Prepare against Tomasz Ciesielski
Poland · World #57,662 classical · FIDE ID 1139126
When preparing against Tomasz Ciesielski, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...e6 (82%).
Our database contains 81 games by Tomasz Ciesielski, covering Oct 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Tomasz Ciesielski's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Tomasz Ciesielski 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 | 1,864 | 1,950 | Jul 2006 |
| Rapid | 1,878 | 1,878 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,845 | 1,845 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 81 | 28 | 22 | 31 | 34.6% |
| As White | 40 | 18 | 9 | 13 | 45.0% |
| As Black | 41 | 10 | 13 | 18 | 24.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Tomasz Ciesielski's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Tomasz Ciesielski's side.
First moves as White (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 40 | 100.0% | 56.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 56.3% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Ciesielski usually continues d4 (65.0% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Ciesielski usually continues Nf3 (71.4% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Ciesielski usually continues d3 (58.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 25 | 100.0% | 38.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 9 | 81.8% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
Tomasz Ciesielski's chess games
All 81 games by Tomasz Ciesielski in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2005 - 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: 28 wins, 22 draws, 31 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 10 | 6/1/3 | 60.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| C64 | Ruy Lopez: Classical | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B21 | Scandinavian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | St. George Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 5 | 0/4/1 | 0.0% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A84 | Horwitz Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A84 | Semi-Slav Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A80 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2010 | Ireneusz Lada | 2,175 | 12th Gdansk Open | B13 |
| Jul 2009 | Dmitry Zhuk | 2,100 | Chojnice Open B | C00 |
| Jun 2007 | Wojciech Traczewski | 1,961 | 8th Kartuzy Stolema Cup | C11 |
| Aug 2009 | Eugeniusz Tuszynski | 1,792 | 6th Ostroda Open | B20 |
| Jul 2007 | Marcin Borchardt | 1,761 | 3rd Chojnice Open B | C14 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12th Gdansk Open | 2010 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,918 |
| Chojnice Open B | 2009 | 9 | 4 | 1,743 |
| 5th Ostroda Open | 2008 | 9 | 5 | 1,805 |
| 6th Ostroda Open | 2009 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,864 |
| 3rd Chojnice Open B | 2007 | 9 | 5 | 1,771 |
| 8th ch-Gdansk | 2006 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,127 |
| 14th Gdansk Open | 2012 | 9 | 4 | 1,849 |
| 8th Kartuzy Stolema Cup | 2007 | 9 | 4 | 1,896 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Tomasz Ciesielski's chess games?
81 games by Tomasz Ciesielski, from Oct 2005 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 Tomasz Ciesielski has played.
What does Tomasz Ciesielski play on the first move as White?
Across 40 games with White in our database, Tomasz Ciesielski opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Tomasz Ciesielski answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (82% of games), 1...d5 (9% of games), 1...Nf6 (9% of games).
What openings does Tomasz Ciesielski play as White?
As White, Tomasz Ciesielski's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (10 games, 60.0% win rate); Sicilian (7 games, 42.9% win rate); King's Indian Attack (6 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 40 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Tomasz Ciesielski play as Black?
As Black, Tomasz Ciesielski most often plays: French: Advance Variation (7 games, 28.6% win rate); French: Classical Variation (7 games, 28.6% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (5 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 41 games.
What is Tomasz Ciesielski's FIDE rating?
Tomasz Ciesielski is currently rated 1,864 in classical chess, 1,878 in rapid and 1,845 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,950 (Jul 2006).
How many games has Tomasz Ciesielski played?
Our database contains 81 games by Tomasz Ciesielski, covering Oct 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 28 wins, 22 draws, 31 losses (34.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Tomasz Ciesielski?
81 games by Tomasz Ciesielski 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.