Prepare against Tomasz Motyl
Poland · World #23,171 classical · FIDE ID 1109502
When preparing against Tomasz Motyl, expect 1.e4 in 64% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...g6 (44% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d6 (46%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Modern Defense as Black, 23.1% over 26 games.
Our database contains 206 games by Tomasz Motyl, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Tomasz Motyl's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Tomasz Motyl 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 | 2,032 | 2,129 | Jul 2003 |
| Rapid | 1,863 | 2,015 | Jan 2014 |
| Blitz | 1,861 | 2,015 | Mar 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 206 | 54 | 62 | 90 | 26.2% |
| As White | 107 | 29 | 34 | 44 | 27.1% |
| As Black | 99 | 25 | 28 | 46 | 25.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Tomasz Motyl's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Tomasz Motyl's side.
First moves as White (107 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 69 | 64.5% | 40.6% |
| g3 | 32 | 29.9% | 45.3% |
| d4 | 6 | 5.6% | 58.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 64% of White games, 40.6% score
- …c5 (49% of these games) — Motyl usually continues c3 (55.3% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Motyl usually continues Nf3 (30.0% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Motyl usually continues d3 (62.5% score)
- 1.g3 — 30% of White games, 45.3% score
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Motyl usually continues Bg2 (62.5% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Motyl usually continues Bg2 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (22% of these games) — Motyl usually continues Bg2 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (59 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 26 | 44.1% | 36.5% |
| c6 | 23 | 39.0% | 41.3% |
| d6 | 4 | 6.8% | 37.5% |
| e5 | 3 | 5.1% | 66.7% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.7% | 50.0% |
| a6 | 1 | 1.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 12 | 46.2% | 41.7% |
| d5 | 7 | 26.9% | 57.1% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 19.2% | 60.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 3.8% | 0.0% |
Tomasz Motyl's chess games
All 206 games by Tomasz Motyl in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Sep 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: 54 wins, 62 draws, 90 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B25 | Hungarian Opening | 24 | 8/7/9 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 19 | 7/7/5 | 36.8% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 10 | 2/3/5 | 20.0% |
| C27 | Vienna Game | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C22 | Center Game | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| D78 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 26 | 6/7/13 | 23.1% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| A21 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2006 | Radek Londyn | 2,313 | Marianske Lazne Open | B23 |
| Oct 2025 | Dariusz Mikrut | 2,310 | ch-POL Rapid 2025 | B23 |
| Jun 2026 | David Hak | 2,293 | Ceske Budejovice Open A | ? |
| Sep 2010 | Jens Hirneise | 2,280 | Wroclaw WSB IM | B06 |
| Jan 2003 | Agnieszka Matras-Clement | 2,225 | ch-Wroclaw | E38 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ustron Open B | 2021 | 14 | 5.5 | 1,891 |
| 21st Krakow Open | 2011 | 9 | 3 | 1,982 |
| ch-Wroclaw | 2003 | 9 | 5 | 2,086 |
| 14th Rewal Open B | 2009 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,938 |
| Wroclaw WSB IM | 2010 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,177 |
| 15th Rewal Open A | 2010 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,919 |
| 3rd Gora Sw Anny Open | 2010 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,930 |
| 16th Rewal Open A | 2011 | 9 | 4 | 2,131 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Tomasz Motyl's chess games?
206 games by Tomasz Motyl, from Apr 2003 to Sep 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 Motyl has played.
What does Tomasz Motyl play on the first move as White?
Across 107 games with White in our database, Tomasz Motyl opens with 1.e4 (64% of games), 1.g3 (30% of games), 1.d4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Tomasz Motyl answers 1...g6 (44% of games), 1...c6 (39% of games), 1...d6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d6 (46% of games), 1...d5 (27% of games), 1...Nf6 (19% of games).
What openings does Tomasz Motyl play as White?
As White, Tomasz Motyl's most-played openings in our database are: Hungarian Opening (24 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (19 games, 36.8% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (10 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 107 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Tomasz Motyl play as Black?
As Black, Tomasz Motyl most often plays: Modern Defense (26 games, 23.1% win rate); Rat Defense (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (6 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 99 games.
What is Tomasz Motyl's FIDE rating?
Tomasz Motyl is currently rated 2,032 in classical chess, 1,863 in rapid and 1,861 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,129 (Jul 2003).
How many games has Tomasz Motyl played?
Our database contains 206 games by Tomasz Motyl, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 54 wins, 62 draws, 90 losses (26.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Tomasz Motyl?
206 games by Tomasz Motyl 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.