Prepare against Marcin Somyk
Poland · World #55,571 classical · FIDE ID 1123378
Our database contains 281 games by Marcin Somyk, covering Jan 2009 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Marcin Somyk's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Marcin Somyk 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 | 1,871 | 2,067 | Jan 2017 |
| Rapid | 1,899 | 1,997 | Mar 2014 |
| Blitz | 1,830 | 2,042 | Jan 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 281 | 110 | 52 | 119 | 39.1% |
| As White | 139 | 60 | 27 | 52 | 43.2% |
| As Black | 142 | 50 | 25 | 67 | 35.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Marcin Somyk's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Marcin Somyk's side.
First moves as White (135 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 84 | 62.2% | 58.3% |
| d4 | 31 | 23.0% | 37.1% |
| Nf3 | 13 | 9.6% | 61.5% |
| c4 | 7 | 5.2% | 28.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 62% of White games, 58.3% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Somyk usually continues Nf3 (56.5% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Somyk usually continues Nf3 (78.6% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Somyk usually continues d4 (30.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 23% of White games, 37.1% score
- …Nf6 (65% of these games) — Somyk usually continues c4 (37.5% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Somyk usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (3% of these games) — Somyk usually continues Bg5 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (73 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 39 | 53.4% | 35.9% |
| e6 | 14 | 19.2% | 39.3% |
| e5 | 7 | 9.6% | 42.9% |
| c6 | 5 | 6.8% | 40.0% |
| d6 | 3 | 4.1% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 3 | 4.1% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 21 | 52.5% | 52.4% |
| d6 | 5 | 12.5% | 40.0% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 10.0% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 4 | 10.0% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 2 | 5.0% | 25.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 5.0% | 50.0% |
Marcin Somyk's chess games
All 281 games by Marcin Somyk in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2009 - 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: 110 wins, 52 draws, 119 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 9 | 6/1/2 | 66.7% |
| A04 | English Opening | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 7 | 0/4/3 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A45 | London System | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| C30 | Bishop's Opening | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A04 | Sicilian | 11 | 4/2/5 | 36.4% |
| A13 | English Opening | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| A16 | Modern Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 6 | 0/1/5 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Philidor | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| A21 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2016 | Jan Smutny | 2,232 | chT2D-CZE 1516 | C68 |
| Jul 2012 | Piotr Markowski | 2,199 | 7th Wroclaw Open A | B07 |
| Jul 2011 | Jakub Dudys | 2,195 | 6th Wroclaw Open A | B48 |
| Mar 2011 | Michal Obrusnik | 2,192 | ch-POL U18 | B06 |
| Nov 2013 | Pawel Laszewicz | 2,155 | chT3-POL Dolnoslaskie 1314 | C68 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-POL U18 | 2011 | 19 | 6 | 1,826 |
| Wroclaw Open B | 2025 | 18 | 8.5 | 1,745 |
| ch-POL U16 | 2009 | 11 | 5 | 1,898 |
| POL-chT U19 2nd League | 2010 | 10 | 6 | 1,849 |
| Adolf Anderssen Chess Festival 2026 - Rapid | 2026 | 9 | 6 | 1,918 |
| Rubinstein Mem Open B | 2025 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,787 |
| 47th Polanica Zdroj Open A | 2011 | 9 | 3 | 1,802 |
| Wroclaw Cup Final | 2009 | 9 | 1 | 1,709 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Marcin Somyk's chess games?
281 games by Marcin Somyk, from Jan 2009 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 Marcin Somyk has played.
What does Marcin Somyk play on the first move as White?
Across 135 games with White in our database, Marcin Somyk opens with 1.e4 (62% of games), 1.d4 (23% of games), 1.Nf3 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Marcin Somyk answers 1...c5 (53% of games), 1...e6 (19% of games), 1...e5 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (53% of games), 1...d6 (13% of games), 1...Nf6 (10% of games).
What openings does Marcin Somyk play as White?
As White, Marcin Somyk's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (9 games, 66.7% win rate); English Opening (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Sicilian (7 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 139 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Marcin Somyk play as Black?
As Black, Marcin Somyk most often plays: Sicilian (11 games, 36.4% win rate); English Opening (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (7 games, 28.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 142 games.
What is Marcin Somyk's FIDE rating?
Marcin Somyk is currently rated 1,871 in classical chess, 1,899 in rapid and 1,830 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,067 (Jan 2017).
How many games has Marcin Somyk played?
Our database contains 281 games by Marcin Somyk, covering Jan 2009 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 110 wins, 52 draws, 119 losses (39.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Marcin Somyk?
281 games by Marcin Somyk 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.