Prepare against Piotr Brodowski
IM · Poland · World #769 classical · FIDE ID 1124480
When preparing against Piotr Brodowski, expect 1.c4 in 35% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (56% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (34%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian as White, 39.2% over 79 games.
Our database contains 1,907 games by Piotr Brodowski, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Piotr Brodowski's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Piotr Brodowski 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 | 2,475 | 2,475 | Sep 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,380 | 2,499 | May 2017 |
| Blitz | 2,407 | 2,510 | May 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,907 | 923 | 422 | 560 | 48.4% |
| As White | 949 | 492 | 202 | 255 | 51.8% |
| As Black | 958 | 431 | 220 | 305 | 45.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Piotr Brodowski's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Piotr Brodowski's side.
First moves as White (949 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 328 | 34.6% | 57.5% |
| d4 | 250 | 26.3% | 63.6% |
| Nf3 | 159 | 16.8% | 66.0% |
| e4 | 157 | 16.5% | 70.1% |
| g3 | 38 | 4.0% | 51.3% |
| b3 | 7 | 0.7% | 78.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 35% of White games, 57.5% score
- …Nf6 (26% of these games) — Brodowski usually continues Nc3 (61.0% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Brodowski usually continues Nc3 (46.4% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Brodowski usually continues Nf3 (47.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 26% of White games, 63.6% score
- …Nf6 (61% of these games) — Brodowski usually continues c4 (62.7% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Brodowski usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …g6 (5% of these games) — Brodowski usually continues e4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (459 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 256 | 55.8% | 59.4% |
| g6 | 70 | 15.3% | 61.4% |
| d6 | 70 | 15.3% | 57.9% |
| e6 | 42 | 9.2% | 51.2% |
| e5 | 13 | 2.8% | 23.1% |
| d5 | 3 | 0.7% | 66.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (343 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 118 | 34.4% | 55.1% |
| c5 | 98 | 28.6% | 52.0% |
| d6 | 56 | 16.3% | 55.4% |
| d5 | 32 | 9.3% | 42.2% |
| g6 | 26 | 7.6% | 63.5% |
| e6 | 11 | 3.2% | 36.4% |
Piotr Brodowski's chess games
All 1,907 games by Piotr Brodowski in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 923 wins, 422 draws, 560 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A13 | English Opening | 157 | 75/41/41 | 47.8% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 79 | 31/21/27 | 39.2% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 51 | 27/11/13 | 52.9% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 51 | 27/11/13 | 52.9% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 40 | 19/8/13 | 47.5% |
| D41 | Indian Defense | 38 | 15/11/12 | 39.5% |
| A10 | Modern Defense | 35 | 17/9/9 | 48.6% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 33 | 14/7/12 | 42.4% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 28 | 14/5/9 | 50.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 27 | 15/7/5 | 55.6% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 122 | 55/21/46 | 45.1% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 111 | 60/22/29 | 54.1% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 80 | 41/4/35 | 51.3% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 66 | 27/16/23 | 40.9% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 65 | 30/19/16 | 46.2% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 39 | 18/8/13 | 46.2% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 35 | 14/7/14 | 40.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 28 | 17/3/8 | 60.7% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 27 | 13/5/9 | 48.1% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 24 | 14/3/6 | 58.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2025 | Bogdan-Daniel Deac | 2,696 | Titled Tue Late | A45 |
| Dec 2016 | Arkadij Naiditsch | 2,687 | ch-EU blitz | A15 |
| Mar 2022 | Alexey Sarana | 2,685 | Titled Tue Early | A23 |
| Oct 2023 | Andrei Volokitin | 2,674 | POL Superleague Rapid | A34 |
| Mar 2026 | Nils Grandelius | 2,666 | Titled Tue | A60 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 575 | 312 | 2,363 |
| POL-chT 1st League | 2023 | 84 | 51.5 | 2,400 |
| ch-EU blitz | 2017 | 33 | 18 | 2,464 |
| ch-POL rapid | 2020 | 30 | 21.5 | 2,475 |
| chT-POL | 2018 | 24 | 7.5 | 2,355 |
| ch-POL U18 | 2007 | 22 | 12.5 | 2,288 |
| ch-POL U20 | 2008 | 22 | 13 | 2,412 |
| POL-chT U19 2nd League | 2007 | 22 | 16 | 2,236 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Lukasz Cyborowski (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Piotr Brodowski's chess games?
1,907 games by Piotr Brodowski, from Apr 2003 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 Piotr Brodowski has played.
What does Piotr Brodowski play on the first move as White?
Across 949 games with White in our database, Piotr Brodowski opens with 1.c4 (35% of games), 1.d4 (26% of games), 1.Nf3 (17% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Piotr Brodowski answers 1...c5 (56% of games), 1...g6 (15% of games), 1...d6 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (34% of games), 1...c5 (29% of games), 1...d6 (16% of games).
What openings does Piotr Brodowski play as White?
As White, Piotr Brodowski's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (157 games, 47.8% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (79 games, 39.2% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (51 games, 52.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 949 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Piotr Brodowski play as Black?
As Black, Piotr Brodowski most often plays: Benoni Defense (122 games, 45.1% win rate); Modern Defense (111 games, 54.1% win rate); Pirc Defense (80 games, 51.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 958 games.
What is Piotr Brodowski's FIDE rating?
Piotr Brodowski is currently rated 2,475 in classical chess, 2,380 in rapid and 2,407 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,475 (Sep 2026).
How many games has Piotr Brodowski played?
Our database contains 1,907 games by Piotr Brodowski, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 923 wins, 422 draws, 560 losses (48.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Piotr Brodowski?
1,907 games by Piotr Brodowski 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.