Prepare against Leszek Szymanski
Poland · World #114,373 classical · FIDE ID 1180908
When preparing against Leszek Szymanski, expect 1.d4 in 30% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (37% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (44%).
Our database contains 110 games by Leszek Szymanski, covering Jul 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Leszek Szymanski's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Leszek Szymanski 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 | 1,689 | 1,911 | Jul 2008 |
| Rapid | 1,791 | 1,791 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,835 | 1,835 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 110 | 42 | 23 | 45 | 38.2% |
| As White | 54 | 17 | 14 | 23 | 31.5% |
| As Black | 56 | 25 | 9 | 22 | 44.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Leszek Szymanski's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Leszek Szymanski's side.
First moves as White (54 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 16 | 29.6% | 37.5% |
| c4 | 15 | 27.8% | 40.0% |
| b4 | 10 | 18.5% | 45.0% |
| e4 | 8 | 14.8% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 5.6% | 83.3% |
| b3 | 1 | 1.9% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 30% of White games, 37.5% score
- …d5 (56% of these games) — Szymanski usually continues c4 (30.0% score)
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Szymanski usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Szymanski usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 28% of White games, 40.0% score
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Szymanski usually continues Nc3 (30.0% score)
- …Nf6 (27% of these games) — Szymanski usually continues Nc3 (37.5% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Szymanski usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 10 | 37.0% | 60.0% |
| c5 | 8 | 29.6% | 56.3% |
| d6 | 4 | 14.8% | 75.0% |
| c6 | 3 | 11.1% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 3.7% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 3.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 43.8% | 71.4% |
| d5 | 5 | 31.3% | 20.0% |
| e6 | 4 | 25.0% | 75.0% |
Leszek Szymanski's chess games
All 110 games by Leszek Szymanski in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2007 - 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: 42 wins, 23 draws, 45 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 10 | 4/1/5 | 40.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A16 | English Opening | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D36 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D10 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A51 | Budapest Defense | 5 | 5/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A95 | Slav Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| D30 | Semi-Slav Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B44 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2007 | Jozef Noga | 2,061 | 8th IPCA Wch B | A84 |
| Aug 2013 | Dariusz Duszczak | 1,968 | 21st Poznan Open | B84 |
| Jul 2009 | Rafal Krasinski | 1,961 | 18th Poznan Open B | E90 |
| Jan 2011 | Edward Anglart | 1,906 | chT-POL3 2010/11 | A00 |
| May 2007 | Zbigniew Zareba | 1,874 | 8th IPCA Wch B | A00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21st Poznan Open | 2013 | 15 | 7.5 | 1,978 |
| Wisla Open | 2009 | 11 | 5 | 1,780 |
| 17th Poznan Open B | 2008 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,741 |
| 8th IPCA Wch B | 2007 | 9 | 5 | 2,028 |
| chT3-POL Wielkopolska 1112 | 2012 | 9 | 5 | 1,751 |
| Poznan Open | 2012 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,466 |
| Poznan Open B | 2004 | 9 | 3.5 | – |
| 19th Poznan Open | 2010 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,856 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Leszek Szymanski's chess games?
110 games by Leszek Szymanski, from Jul 2007 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 Leszek Szymanski has played.
What does Leszek Szymanski play on the first move as White?
Across 54 games with White in our database, Leszek Szymanski opens with 1.d4 (30% of games), 1.c4 (28% of games), 1.b4 (19% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Leszek Szymanski answers 1...e6 (37% of games), 1...c5 (30% of games), 1...d6 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (44% of games), 1...d5 (31% of games), 1...e6 (25% of games).
What openings does Leszek Szymanski play as White?
As White, Leszek Szymanski's most-played openings in our database are: Orangutan opening (10 games, 40.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (6 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening (5 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 54 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Leszek Szymanski play as Black?
As Black, Leszek Szymanski most often plays: Budapest Defense (5 games, 100.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Slav Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 56 games.
What is Leszek Szymanski's FIDE rating?
Leszek Szymanski is currently rated 1,689 in classical chess, 1,791 in rapid and 1,835 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,911 (Jul 2008).
How many games has Leszek Szymanski played?
Our database contains 110 games by Leszek Szymanski, covering Jul 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 42 wins, 23 draws, 45 losses (38.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Leszek Szymanski?
110 games by Leszek Szymanski 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.