Prepare against Piotr Ziemniak
Poland · World #49,216 classical · FIDE ID 1132938
When preparing against Piotr Ziemniak, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (60%).
Our database contains 100 games by Piotr Ziemniak, covering Jul 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Piotr Ziemniak's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Piotr Ziemniak 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 | 1,896 | 1,896 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,794 | 1,830 | Mar 2014 |
| Blitz | 1,828 | 1,828 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 100 | 20 | 32 | 48 | 20.0% |
| As White | 48 | 13 | 16 | 19 | 27.1% |
| As Black | 52 | 7 | 16 | 29 | 13.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Piotr Ziemniak's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Piotr Ziemniak's side.
First moves as White (48 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 48 | 100.0% | 43.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 43.8% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Ziemniak usually continues Nf3 (35.4% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Ziemniak usually continues Nc3 (57.1% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Ziemniak usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 18 | 100.0% | 27.8% |
As Black against 1.d4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 15 | 60.0% | 30.0% |
| d6 | 10 | 40.0% | 15.0% |
Piotr Ziemniak's chess games
All 100 games by Piotr Ziemniak in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2005 - 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: 20 wins, 32 draws, 48 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 10 | 1/4/5 | 10.0% |
| C27 | Vienna Game | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B87 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| C28 | Bishop's Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 8 | 1/1/6 | 12.5% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| E99 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C41 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| E68 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2017 | Adam Kujawski | 2,245 | POL-chT 2nd League | B99 |
| Jun 2016 | Marcin Muc | 2,128 | chT3-POL Podkarpackie | C27 |
| Sep 2016 | Grzegorz Czachor | 2,078 | POL-chT 2nd League | A16 |
| Sep 2016 | Waldemar Meczynski | 2,032 | POL-chT 2nd League | B45 |
| Sep 2018 | Liliana Leszner | 2,017 | POL-chT 2nd League | B08 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| POL-chT 2nd League | 2023 | 63 | 17.5 | 1,869 |
| chT3-POL Podkarpackie | 2016 | 15 | 7 | 1,865 |
| chT-Subcarpathian | 2021 | 9 | 6 | 1,838 |
| ch-POL Seniors | 2022 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,778 |
| chT-POL 2nd League | 2025 | 4 | 1 | 1,644 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Piotr Ziemniak's chess games?
100 games by Piotr Ziemniak, from Jul 2005 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 Ziemniak has played.
What does Piotr Ziemniak play on the first move as White?
Across 48 games with White in our database, Piotr Ziemniak opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Piotr Ziemniak answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (60% of games), 1...d6 (40% of games).
What openings does Piotr Ziemniak play as White?
As White, Piotr Ziemniak's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (10 games, 10.0% win rate); Vienna Game (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 48 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Piotr Ziemniak play as Black?
As Black, Piotr Ziemniak most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 20.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 52 games.
What is Piotr Ziemniak's FIDE rating?
Piotr Ziemniak is currently rated 1,896 in classical chess, 1,794 in rapid and 1,828 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,896 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Piotr Ziemniak played?
Our database contains 100 games by Piotr Ziemniak, covering Jul 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 20 wins, 32 draws, 48 losses (20.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Piotr Ziemniak?
100 games by Piotr Ziemniak 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.