Prepare against Marcin Pilzak
CM · Poland · World #9,799 classical · FIDE ID 1182528
Our database contains 191 games by Marcin Pilzak, covering Nov 2011 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Marcin Pilzak's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Marcin Pilzak 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 | 2,173 | 2,202 | Feb 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,220 | 2,220 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,110 | 2,110 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 191 | 85 | 54 | 52 | 44.5% |
| As White | 93 | 46 | 23 | 24 | 49.5% |
| As Black | 98 | 39 | 31 | 28 | 39.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Marcin Pilzak's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Marcin Pilzak's side.
First moves as White (93 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 80 | 86.0% | 62.5% |
| d4 | 13 | 14.0% | 57.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 86% of White games, 62.5% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Pilzak usually continues Nf3 (61.8% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Pilzak usually continues Nf3 (65.0% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Pilzak usually continues d4 (57.1% score)
- 1.d4 — 14% of White games, 57.7% score
- …d5 (54% of these games) — Pilzak usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …Nf6 (23% of these games) — Pilzak usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Pilzak usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (47 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 24 | 51.1% | 60.4% |
| e5 | 14 | 29.8% | 46.4% |
| c5 | 5 | 10.6% | 60.0% |
| d5 | 4 | 8.5% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 22 | 66.7% | 65.9% |
| d5 | 9 | 27.3% | 38.9% |
| e6 | 1 | 3.0% | 100.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 3.0% | 50.0% |
Marcin Pilzak's chess games
All 191 games by Marcin Pilzak in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2011 - Aug 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: 85 wins, 54 draws, 52 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B66 | Sicilian | 12 | 6/3/3 | 50.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| C08 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C35 | King's Gambit | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| E00 | Catalan | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 7 | 4/3/0 | 57.1% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| E05 | Catalan | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| C08 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D94 | Grünfeld Defense | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| E10 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2026 | Oleksii Karvatskyi | 2,321 | 36th Cracovia Open A | B33 |
| Aug 2021 | Filip Luczak | 2,321 | POL Cup Open Blitz | A01 |
| Sep 2022 | Michal Koziorowicz | 2,312 | POL-chT 1st League | E10 |
| Sep 2022 | Kamil Szadkowski | 2,290 | POL-chT 1st League | C43 |
| Jan 2015 | Mieczyslaw Stypka | 2,211 | chT3-POL Wielkopolskie 1415 | B07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| POL-chT U19 2nd League | 2015 | 33 | 24 | 1,874 |
| Wroclaw Anderssen Memorial Open | 2024 | 26 | 15 | 1,997 |
| chT-POL Academic | 2022 | 14 | 9.5 | 2,003 |
| chT3-POL Wielkopolska 1112 | 2012 | 11 | 4.5 | 1,711 |
| chT-POL 2nd League | 2025 | 9 | 6 | 2,312 |
| 11th Lazy Baltic Pearl Open | 2015 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,092 |
| 49th Polanica Zdroj Open D | 2013 | 9 | 6.5 | 1,991 |
| 10th Lazy Baltic Pearl Open | 2014 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,931 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Marcin Pilzak's chess games?
191 games by Marcin Pilzak, from Nov 2011 to Aug 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 Pilzak has played.
What does Marcin Pilzak play on the first move as White?
Across 93 games with White in our database, Marcin Pilzak opens with 1.e4 (86% of games), 1.d4 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Marcin Pilzak answers 1...e6 (51% of games), 1...e5 (30% of games), 1...c5 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...d5 (27% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games).
What openings does Marcin Pilzak play as White?
As White, Marcin Pilzak's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (12 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (9 games, 44.4% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (7 games, 14.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 93 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Marcin Pilzak play as Black?
As Black, Marcin Pilzak most often plays: Queen's Gambit Declined (8 games, 37.5% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Réti Opening (6 games, 16.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 98 games.
What is Marcin Pilzak's FIDE rating?
Marcin Pilzak is currently rated 2,173 in classical chess, 2,220 in rapid and 2,110 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,202 (Feb 2026).
How many games has Marcin Pilzak played?
Our database contains 191 games by Marcin Pilzak, covering Nov 2011 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 85 wins, 54 draws, 52 losses (44.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Marcin Pilzak?
191 games by Marcin Pilzak 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.