Prepare against Kamil Szadkowski
FM · Poland · World #7,505 classical · FIDE ID 1123203
When preparing against Kamil Szadkowski, expect 1.e4 in 96% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (82% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (76%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Najdorf as Black, 18.5% over 27 games.
Our database contains 446 games by Kamil Szadkowski, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Kamil Szadkowski's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Kamil Szadkowski 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 | 2,214 | 2,338 | Nov 2021 |
| Rapid | 2,176 | 2,252 | Apr 2014 |
| Blitz | 2,156 | 2,226 | Jan 2020 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 446 | 169 | 136 | 141 | 37.9% |
| As White | 221 | 98 | 66 | 57 | 44.3% |
| As Black | 225 | 71 | 70 | 84 | 31.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Kamil Szadkowski's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Kamil Szadkowski's side.
First moves as White (221 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 213 | 96.4% | 59.2% |
| c4 | 5 | 2.3% | 80.0% |
| d4 | 2 | 0.9% | 25.0% |
| b4 | 1 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 96% of White games, 59.2% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Szadkowski usually continues Nf3 (51.1% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Szadkowski usually continues Nf3 (69.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Szadkowski usually continues d4 (69.6% score)
- 1.c4 — 2% of White games, 80.0% score
- …e5 (40% of these games) — Szadkowski usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (20% of these games) — Szadkowski usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (20% of these games) — Szadkowski usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (118 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 97 | 82.2% | 42.8% |
| e5 | 17 | 14.4% | 38.2% |
| g6 | 2 | 1.7% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (68 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 52 | 76.5% | 52.9% |
| d5 | 11 | 16.2% | 54.5% |
| f6 | 1 | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.5% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.5% | 100.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 1.5% | 100.0% |
Kamil Szadkowski's chess games
All 446 games by Kamil Szadkowski 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: 169 wins, 136 draws, 141 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian | 43 | 20/9/14 | 46.5% |
| B86 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 23 | 7/8/8 | 30.4% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 15 | 4/7/4 | 26.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 13 | 7/2/4 | 53.8% |
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 8 | 1/6/1 | 12.5% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| B75 | Sicilian: Dragon | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 7 | 5/0/2 | 71.4% |
| C95 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 6 | 6/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 27 | 5/11/11 | 18.5% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 21 | 7/5/9 | 33.3% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 18 | 8/3/7 | 44.4% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 13 | 6/3/4 | 46.2% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 11 | 6/0/5 | 54.5% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 9 | 1/3/5 | 11.1% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| E05 | Catalan | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| C96 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2017 | Jan Krejci | 2,570 | ch-EU blitz | C84 |
| Jul 2021 | Bartlomiej Heberla | 2,559 | Opole Termika Blitz Open | B14 |
| Apr 2020 | Grzegorz Nasuta | 2,558 | Titled Tue | B81 |
| Jul 2017 | Krzysztof Jakubowski | 2,518 | 15th Warsaw Najdorf Memorial Open A | B33 |
| Jul 2010 | Evgeny Sharapov | 2,499 | 6th Chojnice Open | B22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2022 | 92 | 38 | 2,224 |
| POL-chT 2nd League | 2024 | 84 | 47 | 2,253 |
| POL-chT 1st League | 2023 | 26 | 14 | 2,316 |
| Ustron Open A | 2021 | 18 | 9.5 | 2,364 |
| ch-EU blitz | 2019 | 12 | 5 | 2,366 |
| chT3-POL Wielkopolska 1112 | 2012 | 10 | 7.5 | 2,303 |
| 45th Polanica Zdroj Open B | 2009 | 10 | 7.5 | 2,102 |
| 3rd Suwalki Warakomska Memorial | 2019 | 9 | 5 | 2,326 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Kamil Szadkowski's chess games?
446 games by Kamil Szadkowski, 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 Kamil Szadkowski has played.
What does Kamil Szadkowski play on the first move as White?
Across 221 games with White in our database, Kamil Szadkowski opens with 1.e4 (96% of games), 1.c4 (2% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Kamil Szadkowski answers 1...c5 (82% of games), 1...e5 (14% of games), 1...g6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (76% of games), 1...d5 (16% of games), 1...f6 (1% of games).
What openings does Kamil Szadkowski play as White?
As White, Kamil Szadkowski's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (43 games, 46.5% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (23 games, 30.4% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (15 games, 26.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 221 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Kamil Szadkowski play as Black?
As Black, Kamil Szadkowski most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (27 games, 18.5% win rate); Sicilian (21 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (18 games, 44.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 225 games.
What is Kamil Szadkowski's FIDE rating?
Kamil Szadkowski is currently rated 2,214 in classical chess, 2,176 in rapid and 2,156 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,338 (Nov 2021).
How many games has Kamil Szadkowski played?
Our database contains 446 games by Kamil Szadkowski, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 169 wins, 136 draws, 141 losses (37.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Kamil Szadkowski?
446 games by Kamil Szadkowski 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.