Prepare against Marcel Kanarek
GM · Poland · World #757 classical · FIDE ID 1126822
When preparing against Marcel Kanarek, expect 1.e4 in 76% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (81% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (94%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: English Opening as Black, 27.3% over 33 games.
Our database contains 1,328 games by Marcel Kanarek, covering Jul 2004 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Marcel Kanarek's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Marcel Kanarek 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 | 2,478 | 2,548 | Jul 2016 |
| Rapid | 2,359 | 2,482 | Dec 2012 |
| Blitz | 2,363 | 2,524 | Dec 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,328 | 607 | 369 | 352 | 45.7% |
| As White | 661 | 324 | 179 | 158 | 49.0% |
| As Black | 667 | 283 | 190 | 194 | 42.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Marcel Kanarek's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Marcel Kanarek's side.
First moves as White (661 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 500 | 75.6% | 62.4% |
| d4 | 109 | 16.5% | 63.3% |
| Nf3 | 26 | 3.9% | 59.6% |
| c4 | 23 | 3.5% | 60.9% |
| g3 | 2 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 76% of White games, 62.4% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Kanarek usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Kanarek usually continues Nf3 (69.0% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Kanarek usually continues d4 (57.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 16% of White games, 63.3% score
- …Nf6 (61% of these games) — Kanarek usually continues c4 (61.7% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Kanarek usually continues c4 (68.0% score)
- …f5 (4% of these games) — Kanarek usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (317 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 257 | 81.1% | 58.8% |
| e5 | 42 | 13.2% | 61.9% |
| c6 | 18 | 5.7% | 58.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (243 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 228 | 93.8% | 55.3% |
| d5 | 10 | 4.1% | 65.0% |
| g6 | 3 | 1.2% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
Marcel Kanarek's chess games
All 1,328 games by Marcel Kanarek 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: 607 wins, 369 draws, 352 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 97 | 49/31/17 | 50.5% |
| B96 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 66 | 29/11/26 | 43.9% |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 40 | 26/9/5 | 65.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 23 | 8/6/9 | 34.8% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 23 | 10/7/6 | 43.5% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 23 | 14/5/4 | 60.9% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 22 | 10/9/3 | 45.5% |
| E52 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 20 | 7/5/8 | 35.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 19 | 8/6/5 | 42.1% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 16 | 9/5/2 | 56.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 80 | 37/25/18 | 46.3% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 61 | 22/21/18 | 36.1% |
| E62 | Indian Defense | 46 | 15/17/14 | 32.6% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 42 | 22/9/11 | 52.4% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense | 42 | 21/7/14 | 50.0% |
| A24 | English Opening | 33 | 9/7/17 | 27.3% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 30 | 11/15/4 | 36.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 23 | 13/3/7 | 56.5% |
| A26 | Modern Defense | 17 | 9/3/5 | 52.9% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 17 | 6/6/5 | 35.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2012 | Sergei Rublevsky | 2,688 | ch-EU blitz | B52 |
| May 2013 | Igor Kurnosov | 2,654 | 14th ch-EUR | D85 |
| Sep 2022 | Alexander Areshchenko | 2,649 | chT-POL Ekstraliga | B92 |
| Dec 2021 | Kacper Piorun | 2,640 | Wch Blitz | B35 |
| Jul 2015 | Dariusz Swiercz | 2,634 | 13th Warsaw Najdorf Memorial Open A | E14 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-POL | 2018 | 42 | 27.5 | 2,509 |
| ch-EU rapid | 2017 | 40 | 23 | 2,334 |
| Warsaw Maciei Memorial | 2023 | 31 | 22 | 2,301 |
| chT-POL Ekstraliga | 2022 | 29 | 15 | 2,486 |
| ch-EU blitz | 2017 | 26 | 15.5 | 2,359 |
| ch-POL | 2016 | 26 | 9 | 2,409 |
| ch-POL U20 | 2008 | 22 | 8.5 | 2,258 |
| POL-chT 2nd League | 2007 | 22 | 10 | 2,165 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Kacper Piorun (16 games) · Oskar Wieczorek (13 games) · Dariusz Swiercz (12 games) · Daniel Sadzikowski (11 games) · Tomasz Warakomski (10 games) · Kamil Dragun (10 games) · Marcin Sieciechowicz (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Marcel Kanarek's chess games?
1,328 games by Marcel Kanarek, 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 Marcel Kanarek has played.
What does Marcel Kanarek play on the first move as White?
Across 661 games with White in our database, Marcel Kanarek opens with 1.e4 (76% of games), 1.d4 (16% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Marcel Kanarek answers 1...c5 (81% of games), 1...e5 (13% of games), 1...c6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (94% of games), 1...d5 (4% of games), 1...g6 (1% of games).
What openings does Marcel Kanarek play as White?
As White, Marcel Kanarek's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (97 games, 50.5% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (66 games, 43.9% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (40 games, 65.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 661 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Marcel Kanarek play as Black?
As Black, Marcel Kanarek most often plays: Sicilian (80 games, 46.3% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (61 games, 36.1% win rate); Indian Defense (46 games, 32.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 667 games.
What is Marcel Kanarek's FIDE rating?
Marcel Kanarek is currently rated 2,478 in classical chess, 2,359 in rapid and 2,363 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,548 (Jul 2016).
How many games has Marcel Kanarek played?
Our database contains 1,328 games by Marcel Kanarek, covering Jul 2004 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 607 wins, 369 draws, 352 losses (45.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Marcel Kanarek?
1,328 games by Marcel Kanarek 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.