Prepare against Lukasz Nowak
IM · Poland · World #11,579 classical · FIDE ID 1166760
When preparing against Lukasz Nowak, expect 1.e4 in 59% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (59% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (79%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as Black, 14.8% over 27 games.
Our database contains 619 games by Lukasz Nowak, covering Sep 2010 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Lukasz Nowak's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Lukasz Nowak 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 | 2,409 | Feb 2023 |
| Rapid | 2,262 | 2,327 | Sep 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 619 | 224 | 203 | 192 | 36.2% |
| As White | 306 | 138 | 95 | 73 | 45.1% |
| As Black | 313 | 86 | 108 | 119 | 27.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Lukasz Nowak's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Lukasz Nowak's side.
First moves as White (306 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 181 | 59.2% | 63.0% |
| d4 | 69 | 22.5% | 62.3% |
| c4 | 49 | 16.0% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 7 | 2.3% | 42.9% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 59% of White games, 63.0% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Nowak usually continues Nf3 (56.8% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Nowak usually continues Nf3 (70.0% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Nowak usually continues d4 (76.2% score)
- 1.d4 — 23% of White games, 62.3% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Nowak usually continues c4 (60.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Nowak usually continues c4 (67.4% score)
- …e6 (3% of these games) — Nowak usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (150 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 89 | 59.3% | 50.6% |
| e6 | 34 | 22.7% | 47.1% |
| e5 | 24 | 16.0% | 45.8% |
| c6 | 3 | 2.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (108 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 85 | 78.7% | 43.5% |
| d5 | 21 | 19.4% | 38.1% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.9% | 0.0% |
Lukasz Nowak's chess games
All 619 games by Lukasz Nowak in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2010 - 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: 224 wins, 203 draws, 192 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A13 | English Opening | 25 | 15/1/9 | 60.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 25 | 10/10/5 | 40.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 19 | 8/4/7 | 42.1% |
| E04 | Catalan | 14 | 4/6/4 | 28.6% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 14 | 5/4/5 | 35.7% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 12 | 3/2/7 | 25.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 11 | 6/5/0 | 54.5% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 10 | 3/4/3 | 30.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 9 | 5/3/1 | 55.6% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 9 | 6/3/0 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 37 | 14/12/11 | 37.8% |
| D24 | Indian Defense | 27 | 4/11/12 | 14.8% |
| E04 | Catalan | 15 | 6/3/6 | 40.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 14 | 1/9/4 | 7.1% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 12 | 3/4/5 | 25.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 11 | 4/3/4 | 36.4% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 11 | 2/2/7 | 18.2% |
| A13 | English Opening | 9 | 2/4/3 | 22.2% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2021 | Tomas Laurusas | 2,574 | POL-chT 1st League | D94 |
| Sep 2022 | Zbynek Hracek | 2,556 | POL-chT 1st League | E11 |
| Jun 2022 | Martin Lokander | 2,492 | 36th Legnica Voivoda Cup | A40 |
| Jun 2023 | Petr Haba | 2,447 | 37th Legnica Voivoda Cup | D13 |
| Dec 2018 | Lukasz Butkiewicz | 2,447 | Szczawno Zdroj A | B32 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2024 | 34 | 11 | 2,063 |
| POL-chT 1st League | 2022 | 23 | 15 | 2,420 |
| 163rd Warsaw YMCA Winter A | 2016 | 11 | 7 | 2,152 |
| 56th Wch U20 | 2017 | 11 | 6 | 2,210 |
| 26th ch-EUR Indiv 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,128 |
| 306th YMCA Autumn A | 2025 | 11 | 3.5 | 1,907 |
| 131st Warsaw YMCA Autumn-A | 2013 | 10 | 6 | 2,152 |
| 162nd Warsaw YMCA | 2015 | 10 | 5 | 2,259 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Marek Chomczyk (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Lukasz Nowak's chess games?
619 games by Lukasz Nowak, from Sep 2010 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 Lukasz Nowak has played.
What does Lukasz Nowak play on the first move as White?
Across 306 games with White in our database, Lukasz Nowak opens with 1.e4 (59% of games), 1.d4 (23% of games), 1.c4 (16% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Lukasz Nowak answers 1...c5 (59% of games), 1...e6 (23% of games), 1...e5 (16% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (79% of games), 1...d5 (19% of games), 1...e6 (1% of games).
What openings does Lukasz Nowak play as White?
As White, Lukasz Nowak's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (25 games, 60.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (25 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian (19 games, 42.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 306 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Lukasz Nowak play as Black?
As Black, Lukasz Nowak most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (37 games, 37.8% win rate); Indian Defense (27 games, 14.8% win rate); Catalan (15 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 313 games.
What is Lukasz Nowak's FIDE rating?
Lukasz Nowak is currently rated 2,147 in classical chess, 2,262 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,409 (Feb 2023).
How many games has Lukasz Nowak played?
Our database contains 619 games by Lukasz Nowak, covering Sep 2010 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 224 wins, 203 draws, 192 losses (36.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Lukasz Nowak?
619 games by Lukasz Nowak 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.