Prepare against Mateusz Zienkiewicz
Poland · World #56,586 classical · FIDE ID 1136402
When preparing against Mateusz Zienkiewicz, expect 1.d4 in 44% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (50% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (60%).
Our database contains 32 games by Mateusz Zienkiewicz, covering Apr 2005 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Mateusz Zienkiewicz's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mateusz Zienkiewicz 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 | 1,868 | 1,923 | Sep 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,897 | 1,897 | Oct 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,900 | 1,914 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 32 | 12 | 3 | 17 | 37.5% |
| As White | 16 | 7 | 3 | 6 | 43.8% |
| As Black | 16 | 5 | 0 | 11 | 31.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mateusz Zienkiewicz's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mateusz Zienkiewicz's side.
First moves as White (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 7 | 43.8% | 64.3% |
| c4 | 5 | 31.3% | 40.0% |
| e4 | 4 | 25.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 44% of White games, 64.3% score
- …d5 (57% of these games) — Zienkiewicz usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …Nf6 (29% of these games) — Zienkiewicz usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …f5 (14% of these games) — Zienkiewicz usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 31% of White games, 40.0% score
- …c5 (60% of these games) — Zienkiewicz usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …e5 (40% of these games) — Zienkiewicz usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 5 | 50.0% | 20.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 10.0% | 100.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 3 | 60.0% | 33.3% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 40.0% | 50.0% |
Mateusz Zienkiewicz's chess games
All 32 games by Mateusz Zienkiewicz in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2005 - Oct 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: 12 wins, 3 draws, 17 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C21 | Danish Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A86 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C41 | Philidor | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E62 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E60 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C58 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2025 | Mateusz Derejczyk | 2,044 | Adolf Anderssen Mem | D02 |
| Aug 2025 | Andrzej Grunas | 1,841 | Adolf Anderssen Mem | B90 |
| Oct 2007 | Kacper Posuniak | 1,727 | POL-sf U15 MA+WM | D35 |
| Aug 2025 | Evagelos Miliotis | 1,647 | Adolf Anderssen Mem | E90 |
| Aug 2025 | Maksymilian Malas | 1,629 | Adolf Anderssen Mem | C41 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| POL-sf U15 MA+WM | 2007 | 10 | 4.5 | 1,808 |
| Adolf Anderssen Mem | 2025 | 9 | 5 | 1,967 |
| ch-Warsaw U12 | 2001 | 9 | 4 | – |
| Suwalki Open C | 2000 | 4 | 0 | 1,842 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mateusz Zienkiewicz's chess games?
32 games by Mateusz Zienkiewicz, from Apr 2005 to Oct 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 Mateusz Zienkiewicz has played.
What does Mateusz Zienkiewicz play on the first move as White?
Across 16 games with White in our database, Mateusz Zienkiewicz opens with 1.d4 (44% of games), 1.c4 (31% of games), 1.e4 (25% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mateusz Zienkiewicz answers 1...e5 (50% of games), 1...d6 (20% of games), 1...c5 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (60% of games), 1...Nf6 (40% of games).
What openings does Mateusz Zienkiewicz play as White?
As White, Mateusz Zienkiewicz's most-played openings in our database are: Semi-Slav Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (2 games, 50.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 16 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mateusz Zienkiewicz play as Black?
As Black, Mateusz Zienkiewicz most often plays: Philidor (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Pirc Defense: Lion System (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 16 games.
What is Mateusz Zienkiewicz's FIDE rating?
Mateusz Zienkiewicz is currently rated 1,868 in classical chess, 1,897 in rapid and 1,900 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,923 (Sep 2026).
How many games has Mateusz Zienkiewicz played?
Our database contains 32 games by Mateusz Zienkiewicz, covering Apr 2005 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 3 draws, 17 losses (37.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mateusz Zienkiewicz?
32 games by Mateusz Zienkiewicz 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.