Prepare against Emilia Szopa
WCM · Poland · World #29,936 classical · FIDE ID 21858853
When preparing against Emilia Szopa, expect 1.e4 in 88% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (60% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (89%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as White, 37.5% over 24 games.
Our database contains 169 games by Emilia Szopa, covering Feb 2016 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Emilia Szopa's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Emilia Szopa 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 | 1,987 | 2,059 | Nov 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,898 | 1,905 | Feb 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,912 | 1,912 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 169 | 68 | 35 | 66 | 40.2% |
| As White | 81 | 31 | 21 | 29 | 38.3% |
| As Black | 88 | 37 | 14 | 37 | 42.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Emilia Szopa's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Emilia Szopa's side.
First moves as White (81 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 71 | 87.7% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 8 | 9.9% | 56.3% |
| d4 | 1 | 1.2% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.2% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 88% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (66% of these games) — Szopa usually continues Nf3 (46.8% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Szopa usually continues Nf3 (70.8% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Szopa usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 10% of White games, 56.3% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Szopa usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (13% of these games) — Szopa usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- …d6 (13% of these games) — Szopa usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (60 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 36 | 60.0% | 37.5% |
| c5 | 21 | 35.0% | 52.4% |
| g6 | 3 | 5.0% | 66.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 17 | 89.5% | 64.7% |
| g6 | 2 | 10.5% | 100.0% |
Emilia Szopa's chess games
All 169 games by Emilia Szopa in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2016 - 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: 68 wins, 35 draws, 66 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 24 | 9/5/10 | 37.5% |
| B93 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 10 | 2/4/4 | 20.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B06 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 11 | 5/1/5 | 45.5% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 8 | 1/1/6 | 12.5% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | Maciej Jendrowiak | 2,189 | VI Torneo Internacional FIA 2026 | A08 |
| Jul 2026 | Antonio Lopez Pereyra | 2,078 | VI Torneo Internacional FIA 2026 | B06 |
| Jan 2022 | Michal Mirski | 2,039 | Krakow Winter Open A | B62 |
| Aug 2023 | Maria Siekanska | 2,000 | ch-POL Blitz U18 Girls | C54 |
| Aug 2024 | Wojciech Kowalczuk | 1,991 | Wroclaw Open B 2024 | B17 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-POL U20 Girls | 2023 | 18 | 8.5 | 1,713 |
| ch-POL U16 Girls | 2023 | 17 | 11 | 1,733 |
| Ceske Budejovice Open A | 2026 | 16 | 5 | 1,846 |
| POL-chT 1st League | 2023 | 9 | 1 | 1,705 |
| ch-EU Online U14 Girls | 2020 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,740 |
| ch-POL U14 Girls | 2021 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,391 |
| Krakow Winter Open A | 2022 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,873 |
| chT-POL 2nd League | 2025 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,040 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Emilia Szopa's chess games?
169 games by Emilia Szopa, from Feb 2016 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 Emilia Szopa has played.
What does Emilia Szopa play on the first move as White?
Across 81 games with White in our database, Emilia Szopa opens with 1.e4 (88% of games), 1.Nf3 (10% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Emilia Szopa answers 1...c6 (60% of games), 1...c5 (35% of games), 1...g6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (89% of games), 1...g6 (11% of games).
What openings does Emilia Szopa play as White?
As White, Emilia Szopa's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (24 games, 37.5% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (10 games, 20.0% win rate); Réti Opening (8 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 81 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Emilia Szopa play as Black?
As Black, Emilia Szopa most often plays: Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation (11 games, 45.5% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (6 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 88 games.
What is Emilia Szopa's FIDE rating?
Emilia Szopa is currently rated 1,987 in classical chess, 1,898 in rapid and 1,912 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,059 (Nov 2025).
How many games has Emilia Szopa played?
Our database contains 169 games by Emilia Szopa, covering Feb 2016 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 68 wins, 35 draws, 66 losses (40.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Emilia Szopa?
169 games by Emilia Szopa 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.