Prepare against Dariusz Swiercz
GM · United States · World #208 classical · FIDE ID 1126881
Our database contains 2,492 games by Dariusz Swiercz, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Dariusz Swiercz's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Dariusz Swiercz 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 | 2,579 | 2,670 | Aug 2019 |
| Rapid | 2,646 | 2,658 | Mar 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,577 | 2,705 | Mar 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 2,492 | 1,124 | 816 | 552 | 45.1% |
| As White | 1,247 | 629 | 397 | 221 | 50.4% |
| As Black | 1,245 | 495 | 419 | 331 | 39.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Dariusz Swiercz's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Dariusz Swiercz's side.
First moves as White (1,247 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 558 | 44.7% | 64.5% |
| d4 | 444 | 35.6% | 66.1% |
| Nf3 | 173 | 13.9% | 68.8% |
| c4 | 63 | 5.1% | 73.8% |
| g3 | 5 | 0.4% | 90.0% |
| e3 | 2 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 45% of White games, 64.5% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Swiercz usually continues Nf3 (69.6% score)
- …e5 (34% of these games) — Swiercz usually continues Nf3 (60.2% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Swiercz usually continues d4 (65.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 36% of White games, 66.1% score
- …Nf6 (64% of these games) — Swiercz usually continues c4 (64.8% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Swiercz usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- …e6 (3% of these games) — Swiercz usually continues Nf3 (55.6% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (586 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 326 | 55.6% | 58.7% |
| e5 | 135 | 23.0% | 47.0% |
| c6 | 62 | 10.6% | 62.1% |
| e6 | 46 | 7.8% | 62.0% |
| d5 | 7 | 1.2% | 71.4% |
| Nc6 | 3 | 0.5% | 66.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (386 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 281 | 72.8% | 56.2% |
| d5 | 51 | 13.2% | 48.0% |
| f5 | 35 | 9.1% | 65.7% |
| d6 | 9 | 2.3% | 77.8% |
| g6 | 5 | 1.3% | 60.0% |
| e6 | 4 | 1.0% | 62.5% |
Dariusz Swiercz's chess games
All 2,492 games by Dariusz Swiercz 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: 1,124 wins, 816 draws, 552 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B53 | Sicilian | 86 | 49/21/16 | 57.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 69 | 39/17/13 | 56.5% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 64 | 22/30/12 | 34.4% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 55 | 30/18/7 | 54.5% |
| A15 | Réti Opening | 48 | 24/11/13 | 50.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 45 | 19/15/11 | 42.2% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 43 | 14/22/7 | 32.6% |
| A13 | English Opening | 40 | 26/7/7 | 65.0% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 35 | 16/10/9 | 45.7% |
| E51 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 31 | 9/16/6 | 29.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 114 | 59/26/29 | 51.8% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 101 | 44/30/27 | 43.6% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 72 | 28/25/19 | 38.9% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 47 | 8/22/17 | 17.0% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 46 | 18/17/11 | 39.1% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 45 | 10/21/14 | 22.2% |
| A16 | English Opening | 45 | 18/16/11 | 40.0% |
| E06 | Catalan | 39 | 13/19/7 | 33.3% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 37 | 10/14/13 | 27.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 30 | 9/18/3 | 30.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2022 | Levon Aronian | 2,755 | ch-USA | A11 |
| May 2022 | Alexander Grischuk | 2,742 | Titled Tue Early | E29 |
| Feb 2020 | Hikaru Nakamura | 2,736 | PRO League Stage | C67 |
| Feb 2023 | Jan-Krzysztof Duda | 2,729 | Titled Tue Late | D04 |
| Feb 2022 | Daniil Dubov | 2,720 | Chess.com Rapid Wk2 Swiss | B30 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2023 | 380 | 265.5 | 2,600 |
| ch-USA | 2023 | 46 | 18 | 2,590 |
| Saint Louis Spring A | 2024 | 45 | 23 | 2,642 |
| ch-POL | 2016 | 45 | 25 | 2,602 |
| ch-EU rapid | 2014 | 44 | 31 | 2,515 |
| chT-TUR | 2017 | 37 | 22 | 2,606 |
| chT-Pan American Intercollegiate | 2022 | 34 | 25.5 | 2,666 |
| chT-POL | 2016 | 30 | 18 | 2,608 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Jeffery Xiong (21 games) · Lazaro Bruzon Batista (21 games) · Ray Robson (19 games) · Kamil Dragun (14 games) · Illya Nyzhnyk (13 games) · Samuel Sevian (13 games) · Jacek Tomczak (12 games) · Marcel Kanarek (12 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Dariusz Swiercz's chess games?
2,492 games by Dariusz Swiercz, 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 Swiercz has played.
What does Dariusz Swiercz play on the first move as White?
Across 1,247 games with White in our database, Dariusz Swiercz opens with 1.e4 (45% of games), 1.d4 (36% of games), 1.Nf3 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Dariusz Swiercz answers 1...c5 (56% of games), 1...e5 (23% of games), 1...c6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (73% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games), 1...f5 (9% of games).
What openings does Dariusz Swiercz play as White?
As White, Dariusz Swiercz's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (86 games, 57.0% win rate); Indian Defense (69 games, 56.5% win rate); Slav Defense (64 games, 34.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 1,247 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Dariusz Swiercz play as Black?
As Black, Dariusz Swiercz most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (114 games, 51.8% win rate); Sicilian (101 games, 43.6% win rate); Indian Defense (72 games, 38.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 1,245 games.
What is Dariusz Swiercz's FIDE rating?
Dariusz Swiercz is currently rated 2,579 in classical chess, 2,646 in rapid and 2,577 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,670 (Aug 2019).
How many games has Dariusz Swiercz played?
Our database contains 2,492 games by Dariusz Swiercz, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 1,124 wins, 816 draws, 552 losses (45.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Dariusz Swiercz?
2,492 games by Dariusz Swiercz 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.