Prepare against Tomasz Kempinski
FM · Poland · World #11,227 classical · FIDE ID 1109049
Our database contains 377 games by Tomasz Kempinski, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Tomasz Kempinski's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Tomasz Kempinski 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 | 2,151 | 2,315 | Jul 2009 |
| Rapid | 2,092 | 2,237 | Oct 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,034 | 2,210 | Jan 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 377 | 183 | 92 | 102 | 48.5% |
| As White | 189 | 104 | 53 | 32 | 55.0% |
| As Black | 188 | 79 | 39 | 70 | 42.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Tomasz Kempinski's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Tomasz Kempinski's side.
First moves as White (189 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 177 | 93.7% | 69.2% |
| d4 | 8 | 4.2% | 68.8% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 94% of White games, 69.2% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Kempinski usually continues Nf3 (68.1% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Kempinski usually continues Nf3 (81.3% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Kempinski usually continues d4 (64.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 4% of White games, 68.8% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Kempinski usually continues c4 (83.3% score)
- …c5 (13% of these games) — Kempinski usually continues d5 (100.0% score)
- …a6 (13% of these games) — Kempinski usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (102 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 94 | 92.2% | 51.6% |
| d5 | 2 | 2.0% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 2.0% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 2.0% | 50.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 1.0% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (57 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 39 | 68.4% | 52.6% |
| g6 | 10 | 17.5% | 70.0% |
| d5 | 7 | 12.3% | 28.6% |
| f5 | 1 | 1.8% | 50.0% |
Tomasz Kempinski's chess games
All 377 games by Tomasz Kempinski 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: 183 wins, 92 draws, 102 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B53 | Sicilian | 31 | 13/10/8 | 41.9% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 19 | 16/2/1 | 84.2% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 15 | 7/5/3 | 46.7% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 14 | 6/4/4 | 42.9% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 8 | 6/1/1 | 75.0% |
| C01 | French: Classical Variation | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| C01 | French: Winawer Variation | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 6 | 2/4/0 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 37 | 18/6/13 | 48.6% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 26 | 9/3/14 | 34.6% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 14 | 8/0/6 | 57.1% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 13 | 4/6/3 | 30.8% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| E69 | Indian Defense | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| A26 | English Opening | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| E72 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2013 | Marcin Szelag | 2,488 | 21st Poznan Open | B32 |
| Aug 2004 | Jan Sosna | 2,422 | Stare Mesto Open | A48 |
| Sep 2021 | Lech Sopur | 2,413 | POL-chT 2nd League | B31 |
| Sep 2004 | Krystian Kuzmicz | 2,385 | 60th chT-POL | B27 |
| Aug 2013 | Wlodzimierz Schmidt | 2,375 | 21st Poznan Open | A34 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| POL-chT 2nd League | 2024 | 88 | 51 | 2,220 |
| 29th chT-POL U19 | 1998 | 11 | 5 | 2,103 |
| Krynica Open A | 1998 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,366 |
| ch-POL U20 Open | 1994 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,205 |
| ch-POL U18 | 1998 | 10 | 4 | 2,052 |
| 25th Krakow Open A | 2015 | 9 | 4 | 2,211 |
| 13th Gdansk Open | 2011 | 9 | 7 | 2,254 |
| ch-Pomorza Seniors | 2007 | 9 | 6 | 2,243 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Tomasz Kempinski's chess games?
377 games by Tomasz Kempinski, 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 Tomasz Kempinski has played.
What does Tomasz Kempinski play on the first move as White?
Across 189 games with White in our database, Tomasz Kempinski opens with 1.e4 (94% of games), 1.d4 (4% of games), 1.g3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Tomasz Kempinski answers 1...c5 (92% of games), 1...d5 (2% of games), 1...e5 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (68% of games), 1...g6 (18% of games), 1...d5 (12% of games).
What openings does Tomasz Kempinski play as White?
As White, Tomasz Kempinski's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (31 games, 41.9% win rate); Scotch Game (19 games, 84.2% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (15 games, 46.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 189 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Tomasz Kempinski play as Black?
As Black, Tomasz Kempinski most often plays: Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon (37 games, 48.6% win rate); Sicilian (26 games, 34.6% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (14 games, 57.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 188 games.
What is Tomasz Kempinski's FIDE rating?
Tomasz Kempinski is currently rated 2,151 in classical chess, 2,092 in rapid and 2,034 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,315 (Jul 2009).
How many games has Tomasz Kempinski played?
Our database contains 377 games by Tomasz Kempinski, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 183 wins, 92 draws, 102 losses (48.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Tomasz Kempinski?
377 games by Tomasz Kempinski 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.