Prepare against Witold Kowalski
Poland · World #17,540 classical · FIDE ID 21041903
Our database contains 199 games by Witold Kowalski, covering Dec 2018 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Witold Kowalski's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Witold Kowalski 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 | 2,080 | 2,121 | Mar 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,079 | 2,108 | Mar 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,996 | 2,061 | Jun 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 199 | 63 | 54 | 82 | 31.7% |
| As White | 94 | 41 | 28 | 25 | 43.6% |
| As Black | 105 | 22 | 26 | 57 | 21.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Witold Kowalski's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Witold Kowalski's side.
First moves as White (94 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 85 | 90.4% | 60.6% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 5.3% | 30.0% |
| c4 | 3 | 3.2% | 33.3% |
| d4 | 1 | 1.1% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 90% of White games, 60.6% score
- …c5 (53% of these games) — Kowalski usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Kowalski usually continues Nf3 (57.1% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Kowalski usually continues d4 (77.3% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 5% of White games, 30.0% score
- …d5 (80% of these games) — Kowalski usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (20% of these games) — Kowalski usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (55 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 46 | 83.6% | 38.0% |
| e5 | 5 | 9.1% | 30.0% |
| c6 | 3 | 5.5% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.8% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 17 | 54.8% | 23.5% |
| d5 | 14 | 45.2% | 21.4% |
Witold Kowalski's chess games
All 199 games by Witold Kowalski in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2018 - 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: 63 wins, 54 draws, 82 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 16 | 4/6/6 | 25.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 12 | 3/6/3 | 25.0% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| B71 | Sicilian: Dragon | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 16 | 4/3/9 | 25.0% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 10 | 1/1/8 | 10.0% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| E06 | Catalan | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026 | Dawid Dobosiewicz | 2,367 | Indywidualne Mistrzostwa Polski Juniorów 2026 - C18 | B76 |
| Jul 2025 | Savitha Shri B | 2,341 | Jana Maciei Mem | B48 |
| Sep 2025 | P Stoma | 2,325 | chT-POL 2nd League | B40 |
| Jul 2023 | Michal Redzisz | 2,269 | Warsaw Maciei Memorial | C42 |
| Jul 2025 | Michalina Rudzinska | 2,231 | Jana Maciei Mem | B12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 292nd YMCA Autumn A | 2024 | 13 | 6.5 | 1,938 |
| 282nd Warsaw YMCA Winter A | 2024 | 11 | 6 | 1,813 |
| Jana Maciei Mem | 2025 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,103 |
| Warsaw YMCA Spring-A 286th | 2024 | 11 | 4.5 | 1,960 |
| Warsaw Maciei Mem Blitz | 2024 | 10 | 3.5 | 2,084 |
| 306th YMCA Autumn A | 2025 | 10 | 7 | 2,225 |
| 270th Warsaw YMCA Winter-B | 2023 | 10 | 8 | 1,842 |
| ch-POL U13 Qual | 2021 | 9 | 6.5 | 1,680 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Witold Kowalski's chess games?
199 games by Witold Kowalski, from Dec 2018 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 Witold Kowalski has played.
What does Witold Kowalski play on the first move as White?
Across 94 games with White in our database, Witold Kowalski opens with 1.e4 (90% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games), 1.c4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Witold Kowalski answers 1...c5 (84% of games), 1...e5 (9% of games), 1...c6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (55% of games), 1...d5 (45% of games).
What openings does Witold Kowalski play as White?
As White, Witold Kowalski's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Najdorf (16 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian (12 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Taimanov (7 games, 57.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 94 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Witold Kowalski play as Black?
As Black, Witold Kowalski most often plays: Sicilian (16 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Taimanov (10 games, 10.0% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (6 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 105 games.
What is Witold Kowalski's FIDE rating?
Witold Kowalski is currently rated 2,080 in classical chess, 2,079 in rapid and 1,996 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,121 (Mar 2026).
How many games has Witold Kowalski played?
Our database contains 199 games by Witold Kowalski, covering Dec 2018 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 63 wins, 54 draws, 82 losses (31.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Witold Kowalski?
199 games by Witold Kowalski 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.