Prepare against Igor Skiba
Poland · World #59,656 classical · FIDE ID 41819918
When preparing against Igor Skiba, expect 1.e4 in 76% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (33% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (80%).
Our database contains 34 games by Igor Skiba, covering Apr 2022 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Igor Skiba's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Igor Skiba 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 | 1,859 | 1,859 | Nov 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,933 | 1,933 | Nov 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,822 | 1,823 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 34 | 10 | 13 | 11 | 29.4% |
| As White | 17 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 41.2% |
| As Black | 17 | 3 | 6 | 8 | 17.6% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2021-2026): 760 rated games against 502 different opponents, across 89 events in 1 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 208 | 84 | 44 | 80 | 40.4% | 1,689 | 1,672 | 10 |
| Rapid | 393 | 207 | 37 | 149 | 52.7% | 1,641 | 1,666 | 7 |
| Blitz | 159 | 77 | 5 | 77 | 48.4% | 1,667 | 1,612 | 4 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 343 | 81 | 47 | 215 | 23.6% |
| Against lower-rated | 297 | 205 | 30 | 62 | 69.0% |
Wins over titled players: 5 vs FM · 3 vs CM · 1 vs WFM · 1 vs WCM.
Tournament wins
2 tournament wins from 88 events, 1 of them outright.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 41 | 21 | 7 | 13 | 1,818 | 1,888 |
| 2025 | 200 | 93 | 31 | 76 | 1,798 | 1,821 |
| 2024 | 223 | 114 | 21 | 88 | 1,763 | 1,777 |
| 2023 | 177 | 94 | 14 | 69 | 1,456 | 1,453 |
| 2022 | 110 | 43 | 12 | 55 | 1,397 | 1,270 |
| 2021 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 1,177 | 777 |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Igor Skiba's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Igor Skiba's side.
First moves as White (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 13 | 76.5% | 53.8% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 17.6% | 83.3% |
| d4 | 1 | 5.9% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 76% of White games, 53.8% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Skiba usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Skiba usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- …d6 (15% of these games) — Skiba usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 18% of White games, 83.3% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Skiba usually continues g3 (75.0% score)
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Skiba usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 3 | 33.3% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 22.2% | 25.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 11.1% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 11.1% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 80.0% | 37.5% |
| e6 | 1 | 20.0% | 0.0% |
Igor Skiba's chess games
All 34 games by Igor Skiba in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2022 - Nov 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: 10 wins, 13 draws, 11 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Philidor | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E17 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E10 | Catalan | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C46 | Four Knights Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Aleksander Koralczyk | 1,946 | 22nd Baltic Pearl Open A | B07 |
| Jul 2026 | Tomasz Rak | 1,935 | 22nd Baltic Pearl Open A | B12 |
| Oct 2025 | Krzysztof Zawal | 1,914 | ch-POL U20 | E17 |
| Dec 2025 | Adam Markowski | 1,868 | XLIV Memoriał Szachowy Ludwika Zamenhofa 2025, Grupa B | A56 |
| Aug 2026 | Szymon Buczkowski | 1,756 | Adolf Anderssen Chess Festival 2026 - OPEN B | B36 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-POL U20 | 2025 | 9 | 4 | 1,880 |
| 22nd Baltic Pearl Open A | 2026 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,003 |
| Adolf Anderssen Chess Festival 2026 - OPEN B | 2026 | 9 | 4 | 1,804 |
| XLIV Memoriał Szachowy Ludwika Zamenhofa 2025, Grupa B | 2025 | 7 | 3 | 1,849 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Igor Skiba's chess games?
34 games by Igor Skiba, from Apr 2022 to Nov 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 Igor Skiba has played.
What does Igor Skiba play on the first move as White?
Across 17 games with White in our database, Igor Skiba opens with 1.e4 (76% of games), 1.Nf3 (18% of games), 1.d4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Igor Skiba answers 1...c5 (33% of games), 1...e6 (22% of games), 1...c6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (80% of games), 1...e6 (20% of games).
What openings does Igor Skiba play as White?
As White, Igor Skiba's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (2 games, 100.0% win rate); French: Classical Variation (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 17 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Igor Skiba play as Black?
As Black, Igor Skiba most often plays: Benoni Defense (1 games, 100.0% win rate); Bogo-Indian Defense (1 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Main Line (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Igor Skiba's FIDE rating?
Igor Skiba is currently rated 1,859 in classical chess, 1,933 in rapid and 1,822 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,859 (Nov 2026).
How many games has Igor Skiba played?
Our database contains 34 games by Igor Skiba, covering Apr 2022 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 10 wins, 13 draws, 11 losses (29.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Igor Skiba?
34 games by Igor Skiba 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.