Prepare against Andrzej Szymanski
CM · Poland · World #7,363 classical · FIDE ID 1105817
When preparing against Andrzej Szymanski, expect 1.d4 in 73% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (72% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (33%).
Our database contains 109 games by Andrzej Szymanski, covering Apr 2003 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Andrzej Szymanski's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Andrzej Szymanski 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 | 2,217 | 2,257 | Jan 2006 |
| Blitz | 2,230 | 2,230 | Oct 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 109 | 46 | 33 | 30 | 42.2% |
| As White | 55 | 28 | 13 | 14 | 50.9% |
| As Black | 54 | 18 | 20 | 16 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Andrzej Szymanski's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Andrzej Szymanski's side.
First moves as White (55 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 40 | 72.7% | 63.7% |
| e4 | 13 | 23.6% | 61.5% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.8% | 100.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 1.8% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 73% of White games, 63.7% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Szymanski usually continues c4 (68.4% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Szymanski usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Szymanski usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 24% of White games, 61.5% score
- …c5 (54% of these games) — Szymanski usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …Nc6 (15% of these games) — Szymanski usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Szymanski usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 23 | 71.9% | 43.5% |
| c5 | 9 | 28.1% | 72.2% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 33.3% | 33.3% |
| e6 | 3 | 33.3% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 2 | 22.2% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 11.1% | 100.0% |
Andrzej Szymanski's chess games
All 109 games by Andrzej Szymanski in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Oct 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: 46 wins, 33 draws, 30 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D11 | Slav Defense | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| E41 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| A54 | Indian Defense | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A84 | Semi-Slav Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B14 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A13 | English Opening | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| A26 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 0/5/0 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| A84 | Horwitz Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2007 | Maciej Brzeski | 2,356 | Najdorf Memorial Open A | B24 |
| Jul 2007 | Adam Deszczynski | 2,351 | Najdorf Memorial Open A | B76 |
| Jun 2005 | Karol Pinkas | 2,325 | 1st Perla Baltyku Open | D36 |
| Aug 2006 | Oskar Wlodarczyk | 2,282 | Polanica Zdroj Open A 42nd | A56 |
| Jun 2006 | Svetlana Cherednichenko | 2,238 | 2nd Perla Baltyku Open | E92 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd Perla Baltyku Open | 2006 | 10 | 5 | 2,177 |
| 41st Polanica Zdroj Open A | 2005 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,221 |
| 1st Perla Baltyku Open | 2005 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,290 |
| 45th Polanica Zdroj Open A | 2009 | 10 | 3.5 | 2,027 |
| ch-Makowiec Radomski | 2007 | 9 | 8.5 | 2,077 |
| 12th Rewal Open A | 2007 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,109 |
| Najdorf Memorial Open A | 2007 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,345 |
| 16th Rewal Open A | 2011 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,206 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Andrzej Szymanski's chess games?
109 games by Andrzej Szymanski, from Apr 2003 to Oct 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 Andrzej Szymanski has played.
What does Andrzej Szymanski play on the first move as White?
Across 55 games with White in our database, Andrzej Szymanski opens with 1.d4 (73% of games), 1.e4 (24% of games), 1.c4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Andrzej Szymanski answers 1...e6 (72% of games), 1...c5 (28% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (33% of games), 1...e6 (33% of games), 1...d5 (22% of games).
What openings does Andrzej Szymanski play as White?
As White, Andrzej Szymanski's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (6 games, 66.7% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 55 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Andrzej Szymanski play as Black?
As Black, Andrzej Szymanski most often plays: French: Classical Variation (6 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening (5 games, 60.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 54 games.
What is Andrzej Szymanski's FIDE rating?
Andrzej Szymanski is currently rated 2,217 in classical chess and 2,230 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,257 (Jan 2006).
How many games has Andrzej Szymanski played?
Our database contains 109 games by Andrzej Szymanski, covering Apr 2003 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 46 wins, 33 draws, 30 losses (42.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Andrzej Szymanski?
109 games by Andrzej Szymanski 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.