Prepare against Witold Lechowski
FM · Poland · World #5,217 classical · FIDE ID 21040338
When preparing against Witold Lechowski, expect 1.d4 in 87% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (90% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (94%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense as Black, 15.8% over 19 games.
Our database contains 255 games by Witold Lechowski, covering Aug 2021 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Witold Lechowski's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Witold Lechowski 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 | 2,268 | 2,283 | Dec 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,126 | 2,274 | Jun 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,180 | 2,198 | Mar 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 255 | 79 | 68 | 108 | 31.0% |
| As White | 129 | 46 | 34 | 49 | 35.7% |
| As Black | 126 | 33 | 34 | 59 | 26.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Witold Lechowski's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Witold Lechowski's side.
First moves as White (124 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 108 | 87.1% | 48.6% |
| Nf3 | 12 | 9.7% | 54.2% |
| e4 | 3 | 2.4% | 0.0% |
| a3 | 1 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 87% of White games, 48.6% score
- …Nf6 (65% of these games) — Lechowski usually continues c4 (47.1% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Lechowski usually continues c4 (44.2% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Lechowski usually continues c4 (87.5% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 10% of White games, 54.2% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Lechowski usually continues g3 (16.7% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Lechowski usually continues g3 (33.3% score)
- …g6 (8% of these games) — Lechowski usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (51 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 46 | 90.2% | 33.7% |
| c5 | 4 | 7.8% | 37.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (49 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 46 | 93.9% | 37.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 4.1% | 25.0% |
| f6 | 1 | 2.0% | 100.0% |
Witold Lechowski's chess games
All 255 games by Witold Lechowski in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2021 - 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: 79 wins, 68 draws, 108 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E04 | Catalan | 34 | 12/7/15 | 35.3% |
| E62 | Indian Defense | 17 | 7/3/7 | 41.2% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 12 | 5/3/4 | 41.7% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A89 | Modern Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 19 | 3/3/13 | 15.8% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 19 | 6/3/10 | 31.6% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 13 | 4/2/7 | 30.8% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| A15 | English Opening | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| D00 | Trompowsky Attack | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | Zurab Javakhadze | 2,427 | 2nd 3-0 Thu 13th Aug 2026 | D38 |
| Nov 2025 | Melika Mohammadi | 2,342 | Titled Tue | D79 |
| Oct 2025 | Piotr Sabuk | 2,332 | ch-POL Rapid 2025 | D78 |
| May 2026 | Pavel Cech | 2,325 | 40th Voivoda Cup IM 2026 | A40 |
| Jul 2026 | Viktor Skliarov | 2,325 | 2nd 3-0 Thu 23rd Jul 2026 | A04 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 35 | 14.5 | 2,189 |
| Wroclaw Open A | 2025 | 25 | 10.5 | 1,997 |
| Wroclaw Anderssen Memorial Open | 2024 | 17 | 9 | 2,080 |
| Polish Youth Rapid & Blitz Championships 2026 | Rapid | O16 | 2026 | 10 | 6 | 2,093 |
| Piestany Slovakia Open | 2021 | 9 | 4 | 1,795 |
| 40th Voivoda Cup IM 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 5 | 2,295 |
| ch-POL U20 | 2021 | 9 | 2 | 1,649 |
| chT-POL 2nd League | 2025 | 9 | 4 | 2,022 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Witold Lechowski's chess games?
255 games by Witold Lechowski, from Aug 2021 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 Witold Lechowski has played.
What does Witold Lechowski play on the first move as White?
Across 124 games with White in our database, Witold Lechowski opens with 1.d4 (87% of games), 1.Nf3 (10% of games), 1.e4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Witold Lechowski answers 1...e5 (90% of games), 1...c5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (94% of games), 1...d5 (4% of games), 1...f6 (2% of games).
What openings does Witold Lechowski play as White?
As White, Witold Lechowski's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (34 games, 35.3% win rate); Indian Defense (17 games, 41.2% win rate); Benoni Defense (12 games, 41.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 129 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Witold Lechowski play as Black?
As Black, Witold Lechowski most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (19 games, 15.8% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (19 games, 31.6% win rate); Indian Defense (13 games, 30.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 126 games.
What is Witold Lechowski's FIDE rating?
Witold Lechowski is currently rated 2,268 in classical chess, 2,126 in rapid and 2,180 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,283 (Dec 2025).
How many games has Witold Lechowski played?
Our database contains 255 games by Witold Lechowski, covering Aug 2021 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 79 wins, 68 draws, 108 losses (31.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Witold Lechowski?
255 games by Witold Lechowski 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.