Prepare against Michal Fiedorek
FM · Poland · World #2,551 classical · FIDE ID 1199528
When preparing against Michal Fiedorek, expect 1.e4 in 87% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (74% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (66%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation as Black, 22.2% over 18 games.
Our database contains 1,162 games by Michal Fiedorek, covering Apr 2014 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Michal Fiedorek's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michal Fiedorek 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 | 2,357 | 2,359 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,236 | 2,236 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,130 | 2,201 | Dec 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,162 | 424 | 305 | 433 | 36.5% |
| As White | 595 | 228 | 166 | 201 | 38.3% |
| As Black | 567 | 196 | 139 | 232 | 34.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michal Fiedorek's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michal Fiedorek's side.
First moves as White (595 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 519 | 87.2% | 52.4% |
| Nf3 | 43 | 7.2% | 60.5% |
| d4 | 26 | 4.4% | 28.8% |
| c4 | 7 | 1.2% | 78.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 87% of White games, 52.4% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Fiedorek usually continues Nf3 (52.1% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Fiedorek usually continues Nf3 (54.4% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Fiedorek usually continues d4 (48.3% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 7% of White games, 60.5% score
- …Nf6 (42% of these games) — Fiedorek usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Fiedorek usually continues c4 (68.8% score)
- …c5 (14% of these games) — Fiedorek usually continues c4 (70.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (295 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 217 | 73.6% | 43.1% |
| c6 | 48 | 16.3% | 63.5% |
| e5 | 19 | 6.4% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 6 | 2.0% | 33.3% |
| g6 | 2 | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (173 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 115 | 66.5% | 46.1% |
| d5 | 55 | 31.8% | 46.4% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 0.6% | 0.0% |
Michal Fiedorek's chess games
All 1,162 games by Michal Fiedorek in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2014 - 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: 424 wins, 305 draws, 433 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 69 | 28/15/26 | 40.6% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 55 | 18/18/19 | 32.7% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 26 | 7/10/9 | 26.9% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 24 | 9/4/11 | 37.5% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 21 | 5/7/9 | 23.8% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 20 | 9/5/6 | 45.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 19 | 7/4/8 | 36.8% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 18 | 6/5/7 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 17 | 5/4/8 | 29.4% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 17 | 5/2/10 | 29.4% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B67 | Sicilian | 147 | 44/35/68 | 29.9% |
| D41 | Indian Defense | 54 | 15/15/24 | 27.8% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 22 | 6/7/9 | 27.3% |
| D30 | Catalan | 20 | 5/4/11 | 25.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 19 | 6/4/9 | 31.6% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 18 | 4/4/10 | 22.2% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 18 | 9/2/7 | 50.0% |
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 18 | 6/6/6 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 15 | 8/2/5 | 53.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 13 | 5/3/5 | 38.5% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2023 | Szymon Gumularz | 2,587 | POL Superleague Rapid | C60 |
| Mar 2024 | Jan Klimkowski | 2,532 | Titled Tue Early | E65 |
| Nov 2021 | Renato Terry | 2,504 | Titled Tue | C03 |
| Apr 2026 | Evgeny Zanan | 2,497 | 26th ch-EUR Indiv 2026 | B15 |
| Feb 2023 | Mika Karttunen | 2,495 | Titled Tue Early | D36 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 417 | 196 | 2,225 |
| ch-POL U20 | 2023 | 45 | 25.5 | 2,164 |
| POL-chT U19 2nd League | 2016 | 33 | 22 | 1,679 |
| POL-chT 2nd League | 2022 | 29 | 14.5 | 2,131 |
| Bydgoszcz Open A | 2023 | 19 | 10 | 2,283 |
| ch-POL U18 | 2022 | 18 | 11.5 | 2,233 |
| chT-POL U20 | 2018 | 18 | 13 | 1,904 |
| POL-chT 1st League | 2024 | 15 | 7.5 | 2,305 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michal Fiedorek's chess games?
1,162 games by Michal Fiedorek, from Apr 2014 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 Fiedorek has played.
What does Michal Fiedorek play on the first move as White?
Across 595 games with White in our database, Michal Fiedorek opens with 1.e4 (87% of games), 1.Nf3 (7% of games), 1.d4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michal Fiedorek answers 1...c5 (74% of games), 1...c6 (16% of games), 1...e5 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (66% of games), 1...d5 (32% of games), 1...e6 (1% of games).
What openings does Michal Fiedorek play as White?
As White, Michal Fiedorek's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (69 games, 40.6% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (55 games, 32.7% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (26 games, 26.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 595 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michal Fiedorek play as Black?
As Black, Michal Fiedorek most often plays: Sicilian (147 games, 29.9% win rate); Indian Defense (54 games, 27.8% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (22 games, 27.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 567 games.
What is Michal Fiedorek's FIDE rating?
Michal Fiedorek is currently rated 2,357 in classical chess, 2,236 in rapid and 2,130 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,359 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Michal Fiedorek played?
Our database contains 1,162 games by Michal Fiedorek, covering Apr 2014 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 424 wins, 305 draws, 433 losses (36.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michal Fiedorek?
1,162 games by Michal Fiedorek 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.