Prepare against Krzysztof Szczepanski
DEU · World #70,764 classical · FIDE ID 24635812
When preparing against Krzysztof Szczepanski, expect 1.e4 in 74% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (54% of games); against 1.d4, 1...e6 (73%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Horwitz Defense as Black, 55.6% over 18 games.
Our database contains 86 games by Krzysztof Szczepanski, covering Jul 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Krzysztof Szczepanski's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Krzysztof Szczepanski 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 | 1,819 | 1,871 | Oct 2008 |
| Rapid | 1,746 | 1,809 | May 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,680 | 1,803 | Jan 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 86 | 24 | 17 | 45 | 27.9% |
| As White | 47 | 9 | 13 | 25 | 19.1% |
| As Black | 39 | 15 | 4 | 20 | 38.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Krzysztof Szczepanski's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Krzysztof Szczepanski's side.
First moves as White (47 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 35 | 74.5% | 35.7% |
| d4 | 7 | 14.9% | 21.4% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 10.6% | 30.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 74% of White games, 35.7% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Szczepanski usually continues Nf3 (43.3% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Szczepanski usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- …e5 (11% of these games) — Szczepanski usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 15% of White games, 21.4% score
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Szczepanski usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Szczepanski usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- …c5 (14% of these games) — Szczepanski usually continues e3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 13 | 54.2% | 53.8% |
| e5 | 8 | 33.3% | 12.5% |
| c5 | 2 | 8.3% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 4.2% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 8 | 72.7% | 75.0% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 27.3% | 33.3% |
Krzysztof Szczepanski's chess games
All 86 games by Krzysztof Szczepanski in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2008 - 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: 24 wins, 17 draws, 45 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 10 | 0/5/5 | 0.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B40 | French Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C01 | Horwitz Defense | 18 | 10/4/4 | 55.6% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C51 | Italian Game: Evans Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Bird's opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2008 | Ingmar Ruetten | 2,012 | 19th Goch Open | E15 |
| May 2005 | Norbert Oberste | 2,002 | Duisburg Grossenbaum Open | A45 |
| Apr 2007 | Markus Koentges | 1,828 | ch-Niederrhein | C01 |
| May 2005 | Willi Spenk | 1,761 | Duisburg Grossenbaum Open | C01 |
| Sep 2014 | Jens Schweisgut | 1,747 | 25th Goch Open | B34 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Niederrhein | 2009 | 16 | 5 | 1,750 |
| Duisburg Grossenbaum Open | 2006 | 14 | 5.5 | 1,806 |
| 25th Goch Open | 2014 | 7 | 3 | 1,934 |
| 21st Goch Open | 2010 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,941 |
| 18th Goch Open | 2007 | 7 | 3 | 1,633 |
| 19th Goch Open | 2008 | 7 | 3 | 1,833 |
| 22nd Goch Open | 2011 | 7 | 3 | 1,830 |
| 58th Polanica Zdroj Open D | 2022 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,366 |
Interactive opening tree from all 86 games, weak-spot detection and engine analysis.
Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Krzysztof Szczepanski's chess games?
86 games by Krzysztof Szczepanski, from Jul 2008 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 Krzysztof Szczepanski has played.
What does Krzysztof Szczepanski play on the first move as White?
Across 47 games with White in our database, Krzysztof Szczepanski opens with 1.e4 (74% of games), 1.d4 (15% of games), 1.Nf3 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Krzysztof Szczepanski answers 1...e6 (54% of games), 1...e5 (33% of games), 1...c5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (73% of games), 1...Nf6 (27% of games).
What openings does Krzysztof Szczepanski play as White?
As White, Krzysztof Szczepanski's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (10 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Scotch Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 47 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Krzysztof Szczepanski play as Black?
As Black, Krzysztof Szczepanski most often plays: Horwitz Defense (18 games, 55.6% win rate); Italian Game (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Four Knights Game (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 39 games.
What is Krzysztof Szczepanski's FIDE rating?
Krzysztof Szczepanski is currently rated 1,819 in classical chess, 1,746 in rapid and 1,680 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,871 (Oct 2008).
How many games has Krzysztof Szczepanski played?
Our database contains 86 games by Krzysztof Szczepanski, covering Jul 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 24 wins, 17 draws, 45 losses (27.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Krzysztof Szczepanski?
86 games by Krzysztof Szczepanski 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.