Prepare against Piotr Zbrzeski
Poland · World #54,799 classical · FIDE ID 1137654
When preparing against Piotr Zbrzeski, expect 1.d4 in 88% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...Nf6 (89% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (84%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Alekhine Defense as Black, 25.5% over 47 games.
Our database contains 185 games by Piotr Zbrzeski, covering Apr 2006 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Piotr Zbrzeski's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Piotr Zbrzeski 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 | 1,874 | 1,899 | Jan 2008 |
| Rapid | 1,892 | 1,920 | May 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,860 | 1,916 | Jun 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 185 | 58 | 67 | 60 | 31.4% |
| As White | 81 | 30 | 32 | 19 | 37.0% |
| As Black | 104 | 28 | 35 | 41 | 26.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Piotr Zbrzeski's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Piotr Zbrzeski's side.
First moves as White (81 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 71 | 87.7% | 57.7% |
| b3 | 10 | 12.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 88% of White games, 57.7% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Zbrzeski usually continues c4 (53.1% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Zbrzeski usually continues c4 (68.2% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Zbrzeski usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- 1.b3 — 12% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e5 (70% of these games) — Zbrzeski usually continues Bb2 (42.9% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Zbrzeski usually continues Bb2 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (55 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 49 | 89.1% | 41.8% |
| d5 | 5 | 9.1% | 20.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.8% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 26 | 83.9% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 2 | 6.5% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 6.5% | 25.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 3.2% | 0.0% |
Piotr Zbrzeski's chess games
All 185 games by Piotr Zbrzeski in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 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: 58 wins, 67 draws, 60 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D13 | Slav Defense | 17 | 8/6/3 | 47.1% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 9 | 2/5/2 | 22.2% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 6 | 2/4/0 | 33.3% |
| E16 | Queen's Indian Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| D93 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A45 | London System | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| E38 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 47 | 12/16/19 | 25.5% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 18 | 5/5/8 | 27.8% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 7 | 5/0/2 | 71.4% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| A06 | Semi-Slav Defense | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D00 | London System | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | Marek Pokrupa | 2,093 | FIDE OPEN Dalovice 2026 | A14 |
| Oct 2005 | Slawomir Boltacz | 2,049 | chT-Mazowieckie 0506 | B03 |
| Mar 2010 | Wlodzimierz Kwiatkowski | 1,961 | chT-Mazowiec 0910 | D96 |
| Feb 2015 | Lukasz Mietek | 1,935 | chT-Mazowiec 1415 | E16 |
| Jan 2013 | Pawel Koziol | 1,884 | chT-Mazowiec 1213 | C00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-Mazowiec Open | 2014 | 14 | 8.5 | 1,859 |
| 88th Warsaw YMCA Winter C | 2011 | 13 | 10.5 | 1,997 |
| 136th Warsaw YMCA Winter C | 2014 | 13 | 5.5 | 1,704 |
| Warsaw Open B 01 | 2009 | 13 | 5 | 1,737 |
| 149th Warsaw YMCA Winter | 2015 | 12 | 8 | 1,839 |
| 66th ch-Warsaw Open B | 2013 | 9 | 5 | 1,608 |
| Chylice Marzanna | 2010 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,767 |
| 57th Rubinstein Memorial Open D | 2021 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,511 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Piotr Zbrzeski's chess games?
185 games by Piotr Zbrzeski, from Apr 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 Zbrzeski has played.
What does Piotr Zbrzeski play on the first move as White?
Across 81 games with White in our database, Piotr Zbrzeski opens with 1.d4 (88% of games), 1.b3 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Piotr Zbrzeski answers 1...Nf6 (89% of games), 1...d5 (9% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (84% of games), 1...f5 (6% of games), 1...Nf6 (6% of games).
What openings does Piotr Zbrzeski play as White?
As White, Piotr Zbrzeski's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (17 games, 47.1% win rate); Nimzovich-Larsen attack (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Benoni Defense (8 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 81 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Piotr Zbrzeski play as Black?
As Black, Piotr Zbrzeski most often plays: Alekhine Defense (47 games, 25.5% win rate); Slav Defense (18 games, 27.8% win rate); English Opening: Slav Setup (7 games, 71.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 104 games.
What is Piotr Zbrzeski's FIDE rating?
Piotr Zbrzeski is currently rated 1,874 in classical chess, 1,892 in rapid and 1,860 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,899 (Jan 2008).
How many games has Piotr Zbrzeski played?
Our database contains 185 games by Piotr Zbrzeski, covering Apr 2006 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 58 wins, 67 draws, 60 losses (31.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Piotr Zbrzeski?
185 games by Piotr Zbrzeski 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.