Prepare against Grzegorz Sulek
Poland · World #118,270 classical · FIDE ID 21082723
When preparing against Grzegorz Sulek, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (80%).
Our database contains 45 games by Grzegorz Sulek, covering Jul 2021 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Grzegorz Sulek's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Grzegorz Sulek 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 | 1,678 | 1,678 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,718 | 1,731 | Dec 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,712 | 1,712 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 45 | 12 | 10 | 23 | 26.7% |
| As White | 24 | 8 | 5 | 11 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 21 | 4 | 5 | 12 | 19.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Grzegorz Sulek's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Grzegorz Sulek's side.
First moves as White (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 24 | 100.0% | 43.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 43.8% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Sulek usually continues Nf3 (29.2% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Sulek usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Sulek usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 13 | 100.0% | 34.6% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 4 | 80.0% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 20.0% | 0.0% |
Grzegorz Sulek's chess games
All 45 games by Grzegorz Sulek in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2021 - 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, 23 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C61 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B41 | Sicilian | 11 | 3/1/7 | 27.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B32 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A17 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D53 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2026 | Milosz Rozanski | 1,594 | 15th Gora Sw. Anny Open | B50 |
| Aug 2026 | Karol Samburski | 1,555 | Rubinstein Chess Festival 2026 - Open D | B00 |
| Aug 2026 | Filip Banach | 1,510 | Rubinstein Chess Festival 2026 - Open D | B43 |
| Feb 2026 | Patryk Slomian | 1,510 | 15th Gora Sw. Anny Open | C78 |
| Aug 2023 | Eryk Ejsymont | 1,381 | ch-POL Blitz U18 | B84 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-POL U10 | 2023 | 18 | 6.5 | 1,044 |
| ch-EU Hybrid U08 | 2021 | 9 | 3 | 982 |
| 15th Gora Sw. Anny Open | 2026 | 8 | 3 | 1,608 |
| Rubinstein Chess Festival 2026 - Open D | 2026 | 4 | 3 | 1,769 |
| ch-POL Rapid U18 | 2023 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,202 |
| ch-POL Blitz U18 | 2023 | 2 | 1 | 1,311 |
| Warsaw Maciei Mem Blitz | 2024 | 1 | 0 | 1,866 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Grzegorz Sulek's chess games?
45 games by Grzegorz Sulek, from Jul 2021 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 Grzegorz Sulek has played.
What does Grzegorz Sulek play on the first move as White?
Across 24 games with White in our database, Grzegorz Sulek opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Grzegorz Sulek answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (80% of games), 1...e6 (20% of games).
What openings does Grzegorz Sulek play as White?
As White, Grzegorz Sulek's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (8 games, 25.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Four Knights (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 24 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Grzegorz Sulek play as Black?
As Black, Grzegorz Sulek most often plays: Sicilian (11 games, 27.3% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Horwitz Defense (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 21 games.
What is Grzegorz Sulek's FIDE rating?
Grzegorz Sulek is currently rated 1,678 in classical chess, 1,718 in rapid and 1,712 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,678 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Grzegorz Sulek played?
Our database contains 45 games by Grzegorz Sulek, covering Jul 2021 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 10 draws, 23 losses (26.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Grzegorz Sulek?
45 games by Grzegorz Sulek 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.