Prepare against Piotr Zareba
CM · Poland · World #11,619 classical · FIDE ID 21033390
When preparing against Piotr Zareba, expect 1.e4 in 71% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (47% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (63%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as White, 66.7% over 15 games.
Our database contains 297 games by Piotr Zareba, covering Jun 2019 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Piotr Zareba's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Piotr Zareba 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 | 2,147 | 2,237 | Jun 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,244 | 2,257 | Jun 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,196 | 2,228 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 297 | 125 | 72 | 100 | 42.1% |
| As White | 155 | 69 | 37 | 49 | 44.5% |
| As Black | 142 | 56 | 35 | 51 | 39.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Piotr Zareba's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Piotr Zareba's side.
First moves as White (155 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 110 | 71.0% | 56.8% |
| d4 | 19 | 12.3% | 57.9% |
| Nf3 | 8 | 5.2% | 43.8% |
| b3 | 6 | 3.9% | 66.7% |
| d3 | 5 | 3.2% | 70.0% |
| c4 | 4 | 2.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 71% of White games, 56.8% score
- …c5 (52% of these games) — Zareba usually continues Nf3 (57.3% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Zareba usually continues Nf3 (79.4% score)
- …c6 (11% of these games) — Zareba usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 12% of White games, 57.9% score
- …d5 (47% of these games) — Zareba usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- …Nf6 (42% of these games) — Zareba usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …h5 (5% of these games) — Zareba usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (70 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 33 | 47.1% | 65.2% |
| e5 | 12 | 17.1% | 58.3% |
| e6 | 12 | 17.1% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 7 | 10.0% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 5 | 7.1% | 20.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 24 | 63.2% | 43.8% |
| d5 | 5 | 13.2% | 70.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 7.9% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 5.3% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 5.3% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 2.6% | 100.0% |
Piotr Zareba's chess games
All 297 games by Piotr Zareba in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2019 - 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: 125 wins, 72 draws, 100 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 15 | 10/2/3 | 66.7% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 11 | 6/0/5 | 54.5% |
| B99 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| A00 | Mieses Opening | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A14 | Catalan | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 18 | 12/3/3 | 66.7% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 9 | 2/2/5 | 22.2% |
| E05 | Catalan | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| A13 | English Opening | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| B07 | Philidor | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B00 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| E10 | Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2021 | Grzegorz Nasuta | 2,518 | POL Cup Open Rapid | B27 |
| Feb 2026 | Mika Karttunen | 2,490 | Titled Tue | C46 |
| Jan 2026 | Lennis Martinez Ramirez | 2,412 | Titled Tue | E10 |
| Jan 2026 | Nikita Matinian | 2,405 | Titled Tue | C24 |
| Aug 2026 | Lech Sopur | 2,396 | DRUŻYNOWE MISTRZOSTWA POLSKI II LIGA 2026 - Mecze 1 - 11 | C45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 21 | 10.5 | 2,260 |
| Wroclaw Open A | 2025 | 18 | 8 | 2,132 |
| 25th European Youth Rapid & Blitz Chess Championship | Blitz | O18 | 2026 | 16 | 9.5 | 2,168 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 11 | 5 | 2,140 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 11 | 3 | 2,002 |
| 26th ch-EUR Indiv 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 6 | 2,269 |
| 3rd 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 10 | 5 | 2,207 |
| chT-POL 2nd League | 2025 | 9 | 6 | 2,275 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Piotr Zareba's chess games?
297 games by Piotr Zareba, from Jun 2019 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 Zareba has played.
What does Piotr Zareba play on the first move as White?
Across 155 games with White in our database, Piotr Zareba opens with 1.e4 (71% of games), 1.d4 (12% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Piotr Zareba answers 1...c5 (47% of games), 1...e5 (17% of games), 1...e6 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (63% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games), 1...e6 (8% of games).
What openings does Piotr Zareba play as White?
As White, Piotr Zareba's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (15 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (11 games, 54.5% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (9 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 155 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Piotr Zareba play as Black?
As Black, Piotr Zareba most often plays: Sicilian (18 games, 66.7% win rate); Indian Defense (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Catalan (7 games, 28.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 142 games.
What is Piotr Zareba's FIDE rating?
Piotr Zareba is currently rated 2,147 in classical chess, 2,244 in rapid and 2,196 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,237 (Jun 2026).
How many games has Piotr Zareba played?
Our database contains 297 games by Piotr Zareba, covering Jun 2019 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 125 wins, 72 draws, 100 losses (42.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Piotr Zareba?
297 games by Piotr Zareba 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.