Prepare against Zbigniew Kardys
Poland · World #39,588 classical · FIDE ID 1105914
Our database contains 89 games by Zbigniew Kardys, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Zbigniew Kardys's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Zbigniew Kardys 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 | 1,937 | 2,155 | Jul 2003 |
| Rapid | 1,973 | 1,973 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,876 | 1,972 | Nov 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 89 | 25 | 35 | 29 | 28.1% |
| As White | 44 | 13 | 18 | 13 | 29.5% |
| As Black | 45 | 12 | 17 | 16 | 26.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Zbigniew Kardys's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Zbigniew Kardys's side.
First moves as White (44 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 34 | 77.3% | 55.9% |
| c4 | 4 | 9.1% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 9.1% | 25.0% |
| d4 | 2 | 4.5% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 77% of White games, 55.9% score
- …c5 (59% of these games) — Kardys usually continues Nf3 (60.5% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Kardys usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (9% of these games) — Kardys usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 9% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d6 (25% of these games) — Kardys usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Kardys usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Kardys usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 26 | 100.0% | 53.8% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 81.8% | 27.8% |
| f5 | 1 | 9.1% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 9.1% | 50.0% |
Zbigniew Kardys's chess games
All 89 games by Zbigniew Kardys in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 25 wins, 35 draws, 29 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B53 | Sicilian | 11 | 4/5/2 | 36.4% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E67 | English Opening | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C13 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B81 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A32 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D63 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B46 | Sicilian | 14 | 5/4/5 | 35.7% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 5 | 1/4/0 | 20.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A47 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E38 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E19 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1998 | Martin Gola | 2,320 | chT-POL 2nd League South | A39 |
| Jan 1995 | Alexander Kachur | 2,315 | Katowice Open | B73 |
| Sep 1990 | Jaroslaw Sendera | 2,305 | 46th chT-POL prel | B46 |
| Oct 1986 | Jerzy Semczuk | 2,250 | 42nd chT-POL | A19 |
| Sep 2016 | Damian Kudas | 2,135 | POL-chT 2nd League | B81 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bydgoszcz Open A | 1978 | 15 | 8 | 2,232 |
| 42nd chT-POL | 1986 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,122 |
| 55th Rubinstein Memorial C | 2019 | 9 | 6.5 | 1,859 |
| chT-POL 2nd League South | 1998 | 9 | 2 | 1,998 |
| 23rd Krakow Open B | 2013 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,965 |
| POL-chT 2nd League | 2016 | 8 | 4 | 2,075 |
| chB-Malopolska Region | 2019 | 7 | 5 | 1,941 |
| chT-Subcarpathian | 2021 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,845 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Zbigniew Kardys's chess games?
89 games by Zbigniew Kardys, from Apr 2003 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 Zbigniew Kardys has played.
What does Zbigniew Kardys play on the first move as White?
Across 44 games with White in our database, Zbigniew Kardys opens with 1.e4 (77% of games), 1.c4 (9% of games), 1.Nf3 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Zbigniew Kardys answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (82% of games), 1...f5 (9% of games), 1...d5 (9% of games).
What openings does Zbigniew Kardys play as White?
As White, Zbigniew Kardys's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (11 games, 36.4% win rate); Modern Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 44 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Zbigniew Kardys play as Black?
As Black, Zbigniew Kardys most often plays: Sicilian (14 games, 35.7% win rate); Sicilian: Scheveningen (5 games, 20.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 45 games.
What is Zbigniew Kardys's FIDE rating?
Zbigniew Kardys is currently rated 1,937 in classical chess, 1,973 in rapid and 1,876 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,155 (Jul 2003).
How many games has Zbigniew Kardys played?
Our database contains 89 games by Zbigniew Kardys, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 25 wins, 35 draws, 29 losses (28.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Zbigniew Kardys?
89 games by Zbigniew Kardys 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.