Prepare against Zenon Kurzok
Poland · World #105,970 classical · FIDE ID 1159780
When preparing against Zenon Kurzok, expect 1.e4 in 93% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (42% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (38%).
Our database contains 58 games by Zenon Kurzok, covering Apr 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Zenon Kurzok's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Zenon Kurzok 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 | 1,712 | 1,784 | Jan 2013 |
| Rapid | 1,612 | 1,776 | Oct 2014 |
| Blitz | 1,570 | 1,753 | May 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 58 | 12 | 14 | 32 | 20.7% |
| As White | 29 | 2 | 9 | 18 | 6.9% |
| As Black | 29 | 10 | 5 | 14 | 34.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Zenon Kurzok's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Zenon Kurzok's side.
First moves as White (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 27 | 93.1% | 22.2% |
| g3 | 2 | 6.9% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 93% of White games, 22.2% score
- …c5 (30% of these games) — Kurzok usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (19% of these games) — Kurzok usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Kurzok usually continues d3 (50.0% score)
- 1.g3 — 7% of White games, 25.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Kurzok usually continues Bg2 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 5 | 41.7% | 20.0% |
| c5 | 4 | 33.3% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 3 | 25.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 38.5% | 60.0% |
| c5 | 4 | 30.8% | 75.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 15.4% | 75.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 7.7% | 50.0% |
Zenon Kurzok's chess games
All 58 games by Zenon Kurzok in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2009 - 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: 12 wins, 14 draws, 32 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian: Wing Gambit | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Bronstein-Larsen | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A55 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B41 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E73 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2011 | Viktor Houzva | 2,094 | Marianske Lazne Open | B03 |
| Jan 2012 | Alexander Grillich | 1,960 | Marianske Lazne Open 11th | B23 |
| Jan 2011 | Jan Panos | 1,904 | Marianske Lazne Open | E92 |
| Mar 2010 | Jozef Galyga | 1,874 | Chorzow Open | A04 |
| Jan 2018 | Mustafa Atakay | 1,874 | Gibraltar Amateur Open A | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gibraltar Amateur Open A | 2019 | 10 | 5.5 | 1,736 |
| ch-World Amateur U2000 | 2018 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,764 |
| Chorzow Open | 2010 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,814 |
| Rubinstein Mem Open B | 2025 | 7 | 1 | 1,568 |
| 45th Chorzow Open | 2009 | 6 | 1 | 1,558 |
| 28th Krakow Open B | 2018 | 4 | 0.5 | 1,580 |
| Gibraltar Challengers Open B | 2020 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,662 |
| Marianske Lazne Open | 2011 | 3 | 2.5 | 2,270 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Zenon Kurzok's chess games?
58 games by Zenon Kurzok, from Apr 2009 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 Zenon Kurzok has played.
What does Zenon Kurzok play on the first move as White?
Across 29 games with White in our database, Zenon Kurzok opens with 1.e4 (93% of games), 1.g3 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Zenon Kurzok answers 1...d5 (42% of games), 1...c5 (33% of games), 1...g6 (25% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (38% of games), 1...c5 (31% of games), 1...g6 (15% of games).
What openings does Zenon Kurzok play as White?
As White, Zenon Kurzok's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Wing Gambit (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Bronstein-Larsen (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 29 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Zenon Kurzok play as Black?
As Black, Zenon Kurzok most often plays: Benoni Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Modern Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 29 games.
What is Zenon Kurzok's FIDE rating?
Zenon Kurzok is currently rated 1,712 in classical chess, 1,612 in rapid and 1,570 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,784 (Jan 2013).
How many games has Zenon Kurzok played?
Our database contains 58 games by Zenon Kurzok, covering Apr 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 14 draws, 32 losses (20.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Zenon Kurzok?
58 games by Zenon Kurzok 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.