Prepare against Sylwester Barnowski
Poland · World #64,766 classical · FIDE ID 1137743
When preparing against Sylwester Barnowski, expect 1.d4 in 74% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (50% of games); against 1.d4, 1...e6 (35%).
Our database contains 123 games by Sylwester Barnowski, covering Jul 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Sylwester Barnowski's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sylwester Barnowski 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 | 1,839 | 1,913 | Mar 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 123 | 36 | 31 | 56 | 29.3% |
| As White | 61 | 17 | 16 | 28 | 27.9% |
| As Black | 62 | 19 | 15 | 28 | 30.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sylwester Barnowski's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sylwester Barnowski's side.
First moves as White (61 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 45 | 73.8% | 41.1% |
| f4 | 9 | 14.8% | 33.3% |
| e4 | 6 | 9.8% | 58.3% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.6% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 74% of White games, 41.1% score
- …Nf6 (51% of these games) — Barnowski usually continues c4 (42.9% score)
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Barnowski usually continues c4 (53.8% score)
- …d6 (4% of these games) — Barnowski usually continues f4 (0.0% score)
- 1.f4 — 15% of White games, 33.3% score
- …d5 (44% of these games) — Barnowski usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …f5 (33% of these games) — Barnowski usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (11% of these games) — Barnowski usually continues fxe5 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 16 | 50.0% | 34.4% |
| Nf6 | 9 | 28.1% | 27.8% |
| e5 | 4 | 12.5% | 37.5% |
| d6 | 3 | 9.4% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 7 | 35.0% | 57.1% |
| f5 | 3 | 15.0% | 33.3% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 15.0% | 33.3% |
| c6 | 3 | 15.0% | 66.7% |
| d5 | 2 | 10.0% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 10.0% | 50.0% |
Sylwester Barnowski's chess games
All 123 games by Sylwester Barnowski in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2006 - 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: 36 wins, 31 draws, 56 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A02 | Bird's opening | 9 | 1/4/4 | 11.1% |
| A03 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| D52 | Slav Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| A45 | Canard Opening | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| D10 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D86 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D53 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D56 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 8 | 1/2/5 | 12.5% |
| C10 | French Defense | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| A17 | English Opening | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A42 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2010 | Emil Przewoznik | 2,101 | Ramsowo Grunwald Cup 25th | D52 |
| Jan 2011 | Piotr Kulpinski | 2,046 | ch-POL sf Blindfold | A02 |
| Mar 2007 | Wlodzimierz Sajdych | 2,019 | chT-POL blind B | A42 |
| Aug 2012 | Janusz Jelen | 1,991 | 08th Rowy Open | D10 |
| Aug 2012 | Roman Staruch | 1,957 | 08th Rowy Open | D56 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-POL sf Blindfold | 2011 | 16 | 6 | 1,769 |
| chT-POL blind | 2017 | 13 | 5.5 | 1,808 |
| ch-POL blind | 2016 | 10 | 2.5 | 1,844 |
| chT-POL blind B | 2007 | 9 | 3 | 1,783 |
| Ramsowo Grunwald Cup 25th | 2010 | 9 | 4 | 1,907 |
| 2nd IBCA ch-EU blind | 1999 | 9 | 3 | 1,811 |
| Krynica Cross-ch sf | 2012 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,959 |
| 14th IBCA Wch Blind | 2019 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,928 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sylwester Barnowski's chess games?
123 games by Sylwester Barnowski, from Jul 2006 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 Sylwester Barnowski has played.
What does Sylwester Barnowski play on the first move as White?
Across 61 games with White in our database, Sylwester Barnowski opens with 1.d4 (74% of games), 1.f4 (15% of games), 1.e4 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sylwester Barnowski answers 1...e6 (50% of games), 1...Nf6 (28% of games), 1...e5 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (35% of games), 1...f5 (15% of games), 1...Nf6 (15% of games).
What openings does Sylwester Barnowski play as White?
As White, Sylwester Barnowski's most-played openings in our database are: Bird's opening (9 games, 11.1% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Slav Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 61 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sylwester Barnowski play as Black?
As Black, Sylwester Barnowski most often plays: Alekhine Defense (8 games, 12.5% win rate); French Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate); English Opening (6 games, 16.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 62 games.
What is Sylwester Barnowski's FIDE rating?
Sylwester Barnowski is currently rated 1,839 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,913 (Mar 2015).
How many games has Sylwester Barnowski played?
Our database contains 123 games by Sylwester Barnowski, covering Jul 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 36 wins, 31 draws, 56 losses (29.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sylwester Barnowski?
123 games by Sylwester Barnowski 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.