Prepare against Martin Kowalczyk
Italy · World #51,440 classical · FIDE ID 809535
Our database contains 38 games by Martin Kowalczyk, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Martin Kowalczyk's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Martin Kowalczyk 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 | 1,887 | 2,066 | Oct 2004 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 38 | 8 | 9 | 21 | 21.1% |
| As White | 18 | 6 | 5 | 7 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 20 | 2 | 4 | 14 | 10.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Martin Kowalczyk's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Martin Kowalczyk's side.
First moves as White (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 18 | 100.0% | 47.2% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 47.2% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Kowalczyk usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …e5 (11% of these games) — Kowalczyk usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (11% of these games) — Kowalczyk usually continues e5 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 8 | 66.7% | 31.3% |
| e5 | 4 | 33.3% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 100.0% | 10.0% |
Martin Kowalczyk's chess games
All 38 games by Martin Kowalczyk in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 8 wins, 9 draws, 21 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B05 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A31 | English Opening | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E52 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C27 | Vienna Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1991 | Marco Semeria | 2,547 | Bolzano Open | B53 |
| Sep 2000 | Vanni Cecchetto | 2,139 | 5th Cesenatico Open | B53 |
| Jun 1998 | Hans Dinser | 2,045 | Bozen Open | B30 |
| Jul 2000 | Marcello Astengo | 2,032 | 15th Bolzano Open | C02 |
| Sep 2000 | Gabriele Di Lazzaro | 2,015 | 5th Cesenatico Open | B07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bozen Open | 1998 | 9 | 2 | 1,951 |
| 5th Cesenatico Open | 2000 | 9 | 3 | 2,000 |
| 15th Bolzano Open | 2000 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,050 |
| 12th IBCA Olympiad Blind | 2004 | 9 | 4 | 2,143 |
| Bolzano Open | 1991 | 2 | 1 | 2,547 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Martin Kowalczyk's chess games?
38 games by Martin Kowalczyk, from Apr 2003 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 Martin Kowalczyk has played.
What does Martin Kowalczyk play on the first move as White?
Across 18 games with White in our database, Martin Kowalczyk opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Martin Kowalczyk answers 1...d6 (67% of games), 1...e5 (33% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Martin Kowalczyk play as White?
As White, Martin Kowalczyk's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Rossolimo (6 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Alekhine Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 18 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Martin Kowalczyk play as Black?
As Black, Martin Kowalczyk most often plays: Pirc Defense (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Petrov's Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 20 games.
What is Martin Kowalczyk's FIDE rating?
Martin Kowalczyk is currently rated 1,887 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,066 (Oct 2004).
How many games has Martin Kowalczyk played?
Our database contains 38 games by Martin Kowalczyk, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 8 wins, 9 draws, 21 losses (21.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Martin Kowalczyk?
38 games by Martin Kowalczyk 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.