Prepare against Marcin Krzywkowski
Poland · World #71,571 classical · FIDE ID 1171283
When preparing against Marcin Krzywkowski, expect 1.e4 in 68% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (63% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (79%).
Our database contains 167 games by Marcin Krzywkowski, covering Oct 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Marcin Krzywkowski's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Marcin Krzywkowski 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 | 1,816 | 1,991 | Jun 2015 |
| Rapid | 1,919 | 1,984 | May 2014 |
| Blitz | 1,901 | 1,984 | Apr 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 167 | 71 | 24 | 72 | 42.5% |
| As White | 85 | 39 | 9 | 37 | 45.9% |
| As Black | 82 | 32 | 15 | 35 | 39.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Marcin Krzywkowski's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Marcin Krzywkowski's side.
First moves as White (85 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 58 | 68.2% | 60.3% |
| d4 | 27 | 31.8% | 31.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 68% of White games, 60.3% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Krzywkowski usually continues Nf3 (68.8% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Krzywkowski usually continues Nf3 (53.3% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Krzywkowski usually continues d4 (64.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 32% of White games, 31.5% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Krzywkowski usually continues c4 (26.7% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Krzywkowski usually continues c4 (41.7% score)
- …g6 (11% of these games) — Krzywkowski usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 27 | 62.8% | 57.4% |
| e5 | 16 | 37.2% | 43.8% |
As Black against 1.d4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 19 | 79.2% | 52.6% |
| d5 | 3 | 12.5% | 16.7% |
| g6 | 1 | 4.2% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 4.2% | 0.0% |
Marcin Krzywkowski's chess games
All 167 games by Marcin Krzywkowski in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2006 - 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: 71 wins, 24 draws, 72 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B97 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 12 | 9/2/1 | 75.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| E72 | King's Indian Defense | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| C99 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A33 | Catalan | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 13 | 5/3/5 | 38.5% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A26 | English Opening | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Canard Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2007 | Witoslaw Walkusz | 2,180 | ch-Gdansk | C44 |
| Jun 2008 | Tomasz Kaliszewski | 2,141 | 17th Rowy Open A | B86 |
| Nov 2007 | Stanislaw Szczepaniec | 2,133 | ch-Pomorza Seniors | B37 |
| Jul 2008 | Andrzej Szczukiewicz | 2,102 | Gdansk Open | B23 |
| Apr 2007 | Dominika Hermanowicz | 2,098 | 2nd POL Academic Cup | C18 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Tczew | 2009 | 25 | 17 | 1,981 |
| Gdansk Open | 2009 | 18 | 8 | 2,006 |
| ch-Tczew UKS Centrum | 2008 | 9 | 7.5 | 1,988 |
| ch-Gdansk | 2007 | 9 | 4 | 2,072 |
| ch-Pomorza Seniors | 2007 | 9 | 5 | 2,108 |
| Kowalewo Pomorskie Open B | 2007 | 9 | 5 | 1,915 |
| 17th Rowy Open A | 2008 | 9 | 5 | 2,094 |
| Raciborz Open | 2007 | 9 | 5 | 2,166 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Marcin Krzywkowski's chess games?
167 games by Marcin Krzywkowski, from Oct 2006 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 Krzywkowski has played.
What does Marcin Krzywkowski play on the first move as White?
Across 85 games with White in our database, Marcin Krzywkowski opens with 1.e4 (68% of games), 1.d4 (32% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Marcin Krzywkowski answers 1...c5 (63% of games), 1...e5 (37% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (79% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games), 1...g6 (4% of games).
What openings does Marcin Krzywkowski play as White?
As White, Marcin Krzywkowski's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Najdorf (12 games, 75.0% win rate); Sicilian (9 games, 44.4% win rate); King's Indian Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 85 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Marcin Krzywkowski play as Black?
As Black, Marcin Krzywkowski most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (13 games, 38.5% win rate); Sicilian (7 games, 71.4% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (6 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 82 games.
What is Marcin Krzywkowski's FIDE rating?
Marcin Krzywkowski is currently rated 1,816 in classical chess, 1,919 in rapid and 1,901 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,991 (Jun 2015).
How many games has Marcin Krzywkowski played?
Our database contains 167 games by Marcin Krzywkowski, covering Oct 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 71 wins, 24 draws, 72 losses (42.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Marcin Krzywkowski?
167 games by Marcin Krzywkowski 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.