Prepare against Witold Rusek
Poland · World #97,658 classical · FIDE ID 41846923
Our database contains 34 games by Witold Rusek, covering Sep 2022 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Witold Rusek's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Witold Rusek 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 | 1,737 | 1,760 | Feb 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,763 | 1,763 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,621 | 1,663 | Dec 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 34 | 12 | 4 | 18 | 35.3% |
| As White | 15 | 6 | 3 | 6 | 40.0% |
| As Black | 19 | 6 | 1 | 12 | 31.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Witold Rusek's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Witold Rusek's side.
First moves as White (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 9 | 60.0% | 61.1% |
| d4 | 6 | 40.0% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 60% of White games, 61.1% score
- …e5 (56% of these games) — Rusek usually continues Nf3 (70.0% score)
- …c6 (33% of these games) — Rusek usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Rusek usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 40% of White games, 33.3% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Rusek usually continues Nf3 (12.5% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Rusek usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 9 | 75.0% | 22.2% |
| e5 | 3 | 25.0% | 66.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (3 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 2 | 66.7% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 33.3% | 100.0% |
Witold Rusek's chess games
All 34 games by Witold Rusek in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2022 - 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: 12 wins, 4 draws, 18 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D53 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game: Anti-Fried Liver | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D14 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B49 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B86 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D53 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2024 | Milan Esmer | 1,784 | ch-EU Union U08 | C01 |
| Aug 2024 | Razvan-Mihai Rosu | 1,645 | ch-EU Union U08 | D02 |
| Jul 2026 | Jan Latoszewski | 1,638 | Polish Youth Rapid & Blitz Championships 2026 | Rapid | O10 | D55 |
| Aug 2024 | Ana Zegrea | 1,399 | ch-EU Union U08 | E01 |
| Aug 2024 | Isis Bocquenet-Drouode | 1,006 | ch-EU Union U08 | B22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Krakow Malopolski Cup | 2022 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,125 |
| ch-EU Union U08 | 2024 | 9 | 6 | 1,660 |
| Polish Youth Rapid & Blitz Championships 2026 | Rapid | O10 | 2026 | 3 | 1.5 | 1,645 |
| 25th European Youth Rapid & Blitz Chess Championship | Blitz | O10 | 2026 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,679 |
| 25th European Youth Rapid & Blitz Chess Championship | Rapid | O10 | 2026 | 3 | 0 | 1,584 |
| Polish Youth Rapid & Blitz Championships 2026 | Blitz | O10 | 2026 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,561 |
| ch-POL Blitz U18 | 2023 | 2 | 0 | 767 |
| ch-EU U08 | 2024 | 2 | 0 | 1,380 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Witold Rusek's chess games?
Chess.ceo has 34 of Witold Rusek's games from Sep 2022 to Jul 2026, free to browse and replay move by move on the interactive board — no signup needed. The preparation view groups all of them into an opening tree so you can see every line Witold Rusek has played.
What does Witold Rusek play on the first move as White?
Across 15 games with White in our database, Witold Rusek opens with 1.e4 (60% of games), 1.d4 (40% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Witold Rusek answers 1...c5 (75% of games), 1...e5 (25% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (67% of games), 1...Nf6 (33% of games).
What openings does Witold Rusek play as White?
As White, Witold Rusek's most-played openings in our database are: Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 15 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Witold Rusek play as Black?
As Black, Witold Rusek most often plays: Sicilian: Taimanov (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 19 games.
What is Witold Rusek's FIDE rating?
Witold Rusek is currently rated 1,737 in classical chess, 1,763 in rapid and 1,621 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,760 (Feb 2026).
How many games has Witold Rusek played?
Our database contains 34 games by Witold Rusek, covering Sep 2022 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 4 draws, 18 losses (35.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Witold Rusek?
Open Witold Rusek's player page on Chess.ceo and start a free preparation session: it scans all 34 of their games, shows their repertoire move by move in an opening tree, and highlights the lines where they score worst — so you know exactly where to aim. No signup required to explore.