Prepare against Krzysztof Witkowski
Poland · World #60,630 classical · FIDE ID 1123890
When preparing against Krzysztof Witkowski, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 73 games by Krzysztof Witkowski, covering Oct 2007 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Krzysztof Witkowski's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Krzysztof Witkowski 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 | 1,853 | 1,889 | Apr 2014 |
| Rapid | 1,723 | 1,889 | Jul 2013 |
| Blitz | 1,794 | 1,794 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 73 | 20 | 29 | 24 | 27.4% |
| As White | 35 | 9 | 13 | 13 | 25.7% |
| As Black | 38 | 11 | 16 | 11 | 28.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Krzysztof Witkowski's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Krzysztof Witkowski's side.
First moves as White (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 35 | 100.0% | 44.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 44.3% score
- …c5 (29% of these games) — Witkowski usually continues d4 (35.7% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Witkowski usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Witkowski usually continues d4 (41.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 22 | 100.0% | 45.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 12 | 100.0% | 54.2% |
Krzysztof Witkowski's chess games
All 73 games by Krzysztof Witkowski in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2007 - 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, 29 draws, 24 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C41 | Philidor | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 8 | 0/5/3 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 5 | 1/4/0 | 20.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A84 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A84 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Wing Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2017 | Ronald Van der Veen | 2,002 | Wroclaw Open | B01 |
| Aug 2025 | Marian Brylowski | 1,987 | Rubinstein Mem Open B | A07 |
| Aug 2019 | Edmond Koscielny | 1,841 | 55th Rubinstein Memorial C | B08 |
| Apr 2026 | Piotr Starega | 1,779 | Columbus Mistrzostwa Polski Amatorów 2026 | U1900 | C65 |
| Aug 2020 | Blazej Grot | 1,768 | 56th Polanica Zdroj Open C | B22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rubinstein Mem Open B | 2025 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,905 |
| Columbus Mistrzostwa Polski Amatorów 2026 | U1900 | 2026 | 8 | 5 | 1,860 |
| Adolf Anderssen Mem | 2025 | 8 | 4 | 1,847 |
| 56th Polanica Zdroj Open C | 2020 | 7 | 4 | 1,677 |
| ch-POL Amateurs | 2011 | 7 | 4 | 1,982 |
| 55th Rubinstein Memorial C | 2019 | 7 | 5 | 1,896 |
| ch-Niederschlesien Open | 2007 | 6 | 0.5 | 1,742 |
| 22nd Wroclaw Anderssen Memorial Open | 2013 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,751 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Krzysztof Witkowski's chess games?
73 games by Krzysztof Witkowski, from Oct 2007 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 Witkowski has played.
What does Krzysztof Witkowski play on the first move as White?
Across 35 games with White in our database, Krzysztof Witkowski opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Krzysztof Witkowski answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Krzysztof Witkowski play as White?
As White, Krzysztof Witkowski's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 35 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Krzysztof Witkowski play as Black?
As Black, Krzysztof Witkowski most often plays: Semi-Slav Defense (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (8 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 38 games.
What is Krzysztof Witkowski's FIDE rating?
Krzysztof Witkowski is currently rated 1,853 in classical chess, 1,723 in rapid and 1,794 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,889 (Apr 2014).
How many games has Krzysztof Witkowski played?
Our database contains 73 games by Krzysztof Witkowski, covering Oct 2007 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 20 wins, 29 draws, 24 losses (27.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Krzysztof Witkowski?
73 games by Krzysztof Witkowski 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.