Prepare against Kamil Katolik
Poland · World #71,096 classical · FIDE ID 1161520
When preparing against Kamil Katolik, expect 1.d4 in 44% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (75% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (67%).
Our database contains 30 games by Kamil Katolik, covering Jul 2011 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Kamil Katolik's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Kamil Katolik 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 | 1,819 | 1,842 | Jul 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,858 | 1,884 | Jan 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,821 | 1,821 | Nov 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 30 | 10 | 6 | 14 | 33.3% |
| As White | 16 | 7 | 2 | 7 | 43.8% |
| As Black | 14 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 21.4% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2009-2026): 570 rated games against 403 different opponents, across 66 events in 1 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 297 | 117 | 52 | 128 | 39.4% | 1,702 | 1,647 | 8 |
| Rapid | 154 | 82 | 10 | 62 | 53.2% | 1,726 | 1,757 | 5 |
| Blitz | 86 | 40 | 9 | 37 | 46.5% | 1,651 | 1,660 | 4 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 257 | 57 | 31 | 169 | 22.2% |
| Against lower-rated | 208 | 142 | 30 | 36 | 68.3% |
Wins over titled players: 3 vs IM · 6 vs FM · 5 vs CM · 1 vs WGM · 2 vs WFM · 1 vs WCM.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 10 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 1,766 | 1,846 |
| 2025 | 20 | 9 | 1 | 10 | 1,856 | 1,814 |
| 2024 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 1,731 | 1,731 |
| 2023 | 23 | 14 | 1 | 8 | 1,691 | 1,782 |
| 2022 | 18 | 10 | 2 | 6 | 1,814 | 1,864 |
| 2021 | 60 | 30 | 2 | 28 | 1,759 | 1,752 |
| 2020 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1,463 | 1,623 |
| 2019 | 36 | 18 | 4 | 14 | 1,779 | 1,824 |
| 2018 | 28 | 14 | 3 | 11 | 1,673 | 1,716 |
| 2017 | 74 | 29 | 16 | 29 | 1,711 | 1,711 |
| 2016 | 76 | 41 | 6 | 29 | 1,695 | 1,714 |
| 2015 | 60 | 24 | 9 | 27 | 1,647 | 1,627 |
| 2014 | 26 | 8 | 6 | 12 | 1,626 | 1,539 |
| 2013 | 28 | 9 | 3 | 16 | 1,637 | 1,445 |
| 2012 | 43 | 14 | 9 | 20 | 1,652 | 1,538 |
| 2011 | 27 | 15 | 3 | 9 | 1,692 | 1,532 |
| 2010 | 21 | 8 | 3 | 10 | 1,766 | 1,526 |
| 2009 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 6 | – | – |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Kamil Katolik's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Kamil Katolik's side.
First moves as White (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 7 | 43.8% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 4 | 25.0% | 62.5% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 25.0% | 50.0% |
| g4 | 1 | 6.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 44% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (57% of these games) — Katolik usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Katolik usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- 1.e4 — 25% of White games, 62.5% score
- …e5 (75% of these games) — Katolik usually continues Ne2 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Katolik usually continues a3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 6 | 75.0% | 33.3% |
| d6 | 2 | 25.0% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (3 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 2 | 66.7% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 33.3% | 0.0% |
Kamil Katolik's chess games
All 30 games by Kamil Katolik in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2011 - Nov 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: 10 wins, 6 draws, 14 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A06 | Réti Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C45 | King's Pawn Game: Alapin Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D47 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C26 | Vienna Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Grob's Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E93 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Philidor | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A90 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | Nova Ayer Juyal | 1,936 | Adolf Anderssen Chess Festival 2026 - OPEN B | C45 |
| Sep 2016 | Bogdan Rychlik | 1,743 | ch-Slask Bak Memorial | B01 |
| Aug 2026 | Filip Chmiel | 1,728 | Adolf Anderssen Chess Festival 2026 - OPEN B | A13 |
| Aug 2026 | Patrick Wanat | 1,674 | Adolf Anderssen Chess Festival 2026 - OPEN B | C45 |
| Oct 2012 | Stanislaw Zylka | 1,536 | ch-POL Region U13 | E93 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-POL Region U13 | 2012 | 10 | 4.5 | 1,452 |
| Adolf Anderssen Chess Festival 2026 - OPEN B | 2026 | 7 | 4 | 1,855 |
| ch-Slask Bak Memorial | 2016 | 7 | 4 | 1,927 |
| ch-EU Blitz | 2021 | 2 | 0 | 2,199 |
| ch-POL Universities | 2023 | 1 | 0 | 1,765 |
| ch-EU Rapid | 2021 | 1 | 0 | 2,069 |
| 1st Baltic Cup-B | 2017 | 1 | 0.5 | 1,887 |
| Katowice POL-HUN 5th | 2017 | 1 | 0 | 2,182 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Kamil Katolik's chess games?
30 games by Kamil Katolik, from Jul 2011 to Nov 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 Katolik has played.
What does Kamil Katolik play on the first move as White?
Across 16 games with White in our database, Kamil Katolik opens with 1.d4 (44% of games), 1.e4 (25% of games), 1.Nf3 (25% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Kamil Katolik answers 1...d5 (75% of games), 1...d6 (25% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...d5 (33% of games).
What openings does Kamil Katolik play as White?
As White, Kamil Katolik's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (3 games, 66.7% win rate); King's Pawn Game: Alapin Opening (2 games, 100.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 16 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Kamil Katolik play as Black?
As Black, Kamil Katolik most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 14 games.
What is Kamil Katolik's FIDE rating?
Kamil Katolik is currently rated 1,819 in classical chess, 1,858 in rapid and 1,821 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,842 (Jul 2024).
How many games has Kamil Katolik played?
Our database contains 30 games by Kamil Katolik, covering Jul 2011 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 10 wins, 6 draws, 14 losses (33.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Kamil Katolik?
30 games by Kamil Katolik 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.