Prepare against Marcin Krysztofiak
IM · Poland · World #1,675 classical · FIDE ID 1114751
When preparing against Marcin Krysztofiak, expect 1.d4 in 43% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (46% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (67%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Alapin as White, 13.3% over 15 games.
Our database contains 643 games by Marcin Krysztofiak, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Marcin Krysztofiak's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Marcin Krysztofiak 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 | 2,401 | 2,463 | Sep 2010 |
| Rapid | 2,431 | 2,471 | Nov 2017 |
| Blitz | 2,416 | 2,436 | Jun 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 643 | 219 | 305 | 116 | 34.1% |
| As White | 331 | 120 | 157 | 53 | 36.3% |
| As Black | 312 | 99 | 148 | 63 | 31.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Marcin Krysztofiak's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Marcin Krysztofiak's side.
First moves as White (331 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 142 | 42.9% | 62.7% |
| e4 | 86 | 26.0% | 56.4% |
| Nf3 | 83 | 25.1% | 58.4% |
| g3 | 14 | 4.2% | 57.1% |
| c4 | 6 | 1.8% | 83.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 43% of White games, 62.7% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Krysztofiak usually continues Nf3 (56.0% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Krysztofiak usually continues c4 (72.5% score)
- …g6 (5% of these games) — Krysztofiak usually continues e4 (66.7% score)
- 1.e4 — 26% of White games, 56.4% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Krysztofiak usually continues Nf3 (53.1% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Krysztofiak usually continues Nf3 (71.4% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Krysztofiak usually continues Nf3 (53.6% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (166 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 76 | 45.8% | 54.6% |
| c6 | 51 | 30.7% | 56.9% |
| d5 | 26 | 15.7% | 76.9% |
| c5 | 6 | 3.6% | 66.7% |
| d6 | 5 | 3.0% | 60.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 1.2% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (100 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 67 | 67.0% | 52.2% |
| d5 | 28 | 28.0% | 57.1% |
| d6 | 5 | 5.0% | 70.0% |
Marcin Krysztofiak's chess games
All 643 games by Marcin Krysztofiak in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 219 wins, 305 draws, 116 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | Indian Defense | 33 | 11/14/8 | 33.3% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 32 | 11/16/5 | 34.4% |
| A05 | English Opening | 17 | 4/12/1 | 23.5% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 16 | 8/4/4 | 50.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 15 | 7/8/0 | 46.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 15 | 4/11/0 | 26.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 15 | 2/9/4 | 13.3% |
| D02 | London System | 12 | 2/7/3 | 16.7% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 10 | 5/3/2 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 10 | 3/6/1 | 30.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C41 | Philidor | 29 | 13/10/6 | 44.8% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 22 | 13/8/1 | 59.1% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 19 | 6/7/6 | 31.6% |
| E04 | Catalan | 13 | 2/8/3 | 15.4% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 13 | 5/8/0 | 38.5% |
| D30 | Slav Defense | 13 | 3/6/4 | 23.1% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 11 | 0/8/3 | 0.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 10 | 4/5/1 | 40.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 10 | 2/7/1 | 20.0% |
| A17 | English Opening | 10 | 3/4/3 | 30.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2014 | Eduardas Rozentalis | 2,603 | 12th Warsaw Najdorf Memorial Open A | A09 |
| Jul 2026 | Paulius Pultinevicius | 2,562 | Najdorf Mem Open A 2026 | A46 |
| Jul 2007 | Vladimir Malaniuk | 2,522 | Police Gniota Memorial 22nd | D46 |
| Sep 2016 | Cyril Ponizil | 2,521 | POL-chT 1st League | A11 |
| Jul 2010 | Jan Bernasek | 2,514 | 8th Warsaw Najdorf Memorial Open A | D47 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| POL-chT 1st League | 2018 | 45 | 27 | 2,368 |
| ch-POL sf | 2000 | 31 | 12.5 | 2,126 |
| POL-chT 2nd League | 2015 | 24 | 14 | 2,337 |
| ch-POL U16 | 2002 | 21 | 13.5 | 2,298 |
| ch-POL U18 | 2004 | 20 | 11.5 | 2,301 |
| ch-Warsaw | 1998 | 16 | 6.5 | 2,123 |
| 6th ch-EU | 2005 | 13 | 5.5 | 2,333 |
| 30th chT-POL U19 | 1999 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,188 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Marcin Krysztofiak's chess games?
643 games by Marcin Krysztofiak, from Apr 2003 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 Marcin Krysztofiak has played.
What does Marcin Krysztofiak play on the first move as White?
Across 331 games with White in our database, Marcin Krysztofiak opens with 1.d4 (43% of games), 1.e4 (26% of games), 1.Nf3 (25% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Marcin Krysztofiak answers 1...e5 (46% of games), 1...c6 (31% of games), 1...d5 (16% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...d5 (28% of games), 1...d6 (5% of games).
What openings does Marcin Krysztofiak play as White?
As White, Marcin Krysztofiak's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (33 games, 33.3% win rate); Réti Opening (32 games, 34.4% win rate); English Opening (17 games, 23.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 331 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Marcin Krysztofiak play as Black?
As Black, Marcin Krysztofiak most often plays: Philidor (29 games, 44.8% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (22 games, 59.1% win rate); Indian Defense (19 games, 31.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 312 games.
What is Marcin Krysztofiak's FIDE rating?
Marcin Krysztofiak is currently rated 2,401 in classical chess, 2,431 in rapid and 2,416 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,463 (Sep 2010).
How many games has Marcin Krysztofiak played?
Our database contains 643 games by Marcin Krysztofiak, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 219 wins, 305 draws, 116 losses (34.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Marcin Krysztofiak?
643 games by Marcin Krysztofiak 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.