Prepare against Piotr Kiwilsza
Poland · World #106,223 classical · FIDE ID 1173626
When preparing against Piotr Kiwilsza, expect 1.e4 in 96% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (94% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 52 games by Piotr Kiwilsza, covering May 2011 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Piotr Kiwilsza's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Piotr Kiwilsza 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 | 1,711 | 1,778 | Jul 2014 |
| Rapid | 1,665 | 1,761 | Dec 2015 |
| Blitz | 1,686 | 1,773 | Apr 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 52 | 20 | 3 | 29 | 38.5% |
| As White | 26 | 10 | 1 | 15 | 38.5% |
| As Black | 26 | 10 | 2 | 14 | 38.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Piotr Kiwilsza's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Piotr Kiwilsza's side.
First moves as White (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 25 | 96.2% | 38.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 3.8% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 96% of White games, 38.0% score
- …c5 (32% of these games) — Kiwilsza usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …e6 (24% of these games) — Kiwilsza usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (20% of these games) — Kiwilsza usually continues d4 (10.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 4% of White games, 100.0% score
- …e6 (100% of these games) — Kiwilsza usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 15 | 93.8% | 60.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 6 | 100.0% | 16.7% |
Piotr Kiwilsza's chess games
All 52 games by Piotr Kiwilsza in the Chess.ceo database (May 2011 - Aug 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: 20 wins, 3 draws, 29 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B55 | Sicilian | 8 | 2/0/6 | 25.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C30 | Vienna Game | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A17 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Scotch Game | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C24 | Italian Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C62 | Ruy Lopez | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2013 | Grzegorz Jablonski | 1,583 | 21st Poznan Open | C24 |
| Aug 2013 | Zenon Wittig | 1,539 | 21st Poznan Open | C30 |
| Aug 2015 | Jan Zatylny | 1,530 | 23rd Poznan Open | C01 |
| Aug 2015 | Henryk Szuba | 1,508 | 23rd Poznan Open | A17 |
| Aug 2015 | Jan Wojdak | 1,503 | 23rd Poznan Open | C70 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21st Poznan Open | 2013 | 18 | 7 | 1,766 |
| 26th Poznan Open | 2018 | 9 | 4 | 1,509 |
| 22nd Poznan Open | 2014 | 9 | 3 | 1,488 |
| 23rd Poznan Open | 2015 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,665 |
| Indywidualne Mistrzostwa Polski Seniorów 2026 - grupa 65+ | 2026 | 7 | 3 | 1,721 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Piotr Kiwilsza's chess games?
52 games by Piotr Kiwilsza, from May 2011 to Aug 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 Kiwilsza has played.
What does Piotr Kiwilsza play on the first move as White?
Across 26 games with White in our database, Piotr Kiwilsza opens with 1.e4 (96% of games), 1.c4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Piotr Kiwilsza answers 1...e5 (94% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Piotr Kiwilsza play as White?
As White, Piotr Kiwilsza's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (5 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 26 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Piotr Kiwilsza play as Black?
As Black, Piotr Kiwilsza most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Scotch Game (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Italian Game (2 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 26 games.
What is Piotr Kiwilsza's FIDE rating?
Piotr Kiwilsza is currently rated 1,711 in classical chess, 1,665 in rapid and 1,686 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,778 (Jul 2014).
How many games has Piotr Kiwilsza played?
Our database contains 52 games by Piotr Kiwilsza, covering May 2011 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 20 wins, 3 draws, 29 losses (38.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Piotr Kiwilsza?
52 games by Piotr Kiwilsza 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.