Prepare against Krzysztof Szczurek
FM · Poland · World #6,027 classical · FIDE ID 1185489
When preparing against Krzysztof Szczurek, expect 1.e4 in 43% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (72% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (78%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Najdorf as Black, 27.5% over 51 games.
Our database contains 496 games by Krzysztof Szczurek, covering Sep 2011 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Krzysztof Szczurek's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Krzysztof Szczurek 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 | 2,247 | 2,278 | Feb 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,142 | 2,147 | Mar 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,109 | 2,178 | Nov 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 496 | 192 | 117 | 187 | 38.7% |
| As White | 247 | 102 | 65 | 80 | 41.3% |
| As Black | 249 | 90 | 52 | 107 | 36.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Krzysztof Szczurek's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Krzysztof Szczurek's side.
First moves as White (247 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 106 | 42.9% | 53.3% |
| d4 | 83 | 33.6% | 47.0% |
| Nf3 | 55 | 22.3% | 68.2% |
| c4 | 3 | 1.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 43% of White games, 53.3% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Szczurek usually continues c3 (53.7% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Szczurek usually continues Nf3 (53.8% score)
- …c6 (11% of these games) — Szczurek usually continues d4 (31.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 34% of White games, 47.0% score
- …Nf6 (59% of these games) — Szczurek usually continues Nc3 (47.6% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Szczurek usually continues c4 (39.3% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Szczurek usually continues Bf4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (138 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 99 | 71.7% | 40.4% |
| e5 | 21 | 15.2% | 61.9% |
| g6 | 7 | 5.1% | 42.9% |
| c6 | 5 | 3.6% | 70.0% |
| d6 | 3 | 2.2% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 1.4% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (74 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 58 | 78.4% | 49.1% |
| d6 | 8 | 10.8% | 56.3% |
| d5 | 5 | 6.8% | 30.0% |
| g6 | 3 | 4.1% | 33.3% |
Krzysztof Szczurek's chess games
All 496 games by Krzysztof Szczurek in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2011 - 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: 192 wins, 117 draws, 187 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 27 | 10/9/8 | 37.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 23 | 9/7/7 | 39.1% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 21 | 12/6/3 | 57.1% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 14 | 6/5/3 | 42.9% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 13 | 2/7/4 | 15.4% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 9 | 3/6/0 | 33.3% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 8 | 4/0/4 | 50.0% |
| B08 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 51 | 14/7/30 | 27.5% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 17 | 8/3/6 | 47.1% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 17 | 9/0/8 | 52.9% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 14 | 5/5/4 | 35.7% |
| A24 | English Opening | 12 | 5/1/6 | 41.7% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 12 | 1/5/6 | 8.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| B09 | Modern Defense | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2022 | Dimitrios Mastrovasilis | 2,605 | ch-EU Blitz | D00 |
| Apr 2019 | Fidel Corrales Jimenez | 2,563 | Titled Tue | B13 |
| Apr 2024 | Oskar Wieczorek | 2,491 | Katowice Silesia 100th Ann Open | C47 |
| Sep 2023 | Jacek Gdanski | 2,484 | 10th Katowice POL-HUN | B23 |
| Dec 2018 | Peter Schreiner | 2,479 | 29th Krakow Open A | D00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 52 | 23 | 2,267 |
| ch-EU Blitz | 2022 | 21 | 9 | 2,298 |
| Ustron Open B | 2023 | 18 | 10.5 | 2,095 |
| chT-POL U20 | 2018 | 18 | 6.5 | 1,975 |
| Banska Stiavnica V4 Open | 2017 | 14 | 5.5 | 2,019 |
| 26th ch-EUR Indiv 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,296 |
| ch-EUR qual Online | 2020 | 10 | 3.5 | 2,292 |
| 32nd Krakow Open B | 2022 | 9 | 8 | 2,288 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Krzysztof Szczurek's chess games?
496 games by Krzysztof Szczurek, from Sep 2011 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 Krzysztof Szczurek has played.
What does Krzysztof Szczurek play on the first move as White?
Across 247 games with White in our database, Krzysztof Szczurek opens with 1.e4 (43% of games), 1.d4 (34% of games), 1.Nf3 (22% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Krzysztof Szczurek answers 1...c5 (72% of games), 1...e5 (15% of games), 1...g6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (78% of games), 1...d6 (11% of games), 1...d5 (7% of games).
What openings does Krzysztof Szczurek play as White?
As White, Krzysztof Szczurek's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (27 games, 37.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation (23 games, 39.1% win rate); Réti Opening (21 games, 57.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 247 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Krzysztof Szczurek play as Black?
As Black, Krzysztof Szczurek most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (51 games, 27.5% win rate); Sicilian (17 games, 47.1% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (17 games, 52.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 249 games.
What is Krzysztof Szczurek's FIDE rating?
Krzysztof Szczurek is currently rated 2,247 in classical chess, 2,142 in rapid and 2,109 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,278 (Feb 2026).
How many games has Krzysztof Szczurek played?
Our database contains 496 games by Krzysztof Szczurek, covering Sep 2011 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 192 wins, 117 draws, 187 losses (38.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Krzysztof Szczurek?
496 games by Krzysztof Szczurek 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.