Prepare against Zuzanna Nowak
Poland · World #87,060 classical · FIDE ID 21858780
When preparing against Zuzanna Nowak, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 52 games by Zuzanna Nowak, covering Aug 2017 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Zuzanna Nowak's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Zuzanna Nowak 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 | 1,767 | 1,816 | Sep 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,833 | 1,833 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,748 | 1,748 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 52 | 14 | 13 | 25 | 26.9% |
| As White | 27 | 10 | 6 | 11 | 37.0% |
| As Black | 25 | 4 | 7 | 14 | 16.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Zuzanna Nowak's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Zuzanna Nowak's side.
First moves as White (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 27 | 100.0% | 48.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 48.1% score
- …c5 (52% of these games) — Nowak usually continues c3 (38.9% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Nowak usually continues Nf3 (58.3% score)
- …c6 (7% of these games) — Nowak usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 15 | 100.0% | 23.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 8 | 100.0% | 31.3% |
Zuzanna Nowak's chess games
All 52 games by Zuzanna Nowak in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2017 - 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: 14 wins, 13 draws, 25 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C66 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B14 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C79 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C95 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D00 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C30 | Bishop's Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D29 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2021 | Emilia Szopa | 1,699 | ch-POL U14 Girls | B22 |
| Aug 2023 | Karolina Domeradzka | 1,646 | ch-POL Rapid U18 Girls | B27 |
| Aug 2023 | Wiktoria Zapalowska | 1,570 | ch-POL Rapid U18 Girls | C77 |
| Jan 2022 | Zbigniew Kopaczewski | 1,413 | Krakow Winter Open B | A20 |
| Jan 2023 | Maria Krzysztynska | 1,335 | ch-POL U16 Girls | C79 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-POL U16 Girls | 2023 | 16 | 6.5 | 1,356 |
| Krakow Winter Open B | 2022 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,360 |
| ch-POL U14 Girls | 2021 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,431 |
| chT-POL 2nd League | 2025 | 5 | 1 | 1,633 |
| POL-chT 2nd League | 2024 | 4 | 1 | 1,805 |
| ch-POL Rapid U18 Girls | 2023 | 4 | 2 | 1,562 |
| ch-POL Blitz U18 Girls | 2023 | 3 | 0 | 1,223 |
| chB-Malopolska Region | 2021 | 1 | 0 | 1,570 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Zuzanna Nowak's chess games?
52 games by Zuzanna Nowak, from Aug 2017 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 Zuzanna Nowak has played.
What does Zuzanna Nowak play on the first move as White?
Across 27 games with White in our database, Zuzanna Nowak opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Zuzanna Nowak answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Zuzanna Nowak play as White?
As White, Zuzanna Nowak's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 27 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Zuzanna Nowak play as Black?
As Black, Zuzanna Nowak most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Italian Game (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 25 games.
What is Zuzanna Nowak's FIDE rating?
Zuzanna Nowak is currently rated 1,767 in classical chess, 1,833 in rapid and 1,748 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,816 (Sep 2025).
How many games has Zuzanna Nowak played?
Our database contains 52 games by Zuzanna Nowak, covering Aug 2017 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 13 draws, 25 losses (26.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Zuzanna Nowak?
52 games by Zuzanna Nowak 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.