Prepare against Karol Kozak
Poland · World #58,891 classical · FIDE ID 21892008
When preparing against Karol Kozak, expect 1.e4 in 97% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 62 games by Karol Kozak, covering Feb 2017 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Karol Kozak's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Karol Kozak 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 | 1,860 | 1,918 | Jun 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,025 | 2,025 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,917 | 1,995 | Oct 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 62 | 20 | 22 | 20 | 32.3% |
| As White | 32 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 34.4% |
| As Black | 30 | 9 | 12 | 9 | 30.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Karol Kozak's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Karol Kozak's side.
First moves as White (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 31 | 96.9% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 3.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 97% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (48% of these games) — Kozak usually continues Nf3 (36.7% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Kozak usually continues d4 (83.3% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Kozak usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 3% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (100% of these games) — Kozak usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 15 | 100.0% | 46.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Karol Kozak's chess games
All 62 games by Karol Kozak in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2017 - 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: 20 wins, 22 draws, 20 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B67 | Sicilian | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C43 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A05 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A45 | London System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Dawid Futyma | 2,057 | Polish Youth Rapid & Blitz Championships 2026 | Rapid | O16 | A67 |
| Mar 2026 | Lukasz Uhryn | 1,972 | Indywidualne Mistrzostwa Polski Juniorów 2026 - C16 | C11 |
| Sep 2026 | Marta Szydlowska-Duda | 1,931 | DRUŻYNOWE MISTRZOSTWA POLSKI II LIGA 2026 - Mecz 29 | B13 |
| Sep 2026 | Damian Zgoda | 1,898 | DRUŻYNOWE MISTRZOSTWA POLSKI II LIGA 2026 - Mecze 12 - 23 | A22 |
| Sep 2026 | Artur Paprocki | 1,846 | DRUŻYNOWE MISTRZOSTWA POLSKI II LIGA 2026 - Mecze 12 - 23 | B13 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drużynowe Mistrzostwa Polski Juniorów - II Liga | Mecze 1-10 | 2026 | 9 | 5 | 1,807 |
| Ustron Open B | 2024 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,811 |
| ch-POL U12 | 2021 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,224 |
| Krakow Winter Open B | 2022 | 8 | 5 | 1,418 |
| Indywidualne Mistrzostwa Polski Juniorów 2026 - C16 | 2026 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,792 |
| Rubinstein Chess Festival 2026 - Open B | 2026 | 6 | 3 | 1,835 |
| DRUŻYNOWE MISTRZOSTWA POLSKI II LIGA 2026 - Mecze 12 - 23 | 2026 | 5 | 3.5 | 2,091 |
| Polish Youth Rapid & Blitz Championships 2026 | Rapid | O16 | 2026 | 2 | 1 | 2,057 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Karol Kozak's chess games?
62 games by Karol Kozak, from Feb 2017 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 Kozak has played.
What does Karol Kozak play on the first move as White?
Across 32 games with White in our database, Karol Kozak opens with 1.e4 (97% of games), 1.c4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Karol Kozak answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Karol Kozak play as White?
As White, Karol Kozak's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (4 games, 75.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 32 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Karol Kozak play as Black?
As Black, Karol Kozak most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Benoni Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 30 games.
What is Karol Kozak's FIDE rating?
Karol Kozak is currently rated 1,860 in classical chess, 2,025 in rapid and 1,917 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,918 (Jun 2025).
How many games has Karol Kozak played?
Our database contains 62 games by Karol Kozak, covering Feb 2017 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 20 wins, 22 draws, 20 losses (32.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Karol Kozak?
62 games by Karol Kozak 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.