Prepare against Marcin Popiolek
Poland · World #38,468 classical · FIDE ID 1130692
When preparing against Marcin Popiolek, expect 1.d4 in 65% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (75%).
Our database contains 33 games by Marcin Popiolek, covering Jan 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Marcin Popiolek's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Marcin Popiolek 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 | 1,942 | 2,061 | Apr 2004 |
| Rapid | 1,948 | 1,966 | Oct 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 33 | 11 | 7 | 15 | 33.3% |
| As White | 17 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 29.4% |
| As Black | 16 | 6 | 2 | 8 | 37.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Marcin Popiolek's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Marcin Popiolek's side.
First moves as White (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 11 | 64.7% | 31.8% |
| e4 | 6 | 35.3% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 65% of White games, 31.8% score
- …d5 (64% of these games) — Popiolek usually continues c4 (42.9% score)
- …Nf6 (36% of these games) — Popiolek usually continues c4 (12.5% score)
- 1.e4 — 35% of White games, 66.7% score
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Popiolek usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (17% of these games) — Popiolek usually continues exd5 (0.0% score)
- …c6 (17% of these games) — Popiolek usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 9 | 100.0% | 38.9% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 3 | 75.0% | 66.7% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 25.0% | 50.0% |
Marcin Popiolek's chess games
All 33 games by Marcin Popiolek in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2004 - 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: 11 wins, 7 draws, 15 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D93 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C21 | Center Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D60 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D52 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C13 | French Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C08 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D93 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D04 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2002 | Robert Wisniewski | 1,800 | Ciechocinek ch-KPZ | D04 |
| Jan 2002 | Andrzej Grzybicki | 1,800 | Torun Open | C13 |
| Jan 2002 | Piotr Konieczynski | 1,800 | Ciechocinek ch-KPZ | D02 |
| Jan 2003 | Karol Jaroch | 1,800 | ch-Solec Kuj Seniors | C45 |
| Jan 2002 | Jacek Urban | 1,800 | Ciechocinek ch-KPZ | D52 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-POL North U19 | 2000 | 10 | 6 | – |
| Ciechocinek ch-KPZ | 2002 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,837 |
| Torun Open | 2002 | 9 | 3 | 1,760 |
| ch-Solec Kuj Seniors | 2003 | 4 | 1 | 1,781 |
| Torun-Bydgoszcz | 2001 | 1 | 1 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Marcin Popiolek's chess games?
33 games by Marcin Popiolek, from Jan 2004 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 Popiolek has played.
What does Marcin Popiolek play on the first move as White?
Across 17 games with White in our database, Marcin Popiolek opens with 1.d4 (65% of games), 1.e4 (35% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Marcin Popiolek answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (75% of games), 1...Nf6 (25% of games).
What openings does Marcin Popiolek play as White?
As White, Marcin Popiolek's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Center Game (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 17 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Marcin Popiolek play as Black?
As Black, Marcin Popiolek most often plays: French Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (2 games, 100.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 16 games.
What is Marcin Popiolek's FIDE rating?
Marcin Popiolek is currently rated 1,942 in classical chess, 1,948 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,061 (Apr 2004).
How many games has Marcin Popiolek played?
Our database contains 33 games by Marcin Popiolek, covering Jan 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 7 draws, 15 losses (33.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Marcin Popiolek?
33 games by Marcin Popiolek 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.