Prepare against Michal Olszewski
GM · Poland · World #511 classical · FIDE ID 1121251
When preparing against Michal Olszewski, expect 1.e4 in 53% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (53% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Ruy Lopez: Exchange as Black, 26.7% over 15 games.
Our database contains 915 games by Michal Olszewski, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Michal Olszewski's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michal Olszewski 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 | 2,509 | 2,571 | Apr 2015 |
| Rapid | 2,434 | 2,590 | Nov 2015 |
| Blitz | 2,423 | 2,574 | Oct 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 915 | 458 | 238 | 219 | 50.1% |
| As White | 461 | 261 | 106 | 94 | 56.6% |
| As Black | 454 | 197 | 132 | 125 | 43.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michal Olszewski's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michal Olszewski's side.
First moves as White (461 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 243 | 52.7% | 71.0% |
| d4 | 145 | 31.5% | 67.9% |
| Nf3 | 68 | 14.8% | 56.6% |
| c4 | 5 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 53% of White games, 71.0% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Olszewski usually continues Nf3 (65.2% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Olszewski usually continues Nf3 (69.8% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Olszewski usually continues d4 (76.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 31% of White games, 67.9% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Olszewski usually continues c4 (68.1% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Olszewski usually continues c4 (58.5% score)
- …f5 (7% of these games) — Olszewski usually continues Nf3 (93.8% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (245 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 131 | 53.5% | 65.3% |
| e5 | 113 | 46.1% | 55.8% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.4% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (140 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 140 | 100.0% | 57.1% |
Michal Olszewski's chess games
All 915 games by Michal Olszewski 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: 458 wins, 238 draws, 219 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 48 | 28/12/8 | 58.3% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 24 | 10/6/8 | 41.7% |
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 21 | 18/2/1 | 85.7% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 20 | 9/8/3 | 45.0% |
| A11 | English Opening | 20 | 9/5/6 | 45.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 19 | 12/5/2 | 63.2% |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 18 | 11/1/6 | 61.1% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 18 | 7/5/6 | 38.9% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 17 | 8/7/2 | 47.1% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 16 | 12/0/4 | 75.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 53 | 22/18/13 | 41.5% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 46 | 25/7/14 | 54.3% |
| C96 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 41 | 14/11/16 | 34.1% |
| A30 | English Opening | 36 | 10/15/11 | 27.8% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 29 | 10/9/10 | 34.5% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 24 | 13/7/4 | 54.2% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 22 | 9/8/5 | 40.9% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 19 | 7/9/3 | 36.8% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 15 | 4/6/5 | 26.7% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 14 | 1/5/8 | 7.1% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2012 | Fabiano Caruana | 2,767 | chT-ITA | B90 |
| Dec 2010 | Alexei Shirov | 2,735 | ch-EU rapid | B90 |
| Dec 2013 | Anton Korobov | 2,713 | ch-EU blitz | D87 |
| Dec 2011 | Mateusz Bartel | 2,653 | ch-EU rapid | B51 |
| Feb 2013 | Hrant Melkumyan | 2,649 | Bundesliga 2012-13 | C77 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-EU rapid | 2017 | 50 | 35 | 2,530 |
| chT-POL | 2018 | 50 | 28 | 2,506 |
| ch-EU blitz | 2017 | 30 | 16 | 2,414 |
| ch-POL U18 | 2007 | 22 | 15 | 2,419 |
| chT-POL Ekstraliga | 2022 | 21 | 12 | 2,560 |
| ch-POL | 2020 | 20 | 8.5 | 2,447 |
| Warsaw Maciei Memorial | 2022 | 20 | 12 | 2,141 |
| Warsaw Najdorf Memorial | 2009 | 18 | 7 | 2,531 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Kacper Piorun (11 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michal Olszewski's chess games?
915 games by Michal Olszewski, 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 Olszewski has played.
What does Michal Olszewski play on the first move as White?
Across 461 games with White in our database, Michal Olszewski opens with 1.e4 (53% of games), 1.d4 (31% of games), 1.Nf3 (15% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michal Olszewski answers 1...c5 (53% of games), 1...e5 (46% of games), 1...e6 (0% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Michal Olszewski play as White?
As White, Michal Olszewski's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (48 games, 58.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (24 games, 41.7% win rate); King's Indian Defense (21 games, 85.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 461 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michal Olszewski play as Black?
As Black, Michal Olszewski most often plays: Sicilian (53 games, 41.5% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (46 games, 54.3% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (41 games, 34.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 454 games.
What is Michal Olszewski's FIDE rating?
Michal Olszewski is currently rated 2,509 in classical chess, 2,434 in rapid and 2,423 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,571 (Apr 2015).
How many games has Michal Olszewski played?
Our database contains 915 games by Michal Olszewski, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 458 wins, 238 draws, 219 losses (50.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michal Olszewski?
915 games by Michal Olszewski 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.