Prepare against Kamil Kotowicz
Poland · World #27,738 classical · FIDE ID 21861412
Our database contains 124 games by Kamil Kotowicz, covering Jun 2016 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Kamil Kotowicz's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Kamil Kotowicz 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 | 2,000 | 2,026 | Nov 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,000 | 2,000 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,891 | 1,970 | Aug 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 124 | 35 | 28 | 61 | 28.2% |
| As White | 61 | 22 | 15 | 24 | 36.1% |
| As Black | 63 | 13 | 13 | 37 | 20.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Kamil Kotowicz's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Kamil Kotowicz's side.
First moves as White (61 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 55 | 90.2% | 48.2% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 4.9% | 16.7% |
| e4 | 2 | 3.3% | 100.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 1.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 90% of White games, 48.2% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Kotowicz usually continues c4 (52.4% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Kotowicz usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (7% of these games) — Kotowicz usually continues Bg5 (75.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 5% of White games, 16.7% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Kotowicz usually continues b3 (0.0% score)
- …g6 (33% of these games) — Kotowicz usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 17 | 45.9% | 26.5% |
| e6 | 16 | 43.2% | 34.4% |
| c5 | 4 | 10.8% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 50.0% | 41.7% |
| d5 | 3 | 25.0% | 16.7% |
| e6 | 3 | 25.0% | 66.7% |
Kamil Kotowicz's chess games
All 124 games by Kamil Kotowicz in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2016 - 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: 35 wins, 28 draws, 61 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| D02 | London System | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A64 | Catalan | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C10 | French Defense | 8 | 3/0/5 | 37.5% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| A84 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E01 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E00 | Catalan | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2023 | Marek Chomczyk | 2,277 | Warsaw Maciei Memorial | D34 |
| Jul 2023 | Michal Redzisz | 2,269 | Warsaw Maciei Memorial | D90 |
| Jan 2023 | Antoni Paprocki | 2,255 | ch-POL U18 | E00 |
| Jul 2023 | Anna Kubicka | 2,240 | Warsaw Maciei Memorial | A77 |
| Jul 2024 | Bruno Terkiewicz | 2,170 | Warsaw Maciei Mem Blitz | A64 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-POL U16 | 2022 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,654 |
| Warsaw Maciei Memorial | 2023 | 9 | 4 | 2,164 |
| 60th Polanica Zdroj Open | 2024 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,976 |
| ch-POL U15 Qual | 2021 | 9 | 5 | 1,630 |
| 19th Warsaw Najdorf Memorial Open A | 2022 | 8 | 3 | 1,899 |
| ch-POL U18 | 2023 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,854 |
| Poronin Tatra Limba Open | 2022 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,881 |
| Warsaw Najdorf Memorial Open B | 2023 | 8 | 4 | 1,880 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Kamil Kotowicz's chess games?
124 games by Kamil Kotowicz, from Jun 2016 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 Kamil Kotowicz has played.
What does Kamil Kotowicz play on the first move as White?
Across 61 games with White in our database, Kamil Kotowicz opens with 1.d4 (90% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games), 1.e4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Kamil Kotowicz answers 1...c6 (46% of games), 1...e6 (43% of games), 1...c5 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...d5 (25% of games), 1...e6 (25% of games).
What openings does Kamil Kotowicz play as White?
As White, Kamil Kotowicz's most-played openings in our database are: Benoni Defense (8 games, 50.0% win rate); London System (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 61 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Kamil Kotowicz play as Black?
As Black, Kamil Kotowicz most often plays: French Defense (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 63 games.
What is Kamil Kotowicz's FIDE rating?
Kamil Kotowicz is currently rated 2,000 in classical chess, 2,000 in rapid and 1,891 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,026 (Nov 2025).
How many games has Kamil Kotowicz played?
Our database contains 124 games by Kamil Kotowicz, covering Jun 2016 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 35 wins, 28 draws, 61 losses (28.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Kamil Kotowicz?
124 games by Kamil Kotowicz 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.