Prepare against Kacper Drozdowski
IM · Poland · World #899 classical · FIDE ID 1136720
Our database contains 2,039 games by Kacper Drozdowski, covering Jul 2005 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Kacper Drozdowski's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Kacper Drozdowski 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 | 2,461 | 2,511 | Jan 2017 |
| Rapid | 2,481 | 2,489 | Jun 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,492 | 2,525 | Mar 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 2,039 | 1,060 | 525 | 453 | 52.0% |
| As White | 1,017 | 576 | 253 | 188 | 56.6% |
| As Black | 1,022 | 484 | 272 | 265 | 47.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Kacper Drozdowski's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Kacper Drozdowski's side.
First moves as White (1,017 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 891 | 87.6% | 69.8% |
| d4 | 58 | 5.7% | 62.9% |
| c4 | 39 | 3.8% | 61.5% |
| b3 | 15 | 1.5% | 66.7% |
| Nf3 | 13 | 1.3% | 69.2% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.1% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 88% of White games, 69.8% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Drozdowski usually continues Nf3 (70.7% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Drozdowski usually continues Nf3 (67.1% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Drozdowski usually continues d4 (72.6% score)
- 1.d4 — 6% of White games, 62.9% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Drozdowski usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (34% of these games) — Drozdowski usually continues c4 (61.1% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Drozdowski usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (489 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 383 | 78.3% | 61.6% |
| Nf6 | 43 | 8.8% | 73.3% |
| e5 | 31 | 6.3% | 59.7% |
| d6 | 24 | 4.9% | 60.4% |
| e6 | 3 | 0.6% | 16.7% |
| c6 | 2 | 0.4% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (317 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 207 | 65.3% | 61.6% |
| d5 | 76 | 24.0% | 48.7% |
| d6 | 28 | 8.8% | 62.5% |
| g6 | 4 | 1.3% | 62.5% |
| c5 | 1 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 0.3% | 50.0% |
Kacper Drozdowski's chess games
All 2,039 games by Kacper Drozdowski in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2005 - 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: 1,060 wins, 525 draws, 453 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B55 | Sicilian | 257 | 160/60/37 | 62.3% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 78 | 42/17/19 | 53.8% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 59 | 32/15/12 | 54.2% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 47 | 31/11/5 | 66.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 32 | 19/7/6 | 59.4% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 32 | 17/6/9 | 53.1% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 26 | 17/7/2 | 65.4% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 25 | 15/9/1 | 60.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 24 | 14/8/2 | 58.3% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 24 | 13/5/6 | 54.2% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 216 | 99/67/50 | 45.8% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 85 | 39/20/26 | 45.9% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 55 | 27/12/15 | 49.1% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 55 | 28/17/10 | 50.9% |
| B05 | Alekhine Defense | 43 | 25/13/5 | 58.1% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 33 | 17/7/9 | 51.5% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 31 | 7/17/7 | 22.6% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 31 | 14/8/9 | 45.2% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 26 | 16/4/6 | 61.5% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 25 | 13/8/4 | 52.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2024 | Hikaru Nakamura | 2,802 | Titled Tue Early | B15 |
| Nov 2025 | Fabiano Caruana | 2,795 | Titled Tue | B40 |
| May 2025 | Erigaisi Arjun | 2,782 | Titled Tue Late | B09 |
| Jun 2024 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 2,770 | Titled Tue Late | E46 |
| Nov 2024 | Alireza Firouzja | 2,763 | Titled Tue Early | B20 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 1,094 | 752 | 2,565 |
| Dallas UT Fall Open | 2018 | 27 | 15 | 2,457 |
| Ceske Budejovice | 2017 | 27 | 18 | 2,577 |
| Titled Arena 2nd Jan | 2021 | 25 | 11.5 | 2,387 |
| Olsztyn Open U18 Blitz | 2013 | 22 | 15.5 | 2,374 |
| Speed Chess Poland | 2024 | 22 | 10 | 2,560 |
| ch-EU Blitz | 2022 | 22 | 15 | 2,495 |
| Wch U18 | 2013 | 22 | 15 | 2,514 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Kacper Piorun (47 games) · Dmitry Andreikin (15 games) · Kamil Dragun (11 games) · Jose Eduardo Martinez Alcantara (11 games) · Denis Lazavik (11 games) · Jan-Krzysztof Duda (10 games) · Olexandr Bortnyk (10 games) · Matthias Bluebaum (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Kacper Drozdowski's chess games?
2,039 games by Kacper Drozdowski, from Jul 2005 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 Kacper Drozdowski has played.
What does Kacper Drozdowski play on the first move as White?
Across 1,017 games with White in our database, Kacper Drozdowski opens with 1.e4 (88% of games), 1.d4 (6% of games), 1.c4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Kacper Drozdowski answers 1...c5 (78% of games), 1...Nf6 (9% of games), 1...e5 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (65% of games), 1...d5 (24% of games), 1...d6 (9% of games).
What openings does Kacper Drozdowski play as White?
As White, Kacper Drozdowski's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (257 games, 62.3% win rate); Italian Game (78 games, 53.8% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (59 games, 54.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 1,017 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Kacper Drozdowski play as Black?
As Black, Kacper Drozdowski most often plays: Sicilian (216 games, 45.8% win rate); Sicilian: Taimanov (85 games, 45.9% win rate); Réti Opening (55 games, 49.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 1,022 games.
What is Kacper Drozdowski's FIDE rating?
Kacper Drozdowski is currently rated 2,461 in classical chess, 2,481 in rapid and 2,492 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,511 (Jan 2017).
How many games has Kacper Drozdowski played?
Our database contains 2,039 games by Kacper Drozdowski, covering Jul 2005 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 1,060 wins, 525 draws, 453 losses (52.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Kacper Drozdowski?
2,039 games by Kacper Drozdowski 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.