Prepare against Slawomir Napierala
Poland · World #83,884 classical · FIDE ID 1149695
When preparing against Slawomir Napierala, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 35 games by Slawomir Napierala, covering Sep 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Slawomir Napierala's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Slawomir Napierala 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 | 1,777 | 1,798 | Oct 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,761 | 1,761 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,804 | 1,804 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 35 | 12 | 7 | 16 | 34.3% |
| As White | 18 | 7 | 2 | 9 | 38.9% |
| As Black | 17 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 29.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Slawomir Napierala's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Slawomir Napierala's side.
First moves as White (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 18 | 100.0% | 44.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 44.4% score
- …c6 (22% of these games) — Napierala usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Napierala usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (22% of these games) — Napierala usually continues Nc3 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 8 | 100.0% | 43.8% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 100.0% | 57.1% |
Slawomir Napierala's chess games
All 35 games by Slawomir Napierala in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2012 - 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: 12 wins, 7 draws, 16 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C45 | Scotch Game | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B40 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Anderssen's opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A34 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2008 | Pawel Grochowalski | 2,108 | chT3-POL Kujawsko Pomorskie 0708 | D85 |
| Feb 2016 | Michal Wolanski | 1,954 | chT4-POL Kujawsko-Pomorskie 1516 | B26 |
| Dec 2007 | Michal Wlodarski | 1,943 | chT3-POL Kujawsko Pomorskie 0708 | B12 |
| Jan 2016 | Jerzy Jablonski | 1,748 | chT4-POL Kujawsko-Pomorskie 1516 | C00 |
| Jan 2017 | Jakub Dwojacki | 1,652 | chT4-POL Kujawsko-Pomorskie 1617 | C45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT3-POL Kujawsko Pomorskie 0708 | 2008 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,968 |
| chT4-POL Kujawsko-Pomorskie 1516 | 2016 | 8 | 5 | 1,826 |
| chT4-POL Kujawsko-Pomorskie 1617 | 2017 | 6 | 2 | 1,408 |
| chT4-POL Kujawsko Pomorskie 0910 | 2010 | 5 | 1 | 1,628 |
| chT3-POL 1112 | 2012 | 2 | 1 | 1,786 |
| chT4-POL Kujawsko Pomorskie 1112 | 2011 | 1 | 1 | – |
| chT3-POL Kujawsko Pomorskie 0910 | 2010 | 1 | 0 | 1,407 |
| chT3-POL Kujawsko Pomorskie 0809 | 2009 | 1 | 0 | 1,422 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Slawomir Napierala's chess games?
35 games by Slawomir Napierala, from Sep 2012 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 Slawomir Napierala has played.
What does Slawomir Napierala play on the first move as White?
Across 18 games with White in our database, Slawomir Napierala opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Slawomir Napierala answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Slawomir Napierala play as White?
As White, Slawomir Napierala's most-played openings in our database are: Scotch Game (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Pirc Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 18 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Slawomir Napierala play as Black?
As Black, Slawomir Napierala most often plays: Grünfeld Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); French Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Slawomir Napierala's FIDE rating?
Slawomir Napierala is currently rated 1,777 in classical chess, 1,761 in rapid and 1,804 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,798 (Oct 2025).
How many games has Slawomir Napierala played?
Our database contains 35 games by Slawomir Napierala, covering Sep 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 7 draws, 16 losses (34.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Slawomir Napierala?
35 games by Slawomir Napierala 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.