Prepare against Witold Marzec
DEU · World #101,879 classical · FIDE ID 1270680
When preparing against Witold Marzec, expect 1.d4 in 68% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (75%).
Our database contains 115 games by Witold Marzec, covering Jan 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Witold Marzec's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Witold Marzec 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 | 1,724 | 1,887 | Mar 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 115 | 26 | 24 | 65 | 22.6% |
| As White | 57 | 17 | 12 | 28 | 29.8% |
| As Black | 58 | 9 | 12 | 37 | 15.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Witold Marzec's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Witold Marzec's side.
First moves as White (57 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 39 | 68.4% | 48.7% |
| c4 | 18 | 31.6% | 22.2% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 68% of White games, 48.7% score
- …Nf6 (41% of these games) — Marzec usually continues c4 (37.5% score)
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Marzec usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Marzec usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 32% of White games, 22.2% score
- …Nf6 (39% of these games) — Marzec usually continues Nc3 (8.3% score)
- …c5 (17% of these games) — Marzec usually continues Nc3 (16.7% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Marzec usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 24 | 100.0% | 10.4% |
As Black against 1.d4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 15 | 75.0% | 20.0% |
| d5 | 4 | 20.0% | 25.0% |
Witold Marzec's chess games
All 115 games by Witold Marzec in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2012 - 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, 24 draws, 65 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D12 | Slav Defense | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| A30 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D56 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E62 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 9 | 0/2/7 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A39 | English Opening | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E09 | Catalan | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2012 | Michael Walda | 1,965 | 28th Bad Woerishofen Open | C01 |
| Jun 2013 | Stefan Soost | 1,961 | 16th Rhein Main Open A | A40 |
| Jun 2022 | Michael Pichl | 1,917 | 24th Rhein Main Open A | A07 |
| Aug 2012 | Peter Heyn | 1,870 | 9th Cologne Longerich Open | E35 |
| Aug 2012 | Rodion Zilberman | 1,844 | 9th Cologne Longerich Open | E90 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28th Bad Woerishofen Open | 2012 | 9 | 3 | 1,830 |
| Norderstedt Open | 2013 | 9 | 4 | 1,812 |
| 10th Rheinland Pfalz Open | 2018 | 7 | 3 | 1,792 |
| 16th Rhein Main Open A | 2013 | 7 | 3 | 1,917 |
| 17th Bad Zwesten Open | 2017 | 7 | 3 | 1,710 |
| 6th Heusenstamm Sparkassen Open A | 2019 | 7 | 2 | 1,731 |
| 5th Heusenstamm Sparkassen Open A | 2018 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,794 |
| 24th Wiesbaden Open | 2012 | 7 | 3 | 1,742 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Witold Marzec's chess games?
115 games by Witold Marzec, from Jan 2012 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 Witold Marzec has played.
What does Witold Marzec play on the first move as White?
Across 57 games with White in our database, Witold Marzec opens with 1.d4 (68% of games), 1.c4 (32% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Witold Marzec answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (75% of games), 1...d5 (20% of games).
What openings does Witold Marzec play as White?
As White, Witold Marzec's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Benoni Defense (5 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 57 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Witold Marzec play as Black?
As Black, Witold Marzec most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (9 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (5 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 58 games.
What is Witold Marzec's FIDE rating?
Witold Marzec is currently rated 1,724 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,887 (Mar 2012).
How many games has Witold Marzec played?
Our database contains 115 games by Witold Marzec, covering Jan 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 26 wins, 24 draws, 65 losses (22.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Witold Marzec?
115 games by Witold Marzec 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.