Prepare against Karol Michalski
Poland · World #20,709 classical · FIDE ID 1110845
Our database contains 93 games by Karol Michalski, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Karol Michalski's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Karol Michalski 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 | 2,051 | 2,080 | Nov 2013 |
| Rapid | 1,986 | 2,073 | Dec 2014 |
| Blitz | 1,879 | 2,073 | Dec 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 93 | 38 | 15 | 40 | 40.9% |
| As White | 46 | 20 | 7 | 19 | 43.5% |
| As Black | 47 | 18 | 8 | 21 | 38.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Karol Michalski's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Karol Michalski's side.
First moves as White (46 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 46 | 100.0% | 51.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 51.1% score
- …Nf6 (46% of these games) — Michalski usually continues c4 (46.2% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Michalski usually continues c4 (72.7% score)
- …d6 (11% of these games) — Michalski usually continues c4 (16.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 12 | 50.0% | 33.3% |
| g6 | 8 | 33.3% | 75.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 8.3% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 4.2% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 4.2% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 14 | 77.8% | 53.6% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 22.2% | 25.0% |
Karol Michalski's chess games
All 93 games by Karol Michalski 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: 38 wins, 15 draws, 40 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D15 | Slav Defense | 10 | 6/2/2 | 60.0% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A48 | London System | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A48 | Torre Attack | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A68 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B39 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 12 | 3/2/7 | 25.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 8 | 6/0/2 | 75.0% |
| A84 | Semi-Slav Defense | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D53 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D00 | London System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B14 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2021 | Pawel Stempin | 2,356 | 28th Poznan Open | D15 |
| Aug 2016 | Marcin Chmiel | 2,194 | 24th Poznan Open | D40 |
| Jan 1994 | Agnieszka Fornal | 2,140 | Warsaw Open | D31 |
| Jan 1997 | Miroslaw Jurkiewicz | 2,115 | ch-POL U18 | A87 |
| Jan 1996 | Artur Lapczynski | 2,115 | chT2-POL U18 | B12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-POL U18 | 1997 | 10 | 4 | 2,025 |
| 26th Poznan Open | 2018 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,000 |
| 25th Poznan Open | 2017 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,968 |
| 24th Poznan Open | 2016 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,931 |
| Semifinals ch-POL | 2025 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,027 |
| 28th Poznan Open | 2021 | 9 | 6 | 1,913 |
| 27th Poznan Open | 2019 | 7 | 5 | 1,707 |
| Warsaw Open | 1994 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,210 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Karol Michalski's chess games?
93 games by Karol Michalski, 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 Karol Michalski has played.
What does Karol Michalski play on the first move as White?
Across 46 games with White in our database, Karol Michalski opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Karol Michalski answers 1...c5 (50% of games), 1...g6 (33% of games), 1...c6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (78% of games), 1...Nf6 (22% of games).
What openings does Karol Michalski play as White?
As White, Karol Michalski's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (10 games, 60.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (5 games, 40.0% win rate); London System (4 games, 75.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 46 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Karol Michalski play as Black?
As Black, Karol Michalski most often plays: Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon (12 games, 25.0% win rate); Modern Defense (8 games, 75.0% win rate); Semi-Slav Defense (7 games, 57.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 47 games.
What is Karol Michalski's FIDE rating?
Karol Michalski is currently rated 2,051 in classical chess, 1,986 in rapid and 1,879 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,080 (Nov 2013).
How many games has Karol Michalski played?
Our database contains 93 games by Karol Michalski, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 38 wins, 15 draws, 40 losses (40.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Karol Michalski?
93 games by Karol Michalski 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.