Prepare against Zbigniew Kwiecien
FM · Poland · World #48,969 classical · FIDE ID 1102427
When preparing against Zbigniew Kwiecien, expect 1.e4 in 80% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (78% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (96%).
Our database contains 156 games by Zbigniew Kwiecien, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Zbigniew Kwiecien's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Zbigniew Kwiecien 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 | 1,897 | 2,225 | Apr 2003 |
| Rapid | 1,864 | 1,921 | Nov 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 156 | 62 | 48 | 46 | 39.7% |
| As White | 70 | 26 | 25 | 19 | 37.1% |
| As Black | 86 | 36 | 23 | 27 | 41.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Zbigniew Kwiecien's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Zbigniew Kwiecien's side.
First moves as White (70 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 56 | 80.0% | 57.1% |
| d4 | 9 | 12.9% | 33.3% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 5.7% | 75.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 80% of White games, 57.1% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Kwiecien usually continues Nf3 (52.5% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Kwiecien usually continues Nf3 (54.5% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Kwiecien usually continues d4 (60.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 13% of White games, 33.3% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Kwiecien usually continues c4 (16.7% score)
- …d6 (22% of these games) — Kwiecien usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Kwiecien usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 35 | 77.8% | 52.9% |
| c5 | 7 | 15.6% | 78.6% |
| d5 | 3 | 6.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 24 | 96.0% | 62.5% |
| d5 | 1 | 4.0% | 0.0% |
Zbigniew Kwiecien's chess games
All 156 games by Zbigniew Kwiecien 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: 62 wins, 48 draws, 46 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 7 | 4/3/0 | 57.1% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D76 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 10 | 4/4/2 | 40.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 8 | 6/0/2 | 75.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 7 | 1/6/0 | 14.3% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| C10 | French Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A42 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1985 | Anton Deze | 2,395 | Myslowice | E81 |
| Jan 1984 | Petr Haba | 2,325 | Lang Memorial 2004 | C05 |
| Jan 1988 | Helmut Rossmann | 2,290 | 14th Rostock-A | B59 |
| Jan 1987 | Tomasz Malachowski | 2,270 | 43rd chT-POL | B70 |
| Jan 1984 | Damir Levacic | 2,255 | Lang Memorial 2004 | D11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| POL-chT 2nd League | 2006 | 14 | 7.5 | 2,210 |
| Myslowice | 1985 | 13 | 5.5 | 2,292 |
| Lang Memorial 2004 | 1984 | 11 | 4 | 2,201 |
| chT-POL reg | 1995 | 11 | 8 | 2,328 |
| chT-POL 2nd div South | 1999 | 10 | 7 | 2,325 |
| 14th Rostock-A | 1988 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,143 |
| Bytom Open | 1995 | 9 | 4 | 2,160 |
| chT-POL 2nd League South | 1998 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,261 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Zbigniew Kwiecien's chess games?
156 games by Zbigniew Kwiecien, 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 Kwiecien has played.
What does Zbigniew Kwiecien play on the first move as White?
Across 70 games with White in our database, Zbigniew Kwiecien opens with 1.e4 (80% of games), 1.d4 (13% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Zbigniew Kwiecien answers 1...e6 (78% of games), 1...c5 (16% of games), 1...d5 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (96% of games), 1...d5 (4% of games).
What openings does Zbigniew Kwiecien play as White?
As White, Zbigniew Kwiecien's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (9 games, 55.6% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (7 games, 57.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 70 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Zbigniew Kwiecien play as Black?
As Black, Zbigniew Kwiecien most often plays: French: Tarrasch Variation (10 games, 40.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (8 games, 75.0% win rate); English Opening (8 games, 37.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 86 games.
What is Zbigniew Kwiecien's FIDE rating?
Zbigniew Kwiecien is currently rated 1,897 in classical chess, 1,864 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,225 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Zbigniew Kwiecien played?
Our database contains 156 games by Zbigniew Kwiecien, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 62 wins, 48 draws, 46 losses (39.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Zbigniew Kwiecien?
156 games by Zbigniew Kwiecien 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.