Prepare against Piotr Renkowski
Poland · World #3,206 classical · FIDE ID 1114166
When preparing against Piotr Renkowski, expect 1.e4 in 88% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (51% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (78%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: French: Advance Variation as White, 40.0% over 15 games.
Our database contains 354 games by Piotr Renkowski, covering Jul 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Piotr Renkowski's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Piotr Renkowski 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 | 2,329 | 2,329 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,235 | 2,235 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,168 | 2,218 | Jan 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 354 | 167 | 71 | 115 | 47.2% |
| As White | 179 | 86 | 39 | 53 | 48.0% |
| As Black | 175 | 81 | 32 | 62 | 46.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Piotr Renkowski's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Piotr Renkowski's side.
First moves as White (179 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 158 | 88.3% | 57.9% |
| d4 | 12 | 6.7% | 70.8% |
| c4 | 5 | 2.8% | 70.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 1.1% | 75.0% |
| b4 | 2 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 88% of White games, 57.9% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Renkowski usually continues Nf3 (55.3% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Renkowski usually continues Nf3 (71.1% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Renkowski usually continues d4 (52.6% score)
- 1.d4 — 7% of White games, 70.8% score
- …Nf6 (42% of these games) — Renkowski usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- …d5 (42% of these games) — Renkowski usually continues c4 (83.3% score)
- …g6 (8% of these games) — Renkowski usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (99 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 50 | 50.5% | 53.0% |
| e5 | 36 | 36.4% | 66.7% |
| c5 | 11 | 11.1% | 72.7% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 2.0% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (46 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 36 | 78.3% | 55.6% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 10.9% | 10.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 6.5% | 66.7% |
| d6 | 2 | 4.3% | 0.0% |
Piotr Renkowski's chess games
All 354 games by Piotr Renkowski in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2007 - 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: 167 wins, 71 draws, 115 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 46 | 22/9/15 | 47.8% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 17 | 9/4/4 | 52.9% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 15 | 6/3/6 | 40.0% |
| B15 | Modern Defense | 10 | 7/1/2 | 70.0% |
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B07 | Philidor | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D09 | Albin Countergambit | 14 | 7/2/5 | 50.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 13 | 5/0/8 | 38.5% |
| A54 | Indian Defense | 12 | 2/4/6 | 16.7% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 11 | 5/3/3 | 45.5% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 10 | 8/1/1 | 80.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 8 | 4/4/0 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| A41 | Réti Opening | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2008 | Nikodem Grzesiak | 2,500 | ch-POL U13 | C01 |
| Jul 2021 | Kamil Stachowiak | 2,470 | Opole Termika Rapid Open | B22 |
| Apr 2022 | Krystian Kuzmicz | 2,469 | PGNiG POL Cup | A20 |
| Sep 2021 | Artur Jakubiec | 2,438 | POL-chT 1st League | B84 |
| Aug 2025 | Marcin Sieciechowicz | 2,398 | chT-POL 2nd League | C02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| POL-chT 1st League | 2021 | 36 | 21 | 2,244 |
| Olsztyn Open | 2010 | 18 | 13.5 | 2,100 |
| ch-POL U12 | 2008 | 11 | 6 | 1,778 |
| POL-sf U11 MA+WM | 2007 | 11 | 8 | 1,892 |
| chT-POL Blind Gp A | 2011 | 10 | 9 | 2,002 |
| ch-POL U14 | 2010 | 10 | 5 | 1,836 |
| POL-chT 2nd League | 2024 | 10 | 9 | 2,412 |
| Augustow Open | 2004 | 9 | 3 | 1,294 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Piotr Renkowski's chess games?
354 games by Piotr Renkowski, from Jul 2007 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 Renkowski has played.
What does Piotr Renkowski play on the first move as White?
Across 179 games with White in our database, Piotr Renkowski opens with 1.e4 (88% of games), 1.d4 (7% of games), 1.c4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Piotr Renkowski answers 1...e6 (51% of games), 1...e5 (36% of games), 1...c5 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (78% of games), 1...Nf6 (11% of games), 1...e6 (7% of games).
What openings does Piotr Renkowski play as White?
As White, Piotr Renkowski's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (46 games, 47.8% win rate); Italian Game (17 games, 52.9% win rate); French: Advance Variation (15 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 179 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Piotr Renkowski play as Black?
As Black, Piotr Renkowski most often plays: Albin Countergambit (14 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (13 games, 38.5% win rate); Indian Defense (12 games, 16.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 175 games.
What is Piotr Renkowski's FIDE rating?
Piotr Renkowski is currently rated 2,329 in classical chess, 2,235 in rapid and 2,168 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,329 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Piotr Renkowski played?
Our database contains 354 games by Piotr Renkowski, covering Jul 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 167 wins, 71 draws, 115 losses (47.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Piotr Renkowski?
354 games by Piotr Renkowski 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.