Prepare against Marcin Kalhorn
Poland · World #97,088 classical · FIDE ID 1158716
When preparing against Marcin Kalhorn, expect 1.e4 in 43% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (55% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (45%).
Our database contains 170 games by Marcin Kalhorn, covering Jul 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Marcin Kalhorn's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Marcin Kalhorn 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 | 1,738 | 1,742 | Jul 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,761 | 1,761 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 170 | 50 | 40 | 80 | 29.4% |
| As White | 89 | 31 | 22 | 36 | 34.8% |
| As Black | 81 | 19 | 18 | 44 | 23.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Marcin Kalhorn's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Marcin Kalhorn's side.
First moves as White (89 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 38 | 42.7% | 47.4% |
| d4 | 26 | 29.2% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 12 | 13.5% | 54.2% |
| c4 | 10 | 11.2% | 35.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 1.1% | 100.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 1.1% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 43% of White games, 47.4% score
- …c5 (34% of these games) — Kalhorn usually continues Nc3 (62.5% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Kalhorn usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Kalhorn usually continues d3 (33.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 29% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (65% of these games) — Kalhorn usually continues c4 (58.3% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Kalhorn usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Kalhorn usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (47 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 26 | 55.3% | 44.2% |
| g6 | 6 | 12.8% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 5 | 10.6% | 20.0% |
| c6 | 4 | 8.5% | 62.5% |
| e5 | 3 | 6.4% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 2 | 4.3% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 10 | 45.5% | 30.0% |
| d6 | 3 | 13.6% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 3 | 13.6% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 13.6% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 4.5% | 0.0% |
Marcin Kalhorn's chess games
All 170 games by Marcin Kalhorn in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2009 - 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: 50 wins, 40 draws, 80 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 12 | 5/5/2 | 41.7% |
| A14 | English Opening | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C25 | Vienna Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D10 | Slav Defense | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| A26 | Modern Defense | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A85 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2009 | Andrzej Maciejewski | 2,358 | 62nd ch-Warsaw Open B | C01 |
| Jul 2009 | Michal Poswiatowski | 1,888 | Warsaw Najdorf Memorial Open C | B23 |
| May 2011 | Edward Nowak | 1,833 | 64th ch-Warsaw Open B | B03 |
| Sep 2009 | Mariusz Szewczyk | 1,712 | 62nd ch-Warsaw Open B | C25 |
| Jan 2009 | Tadeusz Jarmolowski | 1,702 | Warsaw Open B 01 | E31 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 159th Warsaw YMCA Autumn-C | 2015 | 13 | 5 | 1,551 |
| 70th Warsaw YMCA Autumn D | 2009 | 13 | 5 | 1,548 |
| 191st Warsaw YMCA Autumn-B | 2017 | 12 | 5.5 | 1,584 |
| Warsaw Open B 01 | 2009 | 12 | 5.5 | 1,574 |
| 4th Warsaw Open | 2009 | 11 | 4.5 | 1,461 |
| 137th Warsaw YMCA Winter D | 2014 | 11 | 4 | 1,516 |
| 176th Warsaw YMCA Autumn-C | 2016 | 10 | 4.5 | 1,548 |
| 128th Warsaw YMCA Autumn-D | 2013 | 10 | 3.5 | 1,497 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Marcin Kalhorn's chess games?
170 games by Marcin Kalhorn, from Jul 2009 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 Marcin Kalhorn has played.
What does Marcin Kalhorn play on the first move as White?
Across 89 games with White in our database, Marcin Kalhorn opens with 1.e4 (43% of games), 1.d4 (29% of games), 1.Nf3 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Marcin Kalhorn answers 1...e6 (55% of games), 1...g6 (13% of games), 1...c5 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (45% of games), 1...d6 (14% of games), 1...f5 (14% of games).
What openings does Marcin Kalhorn play as White?
As White, Marcin Kalhorn's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (12 games, 41.7% win rate); English Opening (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Colle System (6 games, 16.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 89 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Marcin Kalhorn play as Black?
As Black, Marcin Kalhorn most often plays: Slav Defense (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Modern Defense (7 games, 14.3% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (7 games, 28.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 81 games.
What is Marcin Kalhorn's FIDE rating?
Marcin Kalhorn is currently rated 1,738 in classical chess, 1,761 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,742 (Jul 2025).
How many games has Marcin Kalhorn played?
Our database contains 170 games by Marcin Kalhorn, covering Jul 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 50 wins, 40 draws, 80 losses (29.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Marcin Kalhorn?
170 games by Marcin Kalhorn 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.