Prepare against Witold Sarnowski
Poland · World #50,925 classical · FIDE ID 1140221
When preparing against Witold Sarnowski, expect 1.d4 in 84% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (63% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (80%).
Our database contains 36 games by Witold Sarnowski, covering Apr 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Witold Sarnowski's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Witold Sarnowski 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 | 1,868 | 1,969 | Oct 2007 |
| Rapid | 1,850 | 1,898 | May 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,866 | 1,986 | Apr 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 36 | 13 | 5 | 18 | 36.1% |
| As White | 19 | 9 | 3 | 7 | 47.4% |
| As Black | 17 | 4 | 2 | 11 | 23.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Witold Sarnowski's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Witold Sarnowski's side.
First moves as White (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 16 | 84.2% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 5.3% | 100.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 5.3% | 50.0% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 5.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 84% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Sarnowski usually continues c4 (20.0% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Sarnowski usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (6% of these games) — Sarnowski usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 5% of White games, 100.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Sarnowski usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 5 | 62.5% | 10.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 12.5% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 80.0% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 20.0% | 0.0% |
Witold Sarnowski's chess games
All 36 games by Witold Sarnowski in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2006 - 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: 13 wins, 5 draws, 18 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D18 | Slav Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D37 | London System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E43 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A95 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C30 | Vienna Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D88 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C41 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B06 | Rat Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D40 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2009 | Dawid Trendota | 1,975 | POL-chT 2nd League | E81 |
| Aug 2005 | Ben De Cat | 1,914 | 16th ch-NATO | A53 |
| Sep 2009 | Tomasz Safanowski | 1,797 | POL-chT 2nd League | D02 |
| Aug 2011 | Tomasz Kaluzny | 1,635 | 2nd Klementowice Open | D19 |
| Aug 2011 | Piotr Staron | 1,610 | 2nd Klementowice Open | A30 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd Klementowice Open | 2011 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,734 |
| POL-chT 2nd League | 2009 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,877 |
| 16th ch-NATO | 2005 | 7 | 2.5 | 2,026 |
| 18th ch-NATO | 2007 | 7 | 3 | 2,067 |
| ch-Powiatu Pulawskiego Open | 2008 | 5 | 3 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Witold Sarnowski's chess games?
36 games by Witold Sarnowski, from Apr 2006 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 Sarnowski has played.
What does Witold Sarnowski play on the first move as White?
Across 19 games with White in our database, Witold Sarnowski opens with 1.d4 (84% of games), 1.c4 (5% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Witold Sarnowski answers 1...d6 (63% of games), 1...c6 (13% of games), 1...c5 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (80% of games), 1...d6 (20% of games).
What openings does Witold Sarnowski play as White?
As White, Witold Sarnowski's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); King's Indian: Sämisch (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 19 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Witold Sarnowski play as Black?
As Black, Witold Sarnowski most often plays: Pirc Defense (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Bird's opening (2 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening (1 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Witold Sarnowski's FIDE rating?
Witold Sarnowski is currently rated 1,868 in classical chess, 1,850 in rapid and 1,866 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,969 (Oct 2007).
How many games has Witold Sarnowski played?
Our database contains 36 games by Witold Sarnowski, covering Apr 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 13 wins, 5 draws, 18 losses (36.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Witold Sarnowski?
36 games by Witold Sarnowski 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.