Prepare against Zbigniew Stefaniuk
Poland · World #72,795 classical · FIDE ID 21894949
When preparing against Zbigniew Stefaniuk, expect 1.e4 in 46% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (47% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 79 games by Zbigniew Stefaniuk, covering Jan 2018 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Zbigniew Stefaniuk's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Zbigniew Stefaniuk 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 | 1,812 | 1,928 | May 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,823 | 1,858 | Mar 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,800 | 1,891 | Sep 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 79 | 25 | 20 | 34 | 31.6% |
| As White | 41 | 17 | 13 | 11 | 41.5% |
| As Black | 38 | 8 | 7 | 23 | 21.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Zbigniew Stefaniuk's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Zbigniew Stefaniuk's side.
First moves as White (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 19 | 46.3% | 55.3% |
| d4 | 9 | 22.0% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 9 | 22.0% | 77.8% |
| c4 | 4 | 9.8% | 37.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 46% of White games, 55.3% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Stefaniuk usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (37% of these games) — Stefaniuk usually continues Nf3 (64.3% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Stefaniuk usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 22% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (78% of these games) — Stefaniuk usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Stefaniuk usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 9 | 47.4% | 27.8% |
| c5 | 5 | 26.3% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 3 | 15.8% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 2 | 10.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 12 | 100.0% | 29.2% |
Zbigniew Stefaniuk's chess games
All 79 games by Zbigniew Stefaniuk in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2018 - 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: 25 wins, 20 draws, 34 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A07 | Réti Opening | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A53 | Indian Defense | 8 | 3/0/5 | 37.5% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2024 | Bartosz Fiszer | 2,335 | Warsaw Maciei Mem Blitz | E97 |
| Jul 2023 | Grzegorz Wiech | 2,140 | Warsaw Maciei Memorial | D85 |
| Dec 2022 | Maciej Podgorski | 2,034 | Warsaw Open | C54 |
| Jul 2024 | Tobiasz Smal | 2,002 | Warsaw Maciei Mem Blitz | B07 |
| Jul 2023 | Adam Ryszkiewicz | 1,953 | Warsaw Najdorf Memorial Open B | C48 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warsaw Najdorf Memorial Open B | 2023 | 14 | 9 | 1,778 |
| Warsaw Maciei Memorial | 2023 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,046 |
| ch-POL U20 | 2021 | 9 | 3 | 1,775 |
| Rubinstein Mem Open B | 2025 | 9 | 6 | 2,026 |
| Rubinstein Chess Festival 2026 - Open B | 2026 | 8 | 5 | 2,016 |
| 57th Rubinstein Memorial Open D | 2021 | 7 | 3 | 1,657 |
| Warsaw Open | 2022 | 7 | 3 | 2,038 |
| Warsaw Maciei Mem Blitz | 2024 | 7 | 2.5 | 2,063 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Zbigniew Stefaniuk's chess games?
79 games by Zbigniew Stefaniuk, from Jan 2018 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 Zbigniew Stefaniuk has played.
What does Zbigniew Stefaniuk play on the first move as White?
Across 41 games with White in our database, Zbigniew Stefaniuk opens with 1.e4 (46% of games), 1.d4 (22% of games), 1.Nf3 (22% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Zbigniew Stefaniuk answers 1...e5 (47% of games), 1...c5 (26% of games), 1...c6 (16% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Zbigniew Stefaniuk play as White?
As White, Zbigniew Stefaniuk's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (3 games, 100.0% win rate); Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 41 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Zbigniew Stefaniuk play as Black?
As Black, Zbigniew Stefaniuk most often plays: Indian Defense (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Italian Game (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 38 games.
What is Zbigniew Stefaniuk's FIDE rating?
Zbigniew Stefaniuk is currently rated 1,812 in classical chess, 1,823 in rapid and 1,800 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,928 (May 2024).
How many games has Zbigniew Stefaniuk played?
Our database contains 79 games by Zbigniew Stefaniuk, covering Jan 2018 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 25 wins, 20 draws, 34 losses (31.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Zbigniew Stefaniuk?
79 games by Zbigniew Stefaniuk 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.