Prepare against Mariusz Kuc
Poland · World #117,425 classical · FIDE ID 1123904
When preparing against Mariusz Kuc, expect 1.e4 in 98% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (76% of games); against 1.d4, 1...f5 (57%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Closed as White, 18.8% over 16 games.
Our database contains 121 games by Mariusz Kuc, covering Jan 2004 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Mariusz Kuc's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mariusz Kuc 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 | 1,680 | 1,910 | Dec 2021 |
| Rapid | 1,590 | 1,718 | Jul 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,718 | 1,773 | Jun 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 121 | 34 | 25 | 62 | 28.1% |
| As White | 56 | 20 | 10 | 26 | 35.7% |
| As Black | 65 | 14 | 15 | 36 | 21.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mariusz Kuc's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mariusz Kuc's side.
First moves as White (56 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 55 | 98.2% | 45.5% |
| f4 | 1 | 1.8% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 98% of White games, 45.5% score
- …c5 (35% of these games) — Kuc usually continues Nc3 (31.3% score)
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Kuc usually continues Nf3 (36.7% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Kuc usually continues d4 (41.7% score)
- 1.f4 — 2% of White games, 0.0% score
- …f5 (100% of these games) — Kuc usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 25 | 75.8% | 22.0% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 15.2% | 30.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 6.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 12 | 57.1% | 37.5% |
| Nf6 | 6 | 28.6% | 58.3% |
| d6 | 2 | 9.5% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 4.8% | 0.0% |
Mariusz Kuc's chess games
All 121 games by Mariusz Kuc in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2004 - 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: 34 wins, 25 draws, 62 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 16 | 3/4/9 | 18.8% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 12 | 4/1/7 | 33.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A87 | Dutch Defense | 13 | 2/5/6 | 15.4% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 10 | 2/1/7 | 20.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 10 | 0/2/8 | 0.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A87 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Philidor | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A45 | London System | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A17 | English Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2000 | Lukasz Kidzinski | 2,133 | ch-Milanowek | B23 |
| Jan 2000 | Elzbieta Kowalska | 2,110 | ch-Milanowek | B03 |
| Jan 2000 | Pawel Traczyk | 2,062 | ch-Milanowek | B06 |
| Apr 2022 | Wiktor Matyszkiewicz | 1,777 | Warsaw YMCA Spring-B 258th | B98 |
| Jun 2024 | Franciszek Gozdzikowski | 1,745 | 288th Warsaw YMCA Spring-C | B07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warsaw YMCA Spring-B 258th | 2022 | 11 | 4.5 | 1,645 |
| 279th Warsaw YMCA Autumn-B | 2023 | 11 | 2 | 1,326 |
| 283rd Warsaw YMCA Winter B | 2024 | 11 | 6.5 | 1,644 |
| 288th Warsaw YMCA Spring-C | 2024 | 11 | 5 | 1,645 |
| 252nd Warsaw YMCA Autumn-A2 | 2021 | 11 | 1.5 | 1,486 |
| 294th YMCA Autumn C | 2024 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,624 |
| 270th Warsaw YMCA Winter-B | 2023 | 10 | 4 | 1,519 |
| 272nd Warsaw YMCA Spring A | 2023 | 9 | 1.5 | 1,474 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mariusz Kuc's chess games?
121 games by Mariusz Kuc, from Jan 2004 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 Mariusz Kuc has played.
What does Mariusz Kuc play on the first move as White?
Across 56 games with White in our database, Mariusz Kuc opens with 1.e4 (98% of games), 1.f4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mariusz Kuc answers 1...c5 (76% of games), 1...Nf6 (15% of games), 1...d6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (57% of games), 1...Nf6 (29% of games), 1...d6 (10% of games).
What openings does Mariusz Kuc play as White?
As White, Mariusz Kuc's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (16 games, 18.8% win rate); Scotch Game (12 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Advance Variation (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 56 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mariusz Kuc play as Black?
As Black, Mariusz Kuc most often plays: Dutch Defense (13 games, 15.4% win rate); Sicilian: Scheveningen (10 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian (10 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 65 games.
What is Mariusz Kuc's FIDE rating?
Mariusz Kuc is currently rated 1,680 in classical chess, 1,590 in rapid and 1,718 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,910 (Dec 2021).
How many games has Mariusz Kuc played?
Our database contains 121 games by Mariusz Kuc, covering Jan 2004 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 34 wins, 25 draws, 62 losses (28.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mariusz Kuc?
121 games by Mariusz Kuc 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.