Prepare against Marek Pniaczek
FM · Poland · World #9,779 classical · FIDE ID 21800421
When preparing against Marek Pniaczek, expect 1.e4 in 90% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (54% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (80%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense as Black, 20.0% over 15 games.
Our database contains 742 games by Marek Pniaczek, covering Jan 2013 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Marek Pniaczek's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Marek Pniaczek 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 | 2,174 | 2,329 | Jan 2022 |
| Rapid | 2,115 | 2,131 | Sep 2023 |
| Blitz | 2,140 | 2,140 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 742 | 282 | 166 | 294 | 38.0% |
| As White | 365 | 157 | 78 | 130 | 43.0% |
| As Black | 377 | 125 | 88 | 164 | 33.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Marek Pniaczek's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Marek Pniaczek's side.
First moves as White (365 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 327 | 89.6% | 54.1% |
| d4 | 32 | 8.8% | 48.4% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 0.5% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 90% of White games, 54.1% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Pniaczek usually continues Nf3 (59.5% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Pniaczek usually continues Nf3 (50.9% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Pniaczek usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 9% of White games, 48.4% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Pniaczek usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Pniaczek usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (3% of these games) — Pniaczek usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (180 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 97 | 53.9% | 39.2% |
| c5 | 75 | 41.7% | 48.0% |
| d5 | 5 | 2.8% | 10.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (113 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 90 | 79.6% | 42.8% |
| d5 | 22 | 19.5% | 54.5% |
| b5 | 1 | 0.9% | 100.0% |
Marek Pniaczek's chess games
All 742 games by Marek Pniaczek in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2013 - 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: 282 wins, 166 draws, 294 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B53 | Sicilian | 54 | 30/7/17 | 55.6% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 30 | 11/9/10 | 36.7% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 25 | 10/7/8 | 40.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 24 | 13/3/8 | 54.2% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 18 | 9/4/5 | 50.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 15 | 5/4/6 | 33.3% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 12 | 3/4/5 | 25.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 11 | 3/5/3 | 27.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 11 | 2/4/5 | 18.2% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B46 | Sicilian | 44 | 19/11/14 | 43.2% |
| D24 | Indian Defense | 37 | 11/9/17 | 29.7% |
| E05 | Catalan | 19 | 4/8/7 | 21.1% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 15 | 8/2/5 | 53.3% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 15 | 3/3/9 | 20.0% |
| E62 | English Opening | 14 | 5/2/7 | 35.7% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 11 | 4/1/6 | 36.4% |
| C95 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 11 | 3/4/4 | 27.3% |
| C83 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 10 | 3/5/2 | 30.0% |
| E40 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2024 | Tamas Banusz | 2,621 | Titled Tue Late | A28 |
| Feb 2022 | Aleksandra Goryachkina | 2,610 | Titled Tue | B45 |
| Mar 2023 | Jun Zhao | 2,591 | Titled Tue Early | C47 |
| Mar 2023 | Henry Soto Hernandez | 2,490 | Titled Tue Early | A08 |
| Feb 2024 | Kayden Troff | 2,487 | Titled Tue Late | A40 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 205 | 81.5 | 2,193 |
| Ustron Open A | 2023 | 35 | 15.5 | 2,252 |
| POL-chT 1st League | 2023 | 24 | 11.5 | 2,187 |
| Banska Stiavnica V4 Open | 2018 | 19 | 12.5 | 2,212 |
| ch-POL U18 | 2021 | 17 | 9.5 | 2,143 |
| POL-chT 2nd League | 2020 | 17 | 8 | 2,245 |
| Poronin Tatra Limba Open | 2022 | 17 | 12 | 2,210 |
| POL-chT U19 2nd League | 2014 | 11 | 6.5 | 1,718 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Marek Pniaczek's chess games?
742 games by Marek Pniaczek, from Jan 2013 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 Pniaczek has played.
What does Marek Pniaczek play on the first move as White?
Across 365 games with White in our database, Marek Pniaczek opens with 1.e4 (90% of games), 1.d4 (9% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Marek Pniaczek answers 1...e5 (54% of games), 1...c5 (42% of games), 1...d5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (80% of games), 1...d5 (19% of games), 1...b5 (1% of games).
What openings does Marek Pniaczek play as White?
As White, Marek Pniaczek's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (54 games, 55.6% win rate); Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation (30 games, 36.7% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (25 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 365 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Marek Pniaczek play as Black?
As Black, Marek Pniaczek most often plays: Sicilian (44 games, 43.2% win rate); Indian Defense (37 games, 29.7% win rate); Catalan (19 games, 21.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 377 games.
What is Marek Pniaczek's FIDE rating?
Marek Pniaczek is currently rated 2,174 in classical chess, 2,115 in rapid and 2,140 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,329 (Jan 2022).
How many games has Marek Pniaczek played?
Our database contains 742 games by Marek Pniaczek, covering Jan 2013 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 282 wins, 166 draws, 294 losses (38.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Marek Pniaczek?
742 games by Marek Pniaczek 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.