Prepare against Marek Kubicki
Poland · World #14,633 classical · FIDE ID 1126040
When preparing against Marek Kubicki, expect 1.e4 in 87% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (52% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (64%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Closed as White, 32.4% over 37 games.
Our database contains 253 games by Marek Kubicki, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Marek Kubicki's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Marek Kubicki 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 | 2,109 | 2,188 | Jul 2005 |
| Rapid | 2,078 | 2,159 | Sep 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,023 | 2,174 | Apr 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 253 | 108 | 59 | 86 | 42.7% |
| As White | 128 | 52 | 31 | 45 | 40.6% |
| As Black | 125 | 56 | 28 | 41 | 44.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Marek Kubicki's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Marek Kubicki's side.
First moves as White (128 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 111 | 86.7% | 52.7% |
| d4 | 13 | 10.2% | 61.5% |
| c4 | 2 | 1.6% | 25.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 87% of White games, 52.7% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Kubicki usually continues Nc3 (44.6% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Kubicki usually continues Nf3 (43.8% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Kubicki usually continues d4 (68.8% score)
- 1.d4 — 10% of White games, 61.5% score
- …d5 (46% of these games) — Kubicki usually continues c4 (80.0% score)
- …Nf6 (31% of these games) — Kubicki usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- …b6 (8% of these games) — Kubicki usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (60 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 31 | 51.7% | 51.6% |
| e6 | 13 | 21.7% | 34.6% |
| d6 | 6 | 10.0% | 100.0% |
| e5 | 5 | 8.3% | 90.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 3.3% | 50.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 1.7% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (44 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 28 | 63.6% | 64.3% |
| Nf6 | 7 | 15.9% | 64.3% |
| c5 | 3 | 6.8% | 33.3% |
| f5 | 2 | 4.5% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 4.5% | 25.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.3% | 100.0% |
Marek Kubicki's chess games
All 253 games by Marek Kubicki 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: 108 wins, 59 draws, 86 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 37 | 12/9/16 | 32.4% |
| C00 | French Defense | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| A36 | Sicilian | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D15 | Slav Defense | 18 | 11/4/3 | 61.1% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 7 | 6/0/1 | 85.7% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| A12 | Réti Opening | 6 | 0/1/5 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 6/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Paszewski,M | 2,400 | 37th Czech Rapid G1 2026 | B10 |
| Dec 2008 | Tomasz Maslowski | 2,289 | chT3-POL Kujawsko Pomorskie 0809 | C54 |
| Jul 2026 | Grebeniuk,S | 2,284 | 37th Czech Rapid G1 2026 | A46 |
| Aug 2007 | Joanna Worek | 2,279 | Ostroda Open | D30 |
| Nov 2006 | Jaroslaw Gryniakow | 2,256 | chT3-POL 0607 | B43 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kowalewo Pomorskie Open | 2008 | 17 | 8.5 | 2,162 |
| POL-chT 2nd League | 2007 | 16 | 7 | 2,088 |
| ch-POL U12 | 1998 | 11 | 5.5 | – |
| 30th chT-POL U19 | 1999 | 11 | 4 | 2,007 |
| chT2-POL U18 | 1996 | 10 | 6 | 1,905 |
| chT3-POL Kujawsko Pomorskie 0809 | 2009 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,180 |
| ch-POL U14 | 1999 | 10 | 4 | 2,028 |
| chT3-POL Kujawsko Pomorskie 0910 | 2010 | 10 | 9 | 2,293 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Marek Kubicki's chess games?
253 games by Marek Kubicki, 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 Marek Kubicki has played.
What does Marek Kubicki play on the first move as White?
Across 128 games with White in our database, Marek Kubicki opens with 1.e4 (87% of games), 1.d4 (10% of games), 1.c4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Marek Kubicki answers 1...c6 (52% of games), 1...e6 (22% of games), 1...d6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (64% of games), 1...Nf6 (16% of games), 1...c5 (7% of games).
What openings does Marek Kubicki play as White?
As White, Marek Kubicki's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (37 games, 32.4% win rate); French Defense (9 games, 55.6% win rate); Pirc Defense (8 games, 37.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 128 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Marek Kubicki play as Black?
As Black, Marek Kubicki most often plays: Slav Defense (18 games, 61.1% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (7 games, 85.7% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (7 games, 42.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 125 games.
What is Marek Kubicki's FIDE rating?
Marek Kubicki is currently rated 2,109 in classical chess, 2,078 in rapid and 2,023 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,188 (Jul 2005).
How many games has Marek Kubicki played?
Our database contains 253 games by Marek Kubicki, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 108 wins, 59 draws, 86 losses (42.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Marek Kubicki?
253 games by Marek Kubicki 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.