Prepare against Piotr Kaim
Poland · World #17,199 classical · FIDE ID 1101692
When preparing against Piotr Kaim, expect 1.e4 in 58% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (49% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (71%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as Black, 21.1% over 19 games.
Our database contains 319 games by Piotr Kaim, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Piotr Kaim's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Piotr Kaim 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 | 2,083 | 2,292 | Jul 2004 |
| Rapid | 2,049 | 2,181 | Oct 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,063 | 2,227 | Jul 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 319 | 122 | 98 | 98 | 38.2% |
| As White | 163 | 71 | 44 | 48 | 43.6% |
| As Black | 156 | 51 | 54 | 50 | 32.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Piotr Kaim's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Piotr Kaim's side.
First moves as White (163 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 94 | 57.7% | 57.4% |
| Nf3 | 34 | 20.9% | 55.9% |
| d4 | 28 | 17.2% | 55.4% |
| g3 | 7 | 4.3% | 64.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 58% of White games, 57.4% score
- …c5 (52% of these games) — Kaim usually continues Nf3 (55.4% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Kaim usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Kaim usually continues d4 (55.6% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 21% of White games, 55.9% score
- …d5 (41% of these games) — Kaim usually continues c4 (65.4% score)
- …Nf6 (32% of these games) — Kaim usually continues c4 (38.9% score)
- …f5 (15% of these games) — Kaim usually continues d3 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (75 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 37 | 49.3% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 23 | 30.7% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 6 | 8.0% | 58.3% |
| e6 | 6 | 8.0% | 33.3% |
| Nc6 | 2 | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (56 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 40 | 71.4% | 58.8% |
| d5 | 10 | 17.9% | 55.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 3.6% | 75.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.8% | 0.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 1.8% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.8% | 50.0% |
Piotr Kaim's chess games
All 319 games by Piotr Kaim 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: 122 wins, 98 draws, 98 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian | 20 | 11/3/6 | 55.0% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 11 | 6/1/4 | 54.5% |
| B87 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Hungarian Opening | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| A14 | English Opening | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| D42 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E61 | Indian Defense | 19 | 4/10/5 | 21.1% |
| B56 | Sicilian | 16 | 5/5/6 | 31.3% |
| E68 | English Opening | 12 | 5/4/3 | 41.7% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 8 | 6/1/1 | 75.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 8 | 5/0/3 | 62.5% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| C02 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A40 | English Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2010 | Artur Jakubiec | 2,526 | ch-Krakow Seniors/Juniors | C40 |
| Sep 2012 | Dominik Pedzich | 2,409 | POL-chT 1st League | B84 |
| Jan 2015 | Bjorn Ahlander | 2,406 | Sliema XYChess | B42 |
| Sep 2009 | Michal Luch | 2,400 | POL-chT 1st League | E68 |
| Sep 2012 | Artur Pieniazek | 2,366 | POL-chT 1st League | A58 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| POL-chT 2nd League | 2023 | 107 | 61 | 2,149 |
| POL-chT 1st League | 2017 | 35 | 21 | 2,354 |
| ch-Malopolska | 2024 | 12 | 5 | 2,078 |
| 31st Warsaw YMCA Winter | 2007 | 12 | 6 | 2,207 |
| chT2-POL | 2013 | 9 | 4 | 2,214 |
| 33rd Krakow Open A | 2023 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,259 |
| Sliema XYChess | 2015 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,232 |
| 47th Polanica Zdroj Open A | 2011 | 9 | 6 | 2,278 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Piotr Kaim's chess games?
319 games by Piotr Kaim, 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 Kaim has played.
What does Piotr Kaim play on the first move as White?
Across 163 games with White in our database, Piotr Kaim opens with 1.e4 (58% of games), 1.Nf3 (21% of games), 1.d4 (17% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Piotr Kaim answers 1...c5 (49% of games), 1...e5 (31% of games), 1...c6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (71% of games), 1...d5 (18% of games), 1...c5 (4% of games).
What openings does Piotr Kaim play as White?
As White, Piotr Kaim's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (20 games, 55.0% win rate); Réti Opening (11 games, 54.5% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (9 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 163 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Piotr Kaim play as Black?
As Black, Piotr Kaim most often plays: Indian Defense (19 games, 21.1% win rate); Sicilian (16 games, 31.3% win rate); English Opening (12 games, 41.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 156 games.
What is Piotr Kaim's FIDE rating?
Piotr Kaim is currently rated 2,083 in classical chess, 2,049 in rapid and 2,063 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,292 (Jul 2004).
How many games has Piotr Kaim played?
Our database contains 319 games by Piotr Kaim, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 122 wins, 98 draws, 98 losses (38.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Piotr Kaim?
319 games by Piotr Kaim 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.