Prepare against Michal Powalka
Poland · World #32,051 classical · FIDE ID 1168304
When preparing against Michal Powalka, expect 1.e4 in 90% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (94% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (93%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as White, 47.1% over 17 games.
Our database contains 264 games by Michal Powalka, covering Sep 2010 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Michal Powalka's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michal Powalka 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 | 1,974 | 1,986 | Sep 2022 |
| Rapid | 1,936 | 1,979 | Dec 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,887 | 1,890 | May 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 264 | 113 | 52 | 99 | 42.8% |
| As White | 136 | 66 | 25 | 45 | 48.5% |
| As Black | 128 | 47 | 27 | 54 | 36.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michal Powalka's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michal Powalka's side.
First moves as White (136 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 123 | 90.4% | 57.7% |
| d4 | 10 | 7.4% | 45.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
| a3 | 1 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 90% of White games, 57.7% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Powalka usually continues Nf3 (58.2% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Powalka usually continues f4 (73.8% score)
- …c6 (12% of these games) — Powalka usually continues Nc3 (31.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 7% of White games, 45.0% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Powalka usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (20% of these games) — Powalka usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (10% of these games) — Powalka usually continues d5 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (65 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 61 | 93.8% | 48.4% |
| c6 | 3 | 4.6% | 16.7% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.5% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 39 | 92.9% | 47.4% |
| f5 | 1 | 2.4% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.4% | 100.0% |
Michal Powalka's chess games
All 264 games by Michal Powalka in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2010 - 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: 113 wins, 52 draws, 99 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C33 | King's Gambit | 21 | 14/3/4 | 66.7% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 17 | 8/6/3 | 47.1% |
| B94 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 13 | 8/0/5 | 61.5% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 12 | 6/3/3 | 50.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 13 | 5/0/8 | 38.5% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| A26 | English Opening | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 7 | 4/3/0 | 57.1% |
| C47 | Scotch Game | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| E87 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| E98 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A48 | London System | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2012 | Andrzej Maciejewski | 2,334 | Solina Mind Sports U14 Open | B28 |
| Jun 2014 | Zoran Jakovljev | 2,284 | ch-Milanowek | B33 |
| Aug 2012 | Mariusz Duch | 2,255 | 48th Polanica Zdroj Open B | B76 |
| Sep 2026 | Piotr Stepinski | 2,196 | DRUŻYNOWE MISTRZOSTWA POLSKI II LIGA 2026 - Mecze 1 - 11 | B28 |
| Nov 2020 | Lukasz Zaleski | 2,173 | ch-POL Academic | C03 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| POL-chT 2nd League | 2023 | 32 | 15.5 | 1,951 |
| 99th Warsaw YMCA Autumn D | 2011 | 13 | 6.5 | 1,612 |
| 118th Warsaw YMCA Winter | 2013 | 12 | 7 | 1,860 |
| 92nd Warsaw YMCA Spring-D | 2011 | 12 | 6 | 1,674 |
| 1st FIDE World Uni Rapid-A | 2021 | 12 | 8 | 2,061 |
| Warsaw YMCA Spring 121st | 2013 | 12 | 4 | 1,624 |
| Warsaw YMCA Autumn Open A 161st | 2015 | 11 | 6 | 2,002 |
| 154th Warsaw YMCA Spring | 2015 | 10 | 7 | 2,045 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michal Powalka's chess games?
264 games by Michal Powalka, from Sep 2010 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 Powalka has played.
What does Michal Powalka play on the first move as White?
Across 136 games with White in our database, Michal Powalka opens with 1.e4 (90% of games), 1.d4 (7% of games), 1.f4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michal Powalka answers 1...e5 (94% of games), 1...c6 (5% of games), 1...c5 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (93% of games), 1...f5 (2% of games), 1...d5 (2% of games).
What openings does Michal Powalka play as White?
As White, Michal Powalka's most-played openings in our database are: King's Gambit (21 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian (17 games, 47.1% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (13 games, 61.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 136 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michal Powalka play as Black?
As Black, Michal Powalka most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Closed (13 games, 38.5% win rate); King's Indian Defense (9 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening (7 games, 14.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 128 games.
What is Michal Powalka's FIDE rating?
Michal Powalka is currently rated 1,974 in classical chess, 1,936 in rapid and 1,887 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,986 (Sep 2022).
How many games has Michal Powalka played?
Our database contains 264 games by Michal Powalka, covering Sep 2010 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 113 wins, 52 draws, 99 losses (42.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michal Powalka?
264 games by Michal Powalka 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.