Prepare against Filip Szczygiel
Poland · World #45,646 classical · FIDE ID 41897307
When preparing against Filip Szczygiel, expect 1.Nf3 in 63% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (42% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (60%).
Our database contains 38 games by Filip Szczygiel, covering Dec 2023 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Filip Szczygiel's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Filip Szczygiel 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 | 1,911 | 1,921 | Jun 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,861 | 1,888 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,648 | 1,739 | Apr 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 38 | 12 | 10 | 16 | 31.6% |
| As White | 19 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 26.3% |
| As Black | 19 | 7 | 4 | 8 | 36.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Filip Szczygiel's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Filip Szczygiel's side.
First moves as White (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 12 | 63.2% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 5 | 26.3% | 30.0% |
| d4 | 2 | 10.5% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 63% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Szczygiel usually continues g3 (58.3% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Szczygiel usually continues g3 (25.0% score)
- …Nf6 (17% of these games) — Szczygiel usually continues g3 (25.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 26% of White games, 30.0% score
- …e6 (40% of these games) — Szczygiel usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (20% of these games) — Szczygiel usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (20% of these games) — Szczygiel usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 5 | 41.7% | 40.0% |
| e6 | 4 | 33.3% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 3 | 25.0% | 66.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 60.0% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 1 | 20.0% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 20.0% | 100.0% |
Filip Szczygiel's chess games
All 38 games by Filip Szczygiel in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2023 - 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: 12 wins, 10 draws, 16 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A07 | Réti Opening | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A31 | English Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Aleksander Lonski | 2,035 | 22nd Baltic Pearl Open A | A37 |
| Mar 2026 | Mateusz Oles | 2,026 | Indywidualne Mistrzostwa Polski Juniorów 2026 - C16 | B12 |
| Mar 2026 | Mateusz Pawleta | 1,930 | Indywidualne Mistrzostwa Polski Juniorów 2026 - C16 | A49 |
| Aug 2025 | Dawid Szuber | 1,853 | Rubinstein Mem Open B | A07 |
| Aug 2026 | Pawel Zak | 1,832 | Rubinstein Chess Festival 2026 - Open B | A13 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22nd Baltic Pearl Open A | 2026 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,936 |
| Rubinstein Mem Open B | 2025 | 9 | 4 | 1,832 |
| Indywidualne Mistrzostwa Polski Juniorów 2026 - C16 | 2026 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,810 |
| Rubinstein Chess Festival 2026 - Open B | 2026 | 9 | 6 | 1,942 |
| Polish Youth Rapid & Blitz Championships 2026 | Rapid | O16 | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1,694 |
| Polish Youth Rapid & Blitz Championships 2026 | Blitz | O16 | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1,684 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Filip Szczygiel's chess games?
38 games by Filip Szczygiel, from Dec 2023 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 Filip Szczygiel has played.
What does Filip Szczygiel play on the first move as White?
Across 19 games with White in our database, Filip Szczygiel opens with 1.Nf3 (63% of games), 1.e4 (26% of games), 1.d4 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Filip Szczygiel answers 1...c6 (42% of games), 1...e6 (33% of games), 1...g6 (25% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (60% of games), 1...d5 (20% of games), 1...g6 (20% of games).
What openings does Filip Szczygiel play as White?
As White, Filip Szczygiel's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (7 games, 42.9% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 19 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Filip Szczygiel play as Black?
As Black, Filip Szczygiel most often plays: Modern Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 19 games.
What is Filip Szczygiel's FIDE rating?
Filip Szczygiel is currently rated 1,911 in classical chess, 1,861 in rapid and 1,648 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,921 (Jun 2026).
How many games has Filip Szczygiel played?
Our database contains 38 games by Filip Szczygiel, covering Dec 2023 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 10 draws, 16 losses (31.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Filip Szczygiel?
38 games by Filip Szczygiel 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.