Prepare against Waldemar Starzynski
Poland · World #129,829 classical · FIDE ID 1126865
When preparing against Waldemar Starzynski, expect 1.e4 in 90% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...e6 (87%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as White, 25.0% over 16 games.
Our database contains 244 games by Waldemar Starzynski, covering Oct 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Waldemar Starzynski's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Waldemar Starzynski 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 | 1,647 | 1,935 | Jul 2006 |
| Rapid | 1,621 | 1,931 | Aug 2014 |
| Blitz | 1,664 | 1,840 | Aug 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 244 | 94 | 47 | 103 | 38.5% |
| As White | 121 | 45 | 26 | 50 | 37.2% |
| As Black | 123 | 49 | 21 | 53 | 39.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Waldemar Starzynski's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Waldemar Starzynski's side.
First moves as White (121 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 109 | 90.1% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 11 | 9.1% | 31.8% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 90% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Starzynski usually continues Nf3 (42.3% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Starzynski usually continues Nf3 (54.8% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Starzynski usually continues d4 (43.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 9% of White games, 31.8% score
- …Nf6 (64% of these games) — Starzynski usually continues c4 (16.7% score)
- …d5 (18% of these games) — Starzynski usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Starzynski usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (63 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 63 | 100.0% | 45.2% |
As Black against 1.d4 (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 33 | 86.8% | 47.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 7.9% | 66.7% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.6% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.6% | 0.0% |
Waldemar Starzynski's chess games
All 244 games by Waldemar Starzynski in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2005 - 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: 94 wins, 47 draws, 103 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 16 | 4/6/6 | 25.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 15 | 8/2/5 | 53.3% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 11 | 2/3/6 | 18.2% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| C46 | Three Knights Opening | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C10 | French Defense | 28 | 10/4/14 | 35.7% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 18 | 7/2/9 | 38.9% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 14 | 5/5/4 | 35.7% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 10 | 5/1/4 | 50.0% |
| A47 | Horwitz Defense | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2006 | Jaroslaw Paprocki | 2,240 | Bydgoszcz Open | C62 |
| May 2004 | Georg Rott | 2,191 | 4th Canarias en Red prel | C01 |
| May 2004 | Johannes Dorst | 2,147 | 4th Canarias en Red prel | C00 |
| Sep 2008 | Robert Sapeta | 2,122 | POL-chT 2nd League | C02 |
| Oct 2009 | Przemyslaw Bokiej | 2,075 | Bydgoszcz Open | C00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bydgoszcz Open | 2009 | 14 | 8.5 | 2,150 |
| 4th Canarias en Red prel | 2004 | 13 | 6.5 | 2,159 |
| 3rd Canarias en Red prel | 2004 | 13 | 5.5 | 2,098 |
| 2nd Canarias en Red prel | 2004 | 13 | 5 | 2,104 |
| chT-POL Region 0607 | 2007 | 11 | 4.5 | 1,896 |
| chT4-POL Kujawsko Pomorskie 0708 | 2008 | 11 | 7 | 1,959 |
| chT3-POL Kujawsko Pomorskie 0910 | 2010 | 10 | 2.5 | 1,793 |
| chT3-POL Kujawsko Pomorskie 1213 | 2013 | 10 | 4 | 1,842 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Waldemar Starzynski's chess games?
244 games by Waldemar Starzynski, from Oct 2005 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 Waldemar Starzynski has played.
What does Waldemar Starzynski play on the first move as White?
Across 121 games with White in our database, Waldemar Starzynski opens with 1.e4 (90% of games), 1.d4 (9% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Waldemar Starzynski answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (87% of games), 1...d5 (8% of games), 1...g6 (3% of games).
What openings does Waldemar Starzynski play as White?
As White, Waldemar Starzynski's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (16 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack (15 games, 53.3% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (11 games, 18.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 121 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Waldemar Starzynski play as Black?
As Black, Waldemar Starzynski most often plays: French Defense (28 games, 35.7% win rate); Indian Defense (18 games, 38.9% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (14 games, 35.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 123 games.
What is Waldemar Starzynski's FIDE rating?
Waldemar Starzynski is currently rated 1,647 in classical chess, 1,621 in rapid and 1,664 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,935 (Jul 2006).
How many games has Waldemar Starzynski played?
Our database contains 244 games by Waldemar Starzynski, covering Oct 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 94 wins, 47 draws, 103 losses (38.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Waldemar Starzynski?
244 games by Waldemar Starzynski 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.