Prepare against Iwo Godzwon
FM · Poland · World #1,800 classical · FIDE ID 21802483
When preparing against Iwo Godzwon, expect 1.e4 in 86% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (87% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (96%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Taimanov as Black, 23.5% over 17 games.
Our database contains 975 games by Iwo Godzwon, covering Mar 2013 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Iwo Godzwon's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Iwo Godzwon 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 | 2,394 | 2,415 | Nov 2023 |
| Rapid | 2,284 | 2,311 | Nov 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,318 | 2,318 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 975 | 448 | 197 | 330 | 45.9% |
| As White | 493 | 250 | 89 | 154 | 50.7% |
| As Black | 482 | 198 | 108 | 176 | 41.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Iwo Godzwon's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Iwo Godzwon's side.
First moves as White (493 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 426 | 86.4% | 59.0% |
| c4 | 33 | 6.7% | 57.6% |
| d4 | 32 | 6.5% | 71.9% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.2% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 86% of White games, 59.0% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Godzwon usually continues Nf3 (54.0% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Godzwon usually continues Nf3 (61.2% score)
- …c6 (15% of these games) — Godzwon usually continues d4 (60.7% score)
- 1.c4 — 7% of White games, 57.6% score
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Godzwon usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (21% of these games) — Godzwon usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Godzwon usually continues Nc3 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (219 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 191 | 87.2% | 55.2% |
| e5 | 11 | 5.0% | 36.4% |
| e6 | 5 | 2.3% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 1.8% | 75.0% |
| a6 | 2 | 0.9% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 0.9% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (163 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 157 | 96.3% | 51.9% |
| e6 | 3 | 1.8% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 1.2% | 100.0% |
Iwo Godzwon's chess games
All 975 games by Iwo Godzwon in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2013 - 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: 448 wins, 197 draws, 330 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B41 | Sicilian | 71 | 35/10/26 | 49.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 39 | 21/4/14 | 53.8% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 38 | 16/10/12 | 42.1% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 37 | 15/5/17 | 40.5% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 24 | 15/5/4 | 62.5% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 20 | 9/4/7 | 45.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 14 | 9/2/3 | 64.3% |
| C41 | Philidor | 13 | 9/1/3 | 69.2% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 11 | 5/3/3 | 45.5% |
| E14 | English Opening | 11 | 6/2/3 | 54.5% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B46 | Sicilian | 95 | 45/21/29 | 47.4% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 34 | 9/11/14 | 26.5% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 33 | 15/5/13 | 45.5% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 21 | 11/2/8 | 52.4% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 19 | 8/4/7 | 42.1% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 19 | 6/7/6 | 31.6% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 17 | 4/6/7 | 23.5% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 17 | 9/1/7 | 52.9% |
| E16 | Queen's Indian Defense | 12 | 5/2/5 | 41.7% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 12 | 3/4/5 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2023 | Vladimir Kramnik | 2,753 | Titled Tue Late | B41 |
| Apr 2022 | Daniil Dubov | 2,711 | Titled Tue Early | B41 |
| Apr 2022 | Grigoriy Oparin | 2,674 | Titled Tue Early | C10 |
| Jan 2022 | Alexander Donchenko | 2,636 | Titled Tue | A35 |
| Mar 2023 | Maksim Chigaev | 2,632 | Titled Tue Late | B51 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2024 | 547 | 306 | 2,390 |
| Ustron Open A | 2023 | 27 | 16 | 2,418 |
| POL-chT 1st League | 2020 | 18 | 10.5 | 2,377 |
| chT-POL U20 1st League | 2017 | 18 | 11.5 | 2,064 |
| ch-POL U20 | 2020 | 18 | 10.5 | 2,330 |
| ch-POL U18 | 2020 | 17 | 10 | 2,268 |
| Lisbon Portugal Open | 2019 | 16 | 9 | 2,246 |
| ch-EUR qual Online | 2020 | 11 | 5 | 2,375 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Iwo Godzwon's chess games?
975 games by Iwo Godzwon, from Mar 2013 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 Iwo Godzwon has played.
What does Iwo Godzwon play on the first move as White?
Across 493 games with White in our database, Iwo Godzwon opens with 1.e4 (86% of games), 1.c4 (7% of games), 1.d4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Iwo Godzwon answers 1...c5 (87% of games), 1...e5 (5% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (96% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games), 1...d5 (1% of games).
What openings does Iwo Godzwon play as White?
As White, Iwo Godzwon's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (71 games, 49.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (39 games, 53.8% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (38 games, 42.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 493 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Iwo Godzwon play as Black?
As Black, Iwo Godzwon most often plays: Sicilian (95 games, 47.4% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (34 games, 26.5% win rate); Indian Defense (33 games, 45.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 482 games.
What is Iwo Godzwon's FIDE rating?
Iwo Godzwon is currently rated 2,394 in classical chess, 2,284 in rapid and 2,318 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,415 (Nov 2023).
How many games has Iwo Godzwon played?
Our database contains 975 games by Iwo Godzwon, covering Mar 2013 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 448 wins, 197 draws, 330 losses (45.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Iwo Godzwon?
975 games by Iwo Godzwon 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.