Prepare against Mariusz Grochowski
Poland · World #93,235 classical · FIDE ID 1136445
When preparing against Mariusz Grochowski, expect 1.d4 in 93% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (94% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (75%).
Our database contains 56 games by Mariusz Grochowski, covering Jul 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Mariusz Grochowski's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mariusz Grochowski 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 | 1,749 | 2,179 | Jan 2008 |
| Rapid | 1,780 | 1,811 | Apr 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,823 | 1,873 | Jun 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 56 | 25 | 5 | 26 | 44.6% |
| As White | 27 | 15 | 2 | 10 | 55.6% |
| As Black | 29 | 10 | 3 | 16 | 34.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mariusz Grochowski's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mariusz Grochowski's side.
First moves as White (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 25 | 92.6% | 62.0% |
| e4 | 2 | 7.4% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 93% of White games, 62.0% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Grochowski usually continues c4 (53.6% score)
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Grochowski usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …g6 (4% of these games) — Grochowski usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 7% of White games, 25.0% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Grochowski usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Grochowski usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 15 | 93.8% | 46.7% |
| d6 | 1 | 6.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 6 | 75.0% | 25.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 25.0% | 50.0% |
Mariusz Grochowski's chess games
All 56 games by Mariusz Grochowski in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2005 - 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, 5 draws, 26 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A68 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E29 | Nimzo-Indian: Sämisch Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D53 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A08 | Sicilian | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C02 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2011 | Zbigniew Kurkowski | 2,059 | 87th Warsaw YMCA Winter-B | A13 |
| Jan 2011 | Krzysztof Radecki | 1,964 | 87th Warsaw YMCA Winter-B | B22 |
| Dec 2007 | Piotr Zbrzeski | 1,899 | chT-Mazowiec 0708 | D15 |
| Dec 2007 | Aleksander Kumala | 1,867 | Ketrzyn Open | D53 |
| Jan 2008 | Dariusz Gadzala | 1,861 | chT-Mazowiec 0708 | B24 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 87th Warsaw YMCA Winter-B | 2011 | 11 | 4 | 1,802 |
| chT-Mazowiec 0708 | 2008 | 9 | 4 | 1,921 |
| 12th Gdansk Open | 2010 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,749 |
| Ketrzyn Open | 2007 | 8 | 4 | 1,971 |
| POL-chT 2nd League | 2019 | 7 | 1 | 1,490 |
| chT-Mazowiec Open 1819 | 2019 | 7 | 6 | 1,639 |
| chT-Mazowiec Open 1718 | 2018 | 4 | 3 | 1,670 |
| Plock Open Rapid | 1994 | 1 | 0 | 1,810 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mariusz Grochowski's chess games?
56 games by Mariusz Grochowski, from Jul 2005 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 Mariusz Grochowski has played.
What does Mariusz Grochowski play on the first move as White?
Across 27 games with White in our database, Mariusz Grochowski opens with 1.d4 (93% of games), 1.e4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mariusz Grochowski answers 1...c5 (94% of games), 1...d6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (75% of games), 1...Nf6 (25% of games).
What openings does Mariusz Grochowski play as White?
As White, Mariusz Grochowski's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); King's Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 27 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mariusz Grochowski play as Black?
As Black, Mariusz Grochowski most often plays: Sicilian (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 29 games.
What is Mariusz Grochowski's FIDE rating?
Mariusz Grochowski is currently rated 1,749 in classical chess, 1,780 in rapid and 1,823 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,179 (Jan 2008).
How many games has Mariusz Grochowski played?
Our database contains 56 games by Mariusz Grochowski, covering Jul 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 25 wins, 5 draws, 26 losses (44.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mariusz Grochowski?
56 games by Mariusz Grochowski 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.