Prepare against Tomasz Markowski
GM · Poland · World #785 classical · FIDE ID 1105680
When preparing against Tomasz Markowski, expect 1.g3 in 37% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (62% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (31%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Queen's Gambit Accepted as Black, 25.0% over 24 games.
Our database contains 1,015 games by Tomasz Markowski, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Tomasz Markowski's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Tomasz Markowski 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 | 2,475 | 2,632 | Sep 2009 |
| Rapid | 2,392 | 2,580 | Mar 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,457 | 2,588 | Jun 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,015 | 451 | 375 | 189 | 44.4% |
| As White | 527 | 251 | 202 | 74 | 47.6% |
| As Black | 488 | 200 | 173 | 115 | 41.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Tomasz Markowski's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Tomasz Markowski's side.
First moves as White (527 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g3 | 195 | 37.0% | 64.9% |
| d4 | 147 | 27.9% | 67.3% |
| c4 | 108 | 20.5% | 66.2% |
| Nf3 | 64 | 12.1% | 73.4% |
| e4 | 10 | 1.9% | 60.0% |
| b3 | 3 | 0.6% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.g3 — 37% of White games, 64.9% score
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Markowski usually continues Nf3 (60.9% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Markowski usually continues c4 (70.6% score)
- …Nf6 (16% of these games) — Markowski usually continues Bg2 (62.9% score)
- 1.d4 — 28% of White games, 67.3% score
- …Nf6 (65% of these games) — Markowski usually continues Nf3 (71.6% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Markowski usually continues Nf3 (70.0% score)
- …g6 (3% of these games) — Markowski usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (266 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 166 | 62.4% | 58.1% |
| d6 | 56 | 21.1% | 58.0% |
| e5 | 22 | 8.3% | 52.3% |
| e6 | 13 | 4.9% | 53.8% |
| g6 | 8 | 3.0% | 62.5% |
| c6 | 1 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (172 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 53 | 30.8% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 38 | 22.1% | 76.3% |
| d5 | 38 | 22.1% | 51.3% |
| d6 | 37 | 21.5% | 63.5% |
| e6 | 4 | 2.3% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 1.2% | 100.0% |
Tomasz Markowski's chess games
All 1,015 games by Tomasz Markowski 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: 451 wins, 375 draws, 189 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A20 | Hungarian Opening | 69 | 35/25/9 | 50.7% |
| A11 | Réti Opening | 68 | 22/33/13 | 32.4% |
| A13 | English Opening | 66 | 32/25/9 | 48.5% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 47 | 21/19/7 | 44.7% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 38 | 18/14/6 | 47.4% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 29 | 20/5/4 | 69.0% |
| E11 | Catalan | 29 | 11/12/6 | 37.9% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 24 | 14/7/3 | 58.3% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 22 | 8/11/3 | 36.4% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 21 | 13/8/0 | 61.9% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 122 | 53/37/32 | 43.4% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 42 | 23/15/4 | 54.8% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 37 | 18/10/9 | 48.6% |
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 24 | 6/10/8 | 25.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 24 | 7/12/5 | 29.2% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 23 | 12/7/4 | 52.2% |
| A40 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 21 | 9/6/6 | 42.9% |
| D24 | Queen's Pawn Game | 16 | 4/11/1 | 25.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 15 | 8/4/3 | 53.3% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 13 | 7/4/2 | 53.8% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2013 | Dmitrij Jakovenko | 2,731 | 14th ch-EUR | A36 |
| Dec 2010 | Radoslaw Wojtaszek | 2,726 | ch-EU rapid | D23 |
| Dec 2011 | Arkadij Naiditsch | 2,712 | ch-EU rapid | C84 |
| Dec 2010 | Baadur Jobava | 2,707 | 29th ch-EU blitz | B06 |
| Jul 2014 | Ivan Cheparinov | 2,690 | 12th Warsaw Najdorf Memorial Open A | A48 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| POL-chT 1st League | 2022 | 51 | 33 | 2,536 |
| Dresden ZMD Open | 2009 | 45 | 33.5 | 2,527 |
| ch-POL | 2014 | 40 | 21.5 | 2,569 |
| ch-EU rapid | 2012 | 33 | 22 | 2,511 |
| chT-POL Ekstraliga | 2021 | 26 | 13 | 2,495 |
| Bydgoszcz Simul | 2005 | 25 | 19.5 | 2,081 |
| chT-POL | 2017 | 21 | 10 | 2,535 |
| Titled Tuesday | 2021 | 20 | 9.5 | 2,284 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Robert Kempinski (14 games) · Bartosz Socko (14 games) · Radoslaw Wojtaszek (11 games) · Mateusz Bartel (10 games)
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Where can I find Tomasz Markowski's chess games?
1,015 games by Tomasz Markowski, 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 Markowski has played.
What does Tomasz Markowski play on the first move as White?
Across 527 games with White in our database, Tomasz Markowski opens with 1.g3 (37% of games), 1.d4 (28% of games), 1.c4 (20% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Tomasz Markowski answers 1...c5 (62% of games), 1...d6 (21% of games), 1...e5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (31% of games), 1...c5 (22% of games), 1...d5 (22% of games).
What openings does Tomasz Markowski play as White?
As White, Tomasz Markowski's most-played openings in our database are: Hungarian Opening (69 games, 50.7% win rate); Réti Opening (68 games, 32.4% win rate); English Opening (66 games, 48.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 527 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Tomasz Markowski play as Black?
As Black, Tomasz Markowski most often plays: Sicilian (122 games, 43.4% win rate); Benoni Defense (42 games, 54.8% win rate); Pirc Defense (37 games, 48.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 488 games.
What is Tomasz Markowski's FIDE rating?
Tomasz Markowski is currently rated 2,475 in classical chess, 2,392 in rapid and 2,457 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,632 (Sep 2009).
How many games has Tomasz Markowski played?
Our database contains 1,015 games by Tomasz Markowski, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 451 wins, 375 draws, 189 losses (44.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Tomasz Markowski?
1,015 games by Tomasz Markowski 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.