Prepare against Michal Taranowicz
Poland · World #13,774 classical · FIDE ID 21859191
When preparing against Michal Taranowicz, expect 1.e4 in 83% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (33% of games); against 1.d4, 1...e6 (46%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as White, 52.9% over 17 games.
Our database contains 170 games by Michal Taranowicz, covering Sep 2015 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Michal Taranowicz's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michal Taranowicz 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 | 2,120 | 2,165 | Jul 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,192 | 2,252 | Jan 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,123 | 2,123 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 170 | 74 | 21 | 75 | 43.5% |
| As White | 84 | 39 | 13 | 32 | 46.4% |
| As Black | 86 | 35 | 8 | 43 | 40.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michal Taranowicz's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michal Taranowicz's side.
First moves as White (84 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 70 | 83.3% | 55.0% |
| Nc3 | 5 | 6.0% | 70.0% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 4.8% | 50.0% |
| a3 | 2 | 2.4% | 0.0% |
| d4 | 2 | 2.4% | 25.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 1.2% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 83% of White games, 55.0% score
- …c5 (53% of these games) — Taranowicz usually continues Nf3 (61.1% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Taranowicz usually continues Nc3 (59.1% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Taranowicz usually continues d4 (12.5% score)
- 1.Nc3 — 6% of White games, 70.0% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Taranowicz usually continues e4 (25.0% score)
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Taranowicz usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 15 | 33.3% | 43.3% |
| g6 | 13 | 28.9% | 65.4% |
| c5 | 10 | 22.2% | 15.0% |
| e6 | 5 | 11.1% | 60.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 2.2% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 12 | 46.2% | 54.2% |
| Nf6 | 11 | 42.3% | 40.9% |
| g6 | 3 | 11.5% | 50.0% |
Michal Taranowicz's chess games
All 170 games by Michal Taranowicz in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2015 - 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: 74 wins, 21 draws, 75 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 17 | 9/3/5 | 52.9% |
| C29 | Vienna Game | 11 | 6/1/4 | 54.5% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 9 | 6/1/2 | 66.7% |
| B87 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C00 | Dunst Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 17 | 9/2/6 | 52.9% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 14 | 5/1/8 | 35.7% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 13 | 6/1/6 | 46.2% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A45 | London System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2023 | Marcin Sieciechowicz | 2,395 | 20th Warsaw Najdorf Memorial Open A | B87 |
| Mar 2026 | Tymon Czernek | 2,366 | Akademickie Mistrzostwa Polski w szachach - turniej drużynowy | B06 |
| Aug 2023 | Jakub Seemann | 2,357 | ch-POL Rapid U18 | B62 |
| Jul 2023 | Mieszko Mis | 2,350 | 20th Warsaw Najdorf Memorial Open A | A43 |
| Aug 2024 | Vlastimil Babula | 2,326 | ch-EU U18 | C02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| POL-chT 2nd League | 2024 | 24 | 12.5 | 2,120 |
| Jana Maciei Mem | 2025 | 10 | 5 | 2,234 |
| 8th Suwalki Warakomska Memorial | 2024 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,275 |
| Najdorf Mem Open A | 2025 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,138 |
| 20th Warsaw Najdorf Memorial Open A | 2023 | 9 | 6 | 2,362 |
| ch-POL U16 | 2022 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,724 |
| Warsaw Maciei Memorial | 2023 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,794 |
| 7th Suwalki Warakomska Memorial | 2023 | 8 | 2 | 2,010 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michal Taranowicz's chess games?
170 games by Michal Taranowicz, from Sep 2015 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 Taranowicz has played.
What does Michal Taranowicz play on the first move as White?
Across 84 games with White in our database, Michal Taranowicz opens with 1.e4 (83% of games), 1.Nc3 (6% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michal Taranowicz answers 1...d6 (33% of games), 1...g6 (29% of games), 1...c5 (22% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (46% of games), 1...Nf6 (42% of games), 1...g6 (12% of games).
What openings does Michal Taranowicz play as White?
As White, Michal Taranowicz's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (17 games, 52.9% win rate); Vienna Game (11 games, 54.5% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (9 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 84 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michal Taranowicz play as Black?
As Black, Michal Taranowicz most often plays: Modern Defense (17 games, 52.9% win rate); Pirc Defense (14 games, 35.7% win rate); Benoni Defense (13 games, 46.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 86 games.
What is Michal Taranowicz's FIDE rating?
Michal Taranowicz is currently rated 2,120 in classical chess, 2,192 in rapid and 2,123 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,165 (Jul 2025).
How many games has Michal Taranowicz played?
Our database contains 170 games by Michal Taranowicz, covering Sep 2015 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 74 wins, 21 draws, 75 losses (43.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michal Taranowicz?
170 games by Michal Taranowicz 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.