Prepare against Lukasz Szczepaniak
Poland · World #8,582 classical · FIDE ID 1197290
When preparing against Lukasz Szczepaniak, expect 1.e4 in 83% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...f5 (80%).
Our database contains 130 games by Lukasz Szczepaniak, covering Jul 2012 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Lukasz Szczepaniak's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Lukasz Szczepaniak 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 | 2,194 | 2,202 | Sep 2021 |
| Rapid | 2,140 | 2,146 | Jan 2016 |
| Blitz | 2,084 | 2,084 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 130 | 52 | 44 | 34 | 40.0% |
| As White | 63 | 21 | 27 | 15 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 67 | 31 | 17 | 19 | 46.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Lukasz Szczepaniak's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Lukasz Szczepaniak's side.
First moves as White (63 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 52 | 82.5% | 52.9% |
| c4 | 8 | 12.7% | 62.5% |
| d4 | 3 | 4.8% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 83% of White games, 52.9% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Szczepaniak usually continues Nf3 (47.8% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Szczepaniak usually continues Nf3 (61.5% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Szczepaniak usually continues d3 (62.5% score)
- 1.c4 — 13% of White games, 62.5% score
- …e5 (63% of these games) — Szczepaniak usually continues Nc3 (40.0% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Szczepaniak usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (13% of these games) — Szczepaniak usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 36 | 100.0% | 69.4% |
As Black against 1.d4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 12 | 80.0% | 62.5% |
| d5 | 3 | 20.0% | 33.3% |
Lukasz Szczepaniak's chess games
All 130 games by Lukasz Szczepaniak in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2012 - 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: 52 wins, 44 draws, 34 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B87 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 12 | 4/5/3 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 6 | 1/5/0 | 16.7% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| A23 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A04 | King's Indian Attack | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A16 | English Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A89 | Dutch Defense | 14 | 5/6/3 | 35.7% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 10 | 5/1/4 | 50.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D44 | Slav Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C46 | Four Knights Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2018 | John Arni Nilssen | 2,311 | 28th Krakow Open A | B32 |
| Dec 2017 | Rosa Ratsma | 2,295 | 28th Krakow Open A | C78 |
| Jan 2018 | Bartosz Nowicki | 2,284 | 28th Krakow Open A | B87 |
| Dec 2017 | Marcin Chmiel | 2,269 | 28th Krakow Open A | C54 |
| Dec 2017 | Jerzy Kyc | 2,265 | 28th Krakow Open A | C78 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| POL-chT 2nd League | 2024 | 22 | 12.5 | 2,113 |
| 28th Krakow Open A | 2018 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,420 |
| Wroclaw Open | 2017 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,986 |
| 25th Krakow Open A | 2015 | 9 | 4 | 2,217 |
| 5th Lublin Zukertort Memorial | 2013 | 8 | 5 | 2,106 |
| chT3-POL Dolnoslaskie 1415 | 2015 | 8 | 6.5 | 2,141 |
| chT-POL 2nd League | 2025 | 8 | 5 | 2,219 |
| 3rd Lublin Gerlecka Memorial | 2013 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,995 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Lukasz Szczepaniak's chess games?
130 games by Lukasz Szczepaniak, from Jul 2012 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 Lukasz Szczepaniak has played.
What does Lukasz Szczepaniak play on the first move as White?
Across 63 games with White in our database, Lukasz Szczepaniak opens with 1.e4 (83% of games), 1.c4 (13% of games), 1.d4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Lukasz Szczepaniak answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (80% of games), 1...d5 (20% of games).
What openings does Lukasz Szczepaniak play as White?
As White, Lukasz Szczepaniak's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Najdorf (12 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (6 games, 16.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 63 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Lukasz Szczepaniak play as Black?
As Black, Lukasz Szczepaniak most often plays: Dutch Defense (14 games, 35.7% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (10 games, 50.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (5 games, 80.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 67 games.
What is Lukasz Szczepaniak's FIDE rating?
Lukasz Szczepaniak is currently rated 2,194 in classical chess, 2,140 in rapid and 2,084 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,202 (Sep 2021).
How many games has Lukasz Szczepaniak played?
Our database contains 130 games by Lukasz Szczepaniak, covering Jul 2012 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 52 wins, 44 draws, 34 losses (40.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Lukasz Szczepaniak?
130 games by Lukasz Szczepaniak 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.