Prepare against Krzysztof Zarnowski
CM · Poland · World #11,578 classical · FIDE ID 1148729
When preparing against Krzysztof Zarnowski, expect 1.d4 in 68% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (27% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (43%).
Our database contains 283 games by Krzysztof Zarnowski, covering Apr 2009 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Krzysztof Zarnowski's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Krzysztof Zarnowski 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 | 2,147 | 2,203 | Jan 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,046 | 2,046 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,037 | 2,043 | Jun 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 283 | 115 | 77 | 91 | 40.6% |
| As White | 144 | 67 | 34 | 43 | 46.5% |
| As Black | 139 | 48 | 43 | 48 | 34.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Krzysztof Zarnowski's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Krzysztof Zarnowski's side.
First moves as White (144 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 98 | 68.1% | 61.2% |
| e4 | 29 | 20.1% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 13 | 9.0% | 65.4% |
| c4 | 2 | 1.4% | 25.0% |
| b3 | 2 | 1.4% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 68% of White games, 61.2% score
- …Nf6 (65% of these games) — Zarnowski usually continues c4 (57.1% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Zarnowski usually continues c4 (77.3% score)
- …d6 (3% of these games) — Zarnowski usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 20% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (55% of these games) — Zarnowski usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Zarnowski usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Zarnowski usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (74 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 20 | 27.0% | 70.0% |
| c6 | 19 | 25.7% | 52.6% |
| e5 | 17 | 23.0% | 44.1% |
| e6 | 17 | 23.0% | 20.6% |
As Black against 1.d4 (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 16 | 43.2% | 53.1% |
| Nf6 | 14 | 37.8% | 60.7% |
| f5 | 6 | 16.2% | 16.7% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.7% | 0.0% |
Krzysztof Zarnowski's chess games
All 283 games by Krzysztof Zarnowski in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2009 - 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: 115 wins, 77 draws, 91 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D70 | Indian Defense | 14 | 9/2/3 | 64.3% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 13 | 5/2/6 | 38.5% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 12 | 8/4/0 | 66.7% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D87 | Grünfeld Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| E19 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 14 | 9/2/3 | 64.3% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 9 | 1/5/3 | 11.1% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 9 | 7/1/1 | 77.8% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D02 | London System | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2023 | Vadim Razin | 2,407 | ch-Malopolska | D27 |
| May 2024 | Kamil Dzida | 2,403 | ch-Malopolska | B13 |
| Jul 2024 | Matas Indriunas | 2,314 | 8th Suwalki Warakomska Memorial | D70 |
| Aug 2024 | Cyprian Mulawa | 2,280 | Ustron Open A | A13 |
| Dec 2025 | Reinis Valdats | 2,261 | 36th Cracovia Open A | B24 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| POL-chT U19 2nd League | 2016 | 44 | 34 | 1,896 |
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 30 | 12.5 | 2,063 |
| ch-Malopolska | 2025 | 19 | 10.5 | 2,238 |
| POL-chT 2nd League | 2023 | 16 | 9.5 | 2,128 |
| ch-POL U12 | 2009 | 11 | 4.5 | 1,601 |
| 28th Krakow Open B | 2018 | 9 | 7 | 2,131 |
| 8th Suwalki Warakomska Memorial | 2024 | 9 | 4 | 2,235 |
| 18th Rewal Open B | 2013 | 9 | 6 | 2,155 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Krzysztof Zarnowski's chess games?
283 games by Krzysztof Zarnowski, from Apr 2009 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 Zarnowski has played.
What does Krzysztof Zarnowski play on the first move as White?
Across 144 games with White in our database, Krzysztof Zarnowski opens with 1.d4 (68% of games), 1.e4 (20% of games), 1.Nf3 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Krzysztof Zarnowski answers 1...c5 (27% of games), 1...c6 (26% of games), 1...e5 (23% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (43% of games), 1...Nf6 (38% of games), 1...f5 (16% of games).
What openings does Krzysztof Zarnowski play as White?
As White, Krzysztof Zarnowski's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (14 games, 64.3% win rate); Benoni Defense (13 games, 38.5% win rate); Slav Defense (12 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 144 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Krzysztof Zarnowski play as Black?
As Black, Krzysztof Zarnowski most often plays: Sicilian (14 games, 64.3% win rate); Petrov's Defense (9 games, 11.1% win rate); Indian Defense (9 games, 77.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 139 games.
What is Krzysztof Zarnowski's FIDE rating?
Krzysztof Zarnowski is currently rated 2,147 in classical chess, 2,046 in rapid and 2,037 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,203 (Jan 2025).
How many games has Krzysztof Zarnowski played?
Our database contains 283 games by Krzysztof Zarnowski, covering Apr 2009 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 115 wins, 77 draws, 91 losses (40.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Krzysztof Zarnowski?
283 games by Krzysztof Zarnowski 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.