Prepare against Marcin Tazbir
GM · Poland · World #610 classical · FIDE ID 1122452
Our database contains 1,471 games by Marcin Tazbir, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Marcin Tazbir's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Marcin Tazbir 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 | 2,496 | 2,561 | Jul 2013 |
| Rapid | 2,453 | 2,619 | Apr 2014 |
| Blitz | 2,451 | 2,563 | Mar 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,471 | 634 | 640 | 195 | 43.1% |
| As White | 754 | 369 | 307 | 77 | 48.9% |
| As Black | 717 | 265 | 333 | 118 | 37.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Marcin Tazbir's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Marcin Tazbir's side.
First moves as White (754 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 409 | 54.2% | 70.0% |
| c4 | 248 | 32.9% | 72.0% |
| d4 | 64 | 8.5% | 53.9% |
| Nf3 | 27 | 3.6% | 68.5% |
| g3 | 4 | 0.5% | 87.5% |
| f4 | 1 | 0.1% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 54% of White games, 70.0% score
- …c5 (48% of these games) — Tazbir usually continues Nf3 (64.0% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Tazbir usually continues Nf3 (67.3% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Tazbir usually continues d4 (60.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 33% of White games, 72.0% score
- …Nf6 (30% of these games) — Tazbir usually continues g3 (71.1% score)
- …e5 (28% of these games) — Tazbir usually continues g3 (72.0% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Tazbir usually continues g3 (73.4% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (341 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 192 | 56.3% | 65.1% |
| c6 | 56 | 16.4% | 64.3% |
| e5 | 40 | 11.7% | 55.0% |
| d5 | 21 | 6.2% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 14 | 4.1% | 64.3% |
| e6 | 11 | 3.2% | 40.9% |
As Black against 1.d4 (240 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 129 | 53.8% | 55.8% |
| d5 | 82 | 34.2% | 59.1% |
| f5 | 11 | 4.6% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 7 | 2.9% | 71.4% |
| c5 | 6 | 2.5% | 41.7% |
| Nc6 | 3 | 1.3% | 83.3% |
Marcin Tazbir's chess games
All 1,471 games by Marcin Tazbir in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 634 wins, 640 draws, 195 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A13 | English Opening | 85 | 42/30/13 | 49.4% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 81 | 38/35/8 | 46.9% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 76 | 46/18/12 | 60.5% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 39 | 26/12/1 | 66.7% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 34 | 11/19/4 | 32.4% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 29 | 22/7/0 | 75.9% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 28 | 18/8/2 | 64.3% |
| C91 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 26 | 8/17/1 | 30.8% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 25 | 16/8/1 | 64.0% |
| A25 | Modern Defense | 21 | 12/6/3 | 57.1% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 61 | 31/20/10 | 50.8% |
| B54 | Sicilian | 57 | 29/21/7 | 50.9% |
| D25 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 46 | 23/15/8 | 50.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 38 | 17/16/5 | 44.7% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 29 | 8/14/7 | 27.6% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 25 | 8/11/5 | 32.0% |
| D25 | Queen's Pawn Game | 23 | 5/12/6 | 21.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 22 | 11/8/3 | 50.0% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 22 | 10/9/3 | 45.5% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 20 | 7/10/3 | 35.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2021 | Richard Rapport | 2,763 | Wch Blitz | A30 |
| Dec 2010 | Sergei Movsesian | 2,721 | 29th ch-EU blitz | A25 |
| Dec 2021 | Radoslaw Wojtaszek | 2,686 | Wch Blitz | A11 |
| Nov 2013 | Markus Ragger | 2,672 | 19th chT-EU | D26 |
| Dec 2012 | Andrei Istratescu | 2,654 | ch-EU rapid | C18 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-EU Blitz | 2022 | 42 | 31 | 2,522 |
| chT-POL 1 | 2014 | 27 | 15.5 | 2,469 |
| ch-Hessen | 2015 | 24 | 17.5 | 2,470 |
| chT-POL Ekstraliga | 2023 | 24 | 14 | 2,532 |
| ch-EU rapid | 2012 | 22 | 15.5 | 2,564 |
| ch-EU Rapid | 2022 | 22 | 15.5 | 2,427 |
| Wch Blitz | 2021 | 21 | 11 | 2,630 |
| ch-POL U16 | 2004 | 21 | 14.5 | 2,359 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Marcin Tazbir's chess games?
1,471 games by Marcin Tazbir, from Apr 2003 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 Tazbir has played.
What does Marcin Tazbir play on the first move as White?
Across 754 games with White in our database, Marcin Tazbir opens with 1.e4 (54% of games), 1.c4 (33% of games), 1.d4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Marcin Tazbir answers 1...c5 (56% of games), 1...c6 (16% of games), 1...e5 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (54% of games), 1...d5 (34% of games), 1...f5 (5% of games).
What openings does Marcin Tazbir play as White?
As White, Marcin Tazbir's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (85 games, 49.4% win rate); Sicilian (81 games, 46.9% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (76 games, 60.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 754 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Marcin Tazbir play as Black?
As Black, Marcin Tazbir most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (61 games, 50.8% win rate); Sicilian (57 games, 50.9% win rate); Queen's Gambit Accepted (46 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 717 games.
What is Marcin Tazbir's FIDE rating?
Marcin Tazbir is currently rated 2,496 in classical chess, 2,453 in rapid and 2,451 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,561 (Jul 2013).
How many games has Marcin Tazbir played?
Our database contains 1,471 games by Marcin Tazbir, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 634 wins, 640 draws, 195 losses (43.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Marcin Tazbir?
1,471 games by Marcin Tazbir 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.