Prepare against Michal Tarkowski
Poland · World #42,436 classical · FIDE ID 1129350
When preparing against Michal Tarkowski, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (95% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 29.0% over 31 games.
Our database contains 159 games by Michal Tarkowski, covering Oct 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Michal Tarkowski's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michal Tarkowski 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 | 1,924 | 2,073 | Jul 2008 |
| Rapid | 1,930 | 1,978 | Mar 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,949 | 1,995 | Jun 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 159 | 47 | 65 | 47 | 29.6% |
| As White | 80 | 23 | 41 | 16 | 28.8% |
| As Black | 79 | 24 | 24 | 31 | 30.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michal Tarkowski's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michal Tarkowski's side.
First moves as White (80 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 80 | 100.0% | 54.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 54.4% score
- …Nf6 (41% of these games) — Tarkowski usually continues c4 (51.7% score)
- …d5 (35% of these games) — Tarkowski usually continues c4 (65.8% score)
- …c5 (6% of these games) — Tarkowski usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (44 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 42 | 95.5% | 45.2% |
| c6 | 2 | 4.5% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 24 | 100.0% | 39.6% |
Michal Tarkowski's chess games
All 159 games by Michal Tarkowski in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 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: 47 wins, 65 draws, 47 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E61 | Indian Defense | 11 | 2/7/2 | 18.2% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 9 | 2/5/2 | 22.2% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| D02 | London System | 7 | 1/5/1 | 14.3% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A31 | English Opening | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D50 | Indian Defense: Seirawan Attack | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 4 | 0/4/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 31 | 9/7/15 | 29.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 15 | 5/2/8 | 33.3% |
| D27 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 0/4/2 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| D05 | Colle System | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A03 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A86 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2006 | Tomasz Maslowski | 2,288 | chT3-POL 0607 | E61 |
| Jan 2008 | Andrzej Stuczynski | 2,228 | chT3-POL Kujawsko Pomorskie 0708 | A33 |
| Sep 2026 | Lukasz Szczepaniak | 2,194 | DRUŻYNOWE MISTRZOSTWA POLSKI II LIGA 2026 - Mecze 24 - 28 | A89 |
| Jun 2006 | Slawomir Krainski | 2,188 | ch-KPZS | B70 |
| Jul 2008 | Marek Kubicki | 2,154 | Kowalewo Pomorskie Open | D20 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-POL U18 | 2008 | 21 | 9.5 | 2,088 |
| ch-KPZS | 2006 | 15 | 8 | 2,122 |
| ch-POL U14 | 2003 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,027 |
| chT3-POL 0607 | 2007 | 10 | 3 | 2,032 |
| 17th Kowalewo Pomorskie Open A | 2010 | 9 | 4 | 1,993 |
| Przysiek U18 | 2006 | 9 | 6 | 1,882 |
| Ciechocinek ch-KPZ | 2002 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,777 |
| chT3-POL Kujawsko Pomorskie 0708 | 2008 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,321 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michal Tarkowski's chess games?
159 games by Michal Tarkowski, from Oct 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 Tarkowski has played.
What does Michal Tarkowski play on the first move as White?
Across 80 games with White in our database, Michal Tarkowski opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michal Tarkowski answers 1...c5 (95% of games), 1...c6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Michal Tarkowski play as White?
As White, Michal Tarkowski's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (11 games, 18.2% win rate); King's Indian Defense (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Benoni Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 80 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michal Tarkowski play as Black?
As Black, Michal Tarkowski most often plays: Sicilian (31 games, 29.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Accepted (15 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (6 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 79 games.
What is Michal Tarkowski's FIDE rating?
Michal Tarkowski is currently rated 1,924 in classical chess, 1,930 in rapid and 1,949 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,073 (Jul 2008).
How many games has Michal Tarkowski played?
Our database contains 159 games by Michal Tarkowski, covering Oct 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 47 wins, 65 draws, 47 losses (29.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michal Tarkowski?
159 games by Michal Tarkowski 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.