Prepare against Marcin Zielinski
Poland · World #88,947 classical · FIDE ID 1152459
When preparing against Marcin Zielinski, expect 1.d4 in 71% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (50% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (64%).
Our database contains 88 games by Marcin Zielinski, covering Sep 2009 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Marcin Zielinski's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Marcin Zielinski 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 | 1,761 | 1,815 | Jun 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,699 | 1,714 | Oct 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,639 | 1,686 | Jun 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 88 | 25 | 15 | 48 | 28.4% |
| As White | 41 | 13 | 6 | 22 | 31.7% |
| As Black | 47 | 12 | 9 | 26 | 25.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Marcin Zielinski's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Marcin Zielinski's side.
First moves as White (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 29 | 70.7% | 43.1% |
| e4 | 11 | 26.8% | 31.8% |
| f4 | 1 | 2.4% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 71% of White games, 43.1% score
- …d5 (41% of these games) — Zielinski usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Zielinski usually continues c4 (18.2% score)
- …d6 (10% of these games) — Zielinski usually continues f4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 27% of White games, 31.8% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Zielinski usually continues Nf3 (16.7% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Zielinski usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (9% of these games) — Zielinski usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 13 | 50.0% | 42.3% |
| c6 | 13 | 50.0% | 34.6% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 9 | 64.3% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 5 | 35.7% | 0.0% |
Marcin Zielinski's chess games
All 88 games by Marcin Zielinski in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2009 - 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: 25 wins, 15 draws, 48 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A50 | Slav Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| D26 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A83 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B16 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| A84 | Slav Defense | 7 | 0/2/5 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A06 | Colle System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A11 | English Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D60 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Dawid Radzikowski | 2,007 | 26th ch-EUR Indiv 2026 | B13 |
| Aug 2020 | Aleksander Lukasiewicz | 1,960 | 56th Polanica Zdroj Open D | D36 |
| Dec 2018 | David J Faldon | 1,921 | 10th London CSC 5-Day U2050 Open | A11 |
| Aug 2011 | Bartosz Prazmowski | 1,909 | 47th Polanica Zdroj Open D | B01 |
| Dec 2018 | Paul H Kenning | 1,892 | 10th London CSC 5-Day U2050 Open | A41 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26th ch-EUR Indiv 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 3.5 | 1,957 |
| 47th Polanica Zdroj Open D | 2011 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,863 |
| Rubinstein Mem Open B | 2025 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,741 |
| 15th Gora Sw. Anny Open | 2026 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,657 |
| 29th Krakow Open B | 2019 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,620 |
| 46th Polanica Zdroj Open B | 2010 | 8 | 4 | 1,820 |
| ch-Slask Bak Memorial | 2016 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,405 |
| VI Torneo Internacional FIA 2026 | 2026 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,621 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Marcin Zielinski's chess games?
88 games by Marcin Zielinski, from Sep 2009 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 Zielinski has played.
What does Marcin Zielinski play on the first move as White?
Across 41 games with White in our database, Marcin Zielinski opens with 1.d4 (71% of games), 1.e4 (27% of games), 1.f4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Marcin Zielinski answers 1...c5 (50% of games), 1...c6 (50% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (64% of games), 1...c6 (36% of games).
What openings does Marcin Zielinski play as White?
As White, Marcin Zielinski's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Nimzo-Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 41 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Marcin Zielinski play as Black?
As Black, Marcin Zielinski most often plays: Sicilian: Taimanov (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Slav Defense (7 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 47 games.
What is Marcin Zielinski's FIDE rating?
Marcin Zielinski is currently rated 1,761 in classical chess, 1,699 in rapid and 1,639 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,815 (Jun 2026).
How many games has Marcin Zielinski played?
Our database contains 88 games by Marcin Zielinski, covering Sep 2009 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 25 wins, 15 draws, 48 losses (28.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Marcin Zielinski?
88 games by Marcin Zielinski 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.