Prepare against Olaf Stanczak
Poland · World #23,561 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 40 games by Olaf Stanczak, covering Jul 2022 to Oct 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 | 2,030 | 2,030 | Oct 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,977 | 1,997 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,818 | 1,852 | Aug 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 40 | 11 | 14 | 15 | 27.5% |
| As White | 21 | 9 | 6 | 6 | 42.9% |
| As Black | 19 | 2 | 8 | 9 | 10.5% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2022-2026): 898 rated games against 595 different opponents, across 111 events in 1 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 281 | 119 | 92 | 70 | 42.3% | 1,649 | 1,685 | 31 |
| Rapid | 320 | 146 | 61 | 113 | 45.6% | 1,595 | 1,609 | 13 |
| Blitz | 297 | 142 | 42 | 113 | 47.8% | 1,601 | 1,610 | 11 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 387 | 78 | 92 | 217 | 20.2% |
| Against lower-rated | 368 | 234 | 81 | 53 | 63.6% |
Wins over titled players: 1 vs CM · 1 vs WIM · 1 vs WCM.
Tournament wins
3 tournament wins from 99 events, 2 of them outright.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 110 | 51 | 33 | 26 | 1,811 | 1,877 |
| 2025 | 219 | 113 | 45 | 61 | 1,739 | 1,824 |
| 2024 | 210 | 95 | 51 | 64 | 1,668 | 1,703 |
| 2023 | 260 | 114 | 49 | 97 | 1,432 | 1,400 |
| 2022 | 99 | 34 | 17 | 48 | 1,339 | 1,194 |
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 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 20 | 95.2% | 57.5% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 4.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 95% of White games, 57.5% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Stanczak usually continues Nf3 (43.8% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Stanczak usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Stanczak usually continues Nf3 (100.0% 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 40 games by Olaf Stanczak in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2022 - Oct 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, 14 draws, 15 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% |
| C01 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Four Knights Game: Glek System | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Snyder Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C25 | Vienna Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
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% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 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% |
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 |
| Indywidualne Mistrzostwa Polski Juniorów 2026 - C16 | 2026 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,989 |
| Drużynowe Mistrzostwa Polski Juniorów - II Liga | Mecze 11-18 | 2026 | 7 | 5.5 | 2,111 |
| 13th Prague Summer Open | 2026 | 6 | 3 | 2,102 |
| Mistrzostwa Polski w Szachach Szybkich 2026 (Polish Rapid Championship) | 2026 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,984 |
| 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 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Olaf Stanczak's chess games?
40 games by Olaf Stanczak, from Jul 2022 to Oct 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 21 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); French: Classical Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 21 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 19 games.
What is Olaf Stanczak's FIDE rating?
Olaf Stanczak is currently rated 2,030 in classical chess, 1,977 in rapid and 1,818 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,030 (Oct 2026).
How many games has Olaf Stanczak played?
Our database contains 40 games by Olaf Stanczak, covering Jul 2022 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 14 draws, 15 losses (27.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Olaf Stanczak?
40 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.