Prepare against Bartosz Socko
GM · Poland · World #289 classical · FIDE ID 1107038
Our database contains 3,560 games by Bartosz Socko, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Bartosz Socko's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Bartosz Socko 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 | 2,554 | 2,663 | Feb 2014 |
| Rapid | 2,518 | 2,704 | Nov 2015 |
| Blitz | 2,474 | 2,718 | Jun 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 3,560 | 1,625 | 1,274 | 661 | 45.6% |
| As White | 1,803 | 947 | 584 | 272 | 52.5% |
| As Black | 1,757 | 678 | 690 | 389 | 38.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Bartosz Socko's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Bartosz Socko's side.
First moves as White (1,803 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 990 | 54.9% | 67.1% |
| d4 | 604 | 33.5% | 68.1% |
| g3 | 98 | 5.4% | 80.1% |
| Nf3 | 64 | 3.5% | 77.3% |
| c4 | 46 | 2.6% | 75.0% |
| b4 | 1 | 0.1% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 55% of White games, 67.1% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Socko usually continues Nf3 (65.8% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Socko usually continues Nf3 (67.7% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Socko usually continues d4 (66.8% score)
- 1.d4 — 33% of White games, 68.1% score
- …Nf6 (64% of these games) — Socko usually continues c4 (65.6% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Socko usually continues c4 (69.6% score)
- …e6 (3% of these games) — Socko usually continues c4 (70.8% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (807 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 377 | 46.7% | 61.3% |
| e5 | 239 | 29.6% | 53.1% |
| c6 | 107 | 13.3% | 68.2% |
| c5 | 67 | 8.3% | 55.2% |
| Nf6 | 11 | 1.4% | 81.8% |
| d6 | 2 | 0.2% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (670 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 592 | 88.4% | 57.0% |
| e6 | 37 | 5.5% | 59.5% |
| d5 | 37 | 5.5% | 48.6% |
| g6 | 2 | 0.3% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.1% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 0.1% | 100.0% |
Bartosz Socko's chess games
All 3,560 games by Bartosz Socko in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 1,625 wins, 1,274 draws, 661 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 172 | 89/51/32 | 51.7% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 112 | 59/31/22 | 52.7% |
| E04 | Catalan | 103 | 52/32/19 | 50.5% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 97 | 53/31/13 | 54.6% |
| D78 | Indian Defense | 92 | 50/27/15 | 54.3% |
| B07 | Hungarian Opening | 78 | 58/13/7 | 74.4% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 44 | 18/19/7 | 40.9% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 41 | 20/17/4 | 48.8% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 38 | 20/14/4 | 52.6% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 38 | 24/7/7 | 63.2% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 140 | 64/36/40 | 45.7% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 96 | 40/36/20 | 41.7% |
| E63 | Indian Defense | 95 | 36/42/17 | 37.9% |
| C95 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 94 | 19/54/21 | 20.2% |
| A13 | English Opening | 89 | 36/38/15 | 40.4% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 86 | 23/35/28 | 26.7% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 85 | 27/40/18 | 31.8% |
| E63 | King's Indian Defense | 65 | 26/24/15 | 40.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 57 | 21/15/21 | 36.8% |
| E04 | Catalan | 46 | 21/14/11 | 45.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2021 | Magnus Carlsen | 2,856 | Wch Blitz | E16 |
| Jun 2020 | Alexander Grischuk | 2,777 | Titled Tue | E91 |
| Dec 2019 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 2,767 | Wch Blitz | D76 |
| Dec 2019 | Leinier Dominguez Perez | 2,758 | Wch Blitz | E05 |
| Oct 2015 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 2,758 | Wch Rapid | B90 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2024 | 89 | 56.5 | 2,493 |
| ch-POL | 2020 | 78 | 40 | 2,575 |
| Wch Blitz | 2021 | 63 | 34 | 2,695 |
| Wch Rapid | 2021 | 58 | 29.5 | 2,591 |
| chT-POL | 2018 | 53 | 38.5 | 2,633 |
| ch-EU rapid | 2014 | 49 | 36.5 | 2,549 |
| Graz Open A | 2026 | 49 | 35 | 2,579 |
| ch-EU blitz | 2014 | 34 | 18.5 | 2,638 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Mateusz Bartel (37 games) · Radoslaw Wojtaszek (35 games) · Robert Kempinski (34 games) · Bartlomiej Macieja (31 games) · Jacek Tomczak (26 games) · Michal Krasenkow (24 games) · Szymon Gumularz (23 games) · Miroslaw Grabarczyk (21 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Bartosz Socko's chess games?
3,560 games by Bartosz Socko, from Apr 2003 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 Bartosz Socko has played.
What does Bartosz Socko play on the first move as White?
Across 1,803 games with White in our database, Bartosz Socko opens with 1.e4 (55% of games), 1.d4 (33% of games), 1.g3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Bartosz Socko answers 1...e6 (47% of games), 1...e5 (30% of games), 1...c6 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (88% of games), 1...e6 (6% of games), 1...d5 (6% of games).
What openings does Bartosz Socko play as White?
As White, Bartosz Socko's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (172 games, 51.7% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (112 games, 52.7% win rate); Catalan (103 games, 50.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 1,803 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Bartosz Socko play as Black?
As Black, Bartosz Socko most often plays: French: Winawer Variation (140 games, 45.7% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (96 games, 41.7% win rate); Indian Defense (95 games, 37.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 1,757 games.
What is Bartosz Socko's FIDE rating?
Bartosz Socko is currently rated 2,554 in classical chess, 2,518 in rapid and 2,474 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,663 (Feb 2014).
How many games has Bartosz Socko played?
Our database contains 3,560 games by Bartosz Socko, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 1,625 wins, 1,274 draws, 661 losses (45.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Bartosz Socko?
3,560 games by Bartosz Socko 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.