Prepare against Ryszard Kasperek
FM · Poland · World #9,270 classical · FIDE ID 1102249
When preparing against Ryszard Kasperek, expect 1.e4 in 98% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (75% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (94%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 27.9% over 61 games.
Our database contains 455 games by Ryszard Kasperek, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Ryszard Kasperek's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ryszard Kasperek 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 | 2,182 | 2,264 | Apr 2003 |
| Rapid | 2,061 | 2,138 | Mar 2017 |
| Blitz | 1,869 | 2,142 | Dec 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 455 | 167 | 117 | 170 | 36.7% |
| As White | 226 | 93 | 57 | 76 | 41.2% |
| As Black | 229 | 74 | 60 | 94 | 32.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ryszard Kasperek's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ryszard Kasperek's side.
First moves as White (226 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 221 | 97.8% | 53.4% |
| d4 | 3 | 1.3% | 66.7% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 0.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 98% of White games, 53.4% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Kasperek usually continues Nf3 (52.2% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Kasperek usually continues Nf3 (54.7% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Kasperek usually continues d4 (61.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 1% of White games, 66.7% score
- …d5 (67% of these games) — Kasperek usually continues Bf4 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Kasperek usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (116 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 87 | 75.0% | 48.3% |
| e5 | 23 | 19.8% | 39.1% |
| d6 | 5 | 4.3% | 20.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.9% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (81 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 76 | 93.8% | 45.4% |
| d5 | 2 | 2.5% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.2% | 100.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.2% | 0.0% |
Ryszard Kasperek's chess games
All 455 games by Ryszard Kasperek in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 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: 167 wins, 117 draws, 170 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B57 | Sicilian | 28 | 10/5/13 | 35.7% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 19 | 6/7/6 | 31.6% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 18 | 12/1/5 | 66.7% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 17 | 8/4/5 | 47.1% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 14 | 6/3/5 | 42.9% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 14 | 7/5/2 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 10 | 0/5/5 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 10 | 1/2/7 | 10.0% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 61 | 17/19/25 | 27.9% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 20 | 6/1/12 | 30.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 13 | 5/1/7 | 38.5% |
| B43 | Sicilian: Closed | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 9 | 5/3/1 | 55.6% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| E42 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| A30 | English Opening | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| E05 | Catalan | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2026 | Marian Jurcik | 2,412 | TIPOS TCh-SVK 2025-26 | B40 |
| Sep 2001 | Przemyslaw Skalik | 2,412 | chT2-POL South | D42 |
| Jan 1987 | Jerzy Pokojowczyk | 2,400 | Myslenice | B59 |
| Dec 2017 | Maciej Swicarz | 2,378 | 28th Krakow Open A | A46 |
| Sep 2016 | Michal Bartel | 2,375 | POL-chT 2nd League | B40 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| POL-chT 2nd League | 2022 | 83 | 39.5 | 2,165 |
| POL-chT 1st League | 2024 | 23 | 9 | 2,132 |
| chT2-POL | 2013 | 18 | 9 | 2,202 |
| ch-Malopolska | 2025 | 18 | 6.5 | 1,936 |
| chT-SVK 1E 2223 | 2024 | 18 | 13 | 2,276 |
| 56th chT-POL | 2000 | 11 | 1.5 | 2,149 |
| Myslenice | 1987 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,244 |
| chT-POL 2nd div South | 1999 | 10 | 6 | 2,269 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ryszard Kasperek's chess games?
455 games by Ryszard Kasperek, from Apr 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 Ryszard Kasperek has played.
What does Ryszard Kasperek play on the first move as White?
Across 226 games with White in our database, Ryszard Kasperek opens with 1.e4 (98% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games), 1.Nf3 (0% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ryszard Kasperek answers 1...c5 (75% of games), 1...e5 (20% of games), 1...d6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (94% of games), 1...d5 (2% of games), 1...e6 (1% of games).
What openings does Ryszard Kasperek play as White?
As White, Ryszard Kasperek's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (28 games, 35.7% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (19 games, 31.6% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (18 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 226 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ryszard Kasperek play as Black?
As Black, Ryszard Kasperek most often plays: Sicilian (61 games, 27.9% win rate); Benoni Defense (20 games, 30.0% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (13 games, 38.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 229 games.
What is Ryszard Kasperek's FIDE rating?
Ryszard Kasperek is currently rated 2,182 in classical chess, 2,061 in rapid and 1,869 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,264 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Ryszard Kasperek played?
Our database contains 455 games by Ryszard Kasperek, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 167 wins, 117 draws, 170 losses (36.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ryszard Kasperek?
455 games by Ryszard Kasperek 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.