Prepare against Kacper Karwowski
FM · Poland · World #5,831 classical · FIDE ID 1126032
When preparing against Kacper Karwowski, expect 1.e4 in 79% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (68% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (64%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Scotch Game as White, 13.6% over 22 games.
Our database contains 922 games by Kacper Karwowski, covering Oct 2008 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Kacper Karwowski's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Kacper Karwowski 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 | 2,252 | 2,297 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,258 | 2,258 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,232 | 2,261 | Sep 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 922 | 350 | 196 | 376 | 38.0% |
| As White | 460 | 189 | 98 | 173 | 41.1% |
| As Black | 462 | 161 | 98 | 203 | 34.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Kacper Karwowski's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Kacper Karwowski's side.
First moves as White (460 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 364 | 79.1% | 49.2% |
| d4 | 48 | 10.4% | 60.4% |
| Nf3 | 15 | 3.3% | 63.3% |
| c4 | 9 | 2.0% | 77.8% |
| f4 | 8 | 1.7% | 56.3% |
| b3 | 6 | 1.3% | 83.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 79% of White games, 49.2% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Karwowski usually continues Nf3 (50.7% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Karwowski usually continues Nf3 (42.5% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Karwowski usually continues d4 (43.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 10% of White games, 60.4% score
- …Nf6 (65% of these games) — Karwowski usually continues Nf3 (56.7% score)
- …d5 (21% of these games) — Karwowski usually continues c4 (64.3% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Karwowski usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (244 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 166 | 68.0% | 45.5% |
| e5 | 38 | 15.6% | 48.7% |
| c6 | 20 | 8.2% | 47.5% |
| e6 | 7 | 2.9% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 6 | 2.5% | 75.0% |
| d6 | 5 | 2.0% | 40.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (132 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 84 | 63.6% | 44.6% |
| d5 | 38 | 28.8% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 3 | 2.3% | 66.7% |
| e6 | 2 | 1.5% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
Kacper Karwowski's chess games
All 922 games by Kacper Karwowski in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2008 - Sep 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: 350 wins, 196 draws, 376 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 65 | 28/11/26 | 43.1% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 25 | 8/9/8 | 32.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 23 | 9/4/10 | 39.1% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 22 | 3/5/14 | 13.6% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 20 | 3/7/10 | 15.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 16 | 7/6/3 | 43.8% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 15 | 5/3/7 | 33.3% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 14 | 9/3/2 | 64.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 12 | 6/2/4 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 10 | 2/1/7 | 20.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B48 | Sicilian | 68 | 20/16/32 | 29.4% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 27 | 7/8/12 | 25.9% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 21 | 6/4/11 | 28.6% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 20 | 6/4/10 | 30.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 19 | 8/4/7 | 42.1% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 17 | 8/5/4 | 47.1% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 15 | 7/0/8 | 46.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 14 | 9/1/4 | 64.3% |
| A13 | English Opening | 13 | 5/3/5 | 38.5% |
| A45 | London System | 10 | 3/1/6 | 30.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2021 | Alexander Donchenko | 2,652 | Warsaw Maciei Memorial | B13 |
| Jul 2021 | Bartosz Socko | 2,619 | Warsaw Maciei Memorial | E63 |
| Feb 2018 | Daniel Sadzikowski | 2,584 | ch-POL Academic | A14 |
| Jul 2024 | Rudik Makarian | 2,525 | Titled Tue Early | D30 |
| Jan 2021 | Steven Zierk | 2,499 | Titled Tue | B36 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 372 | 156 | 2,186 |
| POL-chT 2nd League | 2022 | 49 | 25.5 | 2,183 |
| chT-POL U19 1st League | 2015 | 14 | 8 | 1,985 |
| Warsaw Szansa Blitz Open | 2023 | 12 | 7 | 2,169 |
| ch-POL U12 | 2009 | 11 | 6.5 | 1,768 |
| chT-POL Academic | 2022 | 11 | 8.5 | 2,325 |
| Jana Maciei Mem | 2025 | 10 | 4 | 2,175 |
| Warsaw Maciei Mem Blitz | 2024 | 10 | 5 | 2,042 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Kacper Karwowski's chess games?
922 games by Kacper Karwowski, from Oct 2008 to Sep 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 Karwowski has played.
What does Kacper Karwowski play on the first move as White?
Across 460 games with White in our database, Kacper Karwowski opens with 1.e4 (79% of games), 1.d4 (10% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Kacper Karwowski answers 1...c5 (68% of games), 1...e5 (16% of games), 1...c6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (64% of games), 1...d5 (29% of games), 1...d6 (2% of games).
What openings does Kacper Karwowski play as White?
As White, Kacper Karwowski's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (65 games, 43.1% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (25 games, 32.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (23 games, 39.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 460 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Kacper Karwowski play as Black?
As Black, Kacper Karwowski most often plays: Sicilian (68 games, 29.4% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (27 games, 25.9% win rate); Réti Opening (21 games, 28.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 462 games.
What is Kacper Karwowski's FIDE rating?
Kacper Karwowski is currently rated 2,252 in classical chess, 2,258 in rapid and 2,232 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,297 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Kacper Karwowski played?
Our database contains 922 games by Kacper Karwowski, covering Oct 2008 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 350 wins, 196 draws, 376 losses (38.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Kacper Karwowski?
922 games by Kacper Karwowski 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.