Prepare against Krzysztof Ciszewski
Poland · World #22,054 classical · FIDE ID 21853509
When preparing against Krzysztof Ciszewski, expect 1.d4 in 89% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (97% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Najdorf as Black, 23.5% over 17 games.
Our database contains 122 games by Krzysztof Ciszewski, covering Jun 2015 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Krzysztof Ciszewski's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Krzysztof Ciszewski 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 | 2,041 | 2,123 | Mar 2024 |
| Rapid | 2,089 | 2,108 | Mar 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,987 | 2,052 | Aug 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 122 | 34 | 40 | 48 | 27.9% |
| As White | 64 | 19 | 23 | 22 | 29.7% |
| As Black | 58 | 15 | 17 | 26 | 25.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Krzysztof Ciszewski's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Krzysztof Ciszewski's side.
First moves as White (64 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 57 | 89.1% | 47.4% |
| e4 | 3 | 4.7% | 83.3% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 3.1% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 3.1% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 89% of White games, 47.4% score
- …Nf6 (65% of these games) — Ciszewski usually continues c4 (43.2% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Ciszewski usually continues c4 (46.4% score)
- …f5 (4% of these games) — Ciszewski usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 5% of White games, 83.3% score
- …c6 (67% of these games) — Ciszewski usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Ciszewski usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 31 | 96.9% | 51.6% |
| e6 | 1 | 3.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 17 | 100.0% | 26.5% |
Krzysztof Ciszewski's chess games
All 122 games by Krzysztof Ciszewski in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2015 - 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: 34 wins, 40 draws, 48 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E52 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 14 | 2/7/5 | 14.3% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| D44 | Slav Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| D87 | Grünfeld Defense | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| E24 | Nimzo-Indian: Sämisch Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 17 | 4/7/6 | 23.5% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D03 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2023 | Bartlomiej Turski | 2,352 | ch-POL U18 | E92 |
| Mar 2026 | Mikolaj Nowak | 2,290 | Akademickie Mistrzostwa Polski w szachach - Mężczyźni | A65 |
| Sep 2023 | Tomasz Jankowiak | 2,174 | POL-chT 2nd League | B96 |
| Jul 2024 | Tomasz Pacuszka | 2,131 | 8th Suwalki Warakomska Memorial | B92 |
| Mar 2022 | Dariusz Dziewonski | 2,093 | ch-POL U16 | B23 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| POL-chT 2nd League | 2024 | 16 | 10.5 | 2,174 |
| 8th Suwalki Warakomska Memorial | 2024 | 9 | 3 | 2,056 |
| 18th Lazy Baltic Pearl Open A | 2022 | 9 | 5 | 1,800 |
| 60th Polanica Zdroj Open | 2024 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,069 |
| ch-POL U16 | 2022 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,106 |
| ch-POL sf | 2022 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,182 |
| 43rd Ludwika Zamenhofa Mem | 2024 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,978 |
| 35th Bialystok Zamenhof Memorial-C | 2017 | 8 | 3 | 1,570 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Krzysztof Ciszewski's chess games?
122 games by Krzysztof Ciszewski, from Jun 2015 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 Krzysztof Ciszewski has played.
What does Krzysztof Ciszewski play on the first move as White?
Across 64 games with White in our database, Krzysztof Ciszewski opens with 1.d4 (89% of games), 1.e4 (5% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Krzysztof Ciszewski answers 1...c5 (97% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Krzysztof Ciszewski play as White?
As White, Krzysztof Ciszewski's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (14 games, 14.3% win rate); Indian Defense (8 games, 25.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 64 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Krzysztof Ciszewski play as Black?
As Black, Krzysztof Ciszewski most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (17 games, 23.5% win rate); Sicilian (6 games, 50.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense (6 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 58 games.
What is Krzysztof Ciszewski's FIDE rating?
Krzysztof Ciszewski is currently rated 2,041 in classical chess, 2,089 in rapid and 1,987 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,123 (Mar 2024).
How many games has Krzysztof Ciszewski played?
Our database contains 122 games by Krzysztof Ciszewski, covering Jun 2015 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 34 wins, 40 draws, 48 losses (27.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Krzysztof Ciszewski?
122 games by Krzysztof Ciszewski 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.