Prepare against Piotr Ciechonski
Poland · World #84,204 classical · FIDE ID 1106864
When preparing against Piotr Ciechonski, expect 1.e4 in 95% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (80% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (81%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Dragon as Black, 46.4% over 28 games.
Our database contains 182 games by Piotr Ciechonski, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Piotr Ciechonski's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Piotr Ciechonski 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 | 1,776 | 2,122 | Jul 2009 |
| Rapid | 1,835 | 1,867 | Jun 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,728 | 1,860 | May 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 182 | 71 | 27 | 84 | 39.0% |
| As White | 86 | 30 | 17 | 39 | 34.9% |
| As Black | 96 | 41 | 10 | 45 | 42.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Piotr Ciechonski's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Piotr Ciechonski's side.
First moves as White (86 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 82 | 95.3% | 45.7% |
| d4 | 3 | 3.5% | 33.3% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.2% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 95% of White games, 45.7% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Ciechonski usually continues Nf3 (48.2% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Ciechonski usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Ciechonski usually continues d3 (5.6% score)
- 1.d4 — 3% of White games, 33.3% score
- …f5 (33% of these games) — Ciechonski usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Ciechonski usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …d6 (33% of these games) — Ciechonski usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (59 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 47 | 79.7% | 45.7% |
| e5 | 5 | 8.5% | 60.0% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 6.8% | 75.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 3.4% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 22 | 81.5% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 7.4% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 7.4% | 75.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 3.7% | 100.0% |
Piotr Ciechonski's chess games
All 182 games by Piotr Ciechonski in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Jul 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: 71 wins, 27 draws, 84 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 15 | 8/2/5 | 53.3% |
| C21 | Danish Gambit | 13 | 9/1/3 | 69.2% |
| A04 | Sicilian | 10 | 0/3/7 | 0.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 9 | 0/1/8 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B79 | Sicilian: Dragon | 28 | 13/3/12 | 46.4% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 12 | 4/2/6 | 33.3% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 8 | 3/0/5 | 37.5% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| D85 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A48 | Torre Attack | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2018 | Piotr Brodowski | 2,434 | ch-POL rapid | A29 |
| Jan 1995 | Merlijn Donk | 2,365 | Leeuwarden Open | D24 |
| Jan 1995 | Jasper Geurink | 2,260 | Leeuwarden Open | A08 |
| Jan 2010 | Michal Praszak | 2,250 | 2nd Dabrowica Open | D98 |
| May 2004 | Gianni Facchetti | 2,199 | 3rd Canarias en Red prel | C56 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-POL Otwarta Lubelska | 2013 | 14 | 4 | 1,781 |
| 5th Canarias en Red prel | 2004 | 13 | 6.5 | 2,332 |
| 3rd Canarias en Red prel | 2004 | 13 | 7.5 | 2,163 |
| 2nd Canarias en Red prel | 2004 | 11 | 4 | 2,213 |
| 4th Canarias en Red prel | 2004 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,098 |
| ch-Powiatu Pulawskiego Open | 2009 | 10 | 8 | 1,914 |
| 2nd Warsaw Four Seasons Open | 2011 | 9 | 5 | 1,788 |
| 20th Kochan Memorial Open A | 2009 | 9 | 3 | 1,867 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Piotr Ciechonski's chess games?
182 games by Piotr Ciechonski, from Apr 2003 to Jul 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 Ciechonski has played.
What does Piotr Ciechonski play on the first move as White?
Across 86 games with White in our database, Piotr Ciechonski opens with 1.e4 (95% of games), 1.d4 (3% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Piotr Ciechonski answers 1...c5 (80% of games), 1...e5 (8% of games), 1...Nf6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (81% of games), 1...c5 (7% of games), 1...d5 (7% of games).
What openings does Piotr Ciechonski play as White?
As White, Piotr Ciechonski's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Najdorf (15 games, 53.3% win rate); Danish Gambit (13 games, 69.2% win rate); Sicilian (10 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 86 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Piotr Ciechonski play as Black?
As Black, Piotr Ciechonski most often plays: Sicilian: Dragon (28 games, 46.4% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (12 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (8 games, 37.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 96 games.
What is Piotr Ciechonski's FIDE rating?
Piotr Ciechonski is currently rated 1,776 in classical chess, 1,835 in rapid and 1,728 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,122 (Jul 2009).
How many games has Piotr Ciechonski played?
Our database contains 182 games by Piotr Ciechonski, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 71 wins, 27 draws, 84 losses (39.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Piotr Ciechonski?
182 games by Piotr Ciechonski 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.