Prepare against Igor Kalkowski
Poland · World #27,565 classical · FIDE ID 21833966
Our database contains 136 games by Igor Kalkowski, covering Jul 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Igor Kalkowski's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Igor Kalkowski 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 | 2,001 | 2,045 | Feb 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,965 | 1,965 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,965 | 1,977 | Jul 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 136 | 41 | 25 | 70 | 30.1% |
| As White | 68 | 23 | 12 | 33 | 33.8% |
| As Black | 68 | 18 | 13 | 37 | 26.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Igor Kalkowski's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Igor Kalkowski's side.
First moves as White (68 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 58 | 85.3% | 35.3% |
| d4 | 4 | 5.9% | 100.0% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 4.4% | 66.7% |
| h3 | 1 | 1.5% | 100.0% |
| e3 | 1 | 1.5% | 50.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 1.5% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 85% of White games, 35.3% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Kalkowski usually continues Nc3 (45.5% score)
- …c6 (17% of these games) — Kalkowski usually continues c4 (37.5% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Kalkowski usually continues Nf3 (41.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 6% of White games, 100.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Kalkowski usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Kalkowski usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …d6 (25% of these games) — Kalkowski usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (50 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 43 | 86.0% | 40.7% |
| e5 | 5 | 10.0% | 30.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.0% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 7 | 43.8% | 28.6% |
| g6 | 6 | 37.5% | 33.3% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 6.3% | 50.0% |
Igor Kalkowski's chess games
All 136 games by Igor Kalkowski in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2015 - 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: 41 wins, 25 draws, 70 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 11 | 4/2/5 | 36.4% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Scotch Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A00 | Scandinavian Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B81 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A04 | Sicilian | 14 | 2/2/10 | 14.3% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| A35 | Modern Defense | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2022 | Olaf Gradalski | 2,079 | 33rd Krakow Open B | A47 |
| Dec 2021 | Pawel Sowinski | 2,075 | 32nd Krakow Open B | D04 |
| Dec 2021 | KG. Hiren | 2,058 | 32nd Krakow Open B | A04 |
| Dec 2021 | Slawomir Liberadzki | 2,052 | 32nd Krakow Open B | B23 |
| Jan 2022 | Witoslaw Walkusz | 2,024 | 32nd Krakow Open B | B30 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| POL-chT U19 2nd League | 2015 | 22 | 3.5 | 1,103 |
| POL-chT 2nd League | 2022 | 15 | 10.5 | 2,015 |
| 10th London Classic Open | 2018 | 9 | 4 | 1,942 |
| 56th Polanica Zdroj Open D | 2020 | 9 | 6.5 | 1,968 |
| ch-POL U20 | 2019 | 9 | 4 | 2,112 |
| ch-POL U17 Qual | 2021 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,740 |
| ch-POL U18 | 2022 | 9 | 3 | 1,774 |
| 35th Bialystok Zamenhof Memorial-C | 2017 | 9 | 4 | 1,680 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Igor Kalkowski's chess games?
136 games by Igor Kalkowski, from Jul 2015 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 Igor Kalkowski has played.
What does Igor Kalkowski play on the first move as White?
Across 68 games with White in our database, Igor Kalkowski opens with 1.e4 (85% of games), 1.d4 (6% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Igor Kalkowski answers 1...c5 (86% of games), 1...e5 (10% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (44% of games), 1...g6 (38% of games), 1...Nf6 (13% of games).
What openings does Igor Kalkowski play as White?
As White, Igor Kalkowski's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (11 games, 36.4% win rate); Caro-Kann (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 68 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Igor Kalkowski play as Black?
As Black, Igor Kalkowski most often plays: Sicilian (14 games, 14.3% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Modern Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 68 games.
What is Igor Kalkowski's FIDE rating?
Igor Kalkowski is currently rated 2,001 in classical chess, 1,965 in rapid and 1,965 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,045 (Feb 2024).
How many games has Igor Kalkowski played?
Our database contains 136 games by Igor Kalkowski, covering Jul 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 41 wins, 25 draws, 70 losses (30.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Igor Kalkowski?
136 games by Igor Kalkowski 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.