Prepare against Hubert Zieba
CM · Poland · World #3,265 classical · FIDE ID 21844704
When preparing against Hubert Zieba, expect 1.d4 in 87% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (74%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Benoni Defense as White, 18.8% over 16 games.
Our database contains 558 games by Hubert Zieba, covering Jun 2016 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Hubert Zieba's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Hubert 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 | 2,328 | 2,328 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,319 | 2,319 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,197 | 2,286 | Aug 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 558 | 239 | 103 | 216 | 42.8% |
| As White | 281 | 121 | 54 | 106 | 43.1% |
| As Black | 277 | 118 | 49 | 110 | 42.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Hubert Zieba's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Hubert Zieba's side.
First moves as White (281 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 245 | 87.2% | 51.8% |
| c4 | 22 | 7.8% | 54.5% |
| Nf3 | 14 | 5.0% | 64.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 87% of White games, 51.8% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Zieba usually continues c4 (47.5% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Zieba usually continues c4 (61.0% score)
- …g6 (4% of these games) — Zieba usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 8% of White games, 54.5% score
- …e5 (36% of these games) — Zieba usually continues Nc3 (58.3% score)
- …Nf6 (18% of these games) — Zieba usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Zieba usually continues Nf3 (16.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (116 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 116 | 100.0% | 56.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (103 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 76 | 73.8% | 53.3% |
| Nf6 | 26 | 25.2% | 53.8% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.0% | 100.0% |
Hubert Zieba's chess games
All 558 games by Hubert Zieba in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2016 - 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: 239 wins, 103 draws, 216 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E06 | Catalan | 110 | 52/15/43 | 47.3% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 33 | 13/8/12 | 39.4% |
| E60 | King's Indian Defense | 21 | 8/3/10 | 38.1% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 16 | 10/2/4 | 62.5% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 16 | 3/5/8 | 18.8% |
| A39 | English Opening | 14 | 6/5/3 | 42.9% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 12 | 8/1/3 | 66.7% |
| D25 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 9 | 2/2/5 | 22.2% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 38 | 20/3/15 | 52.6% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 27 | 18/3/6 | 66.7% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 25 | 10/7/8 | 40.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 23 | 10/2/11 | 43.5% |
| D26 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 18 | 6/4/8 | 33.3% |
| D02 | London System | 17 | 6/5/6 | 35.3% |
| A38 | English Opening | 15 | 4/4/7 | 26.7% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 14 | 6/2/6 | 42.9% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 11 | 4/3/4 | 36.4% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 11 | 8/1/2 | 72.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2025 | Olexandr Bortnyk | 2,601 | Titled Tue Early | A50 |
| Apr 2025 | A Pichot | 2,587 | Titled Tue Late | E00 |
| Mar 2025 | Varuzhan Akobian | 2,564 | Titled Tue Late | A90 |
| Jan 2026 | Milosz Szpar | 2,499 | Titled Tue | E07 |
| Feb 2026 | Zbigniew Pakleza | 2,498 | 1st 3-0 Thursday | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 296 | 152.5 | 2,294 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 38 | 17 | 2,243 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 29 | 14 | 2,336 |
| Wch U08 | 2016 | 11 | 4.5 | 1,324 |
| 25th European Youth Rapid & Blitz Chess Championship | Blitz | O18 | 2026 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,307 |
| World Youth Open U18 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,356 |
| 36th Cracovia Open A | 2026 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,161 |
| ch-POL U20 | 2023 | 9 | 4 | 1,934 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Hubert Zieba's chess games?
558 games by Hubert Zieba, from Jun 2016 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 Hubert Zieba has played.
What does Hubert Zieba play on the first move as White?
Across 281 games with White in our database, Hubert Zieba opens with 1.d4 (87% of games), 1.c4 (8% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Hubert Zieba answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (74% of games), 1...Nf6 (25% of games), 1...c5 (1% of games).
What openings does Hubert Zieba play as White?
As White, Hubert Zieba's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (110 games, 47.3% win rate); Indian Defense (33 games, 39.4% win rate); King's Indian Defense (21 games, 38.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 281 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Hubert Zieba play as Black?
As Black, Hubert Zieba most often plays: Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (38 games, 52.6% win rate); Slav Defense (27 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian (25 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 277 games.
What is Hubert Zieba's FIDE rating?
Hubert Zieba is currently rated 2,328 in classical chess, 2,319 in rapid and 2,197 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,328 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Hubert Zieba played?
Our database contains 558 games by Hubert Zieba, covering Jun 2016 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 239 wins, 103 draws, 216 losses (42.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Hubert Zieba?
558 games by Hubert 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.