Prepare against Krzysztof Michalak
Poland · World #103,543 classical · FIDE ID 1131559
When preparing against Krzysztof Michalak, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...g6 (50% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (80%).
Our database contains 49 games by Krzysztof Michalak, covering Jul 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Krzysztof Michalak's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Krzysztof Michalak 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 | 1,719 | 1,734 | Nov 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,624 | 1,681 | Mar 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,707 | 1,734 | Jul 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 49 | 12 | 7 | 30 | 24.5% |
| As White | 24 | 6 | 3 | 15 | 25.0% |
| As Black | 25 | 6 | 4 | 15 | 24.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Krzysztof Michalak's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Krzysztof Michalak's side.
First moves as White (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 24 | 100.0% | 31.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 31.3% score
- …Nf6 (42% of these games) — Michalak usually continues c4 (38.9% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Michalak usually continues c4 (21.4% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Michalak usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 8 | 50.0% | 18.8% |
| c5 | 4 | 25.0% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 12.5% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 6.3% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 6.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 4 | 80.0% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 20.0% | 0.0% |
Krzysztof Michalak's chess games
All 49 games by Krzysztof Michalak in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2008 - 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: 12 wins, 7 draws, 30 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D15 | Slav Defense | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D58 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D08 | Albin Countergambit | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E38 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A83 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E44 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 8 | 1/1/6 | 12.5% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B02 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | Englund Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2009 | Wieslaw Jankowski | 1,946 | chT3-POL Kujawsko Pomorskie 0910 | D06 |
| Jan 2008 | Waldemar Starzynski | 1,868 | chT4-POL Kujawsko Pomorskie 0708 | E12 |
| Jan 2007 | Marcin Kolodziejski | 1,800 | chT-POL Region 0607 | B40 |
| Jan 2007 | Damian Majdan | 1,800 | chT-POL Region 0607 | A04 |
| Mar 2007 | Daniel Ludwinski | 1,600 | chT-POL Region 0607 | B24 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-POL Region 0607 | 2007 | 11 | 4.5 | 1,729 |
| chT4-POL Kujawsko Pomorskie 0708 | 2008 | 10 | 3 | 1,712 |
| chT4-POL Kujawsko Pomorskie 1011 | 2011 | 10 | 4.5 | 1,678 |
| chT3-POL Kujawsko Pomorskie 1516 | 2016 | 9 | 1.5 | 1,447 |
| chT3-POL Kujawsko Pomorskie 0910 | 2010 | 7 | 2 | 1,708 |
| chT4-POL Kujawsko Pomorskie 1112 | 2011 | 2 | 0 | 1,305 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Krzysztof Michalak's chess games?
49 games by Krzysztof Michalak, from Jul 2008 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 Krzysztof Michalak has played.
What does Krzysztof Michalak play on the first move as White?
Across 24 games with White in our database, Krzysztof Michalak opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Krzysztof Michalak answers 1...g6 (50% of games), 1...c5 (25% of games), 1...e5 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (80% of games), 1...d6 (20% of games).
What openings does Krzysztof Michalak play as White?
As White, Krzysztof Michalak's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 24 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Krzysztof Michalak play as Black?
As Black, Krzysztof Michalak most often plays: Modern Defense (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Gambit (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 25 games.
What is Krzysztof Michalak's FIDE rating?
Krzysztof Michalak is currently rated 1,719 in classical chess, 1,624 in rapid and 1,707 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,734 (Nov 2025).
How many games has Krzysztof Michalak played?
Our database contains 49 games by Krzysztof Michalak, covering Jul 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 7 draws, 30 losses (24.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Krzysztof Michalak?
49 games by Krzysztof Michalak 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.