Prepare against Zbigniew Wieczorek
FM · Poland · World #13,562 classical · FIDE ID 1102001
When preparing against Zbigniew Wieczorek, expect 1.Nf3 in 58% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...g6 (86% of games); against 1.d4, 1...g6 (43%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as White, 25.0% over 16 games.
Our database contains 748 games by Zbigniew Wieczorek, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Zbigniew Wieczorek's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Zbigniew Wieczorek 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 | 2,122 | 2,324 | Apr 2006 |
| Rapid | 2,227 | 2,317 | May 2021 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 748 | 262 | 148 | 338 | 35.0% |
| As White | 355 | 146 | 74 | 135 | 41.1% |
| As Black | 393 | 116 | 74 | 203 | 29.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Zbigniew Wieczorek's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Zbigniew Wieczorek's side.
First moves as White (355 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 206 | 58.0% | 49.0% |
| d4 | 61 | 17.2% | 58.2% |
| e4 | 55 | 15.5% | 52.7% |
| c4 | 21 | 5.9% | 57.1% |
| g3 | 11 | 3.1% | 45.5% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 58% of White games, 49.0% score
- …Nf6 (42% of these games) — Wieczorek usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Wieczorek usually continues g3 (42.7% score)
- …c5 (10% of these games) — Wieczorek usually continues e4 (55.6% score)
- 1.d4 — 17% of White games, 58.2% score
- …Nf6 (64% of these games) — Wieczorek usually continues c4 (59.0% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Wieczorek usually continues c4 (59.1% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Wieczorek usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (185 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 159 | 85.9% | 48.1% |
| c5 | 14 | 7.6% | 42.9% |
| e5 | 7 | 3.8% | 35.7% |
| c6 | 1 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (145 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 62 | 42.8% | 32.3% |
| Nf6 | 56 | 38.6% | 33.9% |
| d5 | 11 | 7.6% | 27.3% |
| d6 | 10 | 6.9% | 60.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
Zbigniew Wieczorek's chess games
All 748 games by Zbigniew Wieczorek in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Sep 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: 262 wins, 148 draws, 338 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A07 | Réti Opening | 81 | 32/16/33 | 39.5% |
| A15 | English Opening | 25 | 7/4/14 | 28.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 24 | 12/4/8 | 50.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 22 | 7/9/6 | 31.8% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 19 | 6/4/9 | 31.6% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 16 | 5/4/7 | 31.3% |
| D55 | Indian Defense | 16 | 4/7/5 | 25.0% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 15 | 9/2/4 | 60.0% |
| A65 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 11 | 7/2/2 | 63.6% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 10 | 7/1/2 | 70.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 221 | 74/43/104 | 33.5% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 19 | 8/3/8 | 42.1% |
| E69 | King's Indian Defense | 9 | 2/0/7 | 22.2% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 9 | 2/1/6 | 22.2% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2019 | Ilja Haitin | 2,544 | Titled Tue | E61 |
| Jan 2021 | Jakov Geller | 2,521 | Titled Tue | C00 |
| Nov 2022 | Alexandre Qashashvili | 2,505 | Titled Tue Late | B10 |
| Mar 2019 | Manuel Pena Gomez | 2,494 | Titled Tue | B15 |
| Feb 2019 | Mikhail Golubev | 2,479 | Titled Tue | B52 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 466 | 169.5 | 2,143 |
| POL-chT 2nd League | 2021 | 28 | 16 | 2,196 |
| POL-chT 1st League | 2018 | 27 | 15.5 | 2,354 |
| chT-POL 1 | 2014 | 24 | 12.5 | 2,307 |
| Raciborz Open | 2008 | 18 | 14 | 2,315 |
| chT2-POL South | 2001 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,295 |
| 55th chT-POL | 1999 | 10 | 5 | 2,309 |
| 43rd Polanica Zdroj Open A | 2007 | 10 | 5 | 2,256 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Zbigniew Wieczorek's chess games?
748 games by Zbigniew Wieczorek, from Apr 2003 to Sep 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 Wieczorek has played.
What does Zbigniew Wieczorek play on the first move as White?
Across 355 games with White in our database, Zbigniew Wieczorek opens with 1.Nf3 (58% of games), 1.d4 (17% of games), 1.e4 (15% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Zbigniew Wieczorek answers 1...g6 (86% of games), 1...c5 (8% of games), 1...e5 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...g6 (43% of games), 1...Nf6 (39% of games), 1...d5 (8% of games).
What openings does Zbigniew Wieczorek play as White?
As White, Zbigniew Wieczorek's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (81 games, 39.5% win rate); English Opening (25 games, 28.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (24 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 355 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Zbigniew Wieczorek play as Black?
As Black, Zbigniew Wieczorek most often plays: Modern Defense (221 games, 33.5% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (19 games, 42.1% win rate); King's Indian Defense (9 games, 22.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 393 games.
What is Zbigniew Wieczorek's FIDE rating?
Zbigniew Wieczorek is currently rated 2,122 in classical chess, 2,227 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,324 (Apr 2006).
How many games has Zbigniew Wieczorek played?
Our database contains 748 games by Zbigniew Wieczorek, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 262 wins, 148 draws, 338 losses (35.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Zbigniew Wieczorek?
748 games by Zbigniew Wieczorek 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.