Prepare against Teresa Debowska
FM · Poland · World #70,004 classical · FIDE ID 1120816
When preparing against Teresa Debowska, expect 1.e4 in 87% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (70% of games); against 1.d4, 1...c5 (46%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Benoni Defense as Black, 26.1% over 23 games.
Our database contains 331 games by Teresa Debowska, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Teresa Debowska's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Teresa Debowska 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 | 1,821 | 2,107 | Oct 2004 |
| Rapid | 1,754 | 1,784 | Nov 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 331 | 136 | 53 | 142 | 41.1% |
| As White | 166 | 68 | 25 | 73 | 41.0% |
| As Black | 165 | 68 | 28 | 69 | 41.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Teresa Debowska's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Teresa Debowska's side.
First moves as White (166 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 145 | 87.3% | 49.0% |
| Nf3 | 10 | 6.0% | 50.0% |
| g3 | 6 | 3.6% | 41.7% |
| f4 | 3 | 1.8% | 33.3% |
| d4 | 2 | 1.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 87% of White games, 49.0% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Debowska usually continues Nc3 (38.0% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Debowska usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Debowska usually continues d3 (66.7% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 6% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (60% of these games) — Debowska usually continues g3 (75.0% score)
- …Nf6 (30% of these games) — Debowska usually continues g3 (66.7% score)
- …c5 (10% of these games) — Debowska usually continues d3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (98 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 69 | 70.4% | 45.7% |
| d5 | 22 | 22.4% | 61.4% |
| g6 | 4 | 4.1% | 62.5% |
| e6 | 2 | 2.0% | 75.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.0% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (50 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 23 | 46.0% | 39.1% |
| Nf6 | 21 | 42.0% | 57.1% |
| g6 | 4 | 8.0% | 62.5% |
| d5 | 2 | 4.0% | 75.0% |
Teresa Debowska's chess games
All 331 games by Teresa Debowska 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: 136 wins, 53 draws, 142 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 46 | 13/9/24 | 28.3% |
| A05 | Sicilian | 16 | 6/2/8 | 37.5% |
| C22 | Center Game | 12 | 8/2/2 | 66.7% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 10 | 7/0/3 | 70.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| C00 | Réti Opening | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 37 | 13/5/19 | 35.1% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 23 | 6/6/11 | 26.1% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 20 | 10/3/7 | 50.0% |
| A56 | Modern Defense | 17 | 7/2/8 | 41.2% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 12 | 7/1/4 | 58.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1999 | Alexey Mikhalev | 2,260 | 2nd IBCA ch-EU blind | B07 |
| Oct 1989 | Ruth Engler | 2,255 | IBCA Wch Blind w 02nd | B01 |
| Jan 1999 | Ryszard Suder | 2,185 | 2nd IBCA ch-EU blind | B51 |
| Sep 2008 | Marcin Chojnowski | 2,171 | 23rd Grunwald Cup Blindfold | C00 |
| Jan 1996 | Tanima Parveen | 2,100 | 32nd Olympiad Women | C45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32nd Olympiad Women | 1996 | 13 | 7.5 | 2,182 |
| Olympiad Women-31 | 1994 | 12 | 4 | 2,024 |
| 32nd Warsaw YMCA Winter-B | 2007 | 12 | 2 | 1,757 |
| Olympiad Women-40 | 2012 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,985 |
| ch-POL blind | 2016 | 10 | 2 | 1,845 |
| IBCA Wch Blind w 02nd | 1989 | 10 | 7.5 | 2,415 |
| 33rd Olympiad Women | 1998 | 10 | 3.5 | 1,958 |
| IBCA Wch blind w | 2009 | 10 | 5.5 | 1,889 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Teresa Debowska's chess games?
331 games by Teresa Debowska, 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 Teresa Debowska has played.
What does Teresa Debowska play on the first move as White?
Across 166 games with White in our database, Teresa Debowska opens with 1.e4 (87% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games), 1.g3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Teresa Debowska answers 1...c5 (70% of games), 1...d5 (22% of games), 1...g6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...c5 (46% of games), 1...Nf6 (42% of games), 1...g6 (8% of games).
What openings does Teresa Debowska play as White?
As White, Teresa Debowska's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (46 games, 28.3% win rate); Sicilian (16 games, 37.5% win rate); Center Game (12 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 166 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Teresa Debowska play as Black?
As Black, Teresa Debowska most often plays: Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (37 games, 35.1% win rate); Benoni Defense (23 games, 26.1% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (20 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 165 games.
What is Teresa Debowska's FIDE rating?
Teresa Debowska is currently rated 1,821 in classical chess, 1,754 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,107 (Oct 2004).
How many games has Teresa Debowska played?
Our database contains 331 games by Teresa Debowska, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 136 wins, 53 draws, 142 losses (41.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Teresa Debowska?
331 games by Teresa Debowska 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.