Prepare against Marcin Watorek
Poland · World #32,745 classical · FIDE ID 1123491
When preparing against Marcin Watorek, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (99% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (60%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Slav Defense as Black, 18.8% over 16 games.
Our database contains 256 games by Marcin Watorek, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Marcin Watorek's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Marcin Watorek 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 | 1,970 | 2,178 | May 2012 |
| Rapid | 1,914 | 2,123 | Oct 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 256 | 87 | 76 | 93 | 34.0% |
| As White | 126 | 58 | 32 | 36 | 46.0% |
| As Black | 130 | 29 | 44 | 57 | 22.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Marcin Watorek's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Marcin Watorek's side.
First moves as White (126 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 126 | 100.0% | 58.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 58.7% score
- …Nf6 (48% of these games) — Watorek usually continues Nf3 (53.2% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Watorek usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Watorek usually continues c4 (71.4% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (70 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 69 | 98.6% | 39.1% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 21 | 60.0% | 33.3% |
| Nf6 | 14 | 40.0% | 50.0% |
Marcin Watorek's chess games
All 256 games by Marcin Watorek 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: 87 wins, 76 draws, 93 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A54 | Indian Defense | 24 | 7/7/10 | 29.2% |
| D17 | Slav Defense | 15 | 9/5/1 | 60.0% |
| D58 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 14 | 9/4/1 | 64.3% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 11 | 8/1/2 | 72.7% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 11 | 4/3/4 | 36.4% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A87 | Dutch Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B67 | Sicilian | 46 | 11/16/19 | 23.9% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 16 | 3/5/8 | 18.8% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 10 | 3/1/6 | 30.0% |
| A33 | English Opening | 7 | 0/4/3 | 0.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| E05 | Catalan | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2014 | Aleksander Hnydiuk | 2,375 | POL-chT 2nd League | E20 |
| May 2014 | Arkadiusz Skawinski | 2,304 | chA-Krakow Malopolski | D44 |
| Jan 2013 | Michal Bartel | 2,273 | 55th Ogolnopolski-ch | D20 |
| Jan 2015 | Balazs Teglas | 2,252 | 25th Krakow Open A | C09 |
| May 2013 | Edyta Jakubiec | 2,237 | chA-Krakow Malopolski | A87 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| POL-chT 2nd League | 2020 | 44 | 19.5 | 2,080 |
| chA-Krakow Malopolski | 2014 | 26 | 16 | 2,204 |
| Krakow Open | 2012 | 18 | 11 | 2,106 |
| ch-POL U16 | 2001 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,071 |
| chT2-POL | 2013 | 9 | 3 | 2,066 |
| 55th Ogolnopolski-ch | 2013 | 9 | 5 | 2,149 |
| 23rd Kochan Memorial Open | 2012 | 9 | 4 | 2,179 |
| chT-POL 2nd League | 2025 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,951 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Marcin Watorek's chess games?
256 games by Marcin Watorek, 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 Watorek has played.
What does Marcin Watorek play on the first move as White?
Across 126 games with White in our database, Marcin Watorek opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Marcin Watorek answers 1...c5 (99% of games), 1...c6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (60% of games), 1...Nf6 (40% of games).
What openings does Marcin Watorek play as White?
As White, Marcin Watorek's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (24 games, 29.2% win rate); Slav Defense (15 games, 60.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (14 games, 64.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 126 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Marcin Watorek play as Black?
As Black, Marcin Watorek most often plays: Sicilian (46 games, 23.9% win rate); Slav Defense (16 games, 18.8% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (10 games, 30.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 130 games.
What is Marcin Watorek's FIDE rating?
Marcin Watorek is currently rated 1,970 in classical chess, 1,914 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,178 (May 2012).
How many games has Marcin Watorek played?
Our database contains 256 games by Marcin Watorek, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 87 wins, 76 draws, 93 losses (34.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Marcin Watorek?
256 games by Marcin Watorek 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.