Prepare against Tomasz Pietrzak
Poland · World #39,364 classical · FIDE ID 1129104
When preparing against Tomasz Pietrzak, expect 1.Nf3 in 87% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (43% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (90%).
Our database contains 79 games by Tomasz Pietrzak, covering Oct 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Tomasz Pietrzak's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Tomasz Pietrzak 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 | 1,938 | 2,072 | Jul 2004 |
| Rapid | 1,859 | 1,947 | Jan 2017 |
| Blitz | 1,927 | 1,928 | Feb 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 79 | 26 | 17 | 36 | 32.9% |
| As White | 39 | 15 | 10 | 14 | 38.5% |
| As Black | 40 | 11 | 7 | 22 | 27.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Tomasz Pietrzak's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Tomasz Pietrzak's side.
First moves as White (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 34 | 87.2% | 55.9% |
| d4 | 3 | 7.7% | 16.7% |
| c4 | 2 | 5.1% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 87% of White games, 55.9% score
- …Nf6 (41% of these games) — Pietrzak usually continues c4 (42.9% score)
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Pietrzak usually continues d4 (73.1% score)
- …c5 (9% of these games) — Pietrzak usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 8% of White games, 16.7% score
- …d6 (33% of these games) — Pietrzak usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (33% of these games) — Pietrzak usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Pietrzak usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 10 | 43.5% | 15.0% |
| e5 | 6 | 26.1% | 33.3% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 21.7% | 60.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 4.3% | 100.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 4.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 9 | 90.0% | 38.9% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 10.0% | 100.0% |
Tomasz Pietrzak's chess games
All 79 games by Tomasz Pietrzak in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 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: 26 wins, 17 draws, 36 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A30 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| A10 | English Opening | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| A35 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A84 | Semi-Slav Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 8 | 0/1/7 | 0.0% |
| D34 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| C26 | Vienna Game | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B02 | Scandinavian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D34 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A05 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2005 | Piotr Denderski | 2,274 | POL-chT 1st League | D34 |
| Mar 2007 | Krzysztof Leszczynski | 2,151 | 2nd Wloclawek Weekend Classic | D13 |
| May 2011 | Wlodzimierz Kaluzny | 2,133 | 4th Slesin Way to success | A48 |
| Aug 2007 | Pawel Grochowalski | 2,117 | 3rd Wloclawek Weekend Classic | D34 |
| Mar 2007 | Kamil Borkowski | 2,079 | 2nd Wloclawek Weekend Classic | D34 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13th Rewal Open A | 2008 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,926 |
| POL-chT 2nd League | 2004 | 8 | 2 | 1,842 |
| 17th Kowalewo Pomorskie Open A | 2010 | 8 | 2 | 1,848 |
| ch-POL Amateurs | 2011 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,929 |
| London Open Congress August | 2013 | 6 | 3 | 1,912 |
| Dabrowica Jastkow Memorial Open 3rd | 2011 | 5 | 2 | 1,638 |
| 3rd Wloclawek Weekend Classic | 2007 | 5 | 3 | 2,131 |
| POL-chT 1st League | 2005 | 5 | 2 | 2,147 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Tomasz Pietrzak's chess games?
79 games by Tomasz Pietrzak, from Oct 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 Pietrzak has played.
What does Tomasz Pietrzak play on the first move as White?
Across 39 games with White in our database, Tomasz Pietrzak opens with 1.Nf3 (87% of games), 1.d4 (8% of games), 1.c4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Tomasz Pietrzak answers 1...d5 (43% of games), 1...e5 (26% of games), 1...Nf6 (22% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (90% of games), 1...Nf6 (10% of games).
What openings does Tomasz Pietrzak play as White?
As White, Tomasz Pietrzak's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (7 games, 57.1% win rate); English Opening (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Slav Defense (6 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 39 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Tomasz Pietrzak play as Black?
As Black, Tomasz Pietrzak most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (8 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Vienna Game (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 40 games.
What is Tomasz Pietrzak's FIDE rating?
Tomasz Pietrzak is currently rated 1,938 in classical chess, 1,859 in rapid and 1,927 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,072 (Jul 2004).
How many games has Tomasz Pietrzak played?
Our database contains 79 games by Tomasz Pietrzak, covering Oct 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 26 wins, 17 draws, 36 losses (32.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Tomasz Pietrzak?
79 games by Tomasz Pietrzak 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.