Prepare against Lech Karczynski
Poland · World #120,630 classical · FIDE ID 1131826
When preparing against Lech Karczynski, expect 1.e4 in 58% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...Nf6 (33% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (43%).
Our database contains 95 games by Lech Karczynski, covering Jan 2005 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Lech Karczynski's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Lech Karczynski 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 | 1,671 | 1,967 | Apr 2006 |
| Rapid | 1,632 | 1,817 | Feb 2014 |
| Blitz | 1,746 | 1,827 | Feb 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 95 | 27 | 29 | 39 | 28.4% |
| As White | 45 | 20 | 12 | 13 | 44.4% |
| As Black | 50 | 7 | 17 | 26 | 14.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Lech Karczynski's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Lech Karczynski's side.
First moves as White (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 26 | 57.8% | 59.6% |
| c4 | 12 | 26.7% | 66.7% |
| d4 | 7 | 15.6% | 35.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 58% of White games, 59.6% score
- …e5 (31% of these games) — Karczynski usually continues Nf3 (56.3% score)
- …c5 (27% of these games) — Karczynski usually continues Nc3 (62.5% score)
- …c6 (15% of these games) — Karczynski usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 27% of White games, 66.7% score
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Karczynski usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (25% of these games) — Karczynski usually continues Nc3 (66.7% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Karczynski usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 33.3% | 25.0% |
| c5 | 6 | 25.0% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 3 | 12.5% | 83.3% |
| e5 | 3 | 12.5% | 83.3% |
| g6 | 2 | 8.3% | 25.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 4.2% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 42.9% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 6 | 42.9% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 7.1% | 0.0% |
Lech Karczynski's chess games
All 95 games by Lech Karczynski in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2005 - 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: 27 wins, 29 draws, 39 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A17 | English Opening | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E77 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A42 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B05 | Alekhine Defense | 7 | 0/4/3 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A54 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D40 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2005 | Piotr Bieluszewski | 2,181 | 7th ch-Gdansk A | D51 |
| Sep 2011 | Ladislav Hrbolka | 2,133 | Tatry Open | B26 |
| Nov 2005 | Krzysztof Tyda | 2,031 | 7th ch-Gdansk A | D55 |
| Nov 2005 | Kazimierz Smalara | 2,027 | 7th ch-Gdansk A | A22 |
| Nov 2007 | Gerard Grzenkowicz | 2,000 | ch-Pomorza Seniors | D31 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tatry Open | 2017 | 25 | 9.5 | 1,842 |
| Indywidualne Mistrzostwa Polski Seniorów 2026 - grupa 50+ | 2026 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,839 |
| ch-Pomorza Seniors | 2007 | 9 | 4 | 1,946 |
| ch-POL Seniors | 2022 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,535 |
| Wloclawek CC Classic 19th | 2017 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,814 |
| Wloclawek CC Classic 21st | 2018 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,507 |
| chT-POL3 Pomorskie | 2013 | 7 | 5 | 1,825 |
| 7th ch-Gdansk A | 2005 | 7 | 3 | 2,069 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Lech Karczynski's chess games?
95 games by Lech Karczynski, from Jan 2005 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 Lech Karczynski has played.
What does Lech Karczynski play on the first move as White?
Across 45 games with White in our database, Lech Karczynski opens with 1.e4 (58% of games), 1.c4 (27% of games), 1.d4 (16% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Lech Karczynski answers 1...Nf6 (33% of games), 1...c5 (25% of games), 1...d6 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (43% of games), 1...d5 (43% of games), 1...d6 (7% of games).
What openings does Lech Karczynski play as White?
As White, Lech Karczynski's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (4 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 45 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Lech Karczynski play as Black?
As Black, Lech Karczynski most often plays: Alekhine Defense (7 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 50 games.
What is Lech Karczynski's FIDE rating?
Lech Karczynski is currently rated 1,671 in classical chess, 1,632 in rapid and 1,746 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,967 (Apr 2006).
How many games has Lech Karczynski played?
Our database contains 95 games by Lech Karczynski, covering Jan 2005 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 27 wins, 29 draws, 39 losses (28.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Lech Karczynski?
95 games by Lech Karczynski 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.