Prepare against Patryk Cieslak
IM · Poland · World #600 classical · FIDE ID 21078882
When preparing against Patryk Cieslak, expect 1.e4 in 54% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (27% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (46%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: English Opening as Black, 24.0% over 25 games.
Our database contains 1,654 games by Patryk Cieslak, covering Sep 2020 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Patryk Cieslak's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Patryk Cieslak 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 | 2,498 | 2,511 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,415 | 2,415 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,491 | 2,491 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,654 | 858 | 302 | 494 | 51.9% |
| As White | 825 | 460 | 144 | 221 | 55.8% |
| As Black | 829 | 398 | 158 | 273 | 48.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Patryk Cieslak's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Patryk Cieslak's side.
First moves as White (825 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 449 | 54.4% | 61.0% |
| Nf3 | 193 | 23.4% | 68.4% |
| c4 | 79 | 9.6% | 70.3% |
| d4 | 75 | 9.1% | 62.7% |
| a3 | 13 | 1.6% | 92.3% |
| b3 | 6 | 0.7% | 83.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 54% of White games, 61.0% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Cieslak usually continues Nf3 (58.1% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Cieslak usually continues Nf3 (62.8% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Cieslak usually continues d4 (60.3% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 23% of White games, 68.4% score
- …Nf6 (46% of these games) — Cieslak usually continues d4 (71.7% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Cieslak usually continues d4 (79.6% score)
- …c5 (10% of these games) — Cieslak usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (381 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 104 | 27.3% | 63.5% |
| c5 | 79 | 20.7% | 57.6% |
| c6 | 62 | 16.3% | 54.0% |
| e6 | 49 | 12.9% | 55.1% |
| d6 | 45 | 11.8% | 60.0% |
| g6 | 36 | 9.4% | 86.1% |
As Black against 1.d4 (261 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 121 | 46.4% | 64.0% |
| d5 | 49 | 18.8% | 35.7% |
| d6 | 35 | 13.4% | 65.7% |
| e6 | 29 | 11.1% | 55.2% |
| g6 | 24 | 9.2% | 77.1% |
| c6 | 2 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
Patryk Cieslak's chess games
All 1,654 games by Patryk Cieslak in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2020 - Sep 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: 858 wins, 302 draws, 494 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian | 72 | 36/16/20 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 49 | 33/3/13 | 67.3% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 42 | 16/8/18 | 38.1% |
| D02 | London System | 39 | 28/2/9 | 71.8% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 38 | 19/9/10 | 50.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 36 | 25/3/8 | 69.4% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 24 | 14/3/7 | 58.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 23 | 15/1/7 | 65.2% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 21 | 7/10/4 | 33.3% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 18 | 9/3/6 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 70 | 54/4/12 | 77.1% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 66 | 31/16/19 | 47.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 49 | 19/13/17 | 38.8% |
| C41 | Philidor | 45 | 25/3/17 | 55.6% |
| E04 | Catalan | 37 | 16/9/12 | 43.2% |
| B56 | Sicilian | 31 | 16/5/10 | 51.6% |
| A13 | English Opening | 25 | 6/9/10 | 24.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 22 | 16/3/3 | 72.7% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 22 | 6/9/7 | 27.3% |
| C79 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 20 | 9/4/7 | 45.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2026 | Hikaru Nakamura | 2,810 | 2nd 3-0 Thursday | B06 |
| Mar 2026 | Matthias Bluebaum | 2,698 | 1st 3-0 Thursday | D35 |
| Jul 2026 | Vladimir Fedoseev | 2,692 | 2nd 3-0 Thu 30th Jul 2026 | B10 |
| Jan 2025 | Nihal Sarin | 2,687 | Titled Tue Late | B06 |
| Feb 2026 | Alexey Sarana | 2,683 | 1st 3-0 Thursday | D38 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 894 | 545.5 | 2,420 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 75 | 46.5 | 2,500 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 68 | 39.5 | 2,474 |
| Reykjavik Open | 2024 | 18 | 11.5 | 2,438 |
| Speed Chess Q2 Sw | 2023 | 14 | 8 | 2,424 |
| FIDE World Bl Team Pool D | 2025 | 12 | 9.5 | 2,438 |
| FIDE World Rapid Team | 2025 | 12 | 8.5 | 2,500 |
| World Youth Open U16 2025 | 2025 | 11 | 8 | 2,484 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Olexandr Bortnyk (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Patryk Cieslak's chess games?
1,654 games by Patryk Cieslak, from Sep 2020 to Sep 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 Patryk Cieslak has played.
What does Patryk Cieslak play on the first move as White?
Across 825 games with White in our database, Patryk Cieslak opens with 1.e4 (54% of games), 1.Nf3 (23% of games), 1.c4 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Patryk Cieslak answers 1...e5 (27% of games), 1...c5 (21% of games), 1...c6 (16% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (46% of games), 1...d5 (19% of games), 1...d6 (13% of games).
What openings does Patryk Cieslak play as White?
As White, Patryk Cieslak's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (72 games, 50.0% win rate); Réti Opening (49 games, 67.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (42 games, 38.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 825 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Patryk Cieslak play as Black?
As Black, Patryk Cieslak most often plays: Modern Defense (70 games, 77.1% win rate); Indian Defense (66 games, 47.0% win rate); Réti Opening (49 games, 38.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 829 games.
What is Patryk Cieslak's FIDE rating?
Patryk Cieslak is currently rated 2,498 in classical chess, 2,415 in rapid and 2,491 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,511 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Patryk Cieslak played?
Our database contains 1,654 games by Patryk Cieslak, covering Sep 2020 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 858 wins, 302 draws, 494 losses (51.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Patryk Cieslak?
1,654 games by Patryk Cieslak 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.