Prepare against Kamil Grochol
CM · Poland · World #8,470 classical · FIDE ID 21819629
When preparing against Kamil Grochol, expect 1.d4 in 56% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (67% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (53%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: London System as White, 28.6% over 42 games.
Our database contains 252 games by Kamil Grochol, covering May 2014 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Kamil Grochol's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Kamil Grochol 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 | 2,197 | 2,197 | Sep 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,200 | 2,209 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,044 | 2,095 | Sep 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 252 | 69 | 99 | 84 | 27.4% |
| As White | 130 | 39 | 58 | 33 | 30.0% |
| As Black | 122 | 30 | 41 | 51 | 24.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Kamil Grochol's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Kamil Grochol's side.
First moves as White (130 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 73 | 56.2% | 52.7% |
| e4 | 56 | 43.1% | 50.9% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 56% of White games, 52.7% score
- …Nf6 (59% of these games) — Grochol usually continues Bf4 (45.0% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Grochol usually continues Bf4 (58.3% score)
- …d6 (5% of these games) — Grochol usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 43% of White games, 50.9% score
- …c5 (48% of these games) — Grochol usually continues Nf3 (48.1% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Grochol usually continues d4 (58.3% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Grochol usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (60 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 40 | 66.7% | 51.2% |
| Nf6 | 12 | 20.0% | 41.7% |
| d6 | 2 | 3.3% | 75.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 3.3% | 25.0% |
| a6 | 1 | 1.7% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 21 | 52.5% | 31.0% |
| d5 | 19 | 47.5% | 39.5% |
Kamil Grochol's chess games
All 252 games by Kamil Grochol in the Chess.ceo database (May 2014 - 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: 69 wins, 99 draws, 84 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | London System | 42 | 12/17/13 | 28.6% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 10 | 2/4/4 | 20.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| B85 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 5 | 0/4/1 | 0.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E06 | Catalan | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B56 | Sicilian | 24 | 9/7/8 | 37.5% |
| D36 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 12 | 3/4/5 | 25.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 12 | 3/4/5 | 25.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| C00 | Réti Opening | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2025 | Bartlomiej Macieja | 2,503 | Jana Maciei Mem | D02 |
| Mar 2026 | Antoni Kozak | 2,445 | Akademickie Mistrzostwa Polski w szachach - Mężczyźni | A45 |
| Mar 2023 | Igor Kowalski | 2,380 | ch-POL Universities | D00 |
| Jan 2024 | Filip Luczak | 2,319 | 34th Krakow Open A | A40 |
| Jul 2021 | Maciej Czopor | 2,279 | chT-POL U20 | B85 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ustron Open B | 2022 | 19 | 10 | 2,004 |
| ch-POL U18 | 2021 | 17 | 8 | 1,978 |
| POL-chT 2nd League | 2024 | 16 | 10.5 | 2,184 |
| chT-POL U20 2nd League | 2017 | 11 | 7.5 | 1,656 |
| POL-chT U19 2nd League | 2016 | 10 | 4 | 1,660 |
| Jana Maciei Mem | 2025 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,150 |
| 59th Polanica Zdroj Open | 2023 | 9 | 5 | 2,107 |
| chT-POL 2nd League | 2025 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,235 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Kamil Grochol's chess games?
252 games by Kamil Grochol, from May 2014 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 Kamil Grochol has played.
What does Kamil Grochol play on the first move as White?
Across 130 games with White in our database, Kamil Grochol opens with 1.d4 (56% of games), 1.e4 (43% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Kamil Grochol answers 1...c5 (67% of games), 1...Nf6 (20% of games), 1...d6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (53% of games), 1...d5 (48% of games).
What openings does Kamil Grochol play as White?
As White, Kamil Grochol's most-played openings in our database are: London System (42 games, 28.6% win rate); Sicilian (10 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (6 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 130 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Kamil Grochol play as Black?
As Black, Kamil Grochol most often plays: Sicilian (24 games, 37.5% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (12 games, 25.0% win rate); Alekhine Defense (12 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 122 games.
What is Kamil Grochol's FIDE rating?
Kamil Grochol is currently rated 2,197 in classical chess, 2,200 in rapid and 2,044 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,197 (Sep 2026).
How many games has Kamil Grochol played?
Our database contains 252 games by Kamil Grochol, covering May 2014 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 69 wins, 99 draws, 84 losses (27.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Kamil Grochol?
252 games by Kamil Grochol 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.