Prepare against Karol Kacprzak
FM · Poland · World #1,306 classical · FIDE ID 21819327
When preparing against Karol Kacprzak, expect 1.e4 in 80% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (75% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (94%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Moscow Variation as Black, 25.0% over 16 games.
Our database contains 566 games by Karol Kacprzak, covering May 2014 to Sep 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 | 2,425 | 2,425 | Sep 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,417 | 2,417 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,433 | 2,460 | Oct 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 566 | 223 | 181 | 161 | 39.4% |
| As White | 289 | 120 | 88 | 81 | 41.5% |
| As Black | 277 | 103 | 93 | 80 | 37.2% |
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 (289 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 232 | 80.3% | 55.8% |
| d4 | 40 | 13.8% | 61.3% |
| Nf3 | 16 | 5.5% | 59.4% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 80% of White games, 55.8% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Kacprzak usually continues Nf3 (54.9% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Kacprzak usually continues Nf3 (51.9% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Kacprzak usually continues d4 (61.1% score)
- 1.d4 — 14% of White games, 61.3% score
- …Nf6 (63% of these games) — Kacprzak usually continues c4 (56.3% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Kacprzak usually continues c4 (58.3% score)
- …c5 (5% of these games) — Kacprzak usually continues d5 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (143 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 107 | 74.8% | 52.3% |
| e5 | 22 | 15.4% | 54.5% |
| c6 | 13 | 9.1% | 53.8% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (72 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 68 | 94.4% | 63.2% |
| d5 | 3 | 4.2% | 16.7% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.4% | 100.0% |
Karol Kacprzak's chess games
All 566 games by Karol Kacprzak in the Chess.ceo database (May 2014 - Sep 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: 223 wins, 181 draws, 161 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B56 | Sicilian | 37 | 15/12/10 | 40.5% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 20 | 8/4/8 | 40.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 16 | 8/4/4 | 50.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 13 | 2/9/2 | 15.4% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 12 | 4/4/4 | 33.3% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 10 | 5/2/3 | 50.0% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 9 | 2/5/2 | 22.2% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 8 | 6/0/2 | 75.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 48 | 21/12/15 | 43.8% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 25 | 7/8/10 | 28.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 16 | 6/4/6 | 37.5% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 16 | 4/9/3 | 25.0% |
| E06 | Catalan | 15 | 7/4/4 | 46.7% |
| A13 | English Opening | 13 | 3/3/7 | 23.1% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 13 | 7/2/4 | 53.8% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 12 | 2/5/5 | 16.7% |
| D02 | London System | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2024 | Etienne Bacrot | 2,684 | Titled Tue Early | B56 |
| Aug 2023 | Gata Kamsky | 2,641 | Speed Chess Q2 Sw | D02 |
| Jun 2024 | Shamsiddin Vokhidov | 2,624 | Titled Tue Early | B48 |
| Aug 2026 | Jan Subelj | 2,565 | Granada Chess Open 2026 | C12 |
| Feb 2024 | Mikhail Demidov | 2,546 | Titled Tue Late | B08 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2024 | 104 | 60.5 | 2,404 |
| Ustron Open A | 2024 | 35 | 18 | 2,290 |
| ch-EU Blitz | 2022 | 29 | 15 | 2,232 |
| POL-chT 1st League | 2024 | 27 | 19.5 | 2,346 |
| ch-POL U20 | 2023 | 18 | 10.5 | 2,185 |
| Bydgoszcz Open A | 2023 | 18 | 9 | 2,227 |
| ch-POL U18 | 2023 | 16 | 10 | 2,137 |
| ch-EU Rapid | 2022 | 14 | 6.5 | 2,263 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Karol Kacprzak's chess games?
566 games by Karol Kacprzak, from May 2014 to Sep 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 289 games with White in our database, Karol Kacprzak opens with 1.e4 (80% of games), 1.d4 (14% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Karol Kacprzak answers 1...c5 (75% of games), 1...e5 (15% of games), 1...c6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (94% of games), 1...d5 (4% of games), 1...e6 (1% of games).
What openings does Karol Kacprzak play as White?
As White, Karol Kacprzak's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (37 games, 40.5% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (20 games, 40.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (16 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 289 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Karol Kacprzak play as Black?
As Black, Karol Kacprzak most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (48 games, 43.8% win rate); Sicilian (25 games, 28.0% win rate); Indian Defense (16 games, 37.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 277 games.
What is Karol Kacprzak's FIDE rating?
Karol Kacprzak is currently rated 2,425 in classical chess, 2,417 in rapid and 2,433 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,425 (Sep 2026).
How many games has Karol Kacprzak played?
Our database contains 566 games by Karol Kacprzak, covering May 2014 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 223 wins, 181 draws, 161 losses (39.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Karol Kacprzak?
566 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.