Prepare against Olaf Stanczak
Poland · World #32,078 classical · FIDE ID 41842111
When preparing against Olaf Stanczak, expect 1.e4 in 95% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (78% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (71%).
Our database contains 37 games by Olaf Stanczak, covering Jul 2022 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Olaf Stanczak's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Olaf Stanczak 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 | 1,974 | 1,974 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,889 | 1,997 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,818 | 1,852 | Aug 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 37 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 29.7% |
| As White | 19 | 9 | 5 | 5 | 47.4% |
| As Black | 18 | 2 | 8 | 8 | 11.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Olaf Stanczak's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Olaf Stanczak's side.
First moves as White (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 18 | 94.7% | 61.1% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 5.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 95% of White games, 61.1% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Stanczak usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Stanczak usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …c6 (17% of these games) — Stanczak usually continues Nc3 (33.3% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 5% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (100% of these games) — Stanczak usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 7 | 77.8% | 35.7% |
| c5 | 1 | 11.1% | 100.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 71.4% | 40.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
Olaf Stanczak's chess games
All 37 games by Olaf Stanczak in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 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: 11 wins, 13 draws, 13 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Four Knights Game: Glek System | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | King's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Snyder Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D01 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | Roberto Alejandro Avila Bautista | 2,288 | Summer Prague Open 2026 | B00 |
| Aug 2026 | Luca Rotolante | 2,089 | 13th Prague Summer Open | C44 |
| Aug 2026 | Axel Moser | 2,078 | 13th Prague Summer Open | C25 |
| May 2026 | Wiktor Domanski | 2,020 | Drużynowe Mistrzostwa Polski Juniorów - II Liga | Mecze 1-10 | B40 |
| May 2026 | Stanislaw Stachniak | 1,982 | Drużynowe Mistrzostwa Polski Juniorów - II Liga | Mecze 11-18 | C47 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wroclaw Open B | 2024 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,755 |
| Drużynowe Mistrzostwa Polski Juniorów - II Liga | Mecze 11-18 | 2026 | 7 | 5.5 | 2,111 |
| Indywidualne Mistrzostwa Polski Juniorów 2026 - C16 | 2026 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,989 |
| 13th Prague Summer Open | 2026 | 6 | 3 | 2,102 |
| ch-POL Rapid 2025 | 2025 | 2 | 0 | 1,852 |
| Polish Youth Rapid & Blitz Championships 2026 | Rapid | O16 | 2026 | 2 | 0 | 1,797 |
| Drużynowe Mistrzostwa Polski Juniorów - II Liga | Mecze 1-10 | 2026 | 2 | 1 | 2,013 |
| Summer Prague Open 2026 | 2026 | 1 | 1 | 2,688 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Olaf Stanczak's chess games?
37 games by Olaf Stanczak, from Jul 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 Olaf Stanczak has played.
What does Olaf Stanczak play on the first move as White?
Across 19 games with White in our database, Olaf Stanczak opens with 1.e4 (95% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Olaf Stanczak answers 1...e6 (78% of games), 1...c5 (11% of games), 1...Nf6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (71% of games), 1...d6 (14% of games), 1...d5 (14% of games).
What openings does Olaf Stanczak play as White?
As White, Olaf Stanczak's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Four Knights Game: Glek System (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 19 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Olaf Stanczak play as Black?
As Black, Olaf Stanczak most often plays: French: Tarrasch Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Réti Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Olaf Stanczak's FIDE rating?
Olaf Stanczak is currently rated 1,974 in classical chess, 1,889 in rapid and 1,818 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,974 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Olaf Stanczak played?
Our database contains 37 games by Olaf Stanczak, covering Jul 2022 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 13 draws, 13 losses (29.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Olaf Stanczak?
37 games by Olaf Stanczak 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.