Prepare against Kazimierz Zowada
Poland · World #28,245 classical · FIDE ID 1102729
When preparing against Kazimierz Zowada, expect 1.d4 in 91% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...g6 (41% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (50%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Modern Defense as Black, 42.4% over 33 games.
Our database contains 192 games by Kazimierz Zowada, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Kazimierz Zowada's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Kazimierz Zowada 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 | 1,996 | 2,217 | Jul 2003 |
| Rapid | 1,876 | 2,085 | Apr 2014 |
| Blitz | 1,855 | 2,061 | Oct 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 192 | 82 | 42 | 68 | 42.7% |
| As White | 103 | 52 | 22 | 29 | 50.5% |
| As Black | 89 | 30 | 20 | 39 | 33.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Kazimierz Zowada's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Kazimierz Zowada's side.
First moves as White (103 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 94 | 91.3% | 60.6% |
| Nf3 | 9 | 8.7% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 91% of White games, 60.6% score
- …Nf6 (51% of these games) — Zowada usually continues Nf3 (66.0% score)
- …d5 (21% of these games) — Zowada usually continues Nf3 (55.9% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Zowada usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 9% of White games, 66.7% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Zowada usually continues d4 (58.3% score)
- …c6 (11% of these games) — Zowada usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Zowada usually continues b3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 16 | 41.0% | 37.5% |
| c5 | 12 | 30.8% | 29.2% |
| d6 | 11 | 28.2% | 40.9% |
As Black against 1.d4 (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 18 | 50.0% | 44.4% |
| g6 | 12 | 33.3% | 58.3% |
| d6 | 5 | 13.9% | 70.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.8% | 50.0% |
Kazimierz Zowada's chess games
All 192 games by Kazimierz Zowada 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: 82 wins, 42 draws, 68 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E61 | Indian Defense | 31 | 21/4/6 | 67.7% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 11 | 5/2/4 | 45.5% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| A90 | Horwitz Defense | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A86 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A48 | London System | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Modern Defense | 33 | 14/4/15 | 42.4% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| A55 | Indian Defense | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C41 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E06 | Catalan | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2001 | Tadeusz Juroszek | 2,355 | chT2-POL South | A40 |
| Jan 1993 | Guenther Moehring | 2,350 | Katowice Fibak Open | E61 |
| Sep 2006 | Przemyslaw Zielinski | 2,342 | POL-chT 2nd League | B06 |
| Jan 1998 | Martin Gola | 2,320 | chT-POL 2nd League South | B06 |
| Jan 1999 | Ryszard Kasperek | 2,311 | chT-POL 2nd div South | B08 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| POL-chT 2nd League | 2009 | 59 | 30 | 2,170 |
| chT-POL 2nd League South | 1998 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,365 |
| 17th Kochan Memorial Open | 2006 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,215 |
| chT-POL 2nd div South | 1999 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,301 |
| Ustrzyki Dolne Open | 1996 | 9 | 5 | 2,159 |
| chT2-POL South | 2001 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,297 |
| 58th Polanica Zdroj Open C | 2022 | 9 | 5 | 1,791 |
| 47th chT-POL | 1991 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,349 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Kazimierz Zowada's chess games?
192 games by Kazimierz Zowada, 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 Kazimierz Zowada has played.
What does Kazimierz Zowada play on the first move as White?
Across 103 games with White in our database, Kazimierz Zowada opens with 1.d4 (91% of games), 1.Nf3 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Kazimierz Zowada answers 1...g6 (41% of games), 1...c5 (31% of games), 1...d6 (28% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...g6 (33% of games), 1...d6 (14% of games).
What openings does Kazimierz Zowada play as White?
As White, Kazimierz Zowada's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (31 games, 67.7% win rate); Benoni Defense (11 games, 45.5% win rate); Slav Defense (9 games, 44.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 103 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Kazimierz Zowada play as Black?
As Black, Kazimierz Zowada most often plays: Modern Defense (33 games, 42.4% win rate); Pirc Defense (8 games, 25.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (7 games, 14.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 89 games.
What is Kazimierz Zowada's FIDE rating?
Kazimierz Zowada is currently rated 1,996 in classical chess, 1,876 in rapid and 1,855 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,217 (Jul 2003).
How many games has Kazimierz Zowada played?
Our database contains 192 games by Kazimierz Zowada, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 82 wins, 42 draws, 68 losses (42.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Kazimierz Zowada?
192 games by Kazimierz Zowada 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.