Prepare against Karol Urbaniak
Poland · World #103,181 classical · FIDE ID 1197800
When preparing against Karol Urbaniak, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (72% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (55%).
Our database contains 92 games by Karol Urbaniak, covering Dec 2013 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Karol Urbaniak's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Karol Urbaniak 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 | 1,720 | 1,835 | Oct 2019 |
| Rapid | 1,752 | 1,765 | Sep 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,692 | 1,739 | Sep 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 92 | 35 | 12 | 45 | 38.0% |
| As White | 45 | 22 | 5 | 18 | 48.9% |
| As Black | 47 | 13 | 7 | 27 | 27.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Karol Urbaniak's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Karol Urbaniak's side.
First moves as White (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 45 | 100.0% | 54.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 54.4% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Urbaniak usually continues Nf3 (54.2% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Urbaniak usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Urbaniak usually continues d4 (40.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 18 | 72.0% | 33.3% |
| e6 | 6 | 24.0% | 58.3% |
| c5 | 1 | 4.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 54.5% | 41.7% |
| d5 | 4 | 36.4% | 62.5% |
| f5 | 1 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
Karol Urbaniak's chess games
All 92 games by Karol Urbaniak in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2013 - 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: 35 wins, 12 draws, 45 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 0/4/1 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B44 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C52 | Italian Game: Evans Gambit | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A31 | English Opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2022 | Filip Barglowski | 2,321 | ch-POL blitz | C40 |
| Sep 2022 | Liwia Jarocka | 2,131 | Warsaw Szansa Open | B13 |
| Nov 2019 | Pawel Siekierski | 1,959 | ch-Warsaw 68th | B07 |
| Nov 2019 | Krzysztof Spicak | 1,874 | ch-Warsaw 68th | C90 |
| Sep 2019 | Pawel Wodas | 1,825 | POL-Cup Blind | C08 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 210th Warsaw YMCA Winter-B | 2019 | 12 | 4 | 1,529 |
| 199th Warsaw YMCA Spring-B | 2018 | 11 | 5 | 1,643 |
| 185th Warsaw YMCA Spring-C | 2017 | 11 | 6.5 | 1,517 |
| 188th Warsaw YMCA Summer B | 2017 | 10 | 4.5 | 1,409 |
| ch-POL blind | 2019 | 9 | 4 | 1,768 |
| POL-Cup Blind | 2019 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,948 |
| 56th Polanica Zdroj Open E | 2020 | 9 | 6 | 1,553 |
| ch-Warsaw 68th | 2019 | 8 | 2 | 1,715 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Karol Urbaniak's chess games?
92 games by Karol Urbaniak, from Dec 2013 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 Urbaniak has played.
What does Karol Urbaniak play on the first move as White?
Across 45 games with White in our database, Karol Urbaniak opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Karol Urbaniak answers 1...e5 (72% of games), 1...e6 (24% of games), 1...c5 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (55% of games), 1...d5 (36% of games), 1...f5 (9% of games).
What openings does Karol Urbaniak play as White?
As White, Karol Urbaniak's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 45 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Karol Urbaniak play as Black?
As Black, Karol Urbaniak most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Closed (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Italian Game (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 47 games.
What is Karol Urbaniak's FIDE rating?
Karol Urbaniak is currently rated 1,720 in classical chess, 1,752 in rapid and 1,692 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,835 (Oct 2019).
How many games has Karol Urbaniak played?
Our database contains 92 games by Karol Urbaniak, covering Dec 2013 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 35 wins, 12 draws, 45 losses (38.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Karol Urbaniak?
92 games by Karol Urbaniak 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.