Prepare against Witoslaw Walkusz
FM · Poland · World #28,309 classical · FIDE ID 1106570
When preparing against Witoslaw Walkusz, expect 1.e4 in 89% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (86% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (73%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense as Black, 31.3% over 16 games.
Our database contains 438 games by Witoslaw Walkusz, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Witoslaw Walkusz's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Witoslaw Walkusz 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 | 1,996 | 2,257 | Oct 2004 |
| Rapid | 1,914 | 2,151 | Jun 2013 |
| Blitz | 1,857 | 2,159 | Oct 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 438 | 155 | 145 | 138 | 35.4% |
| As White | 220 | 77 | 80 | 63 | 35.0% |
| As Black | 218 | 78 | 65 | 75 | 35.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Witoslaw Walkusz's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Witoslaw Walkusz's side.
First moves as White (220 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 196 | 89.1% | 54.8% |
| d4 | 19 | 8.6% | 39.5% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 1.4% | 33.3% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 89% of White games, 54.8% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Walkusz usually continues Nf3 (52.3% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Walkusz usually continues Nf3 (52.8% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Walkusz usually continues d4 (53.8% score)
- 1.d4 — 9% of White games, 39.5% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Walkusz usually continues c4 (27.8% score)
- …d5 (16% of these games) — Walkusz usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …f5 (11% of these games) — Walkusz usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (112 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 96 | 85.7% | 51.6% |
| c6 | 5 | 4.5% | 40.0% |
| d6 | 4 | 3.6% | 25.0% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 2.7% | 33.3% |
| g6 | 2 | 1.8% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.9% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (52 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 38 | 73.1% | 40.8% |
| f5 | 9 | 17.3% | 55.6% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.9% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.9% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.9% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.9% | 100.0% |
Witoslaw Walkusz's chess games
All 438 games by Witoslaw Walkusz in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 155 wins, 145 draws, 138 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 25 | 8/12/5 | 32.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 20 | 8/7/5 | 40.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 15 | 5/5/5 | 33.3% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 14 | 7/4/3 | 50.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 13 | 4/5/4 | 30.8% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 11 | 4/5/2 | 36.4% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Snyder Variation | 11 | 3/6/2 | 27.3% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 10 | 4/1/5 | 40.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Philidor | 5 | 0/4/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C55 | Italian Game | 27 | 9/9/9 | 33.3% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 18 | 8/5/5 | 44.4% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 16 | 5/3/8 | 31.3% |
| A87 | Dutch Defense | 15 | 7/4/4 | 46.7% |
| A86 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 12 | 5/4/3 | 41.7% |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 12 | 5/2/5 | 41.7% |
| A16 | English Opening | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| D72 | Indian Defense | 9 | 1/2/6 | 11.1% |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2017 | Bahadir Ozen | 2,388 | 16th Prague Open | A20 |
| Sep 2009 | Lukasz Butkiewicz | 2,379 | POL-chT 1st League | B52 |
| Oct 2009 | Andrzej Maciejewski | 2,358 | Bydgoszcz Open | A10 |
| Aug 2017 | Damian Lewtak | 2,344 | 1st Suwalki Warakomska Memorial A | B50 |
| Sep 2017 | Nikolai Aliavdin | 2,342 | POL-chT 2nd League | B27 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| POL-chT 2nd League | 2024 | 125 | 65.5 | 2,153 |
| Gdansk Open | 2009 | 18 | 11 | 2,168 |
| ch-POL sf | 1994 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,183 |
| 1st Suwalki Warakomska Memorial A | 2017 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,234 |
| Poronin Tatra Limba Open | 2022 | 9 | 5 | 2,066 |
| 24th Poznan Open | 2016 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,094 |
| 59th Polanica Zdroj Open | 2023 | 9 | 4 | 2,109 |
| Kowalewo Pomorskie Open | 2008 | 9 | 5 | 2,184 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Witoslaw Walkusz's chess games?
438 games by Witoslaw Walkusz, from Apr 2003 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 Witoslaw Walkusz has played.
What does Witoslaw Walkusz play on the first move as White?
Across 220 games with White in our database, Witoslaw Walkusz opens with 1.e4 (89% of games), 1.d4 (9% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Witoslaw Walkusz answers 1...e5 (86% of games), 1...c6 (4% of games), 1...d6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (73% of games), 1...f5 (17% of games), 1...d5 (2% of games).
What openings does Witoslaw Walkusz play as White?
As White, Witoslaw Walkusz's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (25 games, 32.0% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (20 games, 40.0% win rate); Caro-Kann (15 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 220 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Witoslaw Walkusz play as Black?
As Black, Witoslaw Walkusz most often plays: Italian Game (27 games, 33.3% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (18 games, 44.4% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (16 games, 31.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 218 games.
What is Witoslaw Walkusz's FIDE rating?
Witoslaw Walkusz is currently rated 1,996 in classical chess, 1,914 in rapid and 1,857 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,257 (Oct 2004).
How many games has Witoslaw Walkusz played?
Our database contains 438 games by Witoslaw Walkusz, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 155 wins, 145 draws, 138 losses (35.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Witoslaw Walkusz?
438 games by Witoslaw Walkusz 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.