Prepare against Franciszek Zieba
Poland · World #43,953 classical · FIDE ID 41855809
When preparing against Franciszek Zieba, expect 1.e4 in 73% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (50% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (75%).
Our database contains 30 games by Franciszek Zieba, covering Oct 2023 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Franciszek Zieba's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Franciszek Zieba 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 | 1,918 | 1,988 | Jun 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,933 | 2,021 | Jan 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,876 | 1,904 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 30 | 8 | 7 | 15 | 26.7% |
| As White | 15 | 6 | 2 | 7 | 40.0% |
| As Black | 15 | 2 | 5 | 8 | 13.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Franciszek Zieba's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Franciszek Zieba's side.
First moves as White (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 11 | 73.3% | 36.4% |
| d4 | 3 | 20.0% | 66.7% |
| c4 | 1 | 6.7% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 73% of White games, 36.4% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Zieba usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …c6 (18% of these games) — Zieba usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Zieba usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 20% of White games, 66.7% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Zieba usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 3 | 50.0% | 66.7% |
| e6 | 1 | 16.7% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 16.7% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 16.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 75.0% | 16.7% |
| f5 | 1 | 25.0% | 100.0% |
Franciszek Zieba's chess games
All 30 games by Franciszek Zieba in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2023 - 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: 8 wins, 7 draws, 15 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D35 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A04 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C46 | Four Knights Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E28 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Milosz Madejski | 2,216 | Polish Youth Rapid & Blitz Championships 2026 | Blitz | O14 | A80 |
| Jul 2026 | Rostyslav Matiievskyi | 2,124 | 25th European Youth Rapid & Blitz Chess Championship | Rapid | O14 | B17 |
| Apr 2026 | Sofiia Tashkinova | 2,105 | 26th ch-EUR Indiv 2026 | C46 |
| Jul 2026 | Adam Gappa | 2,003 | Polish Youth Rapid & Blitz Championships 2026 | Blitz | O14 | A46 |
| Aug 2026 | Lila Rzadkowska | 1,970 | Rubinstein Chess Festival 2026 - Open B | D35 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26th ch-EUR Indiv 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 3.5 | 1,985 |
| ch-Malopolska 2026 | 2026 | 6 | 1 | 1,758 |
| Rubinstein Chess Festival 2026 - Open B | 2026 | 6 | 4 | 2,040 |
| Polish Youth Rapid & Blitz Championships 2026 | Blitz | O14 | 2026 | 3 | 2 | 2,199 |
| Polish Youth Rapid & Blitz Championships 2026 | Rapid | O14 | 2026 | 2 | 0 | 1,772 |
| 25th European Youth Rapid & Blitz Chess Championship | Rapid | O14 | 2026 | 1 | 1 | 2,524 |
| Krakow ICC Open B | 2024 | 1 | 0 | 1,777 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Franciszek Zieba's chess games?
30 games by Franciszek Zieba, from Oct 2023 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 Zieba has played.
What does Franciszek Zieba play on the first move as White?
Across 15 games with White in our database, Franciszek Zieba opens with 1.e4 (73% of games), 1.d4 (20% of games), 1.c4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Franciszek Zieba answers 1...e5 (50% of games), 1...e6 (17% of games), 1...c6 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (75% of games), 1...f5 (25% of games).
What openings does Franciszek Zieba play as White?
As White, Franciszek Zieba's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Main Line (1 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 15 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Franciszek Zieba play as Black?
As Black, Franciszek Zieba most often plays: Réti Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Four Knights Game (1 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 15 games.
What is Franciszek Zieba's FIDE rating?
Franciszek Zieba is currently rated 1,918 in classical chess, 1,933 in rapid and 1,876 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,988 (Jun 2026).
How many games has Franciszek Zieba played?
Our database contains 30 games by Franciszek Zieba, covering Oct 2023 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 8 wins, 7 draws, 15 losses (26.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Franciszek Zieba?
30 games by Franciszek Zieba 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.