Prepare against Michal Koziorowicz
FM · Poland · World #3,164 classical · FIDE ID 21809194
When preparing against Michal Koziorowicz, expect 1.e4 in 85% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (67% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (38%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Najdorf as White, 25.0% over 16 games.
Our database contains 992 games by Michal Koziorowicz, covering Sep 2013 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Michal Koziorowicz's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michal Koziorowicz 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 | 2,333 | 2,348 | Jan 2023 |
| Rapid | 2,253 | 2,301 | May 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,301 | 2,334 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 992 | 466 | 177 | 348 | 47.0% |
| As White | 503 | 253 | 92 | 157 | 50.3% |
| As Black | 489 | 213 | 85 | 191 | 43.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michal Koziorowicz's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michal Koziorowicz's side.
First moves as White (503 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 427 | 84.9% | 56.1% |
| Nc3 | 28 | 5.6% | 89.3% |
| d4 | 16 | 3.2% | 59.4% |
| Nf3 | 12 | 2.4% | 83.3% |
| a3 | 5 | 1.0% | 90.0% |
| f3 | 3 | 0.6% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 85% of White games, 56.1% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Koziorowicz usually continues Nf3 (55.2% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Koziorowicz usually continues Nf3 (56.1% score)
- …c6 (15% of these games) — Koziorowicz usually continues d4 (57.3% score)
- 1.Nc3 — 6% of White games, 89.3% score
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Koziorowicz usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Koziorowicz usually continues e4 (71.4% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Koziorowicz usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (243 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 164 | 67.5% | 56.1% |
| e6 | 56 | 23.0% | 49.1% |
| e5 | 7 | 2.9% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 5 | 2.1% | 80.0% |
| d6 | 3 | 1.2% | 83.3% |
| f6 | 2 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (169 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 64 | 37.9% | 47.7% |
| e6 | 38 | 22.5% | 61.8% |
| f5 | 36 | 21.3% | 34.7% |
| d5 | 16 | 9.5% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 4 | 2.4% | 100.0% |
| b5 | 3 | 1.8% | 33.3% |
Michal Koziorowicz's chess games
All 992 games by Michal Koziorowicz in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2013 - 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: 466 wins, 177 draws, 348 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 60 | 30/9/20 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 46 | 20/7/19 | 43.5% |
| B43 | Sicilian | 45 | 22/11/12 | 48.9% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 38 | 15/8/15 | 39.5% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 16 | 4/4/8 | 25.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 15 | 8/5/2 | 53.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 15 | 10/2/3 | 66.7% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game | 15 | 9/3/3 | 60.0% |
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 14 | 13/0/1 | 92.9% |
| C28 | Bishop's Opening | 13 | 3/2/8 | 23.1% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 61 | 37/8/16 | 60.7% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 47 | 20/9/18 | 42.6% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 36 | 9/7/20 | 25.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 23 | 8/6/9 | 34.8% |
| E10 | Benoni Defense | 20 | 10/2/8 | 50.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 19 | 10/1/8 | 52.6% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 19 | 8/2/9 | 42.1% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 18 | 6/4/8 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 17 | 6/1/10 | 35.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 15 | 5/1/9 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2022 | Wesley So | 2,773 | Titled Tue Early | B06 |
| Feb 2023 | Leinier Dominguez Perez | 2,743 | Titled Tue Late | B02 |
| Jul 2022 | Sanan Sjugirov | 2,696 | Titled Tue Early | B30 |
| Feb 2022 | Dmitrij Kollars | 2,635 | Titled Tue Late | B52 |
| Jun 2022 | Aleksandar Indjic | 2,620 | Titled Tue Late | B24 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 405 | 222.5 | 2,373 |
| ch-POL U20 | 2023 | 27 | 21 | 2,415 |
| ch-EU Blitz | 2022 | 24 | 9.5 | 2,241 |
| chT-POL U20 | 2021 | 21 | 7 | 1,989 |
| Warsaw Maciei Memorial | 2023 | 20 | 14 | 2,351 |
| Wroclaw Open A | 2025 | 18 | 11.5 | 2,338 |
| POL-chT 1st League | 2022 | 18 | 9 | 2,296 |
| ch-POL U18 | 2022 | 18 | 10.5 | 2,050 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michal Koziorowicz's chess games?
992 games by Michal Koziorowicz, from Sep 2013 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 Koziorowicz has played.
What does Michal Koziorowicz play on the first move as White?
Across 503 games with White in our database, Michal Koziorowicz opens with 1.e4 (85% of games), 1.Nc3 (6% of games), 1.d4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michal Koziorowicz answers 1...c5 (67% of games), 1...e6 (23% of games), 1...e5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (38% of games), 1...e6 (22% of games), 1...f5 (21% of games).
What openings does Michal Koziorowicz play as White?
As White, Michal Koziorowicz's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Moscow Variation (60 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (46 games, 43.5% win rate); Sicilian (45 games, 48.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 503 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michal Koziorowicz play as Black?
As Black, Michal Koziorowicz most often plays: Sicilian: Dragon (61 games, 60.7% win rate); Sicilian (47 games, 42.6% win rate); Dutch Defense (36 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 489 games.
What is Michal Koziorowicz's FIDE rating?
Michal Koziorowicz is currently rated 2,333 in classical chess, 2,253 in rapid and 2,301 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,348 (Jan 2023).
How many games has Michal Koziorowicz played?
Our database contains 992 games by Michal Koziorowicz, covering Sep 2013 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 466 wins, 177 draws, 348 losses (47.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michal Koziorowicz?
992 games by Michal Koziorowicz 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.