Prepare against Michal Witkowski
Poland · World #64,971 classical · FIDE ID 21065616
When preparing against Michal Witkowski, expect 1.c4 in 47% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (71% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 30 games by Michal Witkowski, covering Sep 2022 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Michal Witkowski's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michal Witkowski 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 | 1,840 | 1,840 | Nov 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,600 | 1,602 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,669 | 1,679 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 30 | 11 | 4 | 15 | 36.7% |
| As White | 15 | 3 | 3 | 9 | 20.0% |
| As Black | 15 | 8 | 1 | 6 | 53.3% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2019-2026): 296 rated games against 265 different opponents, across 40 events in 1 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 160 | 64 | 26 | 70 | 40.0% | 1,629 | 1,560 | 8 |
| Rapid | 50 | 22 | 2 | 26 | 44.0% | 1,574 | 1,461 | 5 |
| Blitz | 86 | 37 | 5 | 44 | 43.0% | 1,647 | 1,544 | 4 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 154 | 40 | 21 | 93 | 26.0% |
| Against lower-rated | 62 | 36 | 4 | 22 | 58.1% |
Wins over titled players: 1 vs FM.
Tournament wins
1 tournament win from 34 events.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 84 | 33 | 10 | 41 | 1,776 | 1,724 |
| 2025 | 77 | 38 | 7 | 32 | 1,732 | 1,701 |
| 2024 | 36 | 14 | 5 | 17 | 1,670 | 1,516 |
| 2023 | 53 | 23 | 4 | 26 | 1,387 | 1,272 |
| 2022 | 15 | 3 | 4 | 8 | 1,318 | 1,185 |
| 2021 | 14 | 5 | 0 | 9 | 1,192 | 880 |
| 2020 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 4 | – | – |
| 2019 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 1,101 | 701 |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michal Witkowski's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michal Witkowski's side.
First moves as White (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 7 | 46.7% | 35.7% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 26.7% | 25.0% |
| e4 | 3 | 20.0% | 33.3% |
| a3 | 1 | 6.7% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 47% of White games, 35.7% score
- …c6 (29% of these games) — Witkowski usually continues g3 (25.0% score)
- …e6 (29% of these games) — Witkowski usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (14% of these games) — Witkowski usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 27% of White games, 25.0% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Witkowski usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- …d6 (25% of these games) — Witkowski usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Witkowski usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 5 | 71.4% | 10.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 28.6% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 100.0% | 100.0% |
Michal Witkowski's chess games
All 30 games by Michal Witkowski in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2022 - Nov 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: 11 wins, 4 draws, 15 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A41 | Réti Opening | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A10 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Anderssen's opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D01 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D73 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | Martin Vanek | 1,898 | Adolf Anderssen Chess Festival 2026 - OPEN B | A13 |
| Aug 2026 | Samyukta Sivashankar | 1,869 | Adolf Anderssen Chess Festival 2026 - OPEN B | B28 |
| Aug 2026 | Oliver Kreitling | 1,859 | Adolf Anderssen Chess Festival 2026 - OPEN B | D85 |
| Aug 2026 | Ksenia Rodriguez Weber | 1,839 | Rubinstein Chess Festival 2026 - Open B | D01 |
| Aug 2026 | Bartosz Kuska | 1,823 | Rubinstein Chess Festival 2026 - Open B | A34 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adolf Anderssen Chess Festival 2026 - OPEN B | 2026 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,880 |
| Wroclaw Anderssen Memorial Open B | 2023 | 8 | 4 | 1,552 |
| Rubinstein Chess Festival 2026 - Open B | 2026 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,822 |
| 56th Polanica Zdroj Open F | 2020 | 4 | 1 | 1,026 |
| 58th Polanica Zdroj Open D | 2022 | 1 | 0 | 1,190 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michal Witkowski's chess games?
30 games by Michal Witkowski, from Sep 2022 to Nov 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 Witkowski has played.
What does Michal Witkowski play on the first move as White?
Across 15 games with White in our database, Michal Witkowski opens with 1.c4 (47% of games), 1.Nf3 (27% of games), 1.e4 (20% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michal Witkowski answers 1...e5 (71% of games), 1...c5 (29% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Michal Witkowski play as White?
As White, Michal Witkowski's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (4 games, 25.0% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening: Slav Setup (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 15 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michal Witkowski play as Black?
As Black, Michal Witkowski most often plays: Grünfeld Defense (3 games, 100.0% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 15 games.
What is Michal Witkowski's FIDE rating?
Michal Witkowski is currently rated 1,840 in classical chess, 1,600 in rapid and 1,669 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,840 (Nov 2026).
How many games has Michal Witkowski played?
Our database contains 30 games by Michal Witkowski, covering Sep 2022 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 4 draws, 15 losses (36.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michal Witkowski?
30 games by Michal Witkowski 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.