Prepare against Michal Krasenkow
GM · Poland · World #553 classical · FIDE ID 1113100
When preparing against Michal Krasenkow, expect 1.d4 in 54% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (40% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (47%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Grünfeld Defense as Black, 21.7% over 129 games.
Our database contains 3,500 games by Michal Krasenkow, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Michal Krasenkow's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michal Krasenkow 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 | 2,505 | 2,676 | Oct 2004 |
| Rapid | 2,402 | 2,642 | Feb 2013 |
| Blitz | 2,342 | 2,628 | Dec 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 3,500 | 1,628 | 1,291 | 580 | 46.5% |
| As White | 1,754 | 926 | 605 | 223 | 52.8% |
| As Black | 1,746 | 702 | 686 | 357 | 40.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michal Krasenkow's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michal Krasenkow's side.
First moves as White (1,754 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 955 | 54.4% | 69.4% |
| Nf3 | 620 | 35.3% | 69.9% |
| c4 | 104 | 5.9% | 70.7% |
| e4 | 71 | 4.0% | 77.5% |
| g3 | 3 | 0.2% | 83.3% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.1% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 54% of White games, 69.4% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Krasenkow usually continues c4 (69.7% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Krasenkow usually continues c4 (68.1% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Krasenkow usually continues c4 (68.4% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 35% of White games, 69.9% score
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Krasenkow usually continues c4 (71.7% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Krasenkow usually continues d4 (65.7% score)
- …c5 (13% of these games) — Krasenkow usually continues c4 (71.2% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (838 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 335 | 40.0% | 59.6% |
| g6 | 237 | 28.3% | 73.4% |
| e5 | 182 | 21.7% | 51.1% |
| d6 | 57 | 6.8% | 74.6% |
| Nf6 | 15 | 1.8% | 63.3% |
| c6 | 10 | 1.2% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (603 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 283 | 46.9% | 52.5% |
| d5 | 155 | 25.7% | 53.2% |
| d6 | 88 | 14.6% | 71.0% |
| g6 | 65 | 10.8% | 67.7% |
| f5 | 9 | 1.5% | 44.4% |
| e6 | 2 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
Michal Krasenkow's chess games
All 3,500 games by Michal Krasenkow in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 1,628 wins, 1,291 draws, 580 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D45 | Slav Defense | 247 | 115/91/41 | 46.6% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 227 | 104/90/33 | 45.8% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 148 | 108/28/12 | 73.0% |
| A33 | English Opening | 140 | 81/48/11 | 57.9% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 132 | 50/63/19 | 37.9% |
| E04 | Catalan | 105 | 45/45/15 | 42.9% |
| D23 | Queen's Pawn Game | 92 | 43/38/11 | 46.7% |
| B38 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 67 | 38/19/10 | 56.7% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 57 | 45/8/4 | 78.9% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 53 | 25/25/3 | 47.2% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 314 | 184/81/49 | 58.6% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 129 | 28/69/32 | 21.7% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 111 | 45/44/22 | 40.5% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 95 | 42/39/13 | 44.2% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 85 | 32/33/20 | 37.6% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 83 | 55/13/15 | 66.3% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 80 | 29/36/15 | 36.3% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 74 | 27/24/23 | 36.5% |
| A16 | English Opening | 55 | 17/26/12 | 30.9% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 54 | 24/19/11 | 44.4% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2015 | David Navara | 2,751 | FRA-chT Top 12 | C45 |
| Aug 1998 | Vassily Ivanchuk | 2,730 | 35th Rubinstein Memorial | B30 |
| Aug 1998 | Anatoly Karpov | 2,725 | 35th Rubinstein Memorial | D37 |
| Jan 2003 | Alexei Shirov | 2,723 | Corus | D28 |
| Jun 2004 | Nigel D Short | 2,712 | FIDE-Wch k.o. | B33 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FRA-chT Top 12 | 2016 | 64 | 39 | 2,662 |
| ch-EU rapid | 2017 | 52 | 40.5 | 2,535 |
| chT-POL | 2018 | 51 | 32.5 | 2,627 |
| ch-POL | 2020 | 46 | 25.5 | 2,618 |
| FIDE-Wch k.o. | 2004 | 38 | 19.5 | 2,618 |
| Vladimir Petrov Memorial Open | 2016 | 27 | 14 | 2,613 |
| chT-POL Ekstraliga | 2022 | 26 | 13 | 2,513 |
| chT-TUR | 2017 | 24 | 19 | 2,619 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Bartosz Socko (24 games) · Bartlomiej Macieja (21 games) · Robert Kempinski (20 games) · Miroslaw Grabarczyk (17 games) · Eduardas Rozentalis (16 games) · Jacek Gdanski (14 games) · Mateusz Bartel (14 games) · Kacper Piorun (14 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michal Krasenkow's chess games?
3,500 games by Michal Krasenkow, from Apr 2003 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 Krasenkow has played.
What does Michal Krasenkow play on the first move as White?
Across 1,754 games with White in our database, Michal Krasenkow opens with 1.d4 (54% of games), 1.Nf3 (35% of games), 1.c4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michal Krasenkow answers 1...c5 (40% of games), 1...g6 (28% of games), 1...e5 (22% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (47% of games), 1...d5 (26% of games), 1...d6 (15% of games).
What openings does Michal Krasenkow play as White?
As White, Michal Krasenkow's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (247 games, 46.6% win rate); Indian Defense (227 games, 45.8% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (148 games, 73.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 1,754 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michal Krasenkow play as Black?
As Black, Michal Krasenkow most often plays: Modern Defense (314 games, 58.6% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (129 games, 21.7% win rate); Indian Defense (111 games, 40.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 1,746 games.
What is Michal Krasenkow's FIDE rating?
Michal Krasenkow is currently rated 2,505 in classical chess, 2,402 in rapid and 2,342 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,676 (Oct 2004).
How many games has Michal Krasenkow played?
Our database contains 3,500 games by Michal Krasenkow, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 1,628 wins, 1,291 draws, 580 losses (46.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michal Krasenkow?
3,500 games by Michal Krasenkow 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.