Prepare against Mikolaj Nowak
FM · Poland · World #3,662 classical · FIDE ID 1191365
Our database contains 447 games by Mikolaj Nowak, covering May 2012 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Mikolaj Nowak's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mikolaj Nowak 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 | 2,313 | 2,395 | Dec 2022 |
| Rapid | 2,297 | 2,316 | Dec 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,287 | 2,295 | Jul 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 447 | 211 | 109 | 127 | 47.2% |
| As White | 228 | 119 | 53 | 56 | 52.2% |
| As Black | 219 | 92 | 56 | 71 | 42.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mikolaj Nowak's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mikolaj Nowak's side.
First moves as White (228 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 92 | 40.4% | 62.5% |
| e4 | 56 | 24.6% | 62.5% |
| f3 | 33 | 14.5% | 51.5% |
| Nf3 | 16 | 7.0% | 65.6% |
| f4 | 15 | 6.6% | 86.7% |
| c4 | 14 | 6.1% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 40% of White games, 62.5% score
- …Nf6 (77% of these games) — Nowak usually continues c4 (64.9% score)
- …d5 (11% of these games) — Nowak usually continues c4 (70.0% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Nowak usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- 1.e4 — 25% of White games, 62.5% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Nowak usually continues Nf3 (55.6% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Nowak usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …c6 (18% of these games) — Nowak usually continues d4 (56.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (117 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 45 | 38.5% | 47.8% |
| c6 | 37 | 31.6% | 55.4% |
| f6 | 12 | 10.3% | 66.7% |
| d6 | 8 | 6.8% | 31.3% |
| Nc6 | 6 | 5.1% | 75.0% |
| c5 | 6 | 5.1% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (69 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 19 | 27.5% | 47.4% |
| f6 | 16 | 23.2% | 40.6% |
| d5 | 9 | 13.0% | 44.4% |
| d6 | 8 | 11.6% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 7 | 10.1% | 64.3% |
| f5 | 6 | 8.7% | 50.0% |
Mikolaj Nowak's chess games
All 447 games by Mikolaj Nowak in the Chess.ceo database (May 2012 - Aug 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: 211 wins, 109 draws, 127 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A00 | Barnes Opening | 33 | 15/4/14 | 45.5% |
| E61 | Indian Defense | 30 | 11/7/12 | 36.7% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 15 | 12/2/1 | 80.0% |
| E10 | Catalan | 14 | 9/3/2 | 64.3% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 11 | 6/2/3 | 54.5% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 10 | 5/3/2 | 50.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 10 | 6/4/0 | 60.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 7 | 5/2/0 | 71.4% |
| A13 | English Opening | 6 | 6/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B00 | Fried Fox Defense | 21 | 8/3/10 | 38.1% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 14 | 5/1/8 | 35.7% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 13 | 3/6/4 | 23.1% |
| A65 | Benoni Defense | 10 | 3/5/2 | 30.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 10 | 5/3/2 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 10 | 1/5/4 | 10.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 8 | 5/0/3 | 62.5% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| A10 | Modern Defense | 6 | 5/0/1 | 83.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2024 | Magnus Carlsen | 2,832 | Titled Tue Early | A49 |
| Jul 2021 | Jacek Tomczak | 2,603 | 18th Warsaw Najdorf Memorial Open A | E61 |
| Aug 2024 | Nikolozi Kacharava | 2,522 | Titled Tue Early | A10 |
| Aug 2024 | Nico Georgiadis | 2,508 | Titled Tue Early | A00 |
| May 2025 | Yanbin Wang | 2,454 | Titled Tue Early | A04 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 68 | 37.5 | 2,341 |
| POL-chT 1st League | 2024 | 44 | 24 | 2,331 |
| POL-chT U19 2nd League | 2016 | 22 | 16.5 | 1,810 |
| chT-POL U20 2nd League | 2020 | 20 | 13.5 | 1,791 |
| Wroclaw Open | 2019 | 17 | 10.5 | 2,236 |
| ch-POL U18 | 2020 | 17 | 10 | 2,183 |
| ch-POL Universities | 2024 | 15 | 10 | 2,126 |
| 13th Lazy Baltic Pearl Open | 2017 | 9 | 6 | 2,062 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mikolaj Nowak's chess games?
447 games by Mikolaj Nowak, from May 2012 to Aug 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 Mikolaj Nowak has played.
What does Mikolaj Nowak play on the first move as White?
Across 228 games with White in our database, Mikolaj Nowak opens with 1.d4 (40% of games), 1.e4 (25% of games), 1.f3 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mikolaj Nowak answers 1...e5 (38% of games), 1...c6 (32% of games), 1...f6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (28% of games), 1...f6 (23% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games).
What openings does Mikolaj Nowak play as White?
As White, Mikolaj Nowak's most-played openings in our database are: Barnes Opening (33 games, 45.5% win rate); Indian Defense (30 games, 36.7% win rate); Bird's opening (15 games, 80.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 228 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mikolaj Nowak play as Black?
As Black, Mikolaj Nowak most often plays: Fried Fox Defense (21 games, 38.1% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (14 games, 35.7% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (13 games, 23.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 219 games.
What is Mikolaj Nowak's FIDE rating?
Mikolaj Nowak is currently rated 2,313 in classical chess, 2,297 in rapid and 2,287 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,395 (Dec 2022).
How many games has Mikolaj Nowak played?
Our database contains 447 games by Mikolaj Nowak, covering May 2012 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 211 wins, 109 draws, 127 losses (47.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mikolaj Nowak?
447 games by Mikolaj Nowak 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.