Prepare against Krzysztof Szadkowski
Poland · World #29,186 classical · FIDE ID 1125060
When preparing against Krzysztof Szadkowski, expect 1.e4 in 76% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...Nf6 (77% of games). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as White, 44.4% over 27 games.
Our database contains 185 games by Krzysztof Szadkowski, covering Oct 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Krzysztof Szadkowski's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Krzysztof 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 | 1,991 | 2,194 | Jan 2006 |
| Rapid | 2,090 | 2,154 | Dec 2012 |
| Blitz | 1,949 | 2,125 | Dec 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 185 | 75 | 41 | 69 | 40.5% |
| As White | 94 | 43 | 19 | 32 | 45.7% |
| As Black | 91 | 32 | 22 | 37 | 35.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Krzysztof Szadkowski's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Krzysztof Szadkowski's side.
First moves as White (94 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 71 | 75.5% | 54.2% |
| Nf3 | 14 | 14.9% | 60.7% |
| c4 | 5 | 5.3% | 90.0% |
| d4 | 2 | 2.1% | 25.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 76% of White games, 54.2% score
- …c5 (49% of these games) — Szadkowski usually continues Nf3 (51.5% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Szadkowski usually continues d4 (68.8% score)
- …e5 (10% of these games) — Szadkowski usually continues Nf3 (57.1% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 15% of White games, 60.7% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Szadkowski usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Szadkowski usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (14% of these games) — Szadkowski usually continues g3 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 30 | 76.9% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 6 | 15.4% | 58.3% |
| c6 | 2 | 5.1% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.6% | 0.0% |
Krzysztof Szadkowski's chess games
All 185 games by Krzysztof Szadkowski in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 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: 75 wins, 41 draws, 69 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 27 | 12/4/11 | 44.4% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A13 | English Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 29 | 13/4/12 | 44.8% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 12 | 3/3/6 | 25.0% |
| A38 | English Opening | 7 | 5/0/2 | 71.4% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A33 | Catalan | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2008 | Ivan Saric | 2,516 | 8th Warsaw AIG Life rapid | B05 |
| Jul 2021 | Aleksander Hnydiuk | 2,407 | Opole Termika Rapid Open | B22 |
| Jul 2009 | Krzysztof Budrewicz | 2,374 | Chojnice Open | A43 |
| Jul 2009 | Jan Kiedrowicz | 2,312 | Chojnice Open | B27 |
| Sep 2018 | Pawel Dudzinski | 2,217 | POL-chT 2nd League | B14 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| POL-chT 2nd League | 2024 | 78 | 35 | 2,104 |
| chT3-POL Wielkopolska 1112 | 2012 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,133 |
| chT-POL 3rd League Wielkopolska 12/13 | 2013 | 11 | 8 | 2,184 |
| 45th Polanica Zdroj Open B | 2009 | 10 | 6 | 2,031 |
| Ustron Open B | 2021 | 10 | 4.5 | 1,964 |
| Chojnice Open | 2009 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,346 |
| chT-POL 2nd League | 2025 | 9 | 7 | 2,179 |
| chT-POL IV GrB | 2011 | 8 | 7 | 2,158 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Krzysztof Szadkowski's chess games?
185 games by Krzysztof Szadkowski, from Oct 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 Krzysztof Szadkowski has played.
What does Krzysztof Szadkowski play on the first move as White?
Across 94 games with White in our database, Krzysztof Szadkowski opens with 1.e4 (76% of games), 1.Nf3 (15% of games), 1.c4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Krzysztof Szadkowski answers 1...Nf6 (77% of games), 1...e5 (15% of games), 1...c6 (5% of games).
What openings does Krzysztof Szadkowski play as White?
As White, Krzysztof Szadkowski's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (27 games, 44.4% win rate); Réti Opening (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (6 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 94 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Krzysztof Szadkowski play as Black?
As Black, Krzysztof Szadkowski most often plays: Alekhine Defense (29 games, 44.8% win rate); Benoni Defense (12 games, 25.0% win rate); English Opening (7 games, 71.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 91 games.
What is Krzysztof Szadkowski's FIDE rating?
Krzysztof Szadkowski is currently rated 1,991 in classical chess, 2,090 in rapid and 1,949 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,194 (Jan 2006).
How many games has Krzysztof Szadkowski played?
Our database contains 185 games by Krzysztof Szadkowski, covering Oct 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 75 wins, 41 draws, 69 losses (40.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Krzysztof Szadkowski?
185 games by Krzysztof 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.