Prepare against Krzysztof Kalmuk
Poland · World #28,597 classical · FIDE ID 1156985
When preparing against Krzysztof Kalmuk, expect 1.d4 in 65% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (85% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (93%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as White, 25.0% over 20 games.
Our database contains 183 games by Krzysztof Kalmuk, covering Sep 2009 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Krzysztof Kalmuk's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Krzysztof Kalmuk 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 | 1,995 | 2,038 | May 2017 |
| Rapid | 1,959 | 1,976 | Feb 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,930 | 1,941 | Apr 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 183 | 76 | 45 | 62 | 41.5% |
| As White | 89 | 40 | 23 | 26 | 44.9% |
| As Black | 94 | 36 | 22 | 36 | 38.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Krzysztof Kalmuk's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Krzysztof Kalmuk's side.
First moves as White (89 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 58 | 65.2% | 60.3% |
| Nf3 | 28 | 31.5% | 48.2% |
| c4 | 3 | 3.4% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 65% of White games, 60.3% score
- …Nf6 (45% of these games) — Kalmuk usually continues Nf3 (70.0% score)
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Kalmuk usually continues Nf3 (73.5% score)
- …c5 (5% of these games) — Kalmuk usually continues d5 (100.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 31% of White games, 48.2% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Kalmuk usually continues c4 (57.1% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Kalmuk usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (11% of these games) — Kalmuk usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (55 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 47 | 85.5% | 52.1% |
| c6 | 4 | 7.3% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 3.6% | 0.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 1.8% | 100.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 1.8% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 28 | 93.3% | 48.2% |
| f5 | 1 | 3.3% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 3.3% | 0.0% |
Krzysztof Kalmuk's chess games
All 183 games by Krzysztof Kalmuk in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2009 - Nov 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: 76 wins, 45 draws, 62 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E67 | Indian Defense | 20 | 5/7/8 | 25.0% |
| D11 | Réti Opening | 9 | 2/4/3 | 22.2% |
| D07 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 6/0/1 | 85.7% |
| A38 | English Opening | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A39 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E74 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A48 | Torre Attack | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 18 | 7/4/7 | 38.9% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| B86 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2020 | Aleksander Kaczmarek | 2,371 | chT-POL Academic | B43 |
| Sep 2016 | Filip Dowgird | 2,238 | POL-chT 2nd League | B21 |
| Feb 2018 | Marcin Smolka | 2,178 | chT-POL Academic | E01 |
| May 2021 | Karol Ulanowski | 2,151 | ch-POL Academic | E67 |
| Sep 2019 | Krzysztof Pulik | 2,131 | POL-chT 2nd League | D34 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| POL-chT 2nd League | 2023 | 38 | 21.5 | 1,996 |
| POL-chT U19 2nd League | 2014 | 11 | 6.5 | 1,791 |
| chT-POL Academic | 2021 | 11 | 5 | 2,116 |
| 44th Polanica Zdroj Open D | 2008 | 9 | 5 | 1,616 |
| 2nd Gora Sw Anny Open | 2009 | 9 | 4 | 1,996 |
| 47th Polanica Zdroj Open A | 2011 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,868 |
| 46th Polanica Zdroj Open B | 2010 | 9 | 5 | 1,961 |
| 3rd Gora Sw Anny Open | 2010 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,993 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Krzysztof Kalmuk's chess games?
183 games by Krzysztof Kalmuk, from Sep 2009 to Nov 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 Kalmuk has played.
What does Krzysztof Kalmuk play on the first move as White?
Across 89 games with White in our database, Krzysztof Kalmuk opens with 1.d4 (65% of games), 1.Nf3 (31% of games), 1.c4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Krzysztof Kalmuk answers 1...c5 (85% of games), 1...c6 (7% of games), 1...d6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (93% of games), 1...f5 (3% of games), 1...d5 (3% of games).
What openings does Krzysztof Kalmuk play as White?
As White, Krzysztof Kalmuk's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (20 games, 25.0% win rate); Réti Opening (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (7 games, 85.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 89 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Krzysztof Kalmuk play as Black?
As Black, Krzysztof Kalmuk most often plays: Sicilian (18 games, 38.9% win rate); Sicilian: Taimanov (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (7 games, 57.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 94 games.
What is Krzysztof Kalmuk's FIDE rating?
Krzysztof Kalmuk is currently rated 1,995 in classical chess, 1,959 in rapid and 1,930 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,038 (May 2017).
How many games has Krzysztof Kalmuk played?
Our database contains 183 games by Krzysztof Kalmuk, covering Sep 2009 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 76 wins, 45 draws, 62 losses (41.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Krzysztof Kalmuk?
183 games by Krzysztof Kalmuk 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.