 11 | 2/5/4 | 18.2% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | Jakub Kosakowski | 2,549 | Jana Maciei Mem 2026 | E11 |
| Jun 2026 | Jakub Seemann | 2,548 | Jana Maciei Mem 2026 | B52 |
| Aug 2026 | Lukasz Licznerski | 2,500 | Warsaw Chess Rapid & Blitz Championship 2026 - Rapid | B92 |
| Sep 2021 | Krzysztof Jakubowski | 2,459 | Warsaw Szansa Rapid Open | B67 |
| Aug 2008 | Arkadiusz Leniart | 2,391 | 44th Polanica Zdroj Open A | D97 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-POL U18 | 2008 | 22 | 12 | 2,169 |
| chT3-POL Podkarpackie | 2016 | 14 | 11 | 2,128 |
| ch-POL U16 | 2006 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,117 |
| POL-chT U19 2nd League | 2007 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,089 |
| Warsaw Maciei Memorial | 2023 | 10 | 8 | 2,151 |
| 43rd Polanica Zdroj Open A | 2007 | 10 | 5 | 2,283 |
| 44th Polanica Zdroj Open A | 2008 | 10 | 6 | 2,398 |
| Jana Maciei Mem 2026 | 2026 | 10 | 5 | 2,341 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Dariusz Fistek's chess games?
274 games by Dariusz Fistek, from Jul 2004 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 Dariusz Fistek has played.
What does Dariusz Fistek play on the first move as White?
Across 135 games with White in our database, Dariusz Fistek opens with 1.d4 (99% of games), 1.e4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Dariusz Fistek answers 1...c5 (99% of games), 1...e5 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Dariusz Fistek play as White?
As White, Dariusz Fistek's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (18 games, 33.3% win rate); King's Indian Defense (14 games, 42.9% win rate); Indian Defense (14 games, 42.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 135 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Dariusz Fistek play as Black?
As Black, Dariusz Fistek most often plays: Sicilian (56 games, 39.3% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (11 games, 18.2% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (11 games, 18.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 139 games.
What is Dariusz Fistek's FIDE rating?
Dariusz Fistek is currently rated 2,152 in classical chess, 2,088 in rapid and 2,142 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,265 (Oct 2008).
How many games has Dariusz Fistek played?
Our database contains 274 games by Dariusz Fistek, covering Jul 2004 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 97 wins, 100 draws, 77 losses (35.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Dariusz Fistek?
274 games by Dariusz Fistek 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.