Prepare against Kazimierz Szydelko
Poland · World #74,353 classical · FIDE ID 1107810
When preparing against Kazimierz Szydelko, expect 1.d4 in 77% of White games. Against 1.d4 the reply is 1...Nf6 (100% of games). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 30.8% over 26 games.
Our database contains 212 games by Kazimierz Szydelko, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Kazimierz Szydelko's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Kazimierz Szydelko 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 | 1,807 | 2,000 | Apr 2007 |
| Rapid | 1,737 | 1,738 | Jan 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,738 | 1,843 | Nov 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 212 | 74 | 45 | 93 | 34.9% |
| As White | 106 | 37 | 27 | 42 | 34.9% |
| As Black | 106 | 37 | 18 | 51 | 34.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Kazimierz Szydelko's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Kazimierz Szydelko's side.
First moves as White (106 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 82 | 77.4% | 48.2% |
| Nf3 | 9 | 8.5% | 22.2% |
| e4 | 9 | 8.5% | 72.2% |
| e3 | 4 | 3.8% | 25.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.9% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.9% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 77% of White games, 48.2% score
- …Nf6 (48% of these games) — Szydelko usually continues c4 (43.3% score)
- …d5 (34% of these games) — Szydelko usually continues c4 (53.8% score)
- …d6 (5% of these games) — Szydelko usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 8% of White games, 22.2% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Szydelko usually continues d4 (20.0% score)
- …f5 (22% of these games) — Szydelko usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (22% of these games) — Szydelko usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.d4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 25 | 100.0% | 40.0% |
Kazimierz Szydelko's chess games
All 212 games by Kazimierz Szydelko in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Sep 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: 74 wins, 45 draws, 93 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 19 | 10/2/7 | 52.6% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| A30 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| E65 | King's Indian Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A86 | Dutch Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| A31 | English Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A04 | Sicilian | 26 | 8/5/13 | 30.8% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 12 | 4/2/6 | 33.3% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| E85 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1997 | Witold Balcerowski | 2,240 | Polanica Zdroj Open | E80 |
| Jan 2013 | Marcin Watorek | 2,137 | 55th Ogolnopolski-ch | A33 |
| Aug 2026 | Tymon Jaworski | 2,088 | TCh-POL 2nd League 2026 | E67 |
| Jun 2019 | Ryszard Sokolowski | 2,064 | 15th Lazy Baltic Pearl Open | D36 |
| Apr 2018 | Eveline Nuenchert | 2,033 | chT-EU Seniors 50 | B38 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 43rd Polanica Zdroj Open B | 2007 | 10 | 5.5 | 1,574 |
| 47th Polanica Zdroj Open D | 2011 | 9 | 6 | 1,768 |
| TCh-EUR Senior +50 | 2025 | 9 | 2 | 1,823 |
| Karpacz Karkonosze Open | 2008 | 9 | 0.5 | 1,704 |
| 45th Polanica Zdroj Open C | 2009 | 9 | 6.5 | 1,908 |
| chT3-POL Dolnoslaskie 1617 | 2017 | 9 | 4 | 1,835 |
| 55th Ogolnopolski-ch | 2013 | 9 | 5 | 2,028 |
| 46th Polanica Zdroj Open B | 2010 | 9 | 4 | 1,594 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Kazimierz Szydelko's chess games?
212 games by Kazimierz Szydelko, from Apr 2003 to Sep 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 Kazimierz Szydelko has played.
What does Kazimierz Szydelko play on the first move as White?
Across 106 games with White in our database, Kazimierz Szydelko opens with 1.d4 (77% of games), 1.Nf3 (8% of games), 1.e4 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Kazimierz Szydelko play as White?
As White, Kazimierz Szydelko's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (19 games, 52.6% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (8 games, 62.5% win rate); Slav Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 106 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Kazimierz Szydelko play as Black?
As Black, Kazimierz Szydelko most often plays: Sicilian (26 games, 30.8% win rate); Indian Defense (12 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (6 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 106 games.
What is Kazimierz Szydelko's FIDE rating?
Kazimierz Szydelko is currently rated 1,807 in classical chess, 1,737 in rapid and 1,738 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,000 (Apr 2007).
How many games has Kazimierz Szydelko played?
Our database contains 212 games by Kazimierz Szydelko, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 74 wins, 45 draws, 93 losses (34.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Kazimierz Szydelko?
212 games by Kazimierz Szydelko 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.