Prepare against Wojciech Kowalczuk
Poland · World #23,527 classical · FIDE ID 1103784
Our database contains 122 games by Wojciech Kowalczuk, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Wojciech Kowalczuk's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Wojciech Kowalczuk 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 | 2,029 | 2,228 | Apr 2005 |
| Rapid | 1,952 | 2,065 | Dec 2014 |
| Blitz | 1,915 | 2,065 | Mar 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 122 | 44 | 37 | 41 | 36.1% |
| As White | 58 | 26 | 16 | 16 | 44.8% |
| As Black | 64 | 18 | 21 | 25 | 28.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Wojciech Kowalczuk's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Wojciech Kowalczuk's side.
First moves as White (58 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 48 | 82.8% | 58.3% |
| b3 | 7 | 12.1% | 57.1% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 5.2% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 83% of White games, 58.3% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Kowalczuk usually continues Nf3 (52.5% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Kowalczuk usually continues Nf3 (71.4% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Kowalczuk usually continues Qe2 (66.7% score)
- 1.b3 — 12% of White games, 57.1% score
- …e5 (43% of these games) — Kowalczuk usually continues Bb2 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (29% of these games) — Kowalczuk usually continues Bb2 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (14% of these games) — Kowalczuk usually continues Bb2 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 19 | 52.8% | 34.2% |
| e5 | 7 | 19.4% | 28.6% |
| b6 | 5 | 13.9% | 30.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 8.3% | 100.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 5.6% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 11 | 50.0% | 63.6% |
| d5 | 4 | 18.2% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 9.1% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 2 | 9.1% | 50.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 4.5% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 4.5% | 100.0% |
Wojciech Kowalczuk's chess games
All 122 games by Wojciech Kowalczuk in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Aug 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: 44 wins, 37 draws, 41 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 15 | 5/5/5 | 33.3% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D55 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2011 | Lukasz Bardeli | 2,332 | 53rd Augustow Golden Rook Open | B02 |
| Sep 2025 | N Renman | 2,308 | 23rd ch-Euro Seniors | D47 |
| Mar 2007 | Jerzy Kot | 2,301 | 2nd Owl Mountains Cup | A05 |
| Jul 2023 | Susan K Lalic | 2,258 | chT-EU Seniors 50 | B30 |
| Nov 2016 | Marian Kwiecinski | 2,247 | chT3-POL Dolnoslaskie 1617 | B30 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| POL-chT 2nd League | 2019 | 22 | 11 | 2,101 |
| chT-EU Seniors 50 | 2023 | 13 | 5 | 2,095 |
| chT3-POL Dolnoslaskie 1718 | 2018 | 10 | 6 | 2,094 |
| 33rd World Senior 65+ | 2025 | 10 | 6 | 2,132 |
| 2nd Owl Mountains Cup | 2007 | 9 | 6 | 2,254 |
| chT3-POL Dolnoslaskie 1314 | 2014 | 9 | 3 | 1,868 |
| 55th Ogolnopolski-ch | 2013 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,093 |
| Wroclaw Open B | 2024 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,897 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Wojciech Kowalczuk's chess games?
122 games by Wojciech Kowalczuk, from Apr 2003 to Aug 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 Wojciech Kowalczuk has played.
What does Wojciech Kowalczuk play on the first move as White?
Across 58 games with White in our database, Wojciech Kowalczuk opens with 1.e4 (83% of games), 1.b3 (12% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Wojciech Kowalczuk answers 1...c5 (53% of games), 1...e5 (19% of games), 1...b6 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...d5 (18% of games), 1...e6 (9% of games).
What openings does Wojciech Kowalczuk play as White?
As White, Wojciech Kowalczuk's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (15 games, 33.3% win rate); Nimzovich-Larsen attack (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 58 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Wojciech Kowalczuk play as Black?
As Black, Wojciech Kowalczuk most often plays: Sicilian: Rossolimo (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Owen Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 64 games.
What is Wojciech Kowalczuk's FIDE rating?
Wojciech Kowalczuk is currently rated 2,029 in classical chess, 1,952 in rapid and 1,915 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,228 (Apr 2005).
How many games has Wojciech Kowalczuk played?
Our database contains 122 games by Wojciech Kowalczuk, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 44 wins, 37 draws, 41 losses (36.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Wojciech Kowalczuk?
122 games by Wojciech Kowalczuk 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.