Prepare against Piotr Poniewierski
Poland · World #49,123 classical · FIDE ID 1141406
When preparing against Piotr Poniewierski, expect 1.Nf3 in 89% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (85% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (67%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 22.7% over 22 games.
Our database contains 155 games by Piotr Poniewierski, covering Jan 2006 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Piotr Poniewierski's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Piotr Poniewierski 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 | 1,896 | 2,094 | Jul 2006 |
| Rapid | 1,862 | 1,998 | Mar 2015 |
| Blitz | 1,881 | 1,938 | May 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 155 | 54 | 38 | 63 | 34.8% |
| As White | 81 | 32 | 19 | 30 | 39.5% |
| As Black | 74 | 22 | 19 | 33 | 29.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Piotr Poniewierski's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Piotr Poniewierski's side.
First moves as White (81 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 72 | 88.9% | 50.7% |
| c4 | 6 | 7.4% | 58.3% |
| d4 | 3 | 3.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 89% of White games, 50.7% score
- …Nf6 (46% of these games) — Poniewierski usually continues c4 (64.1% score)
- …d5 (19% of these games) — Poniewierski usually continues d4 (46.2% score)
- …c5 (10% of these games) — Poniewierski usually continues c4 (28.6% score)
- 1.c4 — 7% of White games, 58.3% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Poniewierski usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- …d6 (17% of these games) — Poniewierski usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Poniewierski usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 33 | 84.6% | 39.4% |
| c6 | 5 | 12.8% | 30.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 2.6% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 14 | 66.7% | 21.4% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 19.0% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 9.5% | 25.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 4.8% | 100.0% |
Piotr Poniewierski's chess games
All 155 games by Piotr Poniewierski in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2006 - 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: 54 wins, 38 draws, 63 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A26 | English Opening | 26 | 15/3/8 | 57.7% |
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 10 | 1/5/4 | 10.0% |
| E01 | Catalan | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A54 | Indian Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 22 | 5/7/10 | 22.7% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 8 | 1/2/5 | 12.5% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B15 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2007 | Andrej Maljush | 2,343 | 15th Lasker Memorial Open A | B31 |
| Jul 2007 | Tomasz Kempinski | 2,287 | ch-Gdansk | E67 |
| Jul 2007 | Wieslaw Murawski | 2,138 | ch-Gdansk | E69 |
| Nov 2005 | Tadeusz Panek | 2,094 | 7th ch-Gdansk A | A30 |
| May 2013 | Karol Ulanowski | 2,084 | chT-POL3 Pomorskie | A24 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-POL3 Pomorskie | 2013 | 15 | 9.5 | 2,035 |
| 225th Warsaw YMCA Winter B | 2020 | 11 | 8.5 | 1,930 |
| 220th Warsaw YMCA Autumn-A | 2019 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,896 |
| 11th Rewal Open | 2006 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,015 |
| 15th Lasker Memorial Open A | 2007 | 10 | 3 | 1,946 |
| 240th Warsaw YMCA Spring A | 2021 | 10 | 3 | 1,738 |
| 236th Warsaw YMCA Winter A | 2021 | 9 | 2 | 1,665 |
| ch-Gdansk | 2007 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,240 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Piotr Poniewierski's chess games?
155 games by Piotr Poniewierski, from Jan 2006 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 Poniewierski has played.
What does Piotr Poniewierski play on the first move as White?
Across 81 games with White in our database, Piotr Poniewierski opens with 1.Nf3 (89% of games), 1.c4 (7% of games), 1.d4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Piotr Poniewierski answers 1...c5 (85% of games), 1...c6 (13% of games), 1...e5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (67% of games), 1...Nf6 (19% of games), 1...c6 (10% of games).
What openings does Piotr Poniewierski play as White?
As White, Piotr Poniewierski's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (26 games, 57.7% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (10 games, 10.0% win rate); Catalan (10 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 81 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Piotr Poniewierski play as Black?
As Black, Piotr Poniewierski most often plays: Sicilian (22 games, 22.7% win rate); Slav Defense (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Caro-Kann (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 74 games.
What is Piotr Poniewierski's FIDE rating?
Piotr Poniewierski is currently rated 1,896 in classical chess, 1,862 in rapid and 1,881 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,094 (Jul 2006).
How many games has Piotr Poniewierski played?
Our database contains 155 games by Piotr Poniewierski, covering Jan 2006 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 54 wins, 38 draws, 63 losses (34.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Piotr Poniewierski?
155 games by Piotr Poniewierski 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.