Prepare against Henryk Samborski
FM · Poland · World #19,401 classical · FIDE ID 1103849
Our database contains 269 games by Henryk Samborski, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Henryk Samborski's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Henryk Samborski 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 | 2,062 | 2,196 | Oct 2004 |
| Rapid | 1,936 | 2,074 | May 2016 |
| Blitz | 1,872 | 2,097 | Feb 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 269 | 90 | 40 | 139 | 33.5% |
| As White | 134 | 54 | 20 | 60 | 40.3% |
| As Black | 135 | 36 | 20 | 79 | 26.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Henryk Samborski's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Henryk Samborski's side.
First moves as White (134 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 65 | 48.5% | 46.2% |
| Nf3 | 62 | 46.3% | 51.6% |
| d4 | 3 | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 1.5% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 49% of White games, 46.2% score
- …c5 (52% of these games) — Samborski usually continues Nf3 (46.9% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Samborski usually continues Nf3 (44.4% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Samborski usually continues d3 (60.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 46% of White games, 51.6% score
- …Nf6 (35% of these games) — Samborski usually continues g3 (58.8% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Samborski usually continues g3 (29.2% score)
- …c5 (19% of these games) — Samborski usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (65 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 46 | 70.8% | 31.5% |
| d6 | 11 | 16.9% | 36.4% |
| g6 | 6 | 9.2% | 25.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 1.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 38 | 84.4% | 28.9% |
| c5 | 5 | 11.1% | 60.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 4.4% | 50.0% |
Henryk Samborski's chess games
All 269 games by Henryk Samborski in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Jul 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: 90 wins, 40 draws, 139 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A07 | Réti Opening | 32 | 12/5/15 | 37.5% |
| C00 | Sicilian | 18 | 9/1/8 | 50.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| B40 | King's Indian Attack | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A38 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A39 | English Opening | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| D78 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 27 | 6/4/17 | 22.2% |
| B12 | Pirc Defense | 10 | 3/1/6 | 30.0% |
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 1/0/6 | 14.3% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 6 | 0/4/2 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| A15 | English Opening | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A45 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| B38 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2017 | Rainer Polzin | 2,404 | ch-EU rapid | A36 |
| Sep 2006 | Krzysztof Chojnacki | 2,351 | POL-chT 1st League | B12 |
| May 2024 | Francesco Bettalli | 2,341 | Titled Tue Late | A48 |
| May 2024 | Nikolai Vlassov | 2,299 | Titled Tue Late | A08 |
| Apr 2024 | Bence Papp | 2,278 | Titled Tue Early | C00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 109 | 35 | 2,023 |
| POL-chT 2nd League | 2022 | 35 | 17.5 | 2,045 |
| POL-chT 1st League | 2019 | 19 | 8.5 | 2,092 |
| Ustron Open B | 2021 | 9 | 4 | 1,941 |
| 1st Suwalki Warakomska Memorial B | 2017 | 9 | 6 | 2,121 |
| Skalica Open A | 2023 | 9 | 4 | 2,022 |
| 12th Gora Sw Anny Open | 2019 | 9 | 3 | 1,909 |
| chT-POL 2nd div South | 1999 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,214 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Henryk Samborski's chess games?
269 games by Henryk Samborski, from Apr 2003 to Jul 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 Henryk Samborski has played.
What does Henryk Samborski play on the first move as White?
Across 134 games with White in our database, Henryk Samborski opens with 1.e4 (49% of games), 1.Nf3 (46% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Henryk Samborski answers 1...c5 (71% of games), 1...d6 (17% of games), 1...g6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (84% of games), 1...c5 (11% of games), 1...g6 (4% of games).
What openings does Henryk Samborski play as White?
As White, Henryk Samborski's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (32 games, 37.5% win rate); Sicilian (18 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (9 games, 22.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 134 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Henryk Samborski play as Black?
As Black, Henryk Samborski most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (27 games, 22.2% win rate); Pirc Defense (10 games, 30.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense (9 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 135 games.
What is Henryk Samborski's FIDE rating?
Henryk Samborski is currently rated 2,062 in classical chess, 1,936 in rapid and 1,872 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,196 (Oct 2004).
How many games has Henryk Samborski played?
Our database contains 269 games by Henryk Samborski, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 90 wins, 40 draws, 139 losses (33.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Henryk Samborski?
269 games by Henryk Samborski 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.