Prepare against Piotr Kejna
FM · Poland · World #2,424 classical · FIDE ID 21821704
When preparing against Piotr Kejna, expect 1.e4 in 94% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (78% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (93%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as White, 24.0% over 25 games.
Our database contains 607 games by Piotr Kejna, covering Nov 2014 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Piotr Kejna's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Piotr Kejna 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 | 2,363 | 2,371 | Sep 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,173 | 2,236 | Mar 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,142 | 2,142 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 607 | 256 | 139 | 212 | 42.2% |
| As White | 311 | 148 | 72 | 91 | 47.6% |
| As Black | 296 | 108 | 67 | 121 | 36.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Piotr Kejna's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Piotr Kejna's side.
First moves as White (311 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 291 | 93.6% | 57.7% |
| d4 | 9 | 2.9% | 66.7% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 1.9% | 91.7% |
| c4 | 5 | 1.6% | 90.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 94% of White games, 57.7% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Kejna usually continues b3 (68.8% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Kejna usually continues Nf3 (53.8% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Kejna usually continues d4 (48.6% score)
- 1.d4 — 3% of White games, 66.7% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Kejna usually continues c4 (83.3% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Kejna usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (153 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 119 | 77.8% | 43.7% |
| e6 | 28 | 18.3% | 51.8% |
| d6 | 2 | 1.3% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 1.3% | 75.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (90 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 84 | 93.3% | 49.4% |
| e6 | 5 | 5.6% | 30.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.1% | 100.0% |
Piotr Kejna's chess games
All 607 games by Piotr Kejna in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2014 - 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: 256 wins, 139 draws, 212 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian: Snyder Variation | 72 | 48/3/21 | 66.7% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 25 | 6/10/9 | 24.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 17 | 7/1/9 | 41.2% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 15 | 7/5/3 | 46.7% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 14 | 5/1/8 | 35.7% |
| C13 | French: Classical Variation | 12 | 6/2/4 | 50.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 11 | 4/5/2 | 36.4% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 11 | 6/3/2 | 54.5% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 10 | 3/4/3 | 30.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 8 | 4/4/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 37 | 13/11/13 | 35.1% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 33 | 12/4/17 | 36.4% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 26 | 11/6/9 | 42.3% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 16 | 4/3/9 | 25.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 13 | 7/3/3 | 53.8% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 12 | 4/3/5 | 33.3% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 10 | 3/4/3 | 30.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2025 | Sam Shankland | 2,670 | Titled Tue Early | B18 |
| Jan 2024 | Avital Boruchovsky | 2,528 | Titled Tue Early | B40 |
| Jan 2025 | Srihari L R | 2,494 | Titled Tue Early | B76 |
| Apr 2026 | Or Bronstein | 2,481 | 26th ch-EUR Indiv 2026 | B91 |
| Jul 2025 | Tomas Polak | 2,476 | 36th Czech Open E | E97 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 248 | 136 | 2,308 |
| POL-chT 2nd League | 2024 | 19 | 13 | 2,212 |
| ch-POL U16 | 2023 | 17 | 10.5 | 1,978 |
| Wroclaw Open A | 2025 | 17 | 9 | 2,148 |
| 26th ch-EUR Indiv 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 6 | 2,438 |
| ch-POL Rapid U18 | 2023 | 11 | 8.5 | 2,047 |
| chT-POL U20 2nd League | 2017 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,589 |
| ch-POL U14 | 2021 | 9 | 4 | 1,777 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Piotr Kejna's chess games?
607 games by Piotr Kejna, from Nov 2014 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 Kejna has played.
What does Piotr Kejna play on the first move as White?
Across 311 games with White in our database, Piotr Kejna opens with 1.e4 (94% of games), 1.d4 (3% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Piotr Kejna answers 1...c5 (78% of games), 1...e6 (18% of games), 1...d6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (93% of games), 1...e6 (6% of games), 1...d6 (1% of games).
What openings does Piotr Kejna play as White?
As White, Piotr Kejna's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Snyder Variation (72 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian (25 games, 24.0% win rate); Italian Game (17 games, 41.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 311 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Piotr Kejna play as Black?
As Black, Piotr Kejna most often plays: Sicilian (37 games, 35.1% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (33 games, 36.4% win rate); Budapest Defense (26 games, 42.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 296 games.
What is Piotr Kejna's FIDE rating?
Piotr Kejna is currently rated 2,363 in classical chess, 2,173 in rapid and 2,142 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,371 (Sep 2025).
How many games has Piotr Kejna played?
Our database contains 607 games by Piotr Kejna, covering Nov 2014 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 256 wins, 139 draws, 212 losses (42.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Piotr Kejna?
607 games by Piotr Kejna 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.