Prepare against Karina Cyfka
IM · Poland · World #3,562 classical · FIDE ID 1122681
Our database contains 1,991 games by Karina Cyfka, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Karina Cyfka's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Karina Cyfka 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 | 2,317 | 2,431 | May 2019 |
| Rapid | 2,182 | 2,378 | Dec 2012 |
| Blitz | 2,200 | 2,404 | May 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,991 | 841 | 656 | 494 | 42.2% |
| As White | 991 | 449 | 325 | 217 | 45.3% |
| As Black | 1,000 | 392 | 331 | 277 | 39.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Karina Cyfka's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Karina Cyfka's side.
First moves as White (991 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 475 | 47.9% | 60.6% |
| e4 | 461 | 46.5% | 61.8% |
| f4 | 22 | 2.2% | 77.3% |
| Nf3 | 11 | 1.1% | 77.3% |
| g3 | 8 | 0.8% | 37.5% |
| c4 | 6 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 48% of White games, 60.6% score
- …Nf6 (62% of these games) — Cyfka usually continues c4 (58.8% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Cyfka usually continues c4 (62.6% score)
- …f5 (3% of these games) — Cyfka usually continues g3 (75.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 47% of White games, 61.8% score
- …c5 (52% of these games) — Cyfka usually continues Nf3 (54.4% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Cyfka usually continues Nf3 (65.1% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Cyfka usually continues d4 (61.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (540 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 407 | 75.4% | 55.9% |
| c5 | 52 | 9.6% | 61.5% |
| d6 | 44 | 8.1% | 78.4% |
| g6 | 24 | 4.4% | 70.8% |
| d5 | 4 | 0.7% | 62.5% |
| c6 | 2 | 0.4% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (326 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 239 | 73.3% | 51.9% |
| d6 | 50 | 15.3% | 67.0% |
| d5 | 26 | 8.0% | 38.5% |
| g6 | 6 | 1.8% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 0.6% | 25.0% |
| f5 | 2 | 0.6% | 75.0% |
Karina Cyfka's chess games
All 1,991 games by Karina Cyfka in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 841 wins, 656 draws, 494 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 112 | 48/41/23 | 42.9% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 99 | 35/45/19 | 35.4% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 53 | 25/16/12 | 47.2% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 51 | 31/8/12 | 60.8% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 40 | 14/12/14 | 35.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 38 | 19/11/8 | 50.0% |
| C08 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 28 | 13/9/6 | 46.4% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 25 | 9/10/6 | 36.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 24 | 9/9/6 | 37.5% |
| D81 | Grünfeld Defense | 23 | 10/6/7 | 43.5% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A55 | Indian Defense | 116 | 51/35/30 | 44.0% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 94 | 35/31/28 | 37.2% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 89 | 36/31/22 | 40.4% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 52 | 17/18/17 | 32.7% |
| B00 | Pirc Defense | 50 | 37/3/10 | 74.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 42 | 10/14/18 | 23.8% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 35 | 17/14/4 | 48.6% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 32 | 7/16/9 | 21.9% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 28 | 13/7/8 | 46.4% |
| A13 | English Opening | 26 | 7/11/8 | 26.9% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2016 | Peter Michalik | 2,552 | Stara Lubovna Pieniny | D30 |
| Jul 2016 | Marcel Kanarek | 2,548 | 14th Warsaw Najdorf Memorial Open A | C98 |
| Dec 2009 | Michal Olszewski | 2,541 | 9th Warsaw AIG Life rapid | A55 |
| Nov 2015 | Valentina Gunina | 2,516 | 20th chT-EU w | B13 |
| Dec 2009 | Marcos Llaneza Vega | 2,514 | 9th Warsaw AIG Life rapid | A08 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-POL w | 2022 | 144 | 79 | 2,337 |
| POL-chT 2nd League | 2015 | 39 | 31.5 | 2,396 |
| Wch Blitz w | 2021 | 38 | 19 | 2,322 |
| chT-POL Ekstraliga | 2023 | 33 | 17 | 2,368 |
| chT-POL | 2018 | 27 | 18 | 2,399 |
| ch-POL U12 Girls | 1999 | 22 | 12.5 | – |
| ch-POL U20 Girls | 2003 | 22 | 11 | 2,150 |
| Speed Chess w Q7 | 2021 | 21 | 11 | 2,281 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Jolanta Zawadzka (49 games) · Monika Socko (36 games) · Klaudia Kulon (34 games) · Oliwia Kiolbasa (19 games) · Julia Antolak (17 games) · Alicja Sliwicka (16 games) · Katarzyna Toma (16 games) · Marta Bartel (15 games)
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Where can I find Karina Cyfka's chess games?
1,991 games by Karina Cyfka, from Apr 2003 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 Karina Cyfka has played.
What does Karina Cyfka play on the first move as White?
Across 991 games with White in our database, Karina Cyfka opens with 1.d4 (48% of games), 1.e4 (47% of games), 1.f4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Karina Cyfka answers 1...e5 (75% of games), 1...c5 (10% of games), 1...d6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (73% of games), 1...d6 (15% of games), 1...d5 (8% of games).
What openings does Karina Cyfka play as White?
As White, Karina Cyfka's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (112 games, 42.9% win rate); Indian Defense (99 games, 35.4% win rate); Slav Defense (53 games, 47.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 991 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Karina Cyfka play as Black?
As Black, Karina Cyfka most often plays: Indian Defense (116 games, 44.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (94 games, 37.2% win rate); Italian Game (89 games, 40.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 1,000 games.
What is Karina Cyfka's FIDE rating?
Karina Cyfka is currently rated 2,317 in classical chess, 2,182 in rapid and 2,200 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,431 (May 2019).
How many games has Karina Cyfka played?
Our database contains 1,991 games by Karina Cyfka, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 841 wins, 656 draws, 494 losses (42.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Karina Cyfka?
1,991 games by Karina Cyfka 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.