Prepare against Jacek Szwed
FM · Poland · World #4,059 classical · FIDE ID 1126431
Our database contains 589 games by Jacek Szwed, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jacek Szwed's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jacek Szwed 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 | 2,301 | 2,403 | Jan 2018 |
| Rapid | 2,279 | 2,279 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,279 | 2,392 | May 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 589 | 197 | 220 | 171 | 33.4% |
| As White | 300 | 99 | 118 | 82 | 33.0% |
| As Black | 289 | 98 | 102 | 89 | 33.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jacek Szwed's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jacek Szwed's side.
First moves as White (300 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 227 | 75.7% | 52.9% |
| d4 | 51 | 17.0% | 51.0% |
| c4 | 17 | 5.7% | 61.8% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 1.7% | 40.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 76% of White games, 52.9% score
- …c5 (53% of these games) — Szwed usually continues Nf3 (59.2% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Szwed usually continues Nf3 (48.4% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Szwed usually continues d4 (40.9% score)
- 1.d4 — 17% of White games, 51.0% score
- …Nf6 (47% of these games) — Szwed usually continues c4 (56.5% score)
- …d5 (43% of these games) — Szwed usually continues c4 (38.1% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Szwed usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (147 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 63 | 42.9% | 51.6% |
| c5 | 61 | 41.5% | 54.9% |
| e5 | 13 | 8.8% | 15.4% |
| d5 | 5 | 3.4% | 60.0% |
| c6 | 5 | 3.4% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (89 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 41 | 46.1% | 58.5% |
| c5 | 17 | 19.1% | 47.1% |
| d5 | 16 | 18.0% | 43.8% |
| e6 | 15 | 16.9% | 53.3% |
Jacek Szwed's chess games
All 589 games by Jacek Szwed 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: 197 wins, 220 draws, 171 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B53 | Sicilian | 57 | 24/17/16 | 42.1% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 17 | 3/7/7 | 17.6% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 16 | 10/5/1 | 62.5% |
| A13 | English Opening | 14 | 5/5/4 | 35.7% |
| B91 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 13 | 2/4/7 | 15.4% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 10 | 3/6/1 | 30.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| D25 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 8 | 1/2/5 | 12.5% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 35 | 12/13/10 | 34.3% |
| B27 | Sicilian | 28 | 11/9/8 | 39.3% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 20 | 8/5/7 | 40.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 19 | 6/7/6 | 31.6% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 14 | 4/7/3 | 28.6% |
| B38 | English Opening | 12 | 3/2/7 | 25.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 12 | 6/4/2 | 50.0% |
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 11 | 4/4/3 | 36.4% |
| D25 | Queen's Pawn Game | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 8 | 0/2/6 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2005 | Artur Jakubiec | 2,538 | 41st Polanica Zdroj Open A | A43 |
| Apr 2022 | Ioannis Nikolaidis | 2,536 | 8th Heraklion Fischer Memorial | B15 |
| Sep 2015 | Lukasz Cyborowski | 2,530 | POL-chT 1st League | B15 |
| Dec 2005 | Andrei Deviatkin | 2,528 | Warsaw AIG Life Rapid | B67 |
| Jul 2007 | Vladimir Malaniuk | 2,522 | Najdorf Memorial Open A | A43 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| POL-chT 1st League | 2020 | 42 | 20 | 2,385 |
| ch-POL U18 | 2007 | 22 | 14.5 | 2,407 |
| ch-POL U20 | 2008 | 22 | 12 | 2,385 |
| POL-chT 2nd League | 2016 | 19 | 11 | 2,319 |
| ch-POL sf | 2023 | 13 | 6.5 | 2,103 |
| 35th chT-POL U19 | 2003 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,104 |
| ch-POL U16 | 2004 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,132 |
| 33rd chT-POL U19 | 2002 | 11 | 3 | 2,016 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jacek Szwed's chess games?
589 games by Jacek Szwed, 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 Jacek Szwed has played.
What does Jacek Szwed play on the first move as White?
Across 300 games with White in our database, Jacek Szwed opens with 1.e4 (76% of games), 1.d4 (17% of games), 1.c4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jacek Szwed answers 1...e6 (43% of games), 1...c5 (41% of games), 1...e5 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (46% of games), 1...c5 (19% of games), 1...d5 (18% of games).
What openings does Jacek Szwed play as White?
As White, Jacek Szwed's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (57 games, 42.1% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (17 games, 17.6% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (16 games, 62.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 300 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jacek Szwed play as Black?
As Black, Jacek Szwed most often plays: Benoni Defense (35 games, 34.3% win rate); Sicilian (28 games, 39.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (20 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 289 games.
What is Jacek Szwed's FIDE rating?
Jacek Szwed is currently rated 2,301 in classical chess, 2,279 in rapid and 2,279 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,403 (Jan 2018).
How many games has Jacek Szwed played?
Our database contains 589 games by Jacek Szwed, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 197 wins, 220 draws, 171 losses (33.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jacek Szwed?
589 games by Jacek Szwed 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.