Prepare against Michalina Popczynska
WFM · Poland · World #14,121 classical · FIDE ID 21036586
When preparing against Michalina Popczynska, expect 1.e4 in 98% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (91% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (69%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 20.0% over 15 games.
Our database contains 165 games by Michalina Popczynska, covering May 2019 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Michalina Popczynska's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michalina Popczynska 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 | 2,116 | 2,116 | Sep 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,047 | 2,047 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,921 | 1,921 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 165 | 66 | 44 | 55 | 40.0% |
| As White | 82 | 41 | 18 | 23 | 50.0% |
| As Black | 83 | 25 | 26 | 32 | 30.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michalina Popczynska's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michalina Popczynska's side.
First moves as White (82 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 80 | 97.6% | 61.3% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.2% | 100.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 1.2% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 98% of White games, 61.3% score
- …e5 (35% of these games) — Popczynska usually continues Nf3 (55.4% score)
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Popczynska usually continues Nf3 (61.5% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Popczynska usually continues d4 (85.7% score)
- 1.c4 — 1% of White games, 100.0% score
- …e5 (100% of these games) — Popczynska usually continues d3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (55 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 50 | 90.9% | 46.0% |
| e6 | 5 | 9.1% | 40.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 69.2% | 38.9% |
| d5 | 4 | 30.8% | 25.0% |
Michalina Popczynska's chess games
All 165 games by Michalina Popczynska in the Chess.ceo database (May 2019 - 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: 66 wins, 44 draws, 55 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 11 | 6/2/3 | 54.5% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7 | 4/3/0 | 57.1% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 6 | 5/0/1 | 83.3% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Endgame Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 17 | 8/4/5 | 47.1% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 15 | 3/7/5 | 20.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Dragon | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| A35 | English Opening | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A65 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | Blazej Grot | 2,172 | ch-POL Rapid 2025 | B20 |
| Jul 2026 | Blanka Ejsymont | 2,143 | 25th European Youth Rapid & Blitz Chess Championship | Rapid | G14 | C07 |
| Sep 2025 | Klara Szczotka | 2,105 | TCh-POL 1st League | B10 |
| Sep 2026 | Daria Repetilo | 2,059 | Polish Team Championships Division 1 | A35 |
| May 2026 | Aleksandra Mataczyna | 1,973 | TCh-POL Junior 2026 | B36 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-POL Rapid U18 Girls | 2023 | 11 | 8 | 1,547 |
| Polish Youth Rapid & Blitz Championships 2026 | Blitz | G14 | 2026 | 11 | 7 | 1,855 |
| Wroclaw Anderssen Memorial Open | 2024 | 11 | 3.5 | 1,526 |
| Polish Youth Rapid & Blitz Championships 2026 | Rapid | G14 | 2026 | 10 | 8 | 2,075 |
| TCh-POL Junior 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 7.5 | 2,102 |
| 25th European Youth Rapid & Blitz Chess Championship | Rapid | G14 | 2026 | 9 | 7 | 2,055 |
| POL-chT 2nd League | 2023 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,633 |
| ch-EU Union U08 | 2020 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,277 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michalina Popczynska's chess games?
165 games by Michalina Popczynska, from May 2019 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 Michalina Popczynska has played.
What does Michalina Popczynska play on the first move as White?
Across 82 games with White in our database, Michalina Popczynska opens with 1.e4 (98% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michalina Popczynska answers 1...c5 (91% of games), 1...e6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (69% of games), 1...d5 (31% of games).
What openings does Michalina Popczynska play as White?
As White, Michalina Popczynska's most-played openings in our database are: Italian Game: Classical Variation (11 games, 54.5% win rate); Italian Game (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Sicilian (8 games, 37.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 82 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michalina Popczynska play as Black?
As Black, Michalina Popczynska most often plays: Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (17 games, 47.1% win rate); Sicilian (15 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon (7 games, 28.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 83 games.
What is Michalina Popczynska's FIDE rating?
Michalina Popczynska is currently rated 2,116 in classical chess, 2,047 in rapid and 1,921 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,116 (Sep 2026).
How many games has Michalina Popczynska played?
Our database contains 165 games by Michalina Popczynska, covering May 2019 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 66 wins, 44 draws, 55 losses (40.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michalina Popczynska?
165 games by Michalina Popczynska 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.