Prepare against Kamil Nowak
Poland · World #6,681 classical · FIDE ID 1168681
Our database contains 324 games by Kamil Nowak, covering Mar 2011 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Kamil Nowak's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Kamil Nowak 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 | 2,231 | 2,362 | Jul 2017 |
| Rapid | 2,179 | 2,179 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,179 | 2,179 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 324 | 116 | 127 | 81 | 35.8% |
| As White | 169 | 68 | 62 | 39 | 40.2% |
| As Black | 155 | 48 | 65 | 42 | 31.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Kamil Nowak's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Kamil Nowak's side.
First moves as White (169 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 114 | 67.5% | 60.5% |
| d4 | 43 | 25.4% | 55.8% |
| Nf3 | 11 | 6.5% | 54.5% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.6% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 67% of White games, 60.5% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Nowak usually continues Nf3 (63.7% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Nowak usually continues Nf3 (53.7% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Nowak usually continues d4 (44.4% score)
- 1.d4 — 25% of White games, 55.8% score
- …Nf6 (49% of these games) — Nowak usually continues c4 (47.1% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Nowak usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (9% of these games) — Nowak usually continues c4 (83.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (85 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 54 | 63.5% | 55.6% |
| e5 | 19 | 22.4% | 52.6% |
| e6 | 11 | 12.9% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 1.2% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 31 | 77.5% | 48.4% |
| Nf6 | 7 | 17.5% | 57.1% |
| c5 | 1 | 2.5% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.5% | 0.0% |
Kamil Nowak's chess games
All 324 games by Kamil Nowak in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2011 - Jul 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: 116 wins, 127 draws, 81 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian | 28 | 13/10/5 | 46.4% |
| B85 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 11 | 6/1/4 | 54.5% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| D52 | Slav Defense | 7 | 1/5/1 | 14.3% |
| E33 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D15 | Slav Defense | 31 | 7/12/12 | 22.6% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 20 | 10/4/6 | 50.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 14 | 5/6/3 | 35.7% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 12 | 4/5/3 | 33.3% |
| B81 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| C95 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 7 | 0/5/2 | 0.0% |
| B10 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C90 | Italian Game | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2016 | Sergey Pavlov | 2,473 | 52nd Rubinstein Memorial | D29 |
| Jul 2017 | Viktor Gazik | 2,462 | chT-POL U20 | A85 |
| Jul 2017 | Igor Janik | 2,425 | chT-POL U20 | C83 |
| Aug 2015 | Pawel Stoma | 2,346 | 51st Rubinstein Memorial Open | B12 |
| Sep 2015 | Waldemar Swic | 2,345 | POL-chT 2nd League | B81 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| POL-chT 2nd League | 2023 | 42 | 24 | 2,285 |
| chT-POL U20 | 2017 | 18 | 12 | 2,377 |
| POL-chT U19 2nd League | 2014 | 10 | 8 | 1,887 |
| Gora Sw Anny Open 11th | 2018 | 10 | 7 | 2,410 |
| 54th Rubinstein Memorial A | 2018 | 9 | 6 | 2,171 |
| 52nd Rubinstein Memorial | 2016 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,472 |
| 11th Lazy Baltic Pearl Open | 2015 | 9 | 5 | 2,161 |
| 5th Gora Sw Anny Open | 2012 | 9 | 4 | 1,941 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Kamil Nowak's chess games?
324 games by Kamil Nowak, from Mar 2011 to Jul 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 Nowak has played.
What does Kamil Nowak play on the first move as White?
Across 169 games with White in our database, Kamil Nowak opens with 1.e4 (67% of games), 1.d4 (25% of games), 1.Nf3 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Kamil Nowak answers 1...c5 (64% of games), 1...e5 (22% of games), 1...e6 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (78% of games), 1...Nf6 (18% of games), 1...c5 (3% of games).
What openings does Kamil Nowak play as White?
As White, Kamil Nowak's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (28 games, 46.4% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (11 games, 54.5% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Exchange (8 games, 37.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 169 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Kamil Nowak play as Black?
As Black, Kamil Nowak most often plays: Slav Defense (31 games, 22.6% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (20 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (14 games, 35.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 155 games.
What is Kamil Nowak's FIDE rating?
Kamil Nowak is currently rated 2,231 in classical chess, 2,179 in rapid and 2,179 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,362 (Jul 2017).
How many games has Kamil Nowak played?
Our database contains 324 games by Kamil Nowak, covering Mar 2011 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 116 wins, 127 draws, 81 losses (35.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Kamil Nowak?
324 games by Kamil Nowak 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.