Prepare against Piotr Stepinski
Poland · World #8,521 classical · FIDE ID 21025045
When preparing against Piotr Stepinski, expect 1.e4 in 93% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (57% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (51%).
Our database contains 254 games by Piotr Stepinski, covering Sep 2018 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Piotr Stepinski's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Piotr Stepinski 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 | 2,196 | 2,196 | Sep 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,254 | 2,290 | Oct 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,163 | 2,163 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 254 | 84 | 93 | 77 | 33.1% |
| As White | 130 | 60 | 38 | 32 | 46.2% |
| As Black | 124 | 24 | 55 | 45 | 19.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Piotr Stepinski's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Piotr Stepinski's side.
First moves as White (130 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 121 | 93.1% | 59.9% |
| d4 | 6 | 4.6% | 83.3% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 2.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 93% of White games, 59.9% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Stepinski usually continues Nf3 (62.0% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Stepinski usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Stepinski usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 5% of White games, 83.3% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Stepinski usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (17% of these games) — Stepinski usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (17% of these games) — Stepinski usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (58 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 33 | 56.9% | 51.5% |
| c5 | 12 | 20.7% | 41.7% |
| d6 | 8 | 13.8% | 43.8% |
| e5 | 2 | 3.4% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 3.4% | 100.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 1.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 19 | 51.4% | 26.3% |
| d6 | 13 | 35.1% | 38.5% |
| d5 | 4 | 10.8% | 25.0% |
| b5 | 1 | 2.7% | 50.0% |
Piotr Stepinski's chess games
All 254 games by Piotr Stepinski in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2018 - 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: 84 wins, 93 draws, 77 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 14 | 8/5/1 | 57.1% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 13 | 4/5/4 | 30.8% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 13 | 7/2/4 | 53.8% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 13 | 8/2/3 | 61.5% |
| A15 | English Opening | 8 | 1/4/3 | 12.5% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| B00 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| C41 | Philidor | 6 | 0/5/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 5 | 0/4/1 | 0.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2025 | Vadim Razin | 2,396 | Adolf Anderssen Mem | C04 |
| Apr 2024 | Dawid Czerw | 2,388 | Katowice Silesia 100th Ann Open | B27 |
| Sep 2025 | Iweta Rajlich | 2,373 | Szansa Open Rapid | C05 |
| Oct 2024 | Arkadiusz Skawinski | 2,333 | ch-POL Rapid 2024 | C03 |
| Jul 2026 | Cyprian Mulawa | 2,324 | Polish Youth Rapid & Blitz Championships 2026 | Blitz | O18 | B03 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wroclaw Open A | 2025 | 17 | 7.5 | 2,063 |
| Polish Youth Rapid & Blitz Championships 2026 | Rapid | O18 | 2026 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,259 |
| 60th Polanica Zdroj Open | 2024 | 9 | 5 | 2,159 |
| ch-POL U20 | 2023 | 9 | 4 | 1,945 |
| 43rd Ludwika Zamenhofa Mem | 2024 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,973 |
| chT-POL 2nd League | 2025 | 9 | 5 | 2,059 |
| 25th European Youth Rapid & Blitz Chess Championship | Rapid | O18 | 2026 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,219 |
| 22nd Baltic Pearl Open A | 2026 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,139 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Piotr Stepinski's chess games?
254 games by Piotr Stepinski, from Sep 2018 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 Stepinski has played.
What does Piotr Stepinski play on the first move as White?
Across 130 games with White in our database, Piotr Stepinski opens with 1.e4 (93% of games), 1.d4 (5% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Piotr Stepinski answers 1...c6 (57% of games), 1...c5 (21% of games), 1...d6 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (51% of games), 1...d6 (35% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games).
What openings does Piotr Stepinski play as White?
As White, Piotr Stepinski's most-played openings in our database are: French: Tarrasch Variation (14 games, 57.1% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (13 games, 30.8% win rate); Sicilian (13 games, 53.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 130 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Piotr Stepinski play as Black?
As Black, Piotr Stepinski most often plays: Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (13 games, 61.5% win rate); English Opening (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Rat Defense (7 games, 14.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 124 games.
What is Piotr Stepinski's FIDE rating?
Piotr Stepinski is currently rated 2,196 in classical chess, 2,254 in rapid and 2,163 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,196 (Sep 2026).
How many games has Piotr Stepinski played?
Our database contains 254 games by Piotr Stepinski, covering Sep 2018 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 84 wins, 93 draws, 77 losses (33.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Piotr Stepinski?
254 games by Piotr Stepinski 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.