Prepare against Franciszek Kania
Poland · World #21,782 classical · FIDE ID 21034362
Our database contains 47 games by Franciszek Kania, covering Oct 2018 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Franciszek Kania's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Franciszek Kania 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 | 2,043 | 2,143 | Mar 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,047 | 2,249 | Apr 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,002 | 2,091 | Jun 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 47 | 10 | 12 | 25 | 21.3% |
| As White | 23 | 3 | 6 | 14 | 13.0% |
| As Black | 24 | 7 | 6 | 11 | 29.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Franciszek Kania's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Franciszek Kania's side.
First moves as White (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 12 | 52.2% | 25.0% |
| d4 | 9 | 39.1% | 33.3% |
| c4 | 2 | 8.7% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 52% of White games, 25.0% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Kania usually continues Nf3 (10.0% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Kania usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Kania usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 39% of White games, 33.3% score
- …d5 (56% of these games) — Kania usually continues Nc3 (30.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Kania usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (11% of these games) — Kania usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 5 | 41.7% | 10.0% |
| d6 | 4 | 33.3% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 16.7% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 8.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 71.4% | 60.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 28.6% | 50.0% |
Franciszek Kania's chess games
All 47 games by Franciszek Kania in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2018 - 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: 10 wins, 12 draws, 25 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 8 | 1/4/3 | 12.5% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A23 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Rat Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B91 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Mateusz Rozanski | 2,213 | 25th European Youth Rapid & Blitz Chess Championship | Blitz | O16 | E62 |
| Dec 2025 | M Lapaj | 2,189 | 36th Cracovia Open A | E71 |
| Jan 2026 | Gabriel Gabadadze | 2,182 | 36th Cracovia Open A | B00 |
| Dec 2025 | Sergio Estremera Panos | 2,181 | 36th Cracovia Open A | A45 |
| Jul 2026 | Jan Butkiewicz | 2,129 | 25th European Youth Rapid & Blitz Chess Championship | Blitz | O16 | A04 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36th Cracovia Open A | 2026 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,240 |
| Krakow Winter Open A | 2022 | 9 | 3 | 1,649 |
| ch-Malopolska 2026 | 2026 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,943 |
| 25th European Youth Rapid & Blitz Chess Championship | Blitz | O16 | 2026 | 4 | 2.5 | 2,271 |
| ch-POL Rapid U18 | 2023 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,850 |
| ch-Malopolska | 2024 | 3 | 0 | 1,725 |
| Krakow Malopolski Open | 2022 | 3 | 2 | 2,001 |
| ch-POL Blitz U18 | 2023 | 2 | 0 | 1,491 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Franciszek Kania's chess games?
47 games by Franciszek Kania, from Oct 2018 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 Franciszek Kania has played.
What does Franciszek Kania play on the first move as White?
Across 23 games with White in our database, Franciszek Kania opens with 1.e4 (52% of games), 1.d4 (39% of games), 1.c4 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Franciszek Kania answers 1...c5 (42% of games), 1...d6 (33% of games), 1...e6 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (71% of games), 1...d6 (29% of games).
What openings does Franciszek Kania play as White?
As White, Franciszek Kania's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 23 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Franciszek Kania play as Black?
As Black, Franciszek Kania most often plays: Pirc Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Modern Defense (3 games, 100.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 24 games.
What is Franciszek Kania's FIDE rating?
Franciszek Kania is currently rated 2,043 in classical chess, 2,047 in rapid and 2,002 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,143 (Mar 2026).
How many games has Franciszek Kania played?
Our database contains 47 games by Franciszek Kania, covering Oct 2018 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 10 wins, 12 draws, 25 losses (21.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Franciszek Kania?
47 games by Franciszek Kania 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.