Prepare against Piotr Brzezina
FM · Poland · World #1,653 classical · FIDE ID 21078874
When preparing against Piotr Brzezina, expect 1.e4 in 64% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (40% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (95%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense as Black, 27.3% over 22 games.
Our database contains 885 games by Piotr Brzezina, covering Sep 2020 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Piotr Brzezina's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Piotr Brzezina 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 | 2,403 | 2,404 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,273 | 2,285 | Nov 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,212 | 2,212 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 885 | 393 | 152 | 340 | 44.4% |
| As White | 437 | 218 | 77 | 142 | 49.9% |
| As Black | 448 | 175 | 75 | 198 | 39.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Piotr Brzezina's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Piotr Brzezina's side.
First moves as White (437 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 280 | 64.1% | 56.4% |
| d4 | 139 | 31.8% | 61.2% |
| Nf3 | 14 | 3.2% | 71.4% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
| h3 | 1 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 64% of White games, 56.4% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Brzezina usually continues Nf3 (56.8% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Brzezina usually continues Nf3 (57.4% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Brzezina usually continues d4 (64.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 32% of White games, 61.2% score
- …Nf6 (62% of these games) — Brzezina usually continues c4 (61.9% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Brzezina usually continues c4 (60.3% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Brzezina usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (228 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 91 | 39.9% | 44.5% |
| c5 | 79 | 34.6% | 48.1% |
| c6 | 51 | 22.4% | 57.8% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 0.9% | 75.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 0.9% | 100.0% |
| a6 | 1 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (134 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 127 | 94.8% | 46.9% |
| d5 | 6 | 4.5% | 16.7% |
| a6 | 1 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
Piotr Brzezina's chess games
All 885 games by Piotr Brzezina 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: 393 wins, 152 draws, 340 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 43 | 17/5/21 | 39.5% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 33 | 17/4/12 | 51.5% |
| E04 | Catalan | 26 | 14/2/10 | 53.8% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 18 | 7/2/9 | 38.9% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 16 | 9/3/4 | 56.3% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 13 | 10/1/2 | 76.9% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 12 | 7/2/3 | 58.3% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 12 | 7/2/3 | 58.3% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 12 | 8/1/3 | 66.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 11 | 5/1/5 | 45.5% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 30 | 13/3/14 | 43.3% |
| E17 | Queen's Indian Defense | 24 | 7/3/14 | 29.2% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 23 | 7/2/14 | 30.4% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 22 | 6/2/14 | 27.3% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 19 | 11/1/7 | 57.9% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 17 | 5/3/9 | 29.4% |
| A15 | English Opening | 17 | 5/3/9 | 29.4% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 16 | 9/2/5 | 56.3% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 11 | 5/5/1 | 45.5% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 10 | 3/1/6 | 30.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2025 | Andrey Esipenko | 2,699 | Titled Tue Late | C70 |
| Aug 2025 | Aleksandar Indjic | 2,661 | Abu Dhabi Masters Online | E90 |
| Jan 2026 | Pranesh M | 2,628 | Titled Tue | C55 |
| Mar 2025 | Szymon Gumularz | 2,591 | Titled Tue Late | B12 |
| Oct 2024 | Tamas Banusz | 2,591 | Titled Tue Late | B33 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 491 | 238.5 | 2,267 |
| 25th European Youth Rapid & Blitz Chess Championship | Blitz | O16 | 2026 | 15 | 9.5 | 2,153 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 13 | 7 | 2,292 |
| 25th ch-EUR Indiv | 2025 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,315 |
| Wch U12 rapid | 2023 | 11 | 6 | 1,500 |
| 26th ch-EUR Indiv 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 6 | 2,409 |
| Chess Kids U13 B | 2024 | 10 | 3.5 | 2,092 |
| 30th ch-EU U12 | 2022 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,755 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Piotr Brzezina's chess games?
885 games by Piotr Brzezina, 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 Piotr Brzezina has played.
What does Piotr Brzezina play on the first move as White?
Across 437 games with White in our database, Piotr Brzezina opens with 1.e4 (64% of games), 1.d4 (32% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Piotr Brzezina answers 1...e5 (40% of games), 1...c5 (35% of games), 1...c6 (22% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (95% of games), 1...d5 (4% of games), 1...a6 (1% of games).
What openings does Piotr Brzezina play as White?
As White, Piotr Brzezina's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (43 games, 39.5% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (33 games, 51.5% win rate); Catalan (26 games, 53.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 437 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Piotr Brzezina play as Black?
As Black, Piotr Brzezina most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (30 games, 43.3% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (24 games, 29.2% win rate); Indian Defense (23 games, 30.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 448 games.
What is Piotr Brzezina's FIDE rating?
Piotr Brzezina is currently rated 2,403 in classical chess, 2,273 in rapid and 2,212 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,404 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Piotr Brzezina played?
Our database contains 885 games by Piotr Brzezina, covering Sep 2020 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 393 wins, 152 draws, 340 losses (44.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Piotr Brzezina?
885 games by Piotr Brzezina 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.