Prepare against Marcel Kutowski
FM · Poland · World #11,555 classical · FIDE ID 21878285
When preparing against Marcel Kutowski, expect 1.e4 in 99% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (73% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as White, 45.5% over 33 games.
Our database contains 283 games by Marcel Kutowski, covering Dec 2016 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Marcel Kutowski's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Marcel Kutowski 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 | 2,148 | 2,282 | Aug 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,296 | 2,328 | Aug 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,224 | 2,264 | Jul 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 283 | 117 | 70 | 96 | 41.3% |
| As White | 144 | 64 | 39 | 41 | 44.4% |
| As Black | 139 | 53 | 31 | 55 | 38.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Marcel Kutowski's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Marcel Kutowski's side.
First moves as White (144 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 142 | 98.6% | 58.1% |
| d4 | 2 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 99% of White games, 58.1% score
- …c5 (49% of these games) — Kutowski usually continues Nf3 (58.7% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Kutowski usually continues Nf3 (71.4% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Kutowski usually continues d4 (38.9% score)
- 1.d4 — 1% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Kutowski usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Kutowski usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (75 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 55 | 73.3% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 15 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 2.7% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.3% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 35 | 100.0% | 47.1% |
Marcel Kutowski's chess games
All 283 games by Marcel Kutowski in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2016 - 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: 117 wins, 70 draws, 96 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian | 33 | 15/11/7 | 45.5% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 18 | 9/4/5 | 50.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 29 | 16/6/7 | 55.2% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 10 | 2/3/5 | 20.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 10 | 3/1/6 | 30.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 8 | 3/4/1 | 37.5% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| E48 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2024 | Jacek Tomczak | 2,584 | Katowice Silesia 100th Ann Open | B88 |
| Apr 2024 | Grzegorz Nasuta | 2,552 | Katowice Silesia 100th Ann Open | C78 |
| Dec 2024 | Pa Iniyan | 2,513 | Titled Tue Early | A07 |
| Dec 2024 | Grigor Grigorov | 2,497 | Titled Tue Early | B15 |
| Oct 2021 | Radoslaw Barski | 2,456 | 11th Dziedzica Memorial | C95 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 38 | 22.5 | 2,303 |
| ch-POL U16 | 2023 | 17 | 10 | 1,935 |
| ch-EU U18 blitz | 2024 | 12 | 6 | 2,299 |
| ch-EU Blitz | 2022 | 12 | 1.5 | 2,009 |
| Akademickie Mistrzostwa Polski w szachach - Mężczyźni | 2026 | 11 | 8.5 | 2,294 |
| ch-POL Rapid U18 | 2023 | 11 | 8 | 2,076 |
| Jana Maciei Mem | 2025 | 11 | 6 | 2,290 |
| ch-POL U20 | 2021 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,883 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Marcel Kutowski's chess games?
283 games by Marcel Kutowski, from Dec 2016 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 Marcel Kutowski has played.
What does Marcel Kutowski play on the first move as White?
Across 144 games with White in our database, Marcel Kutowski opens with 1.e4 (99% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Marcel Kutowski answers 1...c5 (73% of games), 1...c6 (20% of games), 1...g6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Marcel Kutowski play as White?
As White, Marcel Kutowski's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (33 games, 45.5% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (18 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (7 games, 42.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 144 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Marcel Kutowski play as Black?
As Black, Marcel Kutowski most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (29 games, 55.2% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (10 games, 20.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (10 games, 30.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 139 games.
What is Marcel Kutowski's FIDE rating?
Marcel Kutowski is currently rated 2,148 in classical chess, 2,296 in rapid and 2,224 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,282 (Aug 2025).
How many games has Marcel Kutowski played?
Our database contains 283 games by Marcel Kutowski, covering Dec 2016 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 117 wins, 70 draws, 96 losses (41.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Marcel Kutowski?
283 games by Marcel Kutowski 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.