Prepare against Marcin Pietruszewski
CM · Poland · World #13,413 classical · FIDE ID 1170295
When preparing against Marcin Pietruszewski, expect 1.e4 in 83% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (43% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (52%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Slav Defense as Black, 33.3% over 36 games.
Our database contains 581 games by Marcin Pietruszewski, covering Jul 2006 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Marcin Pietruszewski's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Marcin Pietruszewski 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 | 2,124 | 2,273 | Mar 2018 |
| Rapid | 2,156 | 2,191 | Mar 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,116 | 2,171 | Dec 2021 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 581 | 241 | 138 | 202 | 41.5% |
| As White | 292 | 145 | 69 | 78 | 49.7% |
| As Black | 289 | 96 | 69 | 124 | 33.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Marcin Pietruszewski's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Marcin Pietruszewski's side.
First moves as White (292 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 243 | 83.2% | 62.6% |
| d4 | 45 | 15.4% | 56.7% |
| c4 | 2 | 0.7% | 75.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 83% of White games, 62.6% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Pietruszewski usually continues Nf3 (62.7% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Pietruszewski usually continues Nf3 (61.5% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Pietruszewski usually continues d4 (55.8% score)
- 1.d4 — 15% of White games, 56.7% score
- …Nf6 (51% of these games) — Pietruszewski usually continues c4 (63.2% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Pietruszewski usually continues c4 (46.4% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Pietruszewski usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (151 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 65 | 43.0% | 44.6% |
| c5 | 63 | 41.7% | 44.4% |
| e6 | 23 | 15.2% | 41.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (88 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 46 | 52.3% | 51.1% |
| d5 | 41 | 46.6% | 40.2% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.1% | 100.0% |
Marcin Pietruszewski's chess games
All 581 games by Marcin Pietruszewski in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2006 - 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: 241 wins, 138 draws, 202 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 37 | 18/6/13 | 48.6% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 30 | 16/6/8 | 53.3% |
| C95 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 16 | 7/3/6 | 43.8% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 16 | 10/4/2 | 62.5% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 14 | 6/3/5 | 42.9% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 11 | 6/2/3 | 54.5% |
| C17 | French: Winawer Variation | 10 | 5/3/2 | 50.0% |
| E60 | Indian Defense | 10 | 5/5/0 | 50.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| D30 | Catalan | 8 | 0/3/5 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 39 | 15/6/18 | 38.5% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 36 | 12/4/20 | 33.3% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 26 | 10/5/11 | 38.5% |
| A30 | English Opening | 14 | 6/4/4 | 42.9% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 14 | 3/4/7 | 21.4% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 11 | 4/5/2 | 36.4% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 10 | 2/3/5 | 20.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 9 | 1/0/8 | 11.1% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2019 | Dmitry Svetushkin | 2,536 | 12th Thessaloniki Triandria Open | E11 |
| Feb 2018 | Michal Matuszewski | 2,505 | chT-POL Academic | B03 |
| Aug 2018 | Monika Socko | 2,464 | 2nd Suwalki Warakomska Memorial | B12 |
| Sep 2023 | Burak Firat | 2,445 | ch-NATO 33rd | A70 |
| May 2019 | Petar Velikov | 2,361 | 12th Thessaloniki Triandria Open | B85 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-POL U19 1st League | 2012 | 26 | 15 | 1,999 |
| ch-POL U16 | 2011 | 20 | 12.5 | 2,141 |
| Augustow Open | 2007 | 18 | 6 | 1,692 |
| Suwalki Open | 2012 | 16 | 11 | 1,915 |
| ch-POL blitz | 2022 | 13 | 5.5 | 2,026 |
| 26th ch-EUR Indiv 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,135 |
| 44th Polanica Zdroj Open B | 2008 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,182 |
| 14th POL Olympiade U14 Boys | 2008 | 10 | 5.5 | 1,967 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Marcin Pietruszewski's chess games?
581 games by Marcin Pietruszewski, from Jul 2006 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 Pietruszewski has played.
What does Marcin Pietruszewski play on the first move as White?
Across 292 games with White in our database, Marcin Pietruszewski opens with 1.e4 (83% of games), 1.d4 (15% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Marcin Pietruszewski answers 1...c6 (43% of games), 1...c5 (42% of games), 1...e6 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (52% of games), 1...d5 (47% of games), 1...e6 (1% of games).
What openings does Marcin Pietruszewski play as White?
As White, Marcin Pietruszewski's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (37 games, 48.6% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (30 games, 53.3% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (16 games, 43.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 292 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Marcin Pietruszewski play as Black?
As Black, Marcin Pietruszewski most often plays: Sicilian (39 games, 38.5% win rate); Slav Defense (36 games, 33.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (26 games, 38.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 289 games.
What is Marcin Pietruszewski's FIDE rating?
Marcin Pietruszewski is currently rated 2,124 in classical chess, 2,156 in rapid and 2,116 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,273 (Mar 2018).
How many games has Marcin Pietruszewski played?
Our database contains 581 games by Marcin Pietruszewski, covering Jul 2006 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 241 wins, 138 draws, 202 losses (41.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Marcin Pietruszewski?
581 games by Marcin Pietruszewski 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.