Prepare against Ryszard Cwiek
CM · Poland · World #6,382 classical · FIDE ID 21840920
Our database contains 117 games by Ryszard Cwiek, covering Jan 2015 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Ryszard Cwiek's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ryszard Cwiek 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 | 2,238 | 2,242 | Jun 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,918 | 1,918 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,218 | 2,218 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 117 | 50 | 30 | 37 | 42.7% |
| As White | 62 | 30 | 15 | 17 | 48.4% |
| As Black | 55 | 20 | 15 | 20 | 36.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ryszard Cwiek's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ryszard Cwiek's side.
First moves as White (62 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 45 | 72.6% | 66.7% |
| Nf3 | 10 | 16.1% | 55.0% |
| f4 | 3 | 4.8% | 33.3% |
| d4 | 3 | 4.8% | 33.3% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.6% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 73% of White games, 66.7% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Cwiek usually continues c3 (38.9% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Cwiek usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …c6 (16% of these games) — Cwiek usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 16% of White games, 55.0% score
- …Nf6 (70% of these games) — Cwiek usually continues c4 (40.0% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Cwiek usually continues e3 (75.0% score)
- …c5 (10% of these games) — Cwiek usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nc6 | 16 | 48.5% | 46.9% |
| d6 | 8 | 24.2% | 62.5% |
| e6 | 4 | 12.1% | 37.5% |
| c6 | 2 | 6.1% | 100.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 3.0% | 100.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 3.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 6 | 42.9% | 33.3% |
| d6 | 5 | 35.7% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 7.1% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 7.1% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 7.1% | 50.0% |
Ryszard Cwiek's chess games
All 117 games by Ryszard Cwiek in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 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: 50 wins, 30 draws, 37 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A15 | English Opening | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Snyder Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Kennedy Variation | 10 | 4/1/5 | 40.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B00 | French Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A23 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A41 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Rzap,Filip | 2,271 | Najdorf Mem Open A 2026 | A15 |
| Sep 2025 | Neil Albrecht | 2,251 | Wuerttemberg WEM M | B20 |
| Nov 2025 | Caleb Levi Levitan | 2,250 | Titled Tue | A06 |
| Nov 2025 | Viktor N. Parfenov | 2,193 | Titled Tue | C41 |
| Nov 2025 | Thomas Carroll | 2,164 | Titled Tue | A15 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,161 |
| chT-POL U20 2nd League | 2017 | 11 | 7.5 | 1,616 |
| 25th EU-ch U10 | 2015 | 9 | 4 | 1,575 |
| Najdorf Mem Open A 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,323 |
| ch-EU Union U10 | 2015 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,541 |
| ch-EU Union U12 15th | 2017 | 9 | 6.5 | 1,834 |
| Wuerttemberg WEM M | 2025 | 9 | 4 | 2,278 |
| ch-EU Union U12 14th | 2016 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,656 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ryszard Cwiek's chess games?
117 games by Ryszard Cwiek, from Jan 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 Ryszard Cwiek has played.
What does Ryszard Cwiek play on the first move as White?
Across 62 games with White in our database, Ryszard Cwiek opens with 1.e4 (73% of games), 1.Nf3 (16% of games), 1.f4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ryszard Cwiek answers 1...Nc6 (48% of games), 1...d6 (24% of games), 1...e6 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (43% of games), 1...d6 (36% of games), 1...f5 (7% of games).
What openings does Ryszard Cwiek play as White?
As White, Ryszard Cwiek's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (6 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 62 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ryszard Cwiek play as Black?
As Black, Ryszard Cwiek most often plays: Nimzowitsch Defense: Kennedy Variation (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Philidor (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 55 games.
What is Ryszard Cwiek's FIDE rating?
Ryszard Cwiek is currently rated 2,238 in classical chess, 1,918 in rapid and 2,218 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,242 (Jun 2026).
How many games has Ryszard Cwiek played?
Our database contains 117 games by Ryszard Cwiek, covering Jan 2015 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 50 wins, 30 draws, 37 losses (42.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ryszard Cwiek?
117 games by Ryszard Cwiek 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.