Prepare against Konrad Szczesniak
CM · Poland · World #13,910 classical · FIDE ID 1107992
Our database contains 218 games by Konrad Szczesniak, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Konrad Szczesniak's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Konrad Szczesniak 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 | 2,117 | 2,248 | Jul 2008 |
| Blitz | 1,977 | 2,048 | Jul 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 218 | 87 | 54 | 77 | 39.9% |
| As White | 110 | 43 | 29 | 38 | 39.1% |
| As Black | 108 | 44 | 25 | 39 | 40.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Konrad Szczesniak's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Konrad Szczesniak's side.
First moves as White (110 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 108 | 98.2% | 51.4% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 1.8% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 98% of White games, 51.4% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Szczesniak usually continues c4 (48.8% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Szczesniak usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (5% of these games) — Szczesniak usually continues d5 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 2% of White games, 100.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Szczesniak usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (55 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 25 | 45.5% | 46.0% |
| g6 | 10 | 18.2% | 45.0% |
| e6 | 8 | 14.5% | 68.8% |
| c6 | 7 | 12.7% | 42.9% |
| d6 | 2 | 3.6% | 25.0% |
| Nc6 | 2 | 3.6% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 36 | 94.7% | 66.7% |
| d5 | 2 | 5.3% | 50.0% |
Konrad Szczesniak's chess games
All 218 games by Konrad Szczesniak in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 87 wins, 54 draws, 77 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D05 | Indian Defense | 17 | 6/6/5 | 35.3% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 14 | 9/1/4 | 64.3% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 11 | 3/5/3 | 27.3% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| D00 | London System | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A80 | Horwitz Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 14 | 6/6/2 | 42.9% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| A11 | English Opening | 6 | 0/0/6 | 0.0% |
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| B16 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| E80 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1993 | Oleg Vasilchenko | 2,425 | Bratislava Open | E27 |
| Jan 1994 | Leszek Weglarz | 2,375 | ch-POL sf | D27 |
| Jan 1994 | Wojciech Ehrenfeucht | 2,340 | ch-POL sf | D02 |
| Jan 1993 | Juraj Lenhart | 2,260 | Bratislava Open | B00 |
| Jan 1995 | Petr Jirovsky | 2,255 | Litomysl Open | E98 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| POL-chT 2nd League | 2023 | 69 | 39 | 2,111 |
| ch-POL sf | 1994 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,292 |
| 12th Gora Sw Anny Open | 2019 | 10 | 4 | 2,030 |
| chT-POL 2nd League South | 1998 | 10 | 6 | 2,252 |
| Bratislava Open | 1993 | 9 | 4 | 2,276 |
| Gora Sw Anny Open 13th | 2020 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,005 |
| Wroclaw Open | 2020 | 9 | 4 | 1,924 |
| chT2-POL | 2013 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,064 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Konrad Szczesniak's chess games?
218 games by Konrad Szczesniak, from Apr 2003 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 Konrad Szczesniak has played.
What does Konrad Szczesniak play on the first move as White?
Across 110 games with White in our database, Konrad Szczesniak opens with 1.d4 (98% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Konrad Szczesniak answers 1...c5 (45% of games), 1...g6 (18% of games), 1...e6 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (95% of games), 1...d5 (5% of games).
What openings does Konrad Szczesniak play as White?
As White, Konrad Szczesniak's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (17 games, 35.3% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (14 games, 64.3% win rate); Benoni Defense (11 games, 27.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 110 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Konrad Szczesniak play as Black?
As Black, Konrad Szczesniak most often plays: Sicilian (14 games, 42.9% win rate); Modern Defense (10 games, 30.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (9 games, 44.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 108 games.
What is Konrad Szczesniak's FIDE rating?
Konrad Szczesniak is currently rated 2,117 in classical chess and 1,977 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,248 (Jul 2008).
How many games has Konrad Szczesniak played?
Our database contains 218 games by Konrad Szczesniak, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 87 wins, 54 draws, 77 losses (39.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Konrad Szczesniak?
218 games by Konrad Szczesniak 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.