Prepare against Przemyslaw Ponikowski
Poland · World #67,093 classical · FIDE ID 1126180
When preparing against Przemyslaw Ponikowski, expect 1.d4 in 50% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (50% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (60%).
Our database contains 82 games by Przemyslaw Ponikowski, covering Oct 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Przemyslaw Ponikowski's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Przemyslaw Ponikowski 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 | 1,831 | 2,167 | Apr 2004 |
| Rapid | 1,865 | 1,999 | Dec 2013 |
| Blitz | 1,832 | 1,949 | Jul 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 82 | 26 | 14 | 42 | 31.7% |
| As White | 38 | 17 | 5 | 16 | 44.7% |
| As Black | 44 | 9 | 9 | 26 | 20.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Przemyslaw Ponikowski's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Przemyslaw Ponikowski's side.
First moves as White (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 19 | 50.0% | 55.3% |
| e4 | 7 | 18.4% | 85.7% |
| Nf3 | 7 | 18.4% | 28.6% |
| g3 | 4 | 10.5% | 25.0% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 2.6% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 50% of White games, 55.3% score
- …Nf6 (42% of these games) — Ponikowski usually continues c4 (90.0% score)
- …d5 (21% of these games) — Ponikowski usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (16% of these games) — Ponikowski usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 18% of White games, 85.7% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Ponikowski usually continues c3 (100.0% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Ponikowski usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Ponikowski usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 13 | 50.0% | 46.2% |
| e5 | 6 | 23.1% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 7.7% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 7.7% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 7.7% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 3.8% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 6 | 60.0% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 40.0% | 12.5% |
Przemyslaw Ponikowski's chess games
All 82 games by Przemyslaw Ponikowski in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2003 - 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: 26 wins, 14 draws, 42 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A40 | Modern Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A31 | English Opening | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A84 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A47 | Torre Attack | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D11 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2014 | Jonathon Zaczek | 2,073 | 138th Warsaw YMCA Spring-A | C41 |
| Feb 2015 | Mariusz Szewczyk | 2,049 | chT-Mazowiec 1415 | B30 |
| Aug 2025 | Fabian Stanach | 2,042 | chT-POL 2nd League | A40 |
| Feb 2015 | Piotr Wojtaszewski | 2,006 | chT-Mazowiec 1415 | D05 |
| Sep 2019 | Marcin Tabola | 2,003 | POL-chT 2nd League | A07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-Mazowiec Open | 2014 | 14 | 9 | 2,090 |
| ch-POL U16 | 2004 | 11 | 4.5 | 1,923 |
| ch-POL U10 | 1998 | 10 | 6 | – |
| 138th Warsaw YMCA Spring-A | 2014 | 9 | 1.5 | 1,787 |
| chT-Mazowiec 1314 | 2014 | 9 | 2 | 1,668 |
| chT-POL 2nd League | 2025 | 7 | 1.5 | 1,844 |
| chT-Mazowiec 1415 | 2015 | 5 | 2 | 2,004 |
| Warsaw Maciei Memorial | 2023 | 5 | 0 | 1,412 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Przemyslaw Ponikowski's chess games?
82 games by Przemyslaw Ponikowski, from Oct 2003 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 Przemyslaw Ponikowski has played.
What does Przemyslaw Ponikowski play on the first move as White?
Across 38 games with White in our database, Przemyslaw Ponikowski opens with 1.d4 (50% of games), 1.e4 (18% of games), 1.Nf3 (18% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Przemyslaw Ponikowski answers 1...c5 (50% of games), 1...e5 (23% of games), 1...d5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (60% of games), 1...Nf6 (40% of games).
What openings does Przemyslaw Ponikowski play as White?
As White, Przemyslaw Ponikowski's most-played openings in our database are: Modern Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Hungarian Opening (3 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 38 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Przemyslaw Ponikowski play as Black?
As Black, Przemyslaw Ponikowski most often plays: Sicilian (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Réti Opening (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 44 games.
What is Przemyslaw Ponikowski's FIDE rating?
Przemyslaw Ponikowski is currently rated 1,831 in classical chess, 1,865 in rapid and 1,832 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,167 (Apr 2004).
How many games has Przemyslaw Ponikowski played?
Our database contains 82 games by Przemyslaw Ponikowski, covering Oct 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 26 wins, 14 draws, 42 losses (31.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Przemyslaw Ponikowski?
82 games by Przemyslaw Ponikowski 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.