Prepare against Dariusz Szopka
FM · Poland · World #46,903 classical · FIDE ID 1101420
Our database contains 206 games by Dariusz Szopka, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Dariusz Szopka's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Dariusz Szopka 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 | 1,905 | 2,252 | Oct 2006 |
| Rapid | 1,999 | 2,114 | Feb 2015 |
| Blitz | 1,884 | 1,884 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 206 | 88 | 44 | 74 | 42.7% |
| As White | 103 | 50 | 22 | 31 | 48.5% |
| As Black | 103 | 38 | 22 | 43 | 36.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Dariusz Szopka's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Dariusz Szopka's side.
First moves as White (103 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 103 | 100.0% | 59.2% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 59.2% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Szopka usually continues Nf3 (66.3% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Szopka usually continues Nf3 (55.3% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Szopka usually continues d4 (52.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (61 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 36 | 59.0% | 44.4% |
| c5 | 11 | 18.0% | 40.9% |
| d6 | 11 | 18.0% | 59.1% |
| e6 | 2 | 3.3% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 16 | 53.3% | 40.6% |
| Nf6 | 8 | 26.7% | 25.0% |
| f5 | 4 | 13.3% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 3.3% | 100.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 3.3% | 0.0% |
Dariusz Szopka's chess games
All 206 games by Dariusz Szopka 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: 88 wins, 44 draws, 74 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 23 | 10/5/8 | 43.5% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 11 | 4/4/3 | 36.4% |
| B95 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 8 | 8/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| B73 | Sicilian: Dragon | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B05 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A43 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B09 | Modern Defense | 55 | 15/16/24 | 27.3% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 11 | 6/1/4 | 54.5% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B71 | Sicilian: Dragon | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A26 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| E85 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2003 | Grzegorz Gajewski | 2,445 | ch-Wroclaw | B48 |
| Jan 1988 | Piotr Staniszewski | 2,440 | ch-POL 45th | B50 |
| Jan 1988 | Krzysztof Panczyk | 2,435 | ch-POL 45th | B50 |
| Jan 2003 | Radoslaw Jedynak | 2,432 | ch-POL sf U20 | C18 |
| Jan 2003 | Marcin Szelag | 2,358 | ch-POL sf U20 | B95 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wroclaw Open B | 2025 | 18 | 8.5 | 1,807 |
| ch-Wroclaw | 2004 | 18 | 12 | 2,291 |
| ch-POL 45th | 1988 | 15 | 5 | 2,282 |
| 43rd chT-POL | 1987 | 11 | 1.5 | 2,029 |
| ch-POL sf | 1994 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,218 |
| 8th Tarnowskie Gory Piasta Memorial | 2010 | 10 | 7 | 2,151 |
| chT-POL 2nd League South | 1998 | 10 | 5 | 2,205 |
| 42nd chT-POL | 1986 | 10 | 7 | 2,423 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Dariusz Szopka's chess games?
206 games by Dariusz Szopka, 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 Dariusz Szopka has played.
What does Dariusz Szopka play on the first move as White?
Across 103 games with White in our database, Dariusz Szopka opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Dariusz Szopka answers 1...g6 (59% of games), 1...c5 (18% of games), 1...d6 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...g6 (53% of games), 1...Nf6 (27% of games), 1...f5 (13% of games).
What openings does Dariusz Szopka play as White?
As White, Dariusz Szopka's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (23 games, 43.5% win rate); Scotch Game (11 games, 36.4% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (8 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 103 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Dariusz Szopka play as Black?
As Black, Dariusz Szopka most often plays: Modern Defense (55 games, 27.3% win rate); Pirc Defense (11 games, 54.5% win rate); Sicilian (6 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 103 games.
What is Dariusz Szopka's FIDE rating?
Dariusz Szopka is currently rated 1,905 in classical chess, 1,999 in rapid and 1,884 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,252 (Oct 2006).
How many games has Dariusz Szopka played?
Our database contains 206 games by Dariusz Szopka, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 88 wins, 44 draws, 74 losses (42.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Dariusz Szopka?
206 games by Dariusz Szopka 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.