Prepare against Franciszek Kalus
Poland · World #44,997 classical · FIDE ID 21081786
When preparing against Franciszek Kalus, expect 1.d4 in 63% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (45% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (60%).
Our database contains 41 games by Franciszek Kalus, covering Sep 2020 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Franciszek Kalus's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Franciszek Kalus 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 | 1,914 | 1,914 | Sep 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,956 | 1,956 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,877 | 1,897 | Jun 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 41 | 9 | 12 | 20 | 22.0% |
| As White | 24 | 4 | 6 | 14 | 16.7% |
| As Black | 17 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 29.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Franciszek Kalus's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Franciszek Kalus's side.
First moves as White (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 15 | 62.5% | 30.0% |
| e4 | 8 | 33.3% | 31.3% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 4.2% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 63% of White games, 30.0% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Kalus usually continues c4 (31.3% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Kalus usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (7% of these games) — Kalus usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 33% of White games, 31.3% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Kalus usually continues Nf3 (16.7% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Kalus usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …Nc6 (13% of these games) — Kalus usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 5 | 45.5% | 60.0% |
| c6 | 3 | 27.3% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 3 | 27.3% | 66.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 3 | 60.0% | 16.7% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 40.0% | 25.0% |
Franciszek Kalus's chess games
All 41 games by Franciszek Kalus in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2020 - 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: 9 wins, 12 draws, 20 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A55 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A43 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E53 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C58 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | London System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D37 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2021 | Marcin Smolka | 2,189 | Warsaw Maciei Memorial | D31 |
| Jul 2023 | Maciej Zalega | 2,182 | Warsaw Maciei Memorial | C58 |
| Jul 2023 | Jakub Janeczko | 2,085 | Warsaw Maciei Memorial | C47 |
| Aug 2026 | Dominik Szarwacki | 2,071 | TCh-POL 2nd League 2026 | B20 |
| Apr 2026 | Lara Scagliarini | 2,010 | 11º Festival “Pasqua a Montesilvano” | B53 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warsaw Maciei Memorial | 2023 | 10 | 3 | 2,018 |
| chT-POL 2nd League | 2025 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,951 |
| Peter Long Memorial | 2025 | 6 | 2 | 1,882 |
| 11º Festival “Pasqua a Montesilvano” | 2026 | 5 | 3 | 2,068 |
| Warsaw Najdorf Memorial Open B | 2022 | 4 | 1 | 1,382 |
| Warsaw Maciei Mem Blitz | 2024 | 3 | 0 | 1,758 |
| DRUŻYNOWE MISTRZOSTWA POLSKI II LIGA 2026 - Mecze 24 - 28 | 2026 | 3 | 2 | 2,099 |
| TCh-POL 2nd League 2026 | 2026 | 1 | 1 | 2,471 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Franciszek Kalus's chess games?
41 games by Franciszek Kalus, from Sep 2020 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 Franciszek Kalus has played.
What does Franciszek Kalus play on the first move as White?
Across 24 games with White in our database, Franciszek Kalus opens with 1.d4 (63% of games), 1.e4 (33% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Franciszek Kalus answers 1...c5 (45% of games), 1...c6 (27% of games), 1...e5 (27% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (60% of games), 1...Nf6 (40% of games).
What openings does Franciszek Kalus play as White?
As White, Franciszek Kalus's most-played openings in our database are: Semi-Slav Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 24 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Franciszek Kalus play as Black?
As Black, Franciszek Kalus most often plays: Sicilian (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Franciszek Kalus's FIDE rating?
Franciszek Kalus is currently rated 1,914 in classical chess, 1,956 in rapid and 1,877 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,914 (Sep 2026).
How many games has Franciszek Kalus played?
Our database contains 41 games by Franciszek Kalus, covering Sep 2020 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 9 wins, 12 draws, 20 losses (22.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Franciszek Kalus?
41 games by Franciszek Kalus 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.