Prepare against Marek Kruczynski
Poland · World #60,665 classical · FIDE ID 1111159
When preparing against Marek Kruczynski, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (18% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (38%).
Our database contains 154 games by Marek Kruczynski, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Marek Kruczynski's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Marek Kruczynski 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 | 1,853 | 2,055 | Apr 2004 |
| Rapid | 1,803 | 1,848 | Dec 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,717 | 1,818 | Jul 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 154 | 40 | 32 | 82 | 26.0% |
| As White | 75 | 21 | 20 | 34 | 28.0% |
| As Black | 79 | 19 | 12 | 48 | 24.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Marek Kruczynski's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Marek Kruczynski's side.
First moves as White (75 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 75 | 100.0% | 41.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 41.3% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Kruczynski usually continues Nc3 (38.9% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Kruczynski usually continues Nc3 (83.3% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Kruczynski usually continues d4 (30.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (44 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 8 | 18.2% | 25.0% |
| b6 | 7 | 15.9% | 14.3% |
| c6 | 7 | 15.9% | 42.9% |
| d5 | 6 | 13.6% | 16.7% |
| c5 | 6 | 13.6% | 41.7% |
| e5 | 5 | 11.4% | 40.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 38.1% | 25.0% |
| g6 | 3 | 14.3% | 33.3% |
| b6 | 2 | 9.5% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 9.5% | 0.0% |
| f5 | 2 | 9.5% | 100.0% |
| a6 | 1 | 4.8% | 50.0% |
Marek Kruczynski's chess games
All 154 games by Marek Kruczynski in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Sep 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: 40 wins, 32 draws, 82 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 14 | 5/5/4 | 35.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 9 | 1/4/4 | 11.1% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| C27 | Vienna Game | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| C00 | French Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| C28 | Bishop's Opening | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Snyder Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B00 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C20 | King's Pawn Game: Alapin Opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 9 | 2/1/6 | 22.2% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 7 | 0/2/5 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| A08 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C40 | Gunderam Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A40 | English Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2005 | Arkadij Rotstein | 2,524 | BL2-West 0405 | C00 |
| Nov 2004 | Romuald Mainka | 2,461 | BL2-West 0405 | B12 |
| Dec 2004 | Dennis Breder | 2,454 | BL2-West 0405 | C00 |
| Jan 2005 | Petar Drenchev | 2,404 | BL2-West 0405 | B03 |
| Mar 2005 | Peter Wacker | 2,293 | BL2-West 0405 | B63 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 43rd Polanica Zdroj Open B | 2007 | 10 | 6 | 1,210 |
| 46th Polanica Zdroj Open B | 2010 | 9 | 5 | 1,813 |
| BL2-West 0405 | 2005 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,552 |
| 15th Lazy Baltic Pearl Open | 2019 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,664 |
| 2nd Owl Mountains Cup | 2007 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,025 |
| 29th Krakow Open B | 2019 | 9 | 3 | 1,739 |
| 14th Lazy Baltic Pearl Open | 2018 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,992 |
| 36th Bialystok Zamenhof Memorial B | 2017 | 8 | 2 | 1,686 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Marek Kruczynski's chess games?
154 games by Marek Kruczynski, from Apr 2003 to Sep 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 Marek Kruczynski has played.
What does Marek Kruczynski play on the first move as White?
Across 75 games with White in our database, Marek Kruczynski opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Marek Kruczynski answers 1...e6 (18% of games), 1...b6 (16% of games), 1...c6 (16% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (38% of games), 1...g6 (14% of games), 1...b6 (10% of games).
What openings does Marek Kruczynski play as White?
As White, Marek Kruczynski's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (14 games, 35.7% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (9 games, 11.1% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (9 games, 22.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 75 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Marek Kruczynski play as Black?
As Black, Marek Kruczynski most often plays: Modern Defense (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Owen Defense (7 games, 0.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (6 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 79 games.
What is Marek Kruczynski's FIDE rating?
Marek Kruczynski is currently rated 1,853 in classical chess, 1,803 in rapid and 1,717 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,055 (Apr 2004).
How many games has Marek Kruczynski played?
Our database contains 154 games by Marek Kruczynski, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 40 wins, 32 draws, 82 losses (26.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Marek Kruczynski?
154 games by Marek Kruczynski 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.