Prepare against Michal Demski
Poland · World #8,766 classical · FIDE ID 21835780
When preparing against Michal Demski, expect 1.e4 in 67% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (37% of games). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as White, 33.3% over 15 games.
Our database contains 201 games by Michal Demski, covering Jan 2015 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Michal Demski's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michal Demski 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 | 2,191 | 2,203 | Mar 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,219 | 2,219 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,047 | 2,222 | Sep 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 201 | 71 | 70 | 60 | 35.3% |
| As White | 104 | 40 | 37 | 27 | 38.5% |
| As Black | 97 | 31 | 33 | 33 | 32.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michal Demski's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michal Demski's side.
First moves as White (104 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 70 | 67.3% | 57.1% |
| Nf3 | 14 | 13.5% | 39.3% |
| c4 | 10 | 9.6% | 70.0% |
| d4 | 5 | 4.8% | 60.0% |
| b3 | 4 | 3.8% | 62.5% |
| d3 | 1 | 1.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 67% of White games, 57.1% score
- …c5 (53% of these games) — Demski usually continues Nf3 (54.3% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Demski usually continues d4 (41.7% score)
- …c6 (10% of these games) — Demski usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 13% of White games, 39.3% score
- …d5 (64% of these games) — Demski usually continues c4 (35.7% score)
- …Nf6 (29% of these games) — Demski usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Demski usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (51 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 19 | 37.3% | 52.6% |
| c6 | 12 | 23.5% | 54.2% |
| d6 | 9 | 17.6% | 27.8% |
| c5 | 6 | 11.8% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 5.9% | 16.7% |
| d5 | 2 | 3.9% | 25.0% |
Michal Demski's chess games
All 201 games by Michal Demski in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2015 - Sep 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: 71 wins, 70 draws, 60 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian | 15 | 5/4/6 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 12 | 6/5/1 | 50.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 10 | 2/6/2 | 20.0% |
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 6 | 5/0/1 | 83.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A06 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A41 | Rat Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A61 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Philidor | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C75 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| A14 | English Opening | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | Piotr Nguyen | 2,383 | Wroclaw Open A | A14 |
| Dec 2025 | Vingris,Mikelis | 2,339 | 36th Cracovia Open A | B90 |
| Dec 2024 | Jan Karsten | 2,326 | 35th Cracovia Open A | B10 |
| Jul 2022 | Olaf Heinzel | 2,306 | Wroclaw Anderssen Memorial Open | B01 |
| Jul 2026 | David Hak | 2,293 | 37th Czech Open E 2026 | A61 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wroclaw Open A | 2025 | 34 | 16.5 | 2,076 |
| Wroclaw Anderssen Memorial Open | 2022 | 18 | 11.5 | 2,110 |
| ch-POL U16 | 2023 | 17 | 9 | 2,044 |
| 61st Rubinstein Mem Open | 2025 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,181 |
| 36th Cracovia Open A | 2026 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,167 |
| ch-POL U14 | 2021 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,914 |
| ch-POL U15 Qual | 2021 | 9 | 6 | 1,693 |
| 56th Polanica Zdroj Open C | 2020 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,001 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michal Demski's chess games?
201 games by Michal Demski, from Jan 2015 to Sep 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 Michal Demski has played.
What does Michal Demski play on the first move as White?
Across 104 games with White in our database, Michal Demski opens with 1.e4 (67% of games), 1.Nf3 (13% of games), 1.c4 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michal Demski answers 1...e5 (37% of games), 1...c6 (24% of games), 1...d6 (18% of games).
What openings does Michal Demski play as White?
As White, Michal Demski's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (15 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (12 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening (10 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 104 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michal Demski play as Black?
As Black, Michal Demski most often plays: Rat Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Benoni Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Italian Game (6 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 97 games.
What is Michal Demski's FIDE rating?
Michal Demski is currently rated 2,191 in classical chess, 2,219 in rapid and 2,047 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,203 (Mar 2025).
How many games has Michal Demski played?
Our database contains 201 games by Michal Demski, covering Jan 2015 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 71 wins, 70 draws, 60 losses (35.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michal Demski?
201 games by Michal Demski 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.