Prepare against Marcin Ziolkowski
Poland · World #102,847 classical · FIDE ID 1112007
When preparing against Marcin Ziolkowski, expect 1.d4 in 50% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...g6 (40% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (67%).
Our database contains 51 games by Marcin Ziolkowski, covering Jul 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Marcin Ziolkowski's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Marcin Ziolkowski 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 | 1,721 | 1,839 | Jul 2009 |
| Rapid | 1,702 | 1,816 | Jun 2015 |
| Blitz | 1,777 | 1,801 | Apr 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 51 | 25 | 10 | 16 | 49.0% |
| As White | 26 | 17 | 2 | 7 | 65.4% |
| As Black | 25 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 32.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Marcin Ziolkowski's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Marcin Ziolkowski's side.
First moves as White (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 13 | 50.0% | 69.2% |
| e4 | 12 | 46.2% | 75.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 3.8% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 50% of White games, 69.2% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Ziolkowski usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Ziolkowski usually continues c4 (80.0% score)
- …d6 (8% of these games) — Ziolkowski usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 46% of White games, 75.0% score
- …e5 (42% of these games) — Ziolkowski usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Ziolkowski usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …d6 (8% of these games) — Ziolkowski usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 6 | 40.0% | 66.7% |
| e5 | 3 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 13.3% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 13.3% | 75.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 6.7% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 6.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 66.7% | 12.5% |
| d5 | 2 | 33.3% | 75.0% |
Marcin Ziolkowski's chess games
All 51 games by Marcin Ziolkowski in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2008 - 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: 25 wins, 10 draws, 16 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A05 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A84 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C61 | Ruy Lopez | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D52 | Slav Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | French Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E94 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E77 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Canard Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2008 | Jaroslaw Ziemann | 2,003 | ch-Tczew UKS Centrum | B92 |
| Nov 2009 | Marcin Krzywkowski | 1,966 | ch-Tczew | C87 |
| Nov 2008 | Wojciech Traczewski | 1,926 | ch-Tczew | C14 |
| Jul 2008 | Witold Majdziak | 1,895 | Gdansk Open | D35 |
| May 2008 | Jerzy Kwasniewski | 1,865 | ch-Tczew UKS Centrum | C00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Tczew | 2009 | 24 | 14 | 1,880 |
| ch-Tczew UKS Centrum | 2008 | 9 | 8 | 2,033 |
| Gdansk Open | 2008 | 9 | 4 | 1,862 |
| 12th Gdansk Open | 2010 | 9 | 4 | 1,709 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Marcin Ziolkowski's chess games?
51 games by Marcin Ziolkowski, from Jul 2008 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 Ziolkowski has played.
What does Marcin Ziolkowski play on the first move as White?
Across 26 games with White in our database, Marcin Ziolkowski opens with 1.d4 (50% of games), 1.e4 (46% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Marcin Ziolkowski answers 1...g6 (40% of games), 1...e5 (20% of games), 1...c6 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...d5 (33% of games).
What openings does Marcin Ziolkowski play as White?
As White, Marcin Ziolkowski's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 26 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Marcin Ziolkowski play as Black?
As Black, Marcin Ziolkowski most often plays: Modern Defense (6 games, 66.7% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Slav Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 25 games.
What is Marcin Ziolkowski's FIDE rating?
Marcin Ziolkowski is currently rated 1,721 in classical chess, 1,702 in rapid and 1,777 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,839 (Jul 2009).
How many games has Marcin Ziolkowski played?
Our database contains 51 games by Marcin Ziolkowski, covering Jul 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 25 wins, 10 draws, 16 losses (49.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Marcin Ziolkowski?
51 games by Marcin Ziolkowski 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.