Prepare against Daniel Sadkowski
FM · Belgium · World #9,701 classical · FIDE ID 200255
When preparing against Daniel Sadkowski, expect 1.d4 in 51% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (33% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (69%).
Our database contains 269 games by Daniel Sadkowski, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Daniel Sadkowski's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Daniel Sadkowski 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 | 2,175 | 2,342 | Apr 2008 |
| Rapid | 2,251 | 2,251 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,166 | 2,245 | Nov 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 269 | 120 | 78 | 71 | 44.6% |
| As White | 134 | 71 | 37 | 26 | 53.0% |
| As Black | 135 | 49 | 41 | 45 | 36.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Daniel Sadkowski's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Daniel Sadkowski's side.
First moves as White (134 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 69 | 51.5% | 72.5% |
| c4 | 37 | 27.6% | 62.2% |
| e4 | 19 | 14.2% | 71.1% |
| Nf3 | 9 | 6.7% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 51% of White games, 72.5% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Sadkowski usually continues c4 (64.8% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Sadkowski usually continues c4 (81.3% score)
- …d6 (9% of these games) — Sadkowski usually continues e4 (87.5% score)
- 1.c4 — 28% of White games, 62.2% score
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Sadkowski usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Sadkowski usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Sadkowski usually continues g3 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (70 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 23 | 32.9% | 60.9% |
| e6 | 21 | 30.0% | 52.4% |
| e5 | 13 | 18.6% | 46.2% |
| Nf6 | 9 | 12.9% | 72.2% |
| g6 | 2 | 2.9% | 75.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 25 | 69.4% | 58.0% |
| d5 | 9 | 25.0% | 11.1% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.8% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.8% | 100.0% |
Daniel Sadkowski's chess games
All 269 games by Daniel Sadkowski 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: 120 wins, 78 draws, 71 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A13 | English Opening | 11 | 5/3/3 | 45.5% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 8 | 3/4/1 | 37.5% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 8 | 7/1/0 | 87.5% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 7 | 5/2/0 | 71.4% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| E09 | Catalan | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B67 | Sicilian | 13 | 6/4/3 | 46.2% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| A13 | English Opening | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 1/4/0 | 20.0% |
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2006 | Davit Lobzhanidze | 2,462 | chT-BEL 0506 | A45 |
| Jan 2014 | Steven Geirnaert | 2,410 | chT-BEL 1314 | A45 |
| Nov 2007 | Wladimir Skulener | 2,391 | chT-BEL 0708 | B03 |
| Aug 2010 | Rick Lahaye | 2,376 | 02nd Brasschaat | D15 |
| Aug 2014 | Herman C. Van Riemsdijk | 2,349 | 14th Brasschaat Open | A43 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-BEL Open | 2017 | 27 | 21 | 2,327 |
| chT2-BEL 0304 | 2004 | 11 | 7 | 2,366 |
| chT-BEL 1314 | 2014 | 11 | 2.5 | 2,192 |
| chT-BEL 1213 | 2013 | 10 | 1.5 | 2,064 |
| chT-BEL 0506 | 2006 | 10 | 2.5 | 2,297 |
| Brasschaat Open | 2024 | 9 | 6 | 2,156 |
| 9th Brasschaat Open | 2009 | 9 | 7 | 2,392 |
| 18th Brasschaat Open | 2018 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,188 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Daniel Sadkowski's chess games?
269 games by Daniel Sadkowski, 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 Daniel Sadkowski has played.
What does Daniel Sadkowski play on the first move as White?
Across 134 games with White in our database, Daniel Sadkowski opens with 1.d4 (51% of games), 1.c4 (28% of games), 1.e4 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Daniel Sadkowski answers 1...c5 (33% of games), 1...e6 (30% of games), 1...e5 (19% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (69% of games), 1...d5 (25% of games), 1...g6 (3% of games).
What openings does Daniel Sadkowski play as White?
As White, Daniel Sadkowski's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (11 games, 45.5% win rate); Slav Defense (9 games, 55.6% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (8 games, 37.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 134 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Daniel Sadkowski play as Black?
As Black, Daniel Sadkowski most often plays: Sicilian (13 games, 46.2% win rate); Alekhine Defense (8 games, 62.5% win rate); English Opening (7 games, 28.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 135 games.
What is Daniel Sadkowski's FIDE rating?
Daniel Sadkowski is currently rated 2,175 in classical chess, 2,251 in rapid and 2,166 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,342 (Apr 2008).
How many games has Daniel Sadkowski played?
Our database contains 269 games by Daniel Sadkowski, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 120 wins, 78 draws, 71 losses (44.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Daniel Sadkowski?
269 games by Daniel Sadkowski 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.