Prepare against Karol Kacprzak
Poland · World #76,946 classical · FIDE ID 1167669
When preparing against Karol Kacprzak, expect 1.c4 in 92% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (70% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (93%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian as White, 35.3% over 17 games.
Our database contains 129 games by Karol Kacprzak, covering Mar 2010 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Karol Kacprzak's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Karol Kacprzak 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 | 1,799 | 1,832 | Feb 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,852 | 1,852 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 129 | 39 | 50 | 40 | 30.2% |
| As White | 64 | 23 | 27 | 14 | 35.9% |
| As Black | 65 | 16 | 23 | 26 | 24.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Karol Kacprzak's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Karol Kacprzak's side.
First moves as White (64 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 59 | 92.2% | 60.2% |
| e4 | 4 | 6.3% | 25.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 1.6% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 92% of White games, 60.2% score
- …Nf6 (27% of these games) — Kacprzak usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Kacprzak usually continues Nc3 (63.3% score)
- …c5 (14% of these games) — Kacprzak usually continues Nc3 (64.3% score)
- 1.e4 — 6% of White games, 25.0% score
- …e6 (50% of these games) — Kacprzak usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Kacprzak usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 30 | 69.8% | 43.3% |
| e6 | 7 | 16.3% | 42.9% |
| c5 | 4 | 9.3% | 12.5% |
| d5 | 2 | 4.7% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 14 | 93.3% | 39.3% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 6.7% | 50.0% |
Karol Kacprzak's chess games
All 129 games by Karol Kacprzak in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2010 - 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: 39 wins, 50 draws, 40 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A38 | English Opening | 22 | 9/9/4 | 40.9% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 17 | 6/9/2 | 35.3% |
| D13 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A26 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 10 | 0/3/7 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| D34 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B16 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C13 | French Defense | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E06 | Catalan | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D37 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2011 | Pawel Bielecki | 1,892 | chT3-POL Mazowiecki | A38 |
| Jan 2013 | Pawel Koziol | 1,884 | chT-Mazowiec 1213 | A37 |
| May 2024 | Wojciech Pietrzak | 1,856 | 287th YMCA Spring B 2024 | A21 |
| Aug 2013 | Karol Wadelek | 1,844 | 11th Warsaw Najdorf Mem Open B | B12 |
| Mar 2014 | Robert Milczarek | 1,830 | 136th Warsaw YMCA Winter C | D40 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 129th Warsaw YMCA Autumn C | 2013 | 13 | 7 | 1,766 |
| 149th Warsaw YMCA Winter | 2015 | 12 | 4.5 | 1,598 |
| 136th Warsaw YMCA Winter C | 2014 | 12 | 6.5 | 1,798 |
| 287th Warsaw YMCA Spring B | 2024 | 11 | 6.5 | 1,889 |
| Warsaw YMCA Spring-B 258th | 2022 | 10 | 4 | 1,638 |
| 272nd Warsaw YMCA Spring A | 2023 | 10 | 3 | 1,595 |
| 66th ch-Warsaw Open B | 2013 | 9 | 5 | 1,762 |
| 65th ch-Warsaw Open B | 2012 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,733 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Karol Kacprzak's chess games?
129 games by Karol Kacprzak, from Mar 2010 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 Karol Kacprzak has played.
What does Karol Kacprzak play on the first move as White?
Across 64 games with White in our database, Karol Kacprzak opens with 1.c4 (92% of games), 1.e4 (6% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Karol Kacprzak answers 1...c6 (70% of games), 1...e6 (16% of games), 1...c5 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (93% of games), 1...Nf6 (7% of games).
What openings does Karol Kacprzak play as White?
As White, Karol Kacprzak's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (22 games, 40.9% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (17 games, 35.3% win rate); English Opening: Slav Setup (6 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 64 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Karol Kacprzak play as Black?
As Black, Karol Kacprzak most often plays: Caro-Kann: Classical (10 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (6 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 65 games.
What is Karol Kacprzak's FIDE rating?
Karol Kacprzak is currently rated 1,799 in classical chess, 1,852 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,832 (Feb 2025).
How many games has Karol Kacprzak played?
Our database contains 129 games by Karol Kacprzak, covering Mar 2010 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 39 wins, 50 draws, 40 losses (30.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Karol Kacprzak?
129 games by Karol Kacprzak 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.