Prepare against Marcin Szajda
Poland · World #37,152 classical · FIDE ID 1113216
Our database contains 139 games by Marcin Szajda, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Marcin Szajda's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Marcin Szajda 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 | 1,948 | 2,104 | Sep 2014 |
| Rapid | 1,941 | 2,086 | Dec 2014 |
| Blitz | 1,926 | 2,086 | Dec 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 139 | 43 | 40 | 56 | 30.9% |
| As White | 70 | 21 | 21 | 28 | 30.0% |
| As Black | 69 | 22 | 19 | 28 | 31.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Marcin Szajda's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Marcin Szajda's side.
First moves as White (70 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 68 | 97.1% | 44.9% |
| c4 | 2 | 2.9% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 97% of White games, 44.9% score
- …c5 (37% of these games) — Szajda usually continues Nf3 (52.0% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Szajda usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …c6 (15% of these games) — Szajda usually continues d4 (30.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 3% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Szajda usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 35 | 97.2% | 48.6% |
| c5 | 1 | 2.8% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 17 | 73.9% | 44.1% |
| d5 | 6 | 26.1% | 58.3% |
Marcin Szajda's chess games
All 139 games by Marcin Szajda in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 43 wins, 40 draws, 56 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 11 | 5/3/3 | 45.5% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C10 | French Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 13 | 4/2/7 | 30.8% |
| E94 | Indian Defense | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| A13 | English Opening | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| E95 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C52 | Italian Game: Evans Gambit | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A65 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C22 | Center Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2018 | Antoni Szustakowski | 2,297 | chT-POL rapid | B07 |
| Jan 1995 | Andrzej Maj | 2,215 | ch-POL B U18 | C53 |
| Sep 2018 | Michal Fiedorek | 2,186 | POL-chT 2nd League | B67 |
| Sep 2003 | Michal Maslowski | 2,178 | POL-chT 2nd League | C15 |
| Sep 2003 | Henryk Banasik | 2,168 | POL-chT 2nd League | C77 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| POL-chT 2nd League | 2024 | 75 | 40 | 1,989 |
| POL-chT 1st League | 2022 | 14 | 4 | 1,947 |
| Polanica Zdroj Open | 2001 | 10 | 2 | 1,900 |
| ch-POL B U18 | 1995 | 8 | 6 | 2,415 |
| ch-POL U20 Open | 1994 | 8 | 1 | 1,856 |
| chT2-POL | 2013 | 6 | 4 | 2,195 |
| Wroclaw Open | 2019 | 5 | 2 | 1,810 |
| chT-POL rapid | 2018 | 4 | 3 | 2,412 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Marcin Szajda's chess games?
139 games by Marcin Szajda, from Apr 2003 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 Marcin Szajda has played.
What does Marcin Szajda play on the first move as White?
Across 70 games with White in our database, Marcin Szajda opens with 1.e4 (97% of games), 1.c4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Marcin Szajda answers 1...e5 (97% of games), 1...c5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (74% of games), 1...d5 (26% of games).
What openings does Marcin Szajda play as White?
As White, Marcin Szajda's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (11 games, 45.5% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (6 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (6 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 70 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Marcin Szajda play as Black?
As Black, Marcin Szajda most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (13 games, 30.8% win rate); Indian Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate); English Opening (5 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 69 games.
What is Marcin Szajda's FIDE rating?
Marcin Szajda is currently rated 1,948 in classical chess, 1,941 in rapid and 1,926 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,104 (Sep 2014).
How many games has Marcin Szajda played?
Our database contains 139 games by Marcin Szajda, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 43 wins, 40 draws, 56 losses (30.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Marcin Szajda?
139 games by Marcin Szajda 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.