Prepare against Piotr Polkowski
Poland · World #16,552 classical · FIDE ID 1110527
When preparing against Piotr Polkowski, expect 1.e4 in 87% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (91% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (50%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Closed as White, 58.1% over 31 games.
Our database contains 224 games by Piotr Polkowski, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Piotr Polkowski's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Piotr Polkowski 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 | 2,089 | 2,203 | Sep 2013 |
| Rapid | 2,104 | 2,309 | Feb 2015 |
| Blitz | 2,173 | 2,294 | Jun 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 224 | 84 | 82 | 58 | 37.5% |
| As White | 111 | 50 | 36 | 25 | 45.0% |
| As Black | 113 | 34 | 46 | 33 | 30.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Piotr Polkowski's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Piotr Polkowski's side.
First moves as White (111 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 97 | 87.4% | 60.8% |
| d4 | 7 | 6.3% | 71.4% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 1.8% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 1.8% | 25.0% |
| Nc3 | 2 | 1.8% | 75.0% |
| b4 | 1 | 0.9% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 87% of White games, 60.8% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Polkowski usually continues Nc3 (69.4% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Polkowski usually continues Nf3 (54.2% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Polkowski usually continues d4 (78.6% score)
- 1.d4 — 6% of White games, 71.4% score
- …d5 (57% of these games) — Polkowski usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …Nf6 (29% of these games) — Polkowski usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (14% of these games) — Polkowski usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (57 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 52 | 91.2% | 42.3% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 3.5% | 100.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.8% | 100.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.8% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.8% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 18 | 50.0% | 55.6% |
| d6 | 12 | 33.3% | 58.3% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 13.9% | 50.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 2.8% | 100.0% |
Piotr Polkowski's chess games
All 224 games by Piotr Polkowski 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: 84 wins, 82 draws, 58 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 31 | 18/7/6 | 58.1% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| C50 | Vienna Game | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C28 | Bishop's Opening | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 11 | 2/3/6 | 18.2% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 9 | 2/2/5 | 22.2% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| A20 | Réti Opening | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| B00 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A21 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2019 | Dariusz Szoen | 2,415 | POL-chT 2nd League | B00 |
| Aug 2001 | Evgeny Sharapov | 2,403 | Kochan Memorial Open | B23 |
| Jan 1998 | Grzegorz Murawski | 2,300 | MK Cafe Cup B | C90 |
| Sep 2016 | Roman Tomaszewski | 2,296 | POL-chT 1st League | B12 |
| Jan 1995 | Czeslaw Spisak | 2,295 | ch-POL U18 | B23 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| POL-chT 1st League | 2024 | 34 | 15.5 | 2,087 |
| POL-chT 2nd League | 2021 | 21 | 13 | 2,116 |
| Lublin Chmielewski Memorial | 2013 | 14 | 10 | 2,134 |
| chT-POL 1 | 2014 | 13 | 4 | 2,077 |
| chT-POL U18 | 1996 | 11 | 6 | 2,193 |
| ch-POL U18 | 1995 | 11 | 5 | 2,173 |
| Kochan Memorial Open | 2001 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,137 |
| 2nd Lublin Gerlecka Memorial | 2012 | 9 | 7.5 | 2,221 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Piotr Polkowski's chess games?
224 games by Piotr Polkowski, 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 Polkowski has played.
What does Piotr Polkowski play on the first move as White?
Across 111 games with White in our database, Piotr Polkowski opens with 1.e4 (87% of games), 1.d4 (6% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Piotr Polkowski answers 1...e5 (91% of games), 1...Nf6 (4% of games), 1...c6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (50% of games), 1...d6 (33% of games), 1...Nf6 (14% of games).
What openings does Piotr Polkowski play as White?
As White, Piotr Polkowski's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (31 games, 58.1% win rate); Italian Game (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Sicilian (7 games, 14.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 111 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Piotr Polkowski play as Black?
As Black, Piotr Polkowski most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (11 games, 18.2% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Indian Defense (9 games, 44.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 113 games.
What is Piotr Polkowski's FIDE rating?
Piotr Polkowski is currently rated 2,089 in classical chess, 2,104 in rapid and 2,173 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,203 (Sep 2013).
How many games has Piotr Polkowski played?
Our database contains 224 games by Piotr Polkowski, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 84 wins, 82 draws, 58 losses (37.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Piotr Polkowski?
224 games by Piotr Polkowski 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.