Prepare against Arkadiusz Szmyd
CM · Poland · World #18,189 classical · FIDE ID 1124730
Our database contains 183 games by Arkadiusz Szmyd, covering Oct 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Arkadiusz Szmyd's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Arkadiusz Szmyd 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 | 2,073 | 2,203 | Jan 2014 |
| Rapid | 2,040 | 2,162 | Oct 2015 |
| Blitz | 1,979 | 2,125 | Feb 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 183 | 63 | 49 | 71 | 34.4% |
| As White | 93 | 33 | 25 | 35 | 35.5% |
| As Black | 90 | 30 | 24 | 36 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Arkadiusz Szmyd's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Arkadiusz Szmyd's side.
First moves as White (93 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 84 | 90.3% | 48.8% |
| d4 | 9 | 9.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 90% of White games, 48.8% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Szmyd usually continues Nf3 (48.6% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Szmyd usually continues Nc3 (55.0% score)
- …c6 (11% of these games) — Szmyd usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 10% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Szmyd usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Szmyd usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …b6 (11% of these games) — Szmyd usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (47 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 20 | 42.6% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 9 | 19.1% | 61.1% |
| d5 | 6 | 12.8% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 5 | 10.6% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 4.3% | 25.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 4.3% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 16 | 51.6% | 34.4% |
| e6 | 10 | 32.3% | 65.0% |
| d5 | 5 | 16.1% | 20.0% |
Arkadiusz Szmyd's chess games
All 183 games by Arkadiusz Szmyd in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2005 - 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: 63 wins, 49 draws, 71 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B67 | Sicilian | 11 | 2/4/5 | 18.2% |
| C29 | Vienna Game | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| B94 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| B37 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B05 | Alekhine Defense | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| D02 | London System | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Horwitz Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| E00 | Catalan | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| E43 | English Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| A33 | English Opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2023 | Ruben Gideon Koellner | 2,424 | Titled Tue Early | C41 |
| Jul 2010 | Jacek Dubiel | 2,410 | Karvina Open | B33 |
| Mar 2015 | Joanna Majdan | 2,405 | 3rd Katowice POL-HUN | B43 |
| Mar 2023 | Yevhenii Yelisieiev | 2,404 | Titled Tue Early | D58 |
| Apr 2023 | Calin Gheorghiu | 2,313 | Titled Tue Early | B99 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| POL-chT 2nd League | 2024 | 58 | 25 | 2,033 |
| Titled Tuesday | 2023 | 43 | 17.5 | 2,210 |
| Karvina Open | 2010 | 18 | 11.5 | 2,290 |
| 16th Rewal Open A | 2011 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,252 |
| chT3-POL Slaskie | 2008 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,131 |
| 5th Orlova Open | 2008 | 9 | 6 | 2,221 |
| chT-POL 2nd League | 2025 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,140 |
| 48th Polanica Zdroj Open B | 2012 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,236 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Arkadiusz Szmyd's chess games?
183 games by Arkadiusz Szmyd, from Oct 2005 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 Arkadiusz Szmyd has played.
What does Arkadiusz Szmyd play on the first move as White?
Across 93 games with White in our database, Arkadiusz Szmyd opens with 1.e4 (90% of games), 1.d4 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Arkadiusz Szmyd answers 1...c6 (43% of games), 1...Nf6 (19% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (52% of games), 1...e6 (32% of games), 1...d5 (16% of games).
What openings does Arkadiusz Szmyd play as White?
As White, Arkadiusz Szmyd's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (11 games, 18.2% win rate); Vienna Game (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (9 games, 55.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 93 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Arkadiusz Szmyd play as Black?
As Black, Arkadiusz Szmyd most often plays: Alekhine Defense (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (6 games, 50.0% win rate); London System (5 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 90 games.
What is Arkadiusz Szmyd's FIDE rating?
Arkadiusz Szmyd is currently rated 2,073 in classical chess, 2,040 in rapid and 1,979 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,203 (Jan 2014).
How many games has Arkadiusz Szmyd played?
Our database contains 183 games by Arkadiusz Szmyd, covering Oct 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 63 wins, 49 draws, 71 losses (34.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Arkadiusz Szmyd?
183 games by Arkadiusz Szmyd 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.