Prepare against Marcin Krzyzanowski
GM · Poland · World #633 classical · FIDE ID 1132199
Our database contains 2,234 games by Marcin Krzyzanowski, covering Jul 2004 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Marcin Krzyzanowski's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Marcin Krzyzanowski 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 | 2,493 | 2,542 | Jan 2023 |
| Rapid | 2,443 | 2,443 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,471 | 2,488 | May 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 2,234 | 1,118 | 465 | 651 | 50.0% |
| As White | 1,116 | 606 | 226 | 284 | 54.3% |
| As Black | 1,118 | 512 | 239 | 367 | 45.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Marcin Krzyzanowski's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Marcin Krzyzanowski's side.
First moves as White (1,116 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 670 | 60.0% | 62.3% |
| Nf3 | 203 | 18.2% | 69.5% |
| d4 | 180 | 16.1% | 67.8% |
| c4 | 55 | 4.9% | 57.3% |
| b3 | 6 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
| g3 | 2 | 0.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 60% of White games, 62.3% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Krzyzanowski usually continues Nf3 (62.7% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Krzyzanowski usually continues Nf3 (59.0% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Krzyzanowski usually continues d4 (65.8% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 18% of White games, 69.5% score
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Krzyzanowski usually continues g3 (66.2% score)
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Krzyzanowski usually continues g3 (70.8% score)
- …c5 (10% of these games) — Krzyzanowski usually continues e4 (79.2% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (555 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 306 | 55.1% | 57.2% |
| e5 | 159 | 28.6% | 59.4% |
| c6 | 42 | 7.6% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 23 | 4.1% | 73.9% |
| d6 | 11 | 2.0% | 77.3% |
| d5 | 7 | 1.3% | 57.1% |
As Black against 1.d4 (362 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 306 | 84.5% | 58.7% |
| d5 | 47 | 13.0% | 38.3% |
| c5 | 6 | 1.7% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
Marcin Krzyzanowski's chess games
All 2,234 games by Marcin Krzyzanowski in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2004 - 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: 1,118 wins, 465 draws, 651 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 111 | 60/15/36 | 54.1% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 89 | 55/11/23 | 61.8% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 65 | 37/9/19 | 56.9% |
| D02 | London System | 34 | 24/2/8 | 70.6% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 34 | 14/13/7 | 41.2% |
| A13 | English Opening | 32 | 14/6/12 | 43.8% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 27 | 16/6/5 | 59.3% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 25 | 8/8/9 | 32.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 24 | 11/5/8 | 45.8% |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 22 | 12/8/2 | 54.5% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A53 | Indian Defense | 139 | 73/30/36 | 52.5% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 106 | 55/26/25 | 51.9% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 99 | 44/30/25 | 44.4% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 40 | 20/6/14 | 50.0% |
| B15 | Modern Defense | 37 | 23/4/10 | 62.2% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 33 | 12/9/12 | 36.4% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 32 | 9/9/14 | 28.1% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 32 | 15/8/9 | 46.9% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 31 | 15/4/12 | 48.4% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 30 | 12/5/13 | 40.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2024 | Fabiano Caruana | 2,804 | Titled Tue Late | A22 |
| Feb 2024 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 2,758 | Titled Tue Late | A44 |
| Jan 2023 | Leinier Dominguez Perez | 2,743 | Titled Tue Early | B03 |
| May 2023 | Jan-Krzysztof Duda | 2,724 | Titled Tue Late | A53 |
| Jul 2024 | Alexey Sarana | 2,717 | Titled Tue Early | E48 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 938 | 583 | 2,460 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 87 | 50 | 2,415 |
| POL-chT 2nd League | 2019 | 28 | 22 | 2,444 |
| ch-EU rapid | 2017 | 24 | 10.5 | 2,409 |
| POL-chT 1st League | 2018 | 22 | 15.5 | 2,484 |
| ch-POL U16 | 2010 | 21 | 16.5 | 2,318 |
| ch-EU Blitz | 2022 | 21 | 14 | 2,526 |
| chT-POL Ekstraliga | 2023 | 20 | 9.5 | 2,437 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Oskar Wieczorek (10 games) · Bogdan-Daniel Deac (10 games) · Olexandr Bortnyk (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Marcin Krzyzanowski's chess games?
2,234 games by Marcin Krzyzanowski, from Jul 2004 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 Marcin Krzyzanowski has played.
What does Marcin Krzyzanowski play on the first move as White?
Across 1,116 games with White in our database, Marcin Krzyzanowski opens with 1.e4 (60% of games), 1.Nf3 (18% of games), 1.d4 (16% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Marcin Krzyzanowski answers 1...c5 (55% of games), 1...e5 (29% of games), 1...c6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (85% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games), 1...c5 (2% of games).
What openings does Marcin Krzyzanowski play as White?
As White, Marcin Krzyzanowski's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (111 games, 54.1% win rate); Réti Opening (89 games, 61.8% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (65 games, 56.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 1,116 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Marcin Krzyzanowski play as Black?
As Black, Marcin Krzyzanowski most often plays: Indian Defense (139 games, 52.5% win rate); Sicilian (106 games, 51.9% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (99 games, 44.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 1,118 games.
What is Marcin Krzyzanowski's FIDE rating?
Marcin Krzyzanowski is currently rated 2,493 in classical chess, 2,443 in rapid and 2,471 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,542 (Jan 2023).
How many games has Marcin Krzyzanowski played?
Our database contains 2,234 games by Marcin Krzyzanowski, covering Jul 2004 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 1,118 wins, 465 draws, 651 losses (50.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Marcin Krzyzanowski?
2,234 games by Marcin Krzyzanowski 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.