Prepare against Lukasz Butkiewicz
IM · Poland · World #3,366 classical · FIDE ID 1122428
Our database contains 894 games by Lukasz Butkiewicz, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Lukasz Butkiewicz's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Lukasz Butkiewicz 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 | 2,324 | 2,462 | Sep 2017 |
| Rapid | 2,235 | 2,416 | Jan 2014 |
| Blitz | 2,190 | 2,432 | Dec 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 894 | 340 | 333 | 221 | 38.0% |
| As White | 448 | 185 | 174 | 89 | 41.3% |
| As Black | 446 | 155 | 159 | 132 | 34.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Lukasz Butkiewicz's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Lukasz Butkiewicz's side.
First moves as White (443 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 315 | 71.1% | 59.7% |
| d4 | 104 | 23.5% | 60.6% |
| Nf3 | 8 | 1.8% | 68.8% |
| Nc3 | 7 | 1.6% | 85.7% |
| c4 | 3 | 0.7% | 66.7% |
| f4 | 3 | 0.7% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 71% of White games, 59.7% score
- …c5 (48% of these games) — Butkiewicz usually continues Nf3 (59.6% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Butkiewicz usually continues Nf3 (55.7% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Butkiewicz usually continues d4 (58.6% score)
- 1.d4 — 23% of White games, 60.6% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Butkiewicz usually continues c4 (58.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Butkiewicz usually continues c4 (58.8% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Butkiewicz usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (213 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 167 | 78.4% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 26 | 12.2% | 53.8% |
| e5 | 7 | 3.3% | 42.9% |
| g6 | 7 | 3.3% | 71.4% |
| c6 | 5 | 2.3% | 10.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (140 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 112 | 80.0% | 59.4% |
| f5 | 12 | 8.6% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 6 | 4.3% | 41.7% |
| c5 | 6 | 4.3% | 33.3% |
| e6 | 2 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 1.4% | 25.0% |
Lukasz Butkiewicz's chess games
All 894 games by Lukasz Butkiewicz in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 340 wins, 333 draws, 221 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 59 | 20/23/16 | 33.9% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 34 | 14/14/6 | 41.2% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 15 | 5/6/4 | 33.3% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 15 | 2/8/5 | 13.3% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 15 | 7/7/1 | 46.7% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 14 | 6/6/2 | 42.9% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 14 | 6/7/1 | 42.9% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 13 | 3/5/5 | 23.1% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 13 | 7/3/3 | 53.8% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 12 | 5/6/1 | 41.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 53 | 21/13/19 | 39.6% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 47 | 19/17/11 | 40.4% |
| B85 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 28 | 8/10/10 | 28.6% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 24 | 9/7/8 | 37.5% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 23 | 10/6/7 | 43.5% |
| A87 | Dutch Defense | 21 | 7/7/7 | 33.3% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 17 | 5/6/6 | 29.4% |
| A21 | Modern Defense | 17 | 6/6/5 | 35.3% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 15 | 5/9/1 | 33.3% |
| A62 | Catalan | 15 | 3/9/3 | 20.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2013 | Zahar Efimenko | 2,677 | 14th ch-EUR | B83 |
| May 2007 | Erwin L'Ami | 2,617 | Maastricht Limburg Open | B92 |
| Feb 2011 | Alexander Kovchan | 2,561 | 27th Cappelle Open | B73 |
| Jun 2026 | Warakomski,T | 2,558 | TCh-POL Ekstraliga 2026 | E32 |
| Mar 2011 | Jean-Pierre Le Roux | 2,551 | 27th Cappelle Open | A37 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| POL-chT 1st League | 2023 | 50 | 28 | 2,350 |
| POL-chT 2nd League | 2024 | 43 | 27.5 | 2,314 |
| chT-POR | 2019 | 41 | 30.5 | 2,491 |
| Wroclaw Anderssen Memorial Open | 2024 | 39 | 24.5 | 2,239 |
| ch-POL U16 | 2004 | 21 | 8.5 | 1,992 |
| Wroclaw WSB GM | 2011 | 18 | 9.5 | 2,464 |
| ch-SVK Open A | 2011 | 18 | 12 | 2,454 |
| ch-Wroclaw | 2004 | 18 | 10 | 2,204 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Lukasz Butkiewicz's chess games?
894 games by Lukasz Butkiewicz, from Apr 2003 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 Lukasz Butkiewicz has played.
What does Lukasz Butkiewicz play on the first move as White?
Across 443 games with White in our database, Lukasz Butkiewicz opens with 1.e4 (71% of games), 1.d4 (23% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Lukasz Butkiewicz answers 1...c5 (78% of games), 1...d6 (12% of games), 1...e5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (80% of games), 1...f5 (9% of games), 1...d5 (4% of games).
What openings does Lukasz Butkiewicz play as White?
As White, Lukasz Butkiewicz's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (59 games, 33.9% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (34 games, 41.2% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (15 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 448 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Lukasz Butkiewicz play as Black?
As Black, Lukasz Butkiewicz most often plays: Sicilian (53 games, 39.6% win rate); Benoni Defense (47 games, 40.4% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (28 games, 28.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 446 games.
What is Lukasz Butkiewicz's FIDE rating?
Lukasz Butkiewicz is currently rated 2,324 in classical chess, 2,235 in rapid and 2,190 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,462 (Sep 2017).
How many games has Lukasz Butkiewicz played?
Our database contains 894 games by Lukasz Butkiewicz, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 340 wins, 333 draws, 221 losses (38.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Lukasz Butkiewicz?
894 games by Lukasz Butkiewicz 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.