Prepare against Damian Sliwicki
CM · Poland · World #8,963 classical · FIDE ID 1127128
When preparing against Damian Sliwicki, expect 1.e4 in 91% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (74% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (79%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Modern Defense as White, 18.2% over 33 games.
Our database contains 1,690 games by Damian Sliwicki, covering Oct 2007 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Damian Sliwicki's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Damian Sliwicki 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 | 2,187 | 2,242 | Jul 2016 |
| Rapid | 2,185 | 2,241 | Nov 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,185 | 2,226 | May 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,690 | 627 | 194 | 869 | 37.1% |
| As White | 848 | 341 | 102 | 405 | 40.2% |
| As Black | 842 | 286 | 92 | 464 | 34.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Damian Sliwicki's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Damian Sliwicki's side.
First moves as White (847 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 774 | 91.4% | 45.8% |
| d4 | 47 | 5.5% | 51.1% |
| Nc3 | 9 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 8 | 0.9% | 56.3% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 0.6% | 80.0% |
| a3 | 2 | 0.2% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 91% of White games, 45.8% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Sliwicki usually continues Nf3 (47.0% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Sliwicki usually continues Nf3 (53.6% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Sliwicki usually continues d4 (40.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 6% of White games, 51.1% score
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Sliwicki usually continues Nc3 (65.0% score)
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Sliwicki usually continues Bf4 (33.3% score)
- …d6 (6% of these games) — Sliwicki usually continues e4 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (422 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 312 | 73.9% | 40.9% |
| e5 | 68 | 16.1% | 51.5% |
| d5 | 23 | 5.5% | 60.9% |
| d6 | 4 | 0.9% | 100.0% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 0.9% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (261 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 207 | 79.3% | 37.9% |
| d5 | 36 | 13.8% | 40.3% |
| c5 | 6 | 2.3% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 3 | 1.1% | 33.3% |
| g6 | 2 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.4% | 50.0% |
Damian Sliwicki's chess games
All 1,690 games by Damian Sliwicki in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2007 - Sep 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: 627 wins, 194 draws, 869 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B53 | Sicilian | 210 | 91/23/96 | 43.3% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 70 | 28/10/32 | 40.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 69 | 25/2/42 | 36.2% |
| C00 | French Defense | 39 | 19/4/16 | 48.7% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 38 | 19/5/14 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 33 | 6/3/24 | 18.2% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 25 | 8/3/14 | 32.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 21 | 4/4/13 | 19.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 20 | 7/1/12 | 35.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 19 | 7/2/10 | 36.8% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 102 | 33/17/52 | 32.4% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 97 | 35/8/54 | 36.1% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 45 | 16/3/26 | 35.6% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 34 | 13/6/15 | 38.2% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 31 | 14/0/17 | 45.2% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 29 | 12/2/15 | 41.4% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 24 | 9/1/14 | 37.5% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 21 | 4/4/13 | 19.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 21 | 4/7/10 | 19.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 21 | 9/1/11 | 42.9% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2021 | Alexei Shirov | 2,662 | Titled Tue | C56 |
| Mar 2022 | Alexander Donchenko | 2,636 | Titled Tue Late | B53 |
| Jul 2020 | Baadur Jobava | 2,603 | 33rd Leon Blitz Open | B11 |
| Nov 2021 | Sergei Azarov | 2,596 | Titled Tue | C56 |
| Apr 2023 | Yusnel Bacallao Alonso | 2,590 | Titled Tue Early | B15 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 1,015 | 398.5 | 2,191 |
| POL-chT 2nd League | 2024 | 35 | 19 | 2,152 |
| POL-chT U19 2nd League | 2012 | 22 | 12 | 1,863 |
| ch-POL U12 | 2009 | 22 | 14.5 | 1,873 |
| ch-POL blitz | 2022 | 21 | 9.5 | 1,993 |
| Speed Chess Super Swiss | 2021 | 20 | 6 | 2,126 |
| ch-Malopolska | 2025 | 19 | 8.5 | 1,996 |
| Kowalewo Pomorskie Open B | 2008 | 17 | 6.5 | 1,704 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Damian Sliwicki's chess games?
1,690 games by Damian Sliwicki, from Oct 2007 to Sep 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 Damian Sliwicki has played.
What does Damian Sliwicki play on the first move as White?
Across 847 games with White in our database, Damian Sliwicki opens with 1.e4 (91% of games), 1.d4 (6% of games), 1.Nc3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Damian Sliwicki answers 1...c5 (74% of games), 1...e5 (16% of games), 1...d5 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (79% of games), 1...d5 (14% of games), 1...c5 (2% of games).
What openings does Damian Sliwicki play as White?
As White, Damian Sliwicki's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (210 games, 43.3% win rate); Italian Game (70 games, 40.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation (69 games, 36.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 848 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Damian Sliwicki play as Black?
As Black, Damian Sliwicki most often plays: Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (102 games, 32.4% win rate); Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon (97 games, 36.1% win rate); Indian Defense (45 games, 35.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 842 games.
What is Damian Sliwicki's FIDE rating?
Damian Sliwicki is currently rated 2,187 in classical chess, 2,185 in rapid and 2,185 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,242 (Jul 2016).
How many games has Damian Sliwicki played?
Our database contains 1,690 games by Damian Sliwicki, covering Oct 2007 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 627 wins, 194 draws, 869 losses (37.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Damian Sliwicki?
1,690 games by Damian Sliwicki 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.