Prepare against Marek Szmyd
Poland · World #44,095 classical · FIDE ID 1104438
Our database contains 134 games by Marek Szmyd, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Marek Szmyd's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Marek Szmyd 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 | 1,917 | 2,199 | Jul 2008 |
| Rapid | 1,906 | 2,007 | Nov 2015 |
| Blitz | 1,880 | 1,937 | Dec 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 134 | 31 | 49 | 54 | 23.1% |
| As White | 70 | 16 | 26 | 28 | 22.9% |
| As Black | 64 | 15 | 23 | 26 | 23.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Marek Szmyd's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Marek Szmyd's side.
First moves as White (70 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 25 | 35.7% | 46.0% |
| b3 | 21 | 30.0% | 47.6% |
| c4 | 15 | 21.4% | 26.7% |
| Nf3 | 8 | 11.4% | 43.8% |
| d4 | 1 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 36% of White games, 46.0% score
- …c5 (52% of these games) — Szmyd usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (20% of these games) — Szmyd usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Szmyd usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.b3 — 30% of White games, 47.6% score
- …e5 (38% of these games) — Szmyd usually continues Bb2 (31.3% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Szmyd usually continues Bb2 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (10% of these games) — Szmyd usually continues Bb2 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 25 | 80.6% | 52.0% |
| b6 | 5 | 16.1% | 20.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 3.2% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| b6 | 10 | 40.0% | 45.0% |
| Nf6 | 7 | 28.0% | 28.6% |
| f5 | 4 | 16.0% | 37.5% |
| d5 | 2 | 8.0% | 25.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 8.0% | 0.0% |
Marek Szmyd's chess games
All 134 games by Marek Szmyd 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: 31 wins, 49 draws, 54 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 21 | 7/6/8 | 33.3% |
| A37 | Sicilian | 7 | 1/5/1 | 14.3% |
| A10 | English Opening | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A01 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Philidor | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D47 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 12 | 4/3/5 | 33.3% |
| B00 | English Defense | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Sicilian | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| E16 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2009 | Andrzej Szymanski | 2,242 | 45th Polanica Zdroj Open A | A28 |
| Jan 1999 | Jozef Litwin | 2,232 | chT-POL 2nd div South | D47 |
| Jun 2011 | Jacek Dulinski | 2,209 | 53rd Augustow Golden Rook Open | B46 |
| Jan 1999 | Pawel Laszewicz | 2,192 | chT-POL 2nd div South | C41 |
| Jun 2014 | Maciej Wozniak | 2,169 | 56th Golden Rook Open | B76 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| POL-chT 2nd League | 2023 | 35 | 14.5 | 1,901 |
| 46th Polanica Zdroj Open A | 2010 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,029 |
| 45th Polanica Zdroj Open A | 2009 | 10 | 2.5 | 1,951 |
| chT3-POL Dolnoslaskie 1718 | 2018 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,792 |
| 55th Ogolnopolski-ch | 2013 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,811 |
| chT-POL 2nd div South | 1999 | 9 | 3 | 2,149 |
| chT3-POL Dolnoslaskie 1314 | 2014 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,858 |
| chT-EU Seniors 50 | 2018 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,108 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Marek Szmyd's chess games?
134 games by Marek Szmyd, 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 Marek Szmyd has played.
What does Marek Szmyd play on the first move as White?
Across 70 games with White in our database, Marek Szmyd opens with 1.e4 (36% of games), 1.b3 (30% of games), 1.c4 (21% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Marek Szmyd answers 1...c5 (81% of games), 1...b6 (16% of games), 1...c6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...b6 (40% of games), 1...Nf6 (28% of games), 1...f5 (16% of games).
What openings does Marek Szmyd play as White?
As White, Marek Szmyd's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzovich-Larsen attack (21 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (7 games, 14.3% win rate); English Opening (4 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 70 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Marek Szmyd play as Black?
As Black, Marek Szmyd most often plays: Sicilian: Dragon (12 games, 33.3% win rate); English Defense (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Dutch Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 64 games.
What is Marek Szmyd's FIDE rating?
Marek Szmyd is currently rated 1,917 in classical chess, 1,906 in rapid and 1,880 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,199 (Jul 2008).
How many games has Marek Szmyd played?
Our database contains 134 games by Marek Szmyd, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 31 wins, 49 draws, 54 losses (23.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Marek Szmyd?
134 games by Marek Szmyd 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.