Prepare against Zbigniew Strzemiecki
IM · Poland · World #2,824 classical · FIDE ID 1126687
When preparing against Zbigniew Strzemiecki, expect 1.e4 in 89% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (90% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (56%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: English Opening as Black, 13.6% over 22 games.
Our database contains 735 games by Zbigniew Strzemiecki, covering Apr 2003 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Zbigniew Strzemiecki's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Zbigniew Strzemiecki 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 | 2,346 | 2,446 | Apr 2013 |
| Rapid | 2,423 | 2,452 | Jul 2014 |
| Blitz | 2,373 | 2,449 | Jul 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 735 | 325 | 252 | 158 | 44.2% |
| As White | 369 | 181 | 122 | 66 | 49.1% |
| As Black | 366 | 144 | 130 | 92 | 39.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Zbigniew Strzemiecki's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Zbigniew Strzemiecki's side.
First moves as White (369 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 328 | 88.9% | 66.5% |
| c4 | 18 | 4.9% | 52.8% |
| d4 | 16 | 4.3% | 56.3% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 1.4% | 80.0% |
| e3 | 1 | 0.3% | 50.0% |
| a3 | 1 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 89% of White games, 66.5% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Strzemiecki usually continues Nf3 (64.1% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Strzemiecki usually continues Nf3 (70.9% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Strzemiecki usually continues d4 (71.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 5% of White games, 52.8% score
- …Nf6 (39% of these games) — Strzemiecki usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Strzemiecki usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (11% of these games) — Strzemiecki usually continues Nc3 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (193 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 174 | 90.2% | 60.1% |
| c5 | 13 | 6.7% | 53.8% |
| e5 | 3 | 1.6% | 33.3% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 0.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (111 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 62 | 55.9% | 50.8% |
| e6 | 44 | 39.6% | 67.0% |
| f5 | 2 | 1.8% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 0.9% | 50.0% |
Zbigniew Strzemiecki's chess games
All 735 games by Zbigniew Strzemiecki in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Nov 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: 325 wins, 252 draws, 158 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B55 | Sicilian | 75 | 35/26/14 | 46.7% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 34 | 23/8/3 | 67.6% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 22 | 15/5/2 | 68.2% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 16 | 8/4/4 | 50.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 11 | 3/5/3 | 27.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 11 | 8/2/1 | 72.7% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 11 | 4/6/1 | 36.4% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 10 | 3/4/3 | 30.0% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 10 | 3/5/2 | 30.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 9 | 4/4/1 | 44.4% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 55 | 32/6/17 | 58.2% |
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 42 | 17/16/9 | 40.5% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 28 | 17/8/3 | 60.7% |
| A17 | English Opening | 22 | 3/11/8 | 13.6% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 21 | 10/5/6 | 47.6% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 20 | 4/11/5 | 20.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 17 | 10/6/1 | 58.8% |
| A04 | King's Indian Attack | 16 | 3/6/7 | 18.8% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 13 | 5/5/3 | 38.5% |
| C13 | French: Classical Variation | 13 | 3/8/2 | 23.1% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2010 | Michal Olszewski | 2,562 | ch-POL 67th | B42 |
| Jul 2012 | Aleksander Mista | 2,538 | 8th Lazy Baltic Pearl Open | B31 |
| Aug 2011 | Lukasz Cyborowski | 2,537 | 16th Rewal Open A | E14 |
| Feb 2012 | Kacper Piorun | 2,520 | ch-POL | B53 |
| Dec 2006 | Sergei Zhigalko | 2,504 | 6th Warsaw AIG Life Rapid | B33 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-POL U18 | 2011 | 20 | 14 | 2,326 |
| Wch U12 | 2005 | 18 | 10.5 | 2,066 |
| ch-KPZS | 2006 | 15 | 11 | 2,311 |
| ch-EU U10 | 2003 | 15 | 9 | 2,136 |
| ch-POL sf | 2007 | 13 | 6 | 2,229 |
| POL-chT 1st League | 2012 | 12 | 6 | 2,392 |
| ch-POL U16 | 2009 | 11 | 8.5 | 2,328 |
| ch-POL U12 | 2003 | 11 | 8.5 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Zbigniew Strzemiecki's chess games?
735 games by Zbigniew Strzemiecki, from Apr 2003 to Nov 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 Strzemiecki has played.
What does Zbigniew Strzemiecki play on the first move as White?
Across 369 games with White in our database, Zbigniew Strzemiecki opens with 1.e4 (89% of games), 1.c4 (5% of games), 1.d4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Zbigniew Strzemiecki answers 1...e6 (90% of games), 1...c5 (7% of games), 1...e5 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (56% of games), 1...e6 (40% of games), 1...f5 (2% of games).
What openings does Zbigniew Strzemiecki play as White?
As White, Zbigniew Strzemiecki's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (75 games, 46.7% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Exchange (34 games, 67.6% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (22 games, 68.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 369 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Zbigniew Strzemiecki play as Black?
As Black, Zbigniew Strzemiecki most often plays: French: Winawer Variation (55 games, 58.2% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (42 games, 40.5% win rate); Horwitz Defense (28 games, 60.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 366 games.
What is Zbigniew Strzemiecki's FIDE rating?
Zbigniew Strzemiecki is currently rated 2,346 in classical chess, 2,423 in rapid and 2,373 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,446 (Apr 2013).
How many games has Zbigniew Strzemiecki played?
Our database contains 735 games by Zbigniew Strzemiecki, covering Apr 2003 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 325 wins, 252 draws, 158 losses (44.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Zbigniew Strzemiecki?
735 games by Zbigniew Strzemiecki 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.