Prepare against Tadeusz Zoltek
FM · Poland · World #18,399 classical · FIDE ID 1101048
Our database contains 1,019 games by Tadeusz Zoltek, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Tadeusz Zoltek's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Tadeusz Zoltek 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 | 2,071 | 2,313 | Oct 2004 |
| Rapid | 2,176 | 2,176 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,019 | 432 | 372 | 215 | 42.4% |
| As White | 514 | 231 | 188 | 95 | 44.9% |
| As Black | 505 | 201 | 184 | 120 | 39.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Tadeusz Zoltek's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Tadeusz Zoltek's side.
First moves as White (514 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 246 | 47.9% | 63.2% |
| c4 | 234 | 45.5% | 65.2% |
| d4 | 32 | 6.2% | 48.4% |
| e4 | 2 | 0.4% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 48% of White games, 63.2% score
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Zoltek usually continues c4 (63.9% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Zoltek usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- …g6 (9% of these games) — Zoltek usually continues c4 (57.1% score)
- 1.c4 — 46% of White games, 65.2% score
- …Nf6 (27% of these games) — Zoltek usually continues Nc3 (57.8% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Zoltek usually continues Nc3 (72.0% score)
- …c5 (13% of these games) — Zoltek usually continues Nf3 (77.8% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (257 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 110 | 42.8% | 63.2% |
| Nf6 | 59 | 23.0% | 61.0% |
| e6 | 51 | 19.8% | 55.9% |
| d5 | 31 | 12.1% | 46.8% |
| g6 | 4 | 1.6% | 62.5% |
| c6 | 1 | 0.4% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (132 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 65 | 49.2% | 59.2% |
| d5 | 65 | 49.2% | 53.1% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
Tadeusz Zoltek's chess games
All 1,019 games by Tadeusz Zoltek in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 432 wins, 372 draws, 215 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A38 | English Opening | 134 | 55/51/28 | 41.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 71 | 41/19/11 | 57.7% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 53 | 20/23/10 | 37.7% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 50 | 17/23/10 | 34.0% |
| D58 | Indian Defense | 40 | 24/10/6 | 60.0% |
| A21 | Modern Defense | 37 | 14/12/11 | 37.8% |
| D36 | Semi-Slav Defense | 22 | 12/10/0 | 54.5% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 19 | 10/5/4 | 52.6% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 16 | 6/6/4 | 37.5% |
| A10 | Réti Opening | 12 | 4/6/2 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D36 | Indian Defense | 60 | 25/20/15 | 41.7% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 59 | 28/16/15 | 47.5% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 58 | 25/21/12 | 43.1% |
| D36 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 21 | 6/12/3 | 28.6% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 19 | 4/10/5 | 21.1% |
| E05 | Catalan | 19 | 3/9/7 | 15.8% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 18 | 2/13/3 | 11.1% |
| A31 | English Opening | 18 | 12/5/1 | 66.7% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 17 | 7/5/5 | 41.2% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 15 | 4/5/6 | 26.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2007 | Evgenij Ermenkov | 2,496 | 4th Calvia Veterans Open | A16 |
| Jan 1982 | Jerzy Pokojowczyk | 2,450 | ch-POL 39 | B04 |
| Jan 1980 | Andrzej Luczak | 2,430 | Lodz Makarczyk Memorial | D35 |
| Jan 1980 | Konrad Kojder | 2,430 | Lodz Makarczyk Memorial | B01 |
| Apr 1979 | Janos Tompa | 2,420 | Lodz Makarczyk Memorial | A30 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-POL blind | 2016 | 55 | 29.5 | 2,139 |
| Olomouc Seniors Open | 2013 | 30 | 21 | 2,187 |
| Lodz Makarczyk Memorial | 1980 | 30 | 11.5 | 2,331 |
| chT-POL blind | 2017 | 22 | 17.5 | 2,129 |
| ch-POL 31 | 1974 | 17 | 8.5 | – |
| ch-POL 30 | 1973 | 17 | 8.5 | – |
| ch-POL 25 | 1968 | 15 | 4 | – |
| ch-POL 23rd | 1966 | 15 | 7 | – |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Piotr Dukaczewski (27 games) · Ryszard Suder (20 games) · Dawid Falkowski (16 games) · Piotr Kulpinski (13 games) · Jacek Stachanczyk (12 games) · Marcin Chojnowski (12 games) · Andrzej Migala (11 games) · Marian Kowalczyk (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Tadeusz Zoltek's chess games?
1,019 games by Tadeusz Zoltek, from Apr 2003 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 Tadeusz Zoltek has played.
What does Tadeusz Zoltek play on the first move as White?
Across 514 games with White in our database, Tadeusz Zoltek opens with 1.Nf3 (48% of games), 1.c4 (46% of games), 1.d4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Tadeusz Zoltek answers 1...c5 (43% of games), 1...Nf6 (23% of games), 1...e6 (20% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (49% of games), 1...d5 (49% of games), 1...e6 (1% of games).
What openings does Tadeusz Zoltek play as White?
As White, Tadeusz Zoltek's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (134 games, 41.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (71 games, 57.7% win rate); Slav Defense (53 games, 37.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 514 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Tadeusz Zoltek play as Black?
As Black, Tadeusz Zoltek most often plays: Indian Defense (60 games, 41.7% win rate); Alekhine Defense (59 games, 47.5% win rate); Sicilian (58 games, 43.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 505 games.
What is Tadeusz Zoltek's FIDE rating?
Tadeusz Zoltek is currently rated 2,071 in classical chess, 2,176 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,313 (Oct 2004).
How many games has Tadeusz Zoltek played?
Our database contains 1,019 games by Tadeusz Zoltek, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 432 wins, 372 draws, 215 losses (42.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Tadeusz Zoltek?
1,019 games by Tadeusz Zoltek 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.