Prepare against Michal Grzebieniowski
Poland · World #19,376 classical · FIDE ID 21871370
When preparing against Michal Grzebieniowski, expect 1.d4 in 81% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (85% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (91%).
Our database contains 113 games by Michal Grzebieniowski, covering Sep 2016 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Michal Grzebieniowski's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michal Grzebieniowski 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 | 2,063 | 2,118 | Oct 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,101 | 2,190 | Jan 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,048 | 2,048 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 113 | 46 | 41 | 26 | 40.7% |
| As White | 57 | 32 | 18 | 7 | 56.1% |
| As Black | 56 | 14 | 23 | 19 | 25.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michal Grzebieniowski's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michal Grzebieniowski's side.
First moves as White (57 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 46 | 80.7% | 73.9% |
| e4 | 8 | 14.0% | 56.3% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 5.3% | 83.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 81% of White games, 73.9% score
- …Nf6 (63% of these games) — Grzebieniowski usually continues c4 (79.6% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Grzebieniowski usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …d6 (4% of these games) — Grzebieniowski usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 14% of White games, 56.3% score
- …e5 (63% of these games) — Grzebieniowski usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Grzebieniowski usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (13% of these games) — Grzebieniowski usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 35 | 85.4% | 37.1% |
| e5 | 5 | 12.2% | 70.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 2.4% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 10 | 90.9% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 9.1% | 100.0% |
Michal Grzebieniowski's chess games
All 113 games by Michal Grzebieniowski in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2016 - Aug 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: 46 wins, 41 draws, 26 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D36 | Indian Defense | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| E10 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D94 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E10 | Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A84 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A51 | Budapest Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 10 | 2/4/4 | 20.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 5 | 0/4/1 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 5 | 0/4/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Endgame Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2024 | Szymon Gumularz | 2,559 | ch-POL Rapid 2024 | E68 |
| Aug 2025 | Nikita Semenukha | 2,065 | Wroclaw Open B | D94 |
| May 2026 | Franciszek Niesporek | 2,035 | Drużynowe Mistrzostwa Polski Juniorów - II Liga | Mecze 1-10 | B12 |
| May 2026 | Szymon Oberc | 2,001 | Drużynowe Mistrzostwa Polski Juniorów - II Liga | Mecze 1-10 | A05 |
| Aug 2026 | Anna Slusarczyk | 1,987 | 62nd Rubinstein Mem Open | E06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rubinstein Mem Open B | 2025 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,086 |
| Drużynowe Mistrzostwa Polski Juniorów - II Liga | Mecze 1-10 | 2026 | 9 | 5 | 2,023 |
| Adolf Anderssen Chess Festival 2026 - OPEN B | 2026 | 9 | 7 | 2,094 |
| Wroclaw Open B | 2025 | 9 | 7.5 | 2,187 |
| ch-POL U14 | 2021 | 9 | 3 | 1,551 |
| 62nd Rubinstein Mem Open | 2026 | 9 | 4 | 2,066 |
| ch-POL U08 | 2016 | 8 | 5.5 | 1,635 |
| 57th Rubinstein Memorial Open D | 2021 | 8 | 4 | 1,858 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michal Grzebieniowski's chess games?
113 games by Michal Grzebieniowski, from Sep 2016 to Aug 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 Grzebieniowski has played.
What does Michal Grzebieniowski play on the first move as White?
Across 57 games with White in our database, Michal Grzebieniowski opens with 1.d4 (81% of games), 1.e4 (14% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michal Grzebieniowski answers 1...c6 (85% of games), 1...e5 (12% of games), 1...c5 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (91% of games), 1...d5 (9% of games).
What openings does Michal Grzebieniowski play as White?
As White, Michal Grzebieniowski's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (9 games, 55.6% win rate); Slav Defense (5 games, 80.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (4 games, 75.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 57 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michal Grzebieniowski play as Black?
As Black, Michal Grzebieniowski most often plays: Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (10 games, 20.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Caro-Kann: Main Line (5 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 56 games.
What is Michal Grzebieniowski's FIDE rating?
Michal Grzebieniowski is currently rated 2,063 in classical chess, 2,101 in rapid and 2,048 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,118 (Oct 2025).
How many games has Michal Grzebieniowski played?
Our database contains 113 games by Michal Grzebieniowski, covering Sep 2016 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 46 wins, 41 draws, 26 losses (40.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michal Grzebieniowski?
113 games by Michal Grzebieniowski 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.