Prepare against Norbert Grzesik
Poland · World #35,309 classical · FIDE ID 1129449
When preparing against Norbert Grzesik, expect 1.e4 in 94% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (71% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (68%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as White, 35.3% over 17 games.
Our database contains 171 games by Norbert Grzesik, covering Apr 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Norbert Grzesik's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Norbert Grzesik 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 | 1,957 | 2,031 | Aug 2019 |
| Rapid | 1,900 | 1,932 | Apr 2015 |
| Blitz | 1,923 | 1,923 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 171 | 53 | 43 | 75 | 31.0% |
| As White | 95 | 30 | 27 | 38 | 31.6% |
| As Black | 76 | 23 | 16 | 37 | 30.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Norbert Grzesik's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Norbert Grzesik's side.
First moves as White (95 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 89 | 93.7% | 46.1% |
| d4 | 6 | 6.3% | 41.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 94% of White games, 46.1% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Grzesik usually continues Nf3 (41.9% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Grzesik usually continues Nf3 (47.7% score)
- …c6 (10% of these games) — Grzesik usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 6% of White games, 41.7% score
- …d6 (33% of these games) — Grzesik usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Grzesik usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …d5 (17% of these games) — Grzesik usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 30 | 71.4% | 41.7% |
| e6 | 6 | 14.3% | 33.3% |
| d6 | 5 | 11.9% | 20.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 2.4% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 15 | 68.2% | 43.3% |
| e6 | 6 | 27.3% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 4.5% | 50.0% |
Norbert Grzesik's chess games
All 171 games by Norbert Grzesik in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2006 - 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: 53 wins, 43 draws, 75 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B29 | Sicilian | 17 | 6/6/5 | 35.3% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| C41 | Philidor | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| C58 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B94 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A10 | English Opening | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| A40 | English Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2013 | Jacek Szewczyk | 2,154 | chT3-POL Dolnoslaskie 1314 | D01 |
| Mar 2017 | Stefan Horbing | 2,121 | 17th Liberec Open | B48 |
| Feb 2016 | Eric Simon | 2,107 | 16th Liberec Open | B03 |
| Mar 2019 | Lucie Jinova | 2,096 | 19th Liberec Open | C14 |
| Apr 2007 | Piotr Stupak | 2,051 | 2nd POL Academic Cup | A40 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| POL-chT 2nd League | 2024 | 26 | 9.5 | 1,926 |
| chT3-POL Dolnoslaskie 1617 | 2017 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,854 |
| chT3-POL Dolnoslaskie 1718 | 2018 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,953 |
| ch-Wroclaw | 2003 | 9 | 2 | 1,647 |
| 43rd Polanica Zdroj Open B | 2007 | 9 | 4 | 1,343 |
| Wroclaw Polonia Open B | 2005 | 9 | 5 | 2,142 |
| chT-POL 2nd League | 2025 | 9 | 5 | 1,997 |
| Wroclaw Anderssen Memorial Open B | 2023 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,594 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Norbert Grzesik's chess games?
171 games by Norbert Grzesik, from Apr 2006 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 Norbert Grzesik has played.
What does Norbert Grzesik play on the first move as White?
Across 95 games with White in our database, Norbert Grzesik opens with 1.e4 (94% of games), 1.d4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Norbert Grzesik answers 1...c5 (71% of games), 1...e6 (14% of games), 1...d6 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (68% of games), 1...e6 (27% of games), 1...d5 (5% of games).
What openings does Norbert Grzesik play as White?
As White, Norbert Grzesik's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (17 games, 35.3% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Philidor (6 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 95 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Norbert Grzesik play as Black?
As Black, Norbert Grzesik most often plays: English Opening (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 76 games.
What is Norbert Grzesik's FIDE rating?
Norbert Grzesik is currently rated 1,957 in classical chess, 1,900 in rapid and 1,923 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,031 (Aug 2019).
How many games has Norbert Grzesik played?
Our database contains 171 games by Norbert Grzesik, covering Apr 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 53 wins, 43 draws, 75 losses (31.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Norbert Grzesik?
171 games by Norbert Grzesik 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.