Prepare against Wojciech Kowalczyk
Poland · World #43,984 classical · FIDE ID 21061068
Our database contains 72 games by Wojciech Kowalczyk, covering Jul 2019 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Wojciech Kowalczyk's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Wojciech Kowalczyk 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 | 1,918 | 1,970 | Jun 2021 |
| Rapid | 1,867 | 1,923 | Apr 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,826 | 1,948 | Sep 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 72 | 17 | 25 | 30 | 23.6% |
| As White | 36 | 10 | 13 | 13 | 27.8% |
| As Black | 36 | 7 | 12 | 17 | 19.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Wojciech Kowalczyk's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Wojciech Kowalczyk's side.
First moves as White (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 36 | 100.0% | 45.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 45.8% score
- …c5 (58% of these games) — Kowalczyk usually continues Nc3 (40.6% score)
- …c6 (17% of these games) — Kowalczyk usually continues Nc3 (12.5% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Kowalczyk usually continues d4 (87.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 17 | 100.0% | 35.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 12 | 75.0% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 4 | 25.0% | 50.0% |
Wojciech Kowalczyk's chess games
All 72 games by Wojciech Kowalczyk in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2019 - 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: 17 wins, 25 draws, 30 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 16 | 3/7/6 | 18.8% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C27 | Vienna Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E62 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2021 | Michal Bugalski | 2,225 | 57th Rubinstein Memorial Open A | C05 |
| Aug 2021 | Rafal Szyszylo | 2,179 | 57th Rubinstein Memorial Open A | B76 |
| Aug 2025 | Nikita Semenukha | 2,065 | Wroclaw Open B | B31 |
| Aug 2020 | Daria Vanduyfhuys | 2,050 | Wroclaw Open | E92 |
| Aug 2025 | Roland Stiefel | 2,045 | Wroclaw Open B | D00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wroclaw Open A | 2022 | 15 | 4.5 | 1,745 |
| Wroclaw Open | 2020 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,991 |
| Wroclaw Open B | 2025 | 9 | 6 | 2,061 |
| 57th Rubinstein Memorial Open A | 2021 | 9 | 3 | 1,949 |
| POL-chT 2nd League | 2021 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,751 |
| Wroclaw Anderssen Memorial Open B | 2023 | 8 | 5 | 1,632 |
| 58th Polanica Zdroj Open B | 2022 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,713 |
| 56th Rubinstein Memorial | 2020 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,855 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Wojciech Kowalczyk's chess games?
72 games by Wojciech Kowalczyk, from Jul 2019 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 Wojciech Kowalczyk has played.
What does Wojciech Kowalczyk play on the first move as White?
Across 36 games with White in our database, Wojciech Kowalczyk opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Wojciech Kowalczyk answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (75% of games), 1...d5 (25% of games).
What openings does Wojciech Kowalczyk play as White?
As White, Wojciech Kowalczyk's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (16 games, 18.8% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation (4 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 36 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Wojciech Kowalczyk play as Black?
As Black, Wojciech Kowalczyk most often plays: Sicilian: Dragon (7 games, 14.3% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 36 games.
What is Wojciech Kowalczyk's FIDE rating?
Wojciech Kowalczyk is currently rated 1,918 in classical chess, 1,867 in rapid and 1,826 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,970 (Jun 2021).
How many games has Wojciech Kowalczyk played?
Our database contains 72 games by Wojciech Kowalczyk, covering Jul 2019 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 17 wins, 25 draws, 30 losses (23.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Wojciech Kowalczyk?
72 games by Wojciech Kowalczyk 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.