Prepare against Nikodem Cieslar
Poland · World #81,960 classical · FIDE ID 21091927
When preparing against Nikodem Cieslar, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (71% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 32 games by Nikodem Cieslar, covering Oct 2022 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Nikodem Cieslar's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nikodem Cieslar 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 | 1,783 | 1,843 | Oct 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,815 | 1,991 | May 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,859 | 1,859 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 32 | 12 | 9 | 11 | 37.5% |
| As White | 15 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 17 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 41.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nikodem Cieslar's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nikodem Cieslar's side.
First moves as White (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 15 | 100.0% | 46.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 46.7% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Cieslar usually continues Nf3 (20.0% score)
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Cieslar usually continues Nf3 (70.0% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Cieslar usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 10 | 71.4% | 70.0% |
| c5 | 4 | 28.6% | 62.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (2 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 2 | 100.0% | 0.0% |
Nikodem Cieslar's chess games
All 32 games by Nikodem Cieslar in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2022 - 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: 12 wins, 9 draws, 11 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B58 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C79 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C55 | Italian Game | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| C66 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C58 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E06 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | Zuzanna Goralik | 1,825 | Szachy w Ustroniu Łączą Pokolenia | Open A | C56 |
| Jul 2026 | Eryk Mirota | 1,748 | Polish Youth Rapid & Blitz Championships 2026 | | Blitz | O12 | C01 |
| Jul 2026 | Jan Blicharczyk | 1,676 | Polish Youth Rapid & Blitz Championships 2026 | | Blitz | O12 | C78 |
| Jul 2026 | Konstanty Lewenstein | 1,630 | Polish Youth Rapid & Blitz Championships 2026 | Rapid | O12 | C56 |
| Jul 2026 | Krzysztof Mikolajczyk | 1,622 | Polish Youth Rapid & Blitz Championships 2026 | | Blitz | O12 | C58 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polish Youth Rapid & Blitz Championships 2026 | | Blitz | O12 | 2026 | 10 | 6.5 | 1,838 |
| Szachy w Ustroniu Łączą Pokolenia | Open A | 2026 | 8 | 3 | 1,789 |
| ch-POL U10 | 2023 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,283 |
| Polish Youth Rapid & Blitz Championships 2026 | Rapid | O12 | 2026 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,689 |
| Polish Youth Rapid & Blitz Championships 2026 | Blitz | O14 | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1,312 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nikodem Cieslar's chess games?
32 games by Nikodem Cieslar, from Oct 2022 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 Nikodem Cieslar has played.
What does Nikodem Cieslar play on the first move as White?
Across 15 games with White in our database, Nikodem Cieslar opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nikodem Cieslar answers 1...e5 (71% of games), 1...c5 (29% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Nikodem Cieslar play as White?
As White, Nikodem Cieslar's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (3 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 15 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nikodem Cieslar play as Black?
As Black, Nikodem Cieslar most often plays: Italian Game (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Italian Game: Two Knights Defense (1 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Nikodem Cieslar's FIDE rating?
Nikodem Cieslar is currently rated 1,783 in classical chess, 1,815 in rapid and 1,859 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,843 (Oct 2025).
How many games has Nikodem Cieslar played?
Our database contains 32 games by Nikodem Cieslar, covering Oct 2022 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 9 draws, 11 losses (37.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nikodem Cieslar?
32 games by Nikodem Cieslar 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.