Prepare against Michal Wolanski
Poland · World #31,439 classical · FIDE ID 1137778
When preparing against Michal Wolanski, expect 1.c4 in 94% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (97% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: English Opening as Black, 20.0% over 15 games.
Our database contains 305 games by Michal Wolanski, covering Jul 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Michal Wolanski's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michal Wolanski 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 | 1,977 | 2,062 | Apr 2021 |
| Rapid | 1,975 | 1,975 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,895 | 1,895 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 305 | 120 | 83 | 102 | 39.3% |
| As White | 154 | 65 | 38 | 51 | 42.2% |
| As Black | 151 | 55 | 45 | 51 | 36.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michal Wolanski's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michal Wolanski's side.
First moves as White (154 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 144 | 93.5% | 54.5% |
| d4 | 6 | 3.9% | 58.3% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 1.9% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 94% of White games, 54.5% score
- …e5 (38% of these games) — Wolanski usually continues Nc3 (51.7% score)
- …Nf6 (23% of these games) — Wolanski usually continues Nc3 (69.0% score)
- …c5 (13% of these games) — Wolanski usually continues Nf3 (43.8% score)
- 1.d4 — 4% of White games, 58.3% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Wolanski usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Wolanski usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (76 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 74 | 97.4% | 50.7% |
| e5 | 1 | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 1.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 37 | 100.0% | 58.1% |
Michal Wolanski's chess games
All 305 games by Michal Wolanski in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2005 - Jul 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: 120 wins, 83 draws, 102 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 55 | 18/14/23 | 32.7% |
| A26 | English Opening | 40 | 17/7/16 | 42.5% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 18 | 9/5/4 | 50.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 11 | 6/3/2 | 54.5% |
| D52 | Slav Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| E11 | Catalan | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A25 | Modern Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Anglo-Scandinavian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 17 | 7/1/9 | 41.2% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 16 | 7/3/6 | 43.8% |
| A38 | English Opening | 15 | 3/7/5 | 20.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 12 | 3/5/4 | 25.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 11 | 3/4/4 | 27.3% |
| A43 | Indian Defense | 10 | 5/2/3 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 10 | 5/1/4 | 50.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2012 | Marek Mackowiak | 2,195 | ch-Warsaw Cross | B50 |
| Apr 2019 | Lubov Zsiltzova-Lisenko | 2,191 | 14th IBCA Wch Blind | A38 |
| Apr 2012 | Tadeusz Zoltek | 2,180 | ch-Warsaw Cross | E11 |
| Apr 2019 | Rasim Nizam | 2,166 | 14th IBCA Wch Blind | A11 |
| May 2011 | Marcin Chojnowski | 2,147 | ch-POL blind | B22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-POL blind | 2019 | 31 | 11 | 1,966 |
| chT-POL blind | 2017 | 26 | 15 | 1,969 |
| ch-POL sf Blindfold | 2011 | 16 | 10 | 2,057 |
| POL-chT 2nd League | 2022 | 15 | 8.5 | 1,957 |
| ch-Warsaw Cross | 2012 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,018 |
| chT4-POL Kujawsko Pomorskie 1011 | 2011 | 10 | 6.5 | 1,957 |
| chT-POL blind Gp A | 2013 | 10 | 6.5 | 1,918 |
| 43rd Bydgoszcz Blind Open | 2014 | 10 | 5.5 | 1,967 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michal Wolanski's chess games?
305 games by Michal Wolanski, from Jul 2005 to Jul 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 Wolanski has played.
What does Michal Wolanski play on the first move as White?
Across 154 games with White in our database, Michal Wolanski opens with 1.c4 (94% of games), 1.d4 (4% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michal Wolanski answers 1...c5 (97% of games), 1...e5 (1% of games), 1...b6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Michal Wolanski play as White?
As White, Michal Wolanski's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (55 games, 32.7% win rate); English Opening (40 games, 42.5% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (18 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 154 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michal Wolanski play as Black?
As Black, Michal Wolanski most often plays: Sicilian: Dragon (17 games, 41.2% win rate); Sicilian (16 games, 43.8% win rate); English Opening (15 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 151 games.
What is Michal Wolanski's FIDE rating?
Michal Wolanski is currently rated 1,977 in classical chess, 1,975 in rapid and 1,895 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,062 (Apr 2021).
How many games has Michal Wolanski played?
Our database contains 305 games by Michal Wolanski, covering Jul 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 120 wins, 83 draws, 102 losses (39.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michal Wolanski?
305 games by Michal Wolanski 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.