Prepare against Dawid Niekras
FM · Poland · World #2,180 classical · FIDE ID 1160451
Our database contains 618 games by Dawid Niekras, covering May 2010 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Dawid Niekras's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Dawid Niekras 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 | 2,373 | 2,373 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,272 | 2,286 | Dec 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,328 | 2,328 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 618 | 263 | 178 | 177 | 42.6% |
| As White | 311 | 147 | 80 | 84 | 47.3% |
| As Black | 307 | 116 | 98 | 93 | 37.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Dawid Niekras's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Dawid Niekras's side.
First moves as White (311 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 303 | 97.4% | 60.2% |
| d4 | 3 | 1.0% | 66.7% |
| a3 | 2 | 0.6% | 25.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 97% of White games, 60.2% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Niekras usually continues Nf3 (56.6% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Niekras usually continues Nf3 (60.7% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Niekras usually continues d4 (56.9% score)
- 1.d4 — 1% of White games, 66.7% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Niekras usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (146 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 98 | 67.1% | 56.1% |
| e5 | 36 | 24.7% | 51.4% |
| g6 | 9 | 6.2% | 44.4% |
| d6 | 2 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
| a6 | 1 | 0.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (114 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 88 | 77.2% | 52.8% |
| d5 | 21 | 18.4% | 59.5% |
| g6 | 4 | 3.5% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.9% | 100.0% |
Dawid Niekras's chess games
All 618 games by Dawid Niekras in the Chess.ceo database (May 2010 - 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: 263 wins, 178 draws, 177 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 55 | 21/16/18 | 38.2% |
| B86 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 22 | 8/6/8 | 36.4% |
| C96 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 17 | 10/3/4 | 58.8% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 16 | 9/4/3 | 56.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 14 | 7/2/5 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 12 | 3/5/4 | 25.0% |
| C26 | Vienna Game | 12 | 8/3/1 | 66.7% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 11 | 5/5/1 | 45.5% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D36 | Indian Defense | 29 | 10/10/9 | 34.5% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 25 | 7/11/7 | 28.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 22 | 9/6/7 | 40.9% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 19 | 10/6/3 | 52.6% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 19 | 9/4/6 | 47.4% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 17 | 3/8/6 | 17.6% |
| B15 | Modern Defense | 16 | 8/1/7 | 50.0% |
| C98 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 15 | 8/2/5 | 53.3% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 14 | 4/4/6 | 28.6% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 11 | 6/1/4 | 54.5% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2023 | Parham Maghsoodloo | 2,707 | Titled Tue Late | B86 |
| Sep 2024 | Rasmus Svane | 2,629 | Titled Tue Late | B12 |
| Aug 2017 | Jacek Tomczak | 2,598 | 25th Poznan Open | C01 |
| Aug 2024 | Jahongir Vakhidov | 2,571 | Titled Tue Early | B70 |
| Feb 2025 | L Supi | 2,557 | Titled Tue Late | B23 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 235 | 123 | 2,307 |
| POL-chT 2nd League | 2023 | 55 | 34 | 2,341 |
| POL-chT 1st League | 2024 | 18 | 9.5 | 2,382 |
| 21st Poznan Open | 2013 | 18 | 10.5 | 2,002 |
| ch-POL U18 | 2016 | 18 | 10 | 2,255 |
| Olsztyn Open U18 Blitz | 2013 | 13 | 9 | 2,203 |
| 17th ch-Podlaskie U15 | 2011 | 10 | 5.5 | 1,766 |
| 10th Lazy Baltic Pearl Open | 2014 | 9 | 5 | 2,241 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Dawid Niekras's chess games?
618 games by Dawid Niekras, from May 2010 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 Dawid Niekras has played.
What does Dawid Niekras play on the first move as White?
Across 311 games with White in our database, Dawid Niekras opens with 1.e4 (97% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games), 1.a3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Dawid Niekras answers 1...c5 (67% of games), 1...e5 (25% of games), 1...g6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (77% of games), 1...d5 (18% of games), 1...g6 (4% of games).
What openings does Dawid Niekras play as White?
As White, Dawid Niekras's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (55 games, 38.2% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (22 games, 36.4% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (17 games, 58.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 311 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Dawid Niekras play as Black?
As Black, Dawid Niekras most often plays: Indian Defense (29 games, 34.5% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (25 games, 28.0% win rate); Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon (22 games, 40.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 307 games.
What is Dawid Niekras's FIDE rating?
Dawid Niekras is currently rated 2,373 in classical chess, 2,272 in rapid and 2,328 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,373 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Dawid Niekras played?
Our database contains 618 games by Dawid Niekras, covering May 2010 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 263 wins, 178 draws, 177 losses (42.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Dawid Niekras?
618 games by Dawid Niekras 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.