Prepare against Piotr Sternik
Poland · World #50,023 classical · FIDE ID 21839549
Our database contains 128 games by Piotr Sternik, covering Mar 2015 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Piotr Sternik's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Piotr Sternik 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 | 1,893 | 1,902 | Mar 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,981 | 1,981 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,869 | 1,903 | Jun 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 128 | 48 | 42 | 38 | 37.5% |
| As White | 65 | 26 | 20 | 19 | 40.0% |
| As Black | 63 | 22 | 22 | 19 | 34.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Piotr Sternik's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Piotr Sternik's side.
First moves as White (65 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 55 | 84.6% | 55.5% |
| e4 | 7 | 10.8% | 57.1% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 4.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 85% of White games, 55.5% score
- …Nf6 (49% of these games) — Sternik usually continues c4 (72.2% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Sternik usually continues c4 (38.9% score)
- …g6 (9% of these games) — Sternik usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 11% of White games, 57.1% score
- …c6 (29% of these games) — Sternik usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Sternik usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Sternik usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 12 | 38.7% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 11 | 35.5% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 8 | 25.8% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 13 | 59.1% | 57.7% |
| d5 | 5 | 22.7% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 3 | 13.6% | 66.7% |
| f5 | 1 | 4.5% | 100.0% |
Piotr Sternik's chess games
All 128 games by Piotr Sternik in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2015 - 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: 48 wins, 42 draws, 38 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 10 | 7/2/1 | 70.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| E01 | Catalan | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A21 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A84 | Semi-Slav Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| A60 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| E01 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E01 | Catalan | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2023 | Pawel Makarewicz | 2,185 | Warsaw Maciei Memorial | B13 |
| Jul 2023 | Maciej Zalega | 2,182 | Warsaw Maciei Memorial | D60 |
| Jan 2025 | Kamil Celinski | 1,974 | 296th YMCA Winter A | B90 |
| Sep 2023 | Slawomir Liberadzki | 1,958 | 278th Warsaw YMCA Autumn A | D55 |
| Jul 2023 | Michal Smetek | 1,943 | Warsaw Maciei Memorial | E01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 296th YMCA Winter A | 2025 | 11 | 6 | 1,988 |
| 293rd YMCA Autumn B | 2024 | 11 | 9 | 2,004 |
| 278th Warsaw YMCA Autumn A | 2023 | 11 | 7 | 1,929 |
| Warsaw Najdorf Memorial Open B | 2023 | 10 | 4.5 | 1,748 |
| 282nd Warsaw YMCA Winter A | 2024 | 10 | 7 | 1,934 |
| 271st Warsaw YMCA Winter A | 2023 | 10 | 5 | 1,807 |
| 287th Warsaw YMCA Spring B | 2024 | 10 | 6.5 | 1,935 |
| 290th Warsaw YMCA Summer-A | 2024 | 10 | 6 | 1,913 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Piotr Sternik's chess games?
128 games by Piotr Sternik, from Mar 2015 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 Sternik has played.
What does Piotr Sternik play on the first move as White?
Across 65 games with White in our database, Piotr Sternik opens with 1.d4 (85% of games), 1.e4 (11% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Piotr Sternik answers 1...c6 (39% of games), 1...c5 (35% of games), 1...e5 (26% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (59% of games), 1...d5 (23% of games), 1...c5 (14% of games).
What openings does Piotr Sternik play as White?
As White, Piotr Sternik's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (10 games, 70.0% win rate); Trompowsky Attack (8 games, 50.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (7 games, 71.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 65 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Piotr Sternik play as Black?
As Black, Piotr Sternik most often plays: Petrov's Defense (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (5 games, 80.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 63 games.
What is Piotr Sternik's FIDE rating?
Piotr Sternik is currently rated 1,893 in classical chess, 1,981 in rapid and 1,869 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,902 (Mar 2025).
How many games has Piotr Sternik played?
Our database contains 128 games by Piotr Sternik, covering Mar 2015 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 48 wins, 42 draws, 38 losses (37.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Piotr Sternik?
128 games by Piotr Sternik 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.