Prepare against Piotr Kaminski
Poland · World #25,322 classical · FIDE ID 1125451
When preparing against Piotr Kaminski, expect 1.d4 in 75% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (39% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d6 (35%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Pirc Defense as Black, 20.0% over 15 games.
Our database contains 151 games by Piotr Kaminski, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Piotr Kaminski's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Piotr Kaminski 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 | 2,016 | 2,179 | Feb 2013 |
| Rapid | 1,942 | 1,968 | Apr 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,903 | 2,051 | Dec 2021 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 151 | 51 | 39 | 61 | 33.8% |
| As White | 75 | 34 | 15 | 26 | 45.3% |
| As Black | 76 | 17 | 24 | 35 | 22.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Piotr Kaminski's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Piotr Kaminski's side.
First moves as White (75 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 56 | 74.7% | 61.6% |
| e4 | 15 | 20.0% | 40.0% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 5.3% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 75% of White games, 61.6% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Kaminski usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (34% of these games) — Kaminski usually continues c4 (73.1% score)
- …g6 (4% of these games) — Kaminski usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 20% of White games, 40.0% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Kaminski usually continues Nc3 (30.0% score)
- …e6 (27% of these games) — Kaminski usually continues d4 (37.5% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Kaminski usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (44 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 17 | 38.6% | 20.6% |
| d6 | 13 | 29.5% | 42.3% |
| e6 | 8 | 18.2% | 37.5% |
| c5 | 6 | 13.6% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 7 | 35.0% | 35.7% |
| d5 | 6 | 30.0% | 33.3% |
| Nf6 | 6 | 30.0% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 5.0% | 0.0% |
Piotr Kaminski's chess games
All 151 games by Piotr Kaminski 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: 51 wins, 39 draws, 61 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D11 | Slav Defense | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
| A43 | Indian Defense | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| A64 | Catalan | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| D02 | London System | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A12 | English Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B12 | Pirc Defense | 15 | 3/5/7 | 20.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| D52 | Slav Defense | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Anglo-Slav Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2018 | Marcin Steczek | 2,386 | POL-chT 2nd League | A11 |
| Dec 2022 | Jolanta Zawadzka | 2,386 | ch-EU Blitz | B11 |
| Dec 2022 | Pijus Stremavicius | 2,369 | ch-EU Blitz | A41 |
| Feb 2007 | Marcin Walach | 2,365 | Raciborz Open | D84 |
| Sep 2018 | Rafal Tomczak | 2,361 | POL-chT 2nd League | D20 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| POL-chT 2nd League | 2024 | 47 | 16.5 | 2,052 |
| POL-chT U19 2nd League | 2012 | 11 | 5 | 1,387 |
| 48th Polanica Zdroj Open B | 2012 | 9 | 6 | 2,248 |
| Wroclaw Polonia Open A | 2005 | 9 | 5 | 2,134 |
| 16th Rewal Open A | 2011 | 9 | 5 | 2,119 |
| chT3-POL Slaskie | 2008 | 9 | 4 | 2,068 |
| Raciborz Open | 2007 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,179 |
| chT-POL 2nd League | 2025 | 9 | 6 | 2,099 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Piotr Kaminski's chess games?
151 games by Piotr Kaminski, 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 Kaminski has played.
What does Piotr Kaminski play on the first move as White?
Across 75 games with White in our database, Piotr Kaminski opens with 1.d4 (75% of games), 1.e4 (20% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Piotr Kaminski answers 1...c6 (39% of games), 1...d6 (30% of games), 1...e6 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d6 (35% of games), 1...d5 (30% of games), 1...Nf6 (30% of games).
What openings does Piotr Kaminski play as White?
As White, Piotr Kaminski's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (8 games, 62.5% win rate); Indian Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate); King's Indian: Sämisch (6 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 75 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Piotr Kaminski play as Black?
As Black, Piotr Kaminski most often plays: Pirc Defense (15 games, 20.0% win rate); Réti Opening (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Caro-Kann (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 76 games.
What is Piotr Kaminski's FIDE rating?
Piotr Kaminski is currently rated 2,016 in classical chess, 1,942 in rapid and 1,903 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,179 (Feb 2013).
How many games has Piotr Kaminski played?
Our database contains 151 games by Piotr Kaminski, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 51 wins, 39 draws, 61 losses (33.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Piotr Kaminski?
151 games by Piotr Kaminski 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.