Prepare against Michal Grochowski
Poland · World #40,140 classical · FIDE ID 21826161
Our database contains 36 games by Michal Grochowski, covering Apr 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Michal Grochowski's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michal Grochowski 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 | 1,935 | 1,946 | Apr 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,844 | 1,844 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,852 | 1,852 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 36 | 12 | 6 | 18 | 33.3% |
| As White | 19 | 8 | 4 | 7 | 42.1% |
| As Black | 17 | 4 | 2 | 11 | 23.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michal Grochowski's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michal Grochowski's side.
First moves as White (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 19 | 100.0% | 52.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 52.6% score
- …e6 (42% of these games) — Grochowski usually continues d4 (41.7% score)
- …c5 (32% of these games) — Grochowski usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Grochowski usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 12 | 92.3% | 29.2% |
| c6 | 1 | 7.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (3 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 100.0% | 16.7% |
Michal Grochowski's chess games
All 36 games by Michal Grochowski in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2015 - 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: 12 wins, 6 draws, 18 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Snyder Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C02 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B53 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2018 | Jagoda Golek | 2,033 | 26th Poznan Open | B42 |
| Aug 2016 | Ramon Ros Gorne | 1,561 | 24th Poznan Open | C06 |
| Aug 2018 | Grzegorz Huchwajda | 1,531 | 26th Poznan Open | B20 |
| Aug 2016 | Wieslaw Adamczyk | 1,520 | 24th Poznan Open | C61 |
| Aug 2016 | Bronislaw Piechocki | 1,466 | 24th Poznan Open | A07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25th Poznan Open | 2017 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,551 |
| 26th Poznan Open | 2018 | 9 | 5 | 1,817 |
| 24th Poznan Open | 2016 | 9 | 4 | 1,495 |
| 23rd Poznan Open | 2015 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,365 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michal Grochowski's chess games?
36 games by Michal Grochowski, from Apr 2015 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 Michal Grochowski has played.
What does Michal Grochowski play on the first move as White?
Across 19 games with White in our database, Michal Grochowski opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michal Grochowski answers 1...c5 (92% of games), 1...c6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Michal Grochowski play as White?
As White, Michal Grochowski's most-played openings in our database are: French: Tarrasch Variation (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 66.7% win rate); French Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 19 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michal Grochowski play as Black?
As Black, Michal Grochowski most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Michal Grochowski's FIDE rating?
Michal Grochowski is currently rated 1,935 in classical chess, 1,844 in rapid and 1,852 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,946 (Apr 2026).
How many games has Michal Grochowski played?
Our database contains 36 games by Michal Grochowski, covering Apr 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 6 draws, 18 losses (33.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michal Grochowski?
36 games by Michal Grochowski 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.