Prepare against Lukasz Zarzycki
Poland · World #94,444 classical · FIDE ID 21843511
When preparing against Lukasz Zarzycki, expect 1.c4 in 33% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (45% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (57%).
Our database contains 37 games by Lukasz Zarzycki, covering Sep 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Lukasz Zarzycki's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Lukasz Zarzycki 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 | 1,746 | 1,746 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,642 | 1,670 | Oct 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,641 | 1,641 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 37 | 12 | 9 | 16 | 32.4% |
| As White | 15 | 5 | 1 | 9 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 22 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 31.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Lukasz Zarzycki's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Lukasz Zarzycki's side.
First moves as White (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 5 | 33.3% | 40.0% |
| e4 | 4 | 26.7% | 37.5% |
| d4 | 4 | 26.7% | 0.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 13.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 33% of White games, 40.0% score
- …e5 (40% of these games) — Zarzycki usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Zarzycki usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …f5 (20% of these games) — Zarzycki usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 27% of White games, 37.5% score
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Zarzycki usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Zarzycki usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Zarzycki usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 5 | 45.5% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 18.2% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 18.2% | 75.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 9.1% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 4 | 57.1% | 62.5% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 42.9% | 66.7% |
Lukasz Zarzycki's chess games
All 37 games by Lukasz Zarzycki in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2015 - Jul 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: 12 wins, 9 draws, 16 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A01 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A05 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A39 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C49 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2019 | Rafal Pawlowski | 1,818 | 27th Poznan Open | D00 |
| Aug 2021 | Slawomir Litke | 1,623 | 28th Poznan Open | B21 |
| Aug 2018 | Kacper Hoffmann | 1,569 | 26th Poznan Open | E54 |
| Nov 2019 | Abu Hasan | 1,367 | 11th London Classic Open U1600 | C00 |
| Aug 2020 | Ryszard Morczynski | 1,351 | 56th Polanica Zdroj Open E | A15 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28th Poznan Open | 2021 | 9 | 5 | 1,601 |
| 27th Poznan Open | 2019 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,547 |
| 26th Poznan Open | 2018 | 8 | 3 | 1,454 |
| 11th London Classic Open U1600 | 2019 | 5 | 3.5 | 1,410 |
| 56th Polanica Zdroj Open E | 2020 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,261 |
| Wroclaw Anderssen Memorial Open | 2021 | 1 | 0 | 1,773 |
| Wroclaw Open | 2019 | 1 | 0 | 1,634 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Lukasz Zarzycki's chess games?
37 games by Lukasz Zarzycki, from Sep 2015 to Jul 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 Zarzycki has played.
What does Lukasz Zarzycki play on the first move as White?
Across 15 games with White in our database, Lukasz Zarzycki opens with 1.c4 (33% of games), 1.e4 (27% of games), 1.d4 (27% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Lukasz Zarzycki answers 1...e5 (45% of games), 1...c5 (18% of games), 1...e6 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (57% of games), 1...Nf6 (43% of games).
What openings does Lukasz Zarzycki play as White?
As White, Lukasz Zarzycki's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Benoni Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening (1 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 15 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Lukasz Zarzycki play as Black?
As Black, Lukasz Zarzycki most often plays: Réti Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening (1 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 22 games.
What is Lukasz Zarzycki's FIDE rating?
Lukasz Zarzycki is currently rated 1,746 in classical chess, 1,642 in rapid and 1,641 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,746 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Lukasz Zarzycki played?
Our database contains 37 games by Lukasz Zarzycki, covering Sep 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 9 draws, 16 losses (32.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Lukasz Zarzycki?
37 games by Lukasz Zarzycki 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.