Prepare against Krzysztof Kapral
Poland · World #54,249 classical · FIDE ID 1108840
When preparing against Krzysztof Kapral, expect 1.d4 in 73% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (49% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (79%).
Our database contains 108 games by Krzysztof Kapral, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Krzysztof Kapral's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Krzysztof Kapral 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 | 1,876 | 2,172 | Mar 2012 |
| Rapid | 1,859 | 1,948 | Aug 2017 |
| Blitz | 1,863 | 1,991 | Jul 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 108 | 42 | 28 | 38 | 38.9% |
| As White | 49 | 26 | 13 | 10 | 53.1% |
| As Black | 59 | 16 | 15 | 28 | 27.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Krzysztof Kapral's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Krzysztof Kapral's side.
First moves as White (49 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 36 | 73.5% | 63.9% |
| Nf3 | 9 | 18.4% | 77.8% |
| e4 | 4 | 8.2% | 62.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 73% of White games, 63.9% score
- …Nf6 (47% of these games) — Kapral usually continues Nf3 (52.9% score)
- …d5 (44% of these games) — Kapral usually continues Nf3 (83.3% score)
- …f5 (3% of these games) — Kapral usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 18% of White games, 77.8% score
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Kapral usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Kapral usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …f5 (11% of these games) — Kapral usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 17 | 48.6% | 47.1% |
| e6 | 11 | 31.4% | 22.7% |
| d6 | 5 | 14.3% | 80.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.9% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 2.9% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 11 | 78.6% | 45.5% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 7.1% | 0.0% |
Krzysztof Kapral's chess games
All 108 games by Krzysztof Kapral in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 42 wins, 28 draws, 38 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 8 | 6/1/1 | 75.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 6 | 4/2/0 | 66.7% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D04 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D10 | Slav Defense | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| D00 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2011 | Mark Helbig | 2,315 | 22nd ch-NATO | D14 |
| Jan 1999 | Ryszard Kasperek | 2,311 | chT-POL 2nd div South | A46 |
| Jul 2006 | Wojciech Przybylski | 2,286 | 15th Poznan Open | D23 |
| Mar 2011 | Maciej Sroczynski | 2,283 | chT-POL IV GrB | D47 |
| Jan 1999 | Robert Slezak | 2,165 | chT-POL 2nd div South | E94 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-POL 2nd div South | 1999 | 10 | 5 | 2,186 |
| Rubinstein Chess Festival 2026 - Open C | 2026 | 9 | 6.5 | 1,985 |
| 13th Lazy Baltic Pearl Open | 2017 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,979 |
| ch-POL Army | 2008 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,881 |
| 15th Poznan Open | 2006 | 8 | 3 | 2,133 |
| Indywidualne Mistrzostwa Polski Seniorów 2026 - grupa 50+ | 2026 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,694 |
| 18th ch-NATO | 2007 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,246 |
| 16th ch-NATO | 2005 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,383 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Krzysztof Kapral's chess games?
108 games by Krzysztof Kapral, from Apr 2003 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 Krzysztof Kapral has played.
What does Krzysztof Kapral play on the first move as White?
Across 49 games with White in our database, Krzysztof Kapral opens with 1.d4 (73% of games), 1.Nf3 (18% of games), 1.e4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Krzysztof Kapral answers 1...c5 (49% of games), 1...e6 (31% of games), 1...d6 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (79% of games), 1...Nf6 (14% of games), 1...e6 (7% of games).
What openings does Krzysztof Kapral play as White?
As White, Krzysztof Kapral's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (8 games, 75.0% win rate); Slav Defense (6 games, 66.7% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 49 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Krzysztof Kapral play as Black?
As Black, Krzysztof Kapral most often plays: Slav Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 59 games.
What is Krzysztof Kapral's FIDE rating?
Krzysztof Kapral is currently rated 1,876 in classical chess, 1,859 in rapid and 1,863 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,172 (Mar 2012).
How many games has Krzysztof Kapral played?
Our database contains 108 games by Krzysztof Kapral, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 42 wins, 28 draws, 38 losses (38.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Krzysztof Kapral?
108 games by Krzysztof Kapral 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.