Prepare against Julia Szczurek
Poland · World #141,562 classical · FIDE ID 41811640
When preparing against Julia Szczurek, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (95% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 58 games by Julia Szczurek, covering Aug 2023 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Julia Szczurek's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Julia Szczurek 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 | 1,616 | 1,650 | May 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,699 | 1,699 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,531 | 1,531 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 58 | 27 | 8 | 23 | 46.6% |
| As White | 29 | 13 | 4 | 12 | 44.8% |
| As Black | 29 | 14 | 4 | 11 | 48.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Julia Szczurek's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Julia Szczurek's side.
First moves as White (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 29 | 100.0% | 51.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 51.7% score
- …e5 (45% of these games) — Szczurek usually continues Nf3 (61.5% score)
- …c5 (34% of these games) — Szczurek usually continues Nf3 (35.0% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Szczurek usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 21 | 95.5% | 61.9% |
| c5 | 1 | 4.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 5 | 100.0% | 40.0% |
Julia Szczurek's chess games
All 58 games by Julia Szczurek in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 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: 27 wins, 8 draws, 23 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C50 | Italian Game | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game: Anti-Fried Liver | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C55 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 7 | 6/1/0 | 85.7% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C61 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C72 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B56 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | Sergejs Filipovs | 2,044 | European Union Youth Chess Championship 2026 | U12 | C54 |
| Jul 2026 | Agnieszka Slusarczyk | 1,779 | Polish Youth Rapid & Blitz Championships 2026 | Rapid | G12 | C42 |
| Jul 2026 | Marta Staszczyszyn | 1,709 | Polish Youth Rapid & Blitz Championships 2026 | Blitz | G12 | D05 |
| Jul 2026 | Oliwia Karas | 1,619 | Polish Youth Rapid & Blitz Championships 2026 | Rapid | G12 | C50 |
| Jul 2026 | Nikola Radomska | 1,599 | Polish Youth Rapid & Blitz Championships 2026 | Rapid | G12 | B33 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polish Youth Rapid & Blitz Championships 2026 | Rapid | G12 | 2026 | 11 | 7.5 | 1,764 |
| ch-POL Rapid U18 Girls | 2023 | 10 | 6 | 1,161 |
| 6th Bohumin Open C | 2023 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,078 |
| ch-EU U10 Girls | 2024 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,560 |
| Polish Youth Rapid & Blitz Championships 2026 | Blitz | G12 | 2026 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,627 |
| ch-POL Blitz U18 Girls | 2023 | 6 | 4 | – |
| Drużynowe Mistrzostwa Polski Juniorów 2026 | I Liga | 2026 | 4 | 1 | 1,464 |
| Szachy w Ustroniu Łączą Pokolenia | Open C | 2026 | 4 | 1 | 1,482 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Julia Szczurek's chess games?
58 games by Julia Szczurek, from Aug 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 Julia Szczurek has played.
What does Julia Szczurek play on the first move as White?
Across 29 games with White in our database, Julia Szczurek opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Julia Szczurek answers 1...e5 (95% of games), 1...c5 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Julia Szczurek play as White?
As White, Julia Szczurek's most-played openings in our database are: Italian Game (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 29 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Julia Szczurek play as Black?
As Black, Julia Szczurek most often plays: Italian Game: Classical Variation (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Italian Game (7 games, 85.7% win rate); Scotch Game (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 29 games.
What is Julia Szczurek's FIDE rating?
Julia Szczurek is currently rated 1,616 in classical chess, 1,699 in rapid and 1,531 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,650 (May 2026).
How many games has Julia Szczurek played?
Our database contains 58 games by Julia Szczurek, covering Aug 2023 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 27 wins, 8 draws, 23 losses (46.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Julia Szczurek?
58 games by Julia Szczurek 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.