Prepare against Tomasz Safanowski
Poland · World #61,204 classical · FIDE ID 1120239
When preparing against Tomasz Safanowski, expect 1.f4 in 31% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (58% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (45%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Bird's opening as White, 36.5% over 52 games.
Our database contains 334 games by Tomasz Safanowski, covering Oct 2008 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Tomasz Safanowski's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Tomasz Safanowski 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 | 1,851 | 1,960 | Nov 2011 |
| Rapid | 1,925 | 1,954 | May 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,775 | 1,906 | Feb 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 334 | 118 | 97 | 119 | 35.3% |
| As White | 168 | 56 | 59 | 53 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 166 | 62 | 38 | 66 | 37.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Tomasz Safanowski's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Tomasz Safanowski's side.
First moves as White (168 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f4 | 52 | 31.0% | 53.8% |
| d4 | 50 | 29.8% | 46.0% |
| e4 | 23 | 13.7% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 22 | 13.1% | 54.5% |
| c4 | 16 | 9.5% | 50.0% |
| g3 | 3 | 1.8% | 83.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.f4 — 31% of White games, 53.8% score
- …d5 (58% of these games) — Safanowski usually continues Nf3 (51.7% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Safanowski usually continues fxe5 (59.1% score)
- …c5 (8% of these games) — Safanowski usually continues Nf3 (12.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 30% of White games, 46.0% score
- …Nf6 (42% of these games) — Safanowski usually continues Nf3 (53.6% score)
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Safanowski usually continues Nf3 (43.3% score)
- …f5 (6% of these games) — Safanowski usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (81 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 47 | 58.0% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 15 | 18.5% | 36.7% |
| e5 | 12 | 14.8% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 2.5% | 50.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 1.2% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.2% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (44 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 20 | 45.5% | 52.5% |
| d6 | 13 | 29.5% | 30.8% |
| Nf6 | 6 | 13.6% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 4.5% | 25.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 2.3% | 100.0% |
Tomasz Safanowski's chess games
All 334 games by Tomasz Safanowski in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2008 - Aug 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: 118 wins, 97 draws, 119 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A03 | Bird's opening | 52 | 19/18/15 | 36.5% |
| E14 | Indian Defense | 14 | 4/5/5 | 28.6% |
| D05 | Colle System | 11 | 2/5/4 | 18.2% |
| A17 | English Opening | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 9 | 2/4/3 | 22.2% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| A84 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| A46 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 16 | 8/2/6 | 50.0% |
| C41 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 14 | 3/2/9 | 21.4% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 14 | 5/6/3 | 35.7% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 14 | 7/5/2 | 50.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 12 | 5/3/4 | 41.7% |
| A10 | English Opening | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 9 | 2/0/7 | 22.2% |
| A55 | Indian Defense | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| C10 | French Defense | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2010 | Konrad Szczesniak | 2,216 | chT-POL 2st League | D27 |
| Feb 2007 | Robert Krasiewicz | 2,104 | chT-Mazowieckie op 0607 playoff | A88 |
| Feb 2011 | Pawel Siekierski | 2,015 | 87th Warsaw YMCA Winter-B | A26 |
| Jun 2026 | Rafal Zgadzaj | 2,011 | Deweloperni Mistrzostwa Polski w Szachach 30+, 50+, 65+ | Błyskawicznych | A02 |
| Jul 2011 | Andrzej Szewczak | 2,005 | Warsaw YMCA Summer A 93rd | A02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 199th Warsaw YMCA Spring-B | 2018 | 13 | 8 | 1,741 |
| POL-chT 2nd League | 2009 | 13 | 3 | 1,832 |
| 82nd Warsaw YMCA Autumn C | 2010 | 13 | 11.5 | 2,147 |
| 130th Warsaw YMCA Autumn-B | 2013 | 13 | 8.5 | 1,999 |
| 78th Warsaw YMCA Spring A | 2010 | 12 | 5.5 | 1,739 |
| 87th Warsaw YMCA Winter-B | 2011 | 12 | 6 | 1,911 |
| 237th Warsaw YMCA Autumn B | 2020 | 11 | 8.5 | 1,864 |
| 72nd Warsaw YMCA Winter-C | 2010 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,835 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Karol Potocki (10 games)
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Where can I find Tomasz Safanowski's chess games?
334 games by Tomasz Safanowski, from Oct 2008 to Aug 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 Safanowski has played.
What does Tomasz Safanowski play on the first move as White?
Across 168 games with White in our database, Tomasz Safanowski opens with 1.f4 (31% of games), 1.d4 (30% of games), 1.e4 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Tomasz Safanowski answers 1...e6 (58% of games), 1...d6 (19% of games), 1...e5 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (45% of games), 1...d6 (30% of games), 1...Nf6 (14% of games).
What openings does Tomasz Safanowski play as White?
As White, Tomasz Safanowski's most-played openings in our database are: Bird's opening (52 games, 36.5% win rate); Indian Defense (14 games, 28.6% win rate); Colle System (11 games, 18.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 168 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Tomasz Safanowski play as Black?
As Black, Tomasz Safanowski most often plays: French: Tarrasch Variation (16 games, 50.0% win rate); Pirc Defense: Lion System (14 games, 21.4% win rate); French: Classical Variation (14 games, 35.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 166 games.
What is Tomasz Safanowski's FIDE rating?
Tomasz Safanowski is currently rated 1,851 in classical chess, 1,925 in rapid and 1,775 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,960 (Nov 2011).
How many games has Tomasz Safanowski played?
Our database contains 334 games by Tomasz Safanowski, covering Oct 2008 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 118 wins, 97 draws, 119 losses (35.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Tomasz Safanowski?
334 games by Tomasz Safanowski 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.