Prepare against Stefan Cwiek
Poland · World #28,087 classical · FIDE ID 21857628
When preparing against Stefan Cwiek, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (75% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (50%).
Our database contains 48 games by Stefan Cwiek, covering Sep 2016 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Stefan Cwiek's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Stefan 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 | 1,998 | 2,010 | Mar 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,819 | 1,819 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,736 | 1,736 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 48 | 19 | 9 | 20 | 39.6% |
| As White | 23 | 8 | 5 | 10 | 34.8% |
| As Black | 25 | 11 | 4 | 10 | 44.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Stefan Cwiek's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Stefan Cwiek's side.
First moves as White (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 23 | 100.0% | 45.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 45.7% score
- …c5 (52% of these games) — Cwiek usually continues c3 (38.9% score)
- …e5 (35% of these games) — Cwiek usually continues Nf3 (56.3% score)
- …c6 (9% of these games) — Cwiek usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 12 | 75.0% | 45.8% |
| c5 | 3 | 18.8% | 83.3% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 6.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (2 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 1 | 50.0% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 50.0% | 0.0% |
Stefan Cwiek's chess games
All 48 games by Stefan Cwiek in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2016 - 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: 19 wins, 9 draws, 20 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Snyder Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C55 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B95 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C45 | Scotch Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C55 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2026 | Andrzej Swiatnicki | 2,008 | DRUŻYNOWE MISTRZOSTWA POLSKI II LIGA 2026 - Mecze 12 - 23 | C57 |
| Aug 2026 | Aleksander Galazka | 1,900 | DRUŻYNOWE MISTRZOSTWA POLSKI II LIGA 2026 - Mecze 24 - 28 | A01 |
| Aug 2025 | Arnd Goldenstein | 1,884 | 52nd Sparkassen Open B | C57 |
| Aug 2025 | Mykhaylo Makoveienko | 1,862 | 52nd Sparkassen Open B | B20 |
| Aug 2025 | Phillipp Allen | 1,856 | 52nd Sparkassen Open B | B07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-EU Union U08 | 2015 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,207 |
| ch-EU Union U10 15th | 2017 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,486 |
| ch-EU Union U10 14th | 2016 | 8 | 3 | 1,118 |
| 52nd Sparkassen Open B | 2025 | 7 | 5 | 2,034 |
| Krakow Open C | 2022 | 5 | 3 | 1,631 |
| DRUŻYNOWE MISTRZOSTWA POLSKI II LIGA 2026 - Mecze 12 - 23 | 2026 | 4 | 2 | 2,038 |
| TCh-POL 2nd League 2026 | 2026 | 2 | 0.5 | 2,014 |
| chT-POL U20 2nd League | 2017 | 2 | 0 | 1,052 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Stefan Cwiek's chess games?
48 games by Stefan Cwiek, from Sep 2016 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 Stefan Cwiek has played.
What does Stefan Cwiek play on the first move as White?
Across 23 games with White in our database, Stefan Cwiek opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Stefan Cwiek answers 1...e5 (75% of games), 1...c5 (19% of games), 1...Nc6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...e6 (50% of games).
What openings does Stefan Cwiek play as White?
As White, Stefan Cwiek's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Italian Game: Two Knights Defense (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 23 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Stefan Cwiek play as Black?
As Black, Stefan Cwiek most often plays: Scotch Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Italian Game (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Nimzovich-Larsen attack (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 25 games.
What is Stefan Cwiek's FIDE rating?
Stefan Cwiek is currently rated 1,998 in classical chess, 1,819 in rapid and 1,736 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,010 (Mar 2026).
How many games has Stefan Cwiek played?
Our database contains 48 games by Stefan Cwiek, covering Sep 2016 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 19 wins, 9 draws, 20 losses (39.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Stefan Cwiek?
48 games by Stefan 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.