Prepare against Kornel Garwacki
Poland · World #28,846 classical · FIDE ID 21856206
When preparing against Kornel Garwacki, expect 1.e4 in 74% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (56% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (64%).
Our database contains 73 games by Kornel Garwacki, covering Jun 2016 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Kornel Garwacki's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Kornel Garwacki 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 | 1,993 | 1,993 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,936 | 1,936 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,850 | 1,852 | Jun 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 73 | 20 | 23 | 30 | 27.4% |
| As White | 34 | 10 | 13 | 11 | 29.4% |
| As Black | 39 | 10 | 10 | 19 | 25.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Kornel Garwacki's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Kornel Garwacki's side.
First moves as White (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 25 | 73.5% | 48.0% |
| Nc3 | 4 | 11.8% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 3 | 8.8% | 50.0% |
| d3 | 1 | 2.9% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 2.9% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 74% of White games, 48.0% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Garwacki usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Garwacki usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (12% of these games) — Garwacki usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nc3 — 12% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (75% of these games) — Garwacki usually continues e4 (25.0% score)
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Garwacki usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 10 | 55.6% | 10.0% |
| d6 | 8 | 44.4% | 62.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 63.6% | 28.6% |
| d6 | 2 | 18.2% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 18.2% | 100.0% |
Kornel Garwacki's chess games
All 73 games by Kornel Garwacki in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2016 - Aug 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, 23 draws, 30 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B25 | Dunst Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C26 | Vienna Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A00 | Mieses Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D41 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C41 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E68 | English Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A07 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | Andrzej Zeissel | 2,091 | ch-POL Rapid 2025 | B01 |
| Jul 2026 | Roessler,U | 2,079 | 9th Bohumin Open 2026 | B23 |
| Jul 2026 | Malinowski,D | 1,939 | 9th Bohumin Open 2026 | A20 |
| Jul 2026 | Horkova,Tereza | 1,918 | 9th Bohumin Open 2026 | B23 |
| Jul 2023 | Martin Pardy | 1,891 | 6th Bohumin Open B | C41 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-POL U14 | 2021 | 9 | 1.5 | 1,333 |
| ch-POL U16 | 2022 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,681 |
| 9th Bohumin Open 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,054 |
| Akademickie Mistrzostwa Polski w szachach - turniej drużynowy | 2026 | 8 | 4 | 1,846 |
| 6th Bohumin Open B | 2023 | 7 | 5.5 | 1,865 |
| 56th Polanica Zdroj Open D | 2020 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,507 |
| 7th Bohumin Open B | 2024 | 7 | 4 | 1,766 |
| 58th Polanica Zdroj Open D | 2022 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,377 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Kornel Garwacki's chess games?
73 games by Kornel Garwacki, from Jun 2016 to Aug 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 Kornel Garwacki has played.
What does Kornel Garwacki play on the first move as White?
Across 34 games with White in our database, Kornel Garwacki opens with 1.e4 (74% of games), 1.Nc3 (12% of games), 1.c4 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Kornel Garwacki answers 1...e5 (56% of games), 1...d6 (44% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (64% of games), 1...d6 (18% of games), 1...d5 (18% of games).
What openings does Kornel Garwacki play as White?
As White, Kornel Garwacki's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Bishop's Opening (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 34 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Kornel Garwacki play as Black?
As Black, Kornel Garwacki most often plays: Pirc Defense: Lion System (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Italian Game (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 39 games.
What is Kornel Garwacki's FIDE rating?
Kornel Garwacki is currently rated 1,993 in classical chess, 1,936 in rapid and 1,850 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,993 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Kornel Garwacki played?
Our database contains 73 games by Kornel Garwacki, covering Jun 2016 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 20 wins, 23 draws, 30 losses (27.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Kornel Garwacki?
73 games by Kornel Garwacki 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.