Prepare against Mariusz Szewczyk
CM · Poland · World #12,083 classical · FIDE ID 1147579
Our database contains 313 games by Mariusz Szewczyk, covering Oct 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Mariusz Szewczyk's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mariusz Szewczyk 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 | 2,140 | 2,201 | Jul 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,052 | 2,079 | Dec 2022 |
| Blitz | 1,982 | 2,062 | Jul 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 313 | 132 | 68 | 113 | 42.2% |
| As White | 160 | 82 | 35 | 43 | 51.3% |
| As Black | 153 | 50 | 33 | 70 | 32.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mariusz Szewczyk's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mariusz Szewczyk's side.
First moves as White (160 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 140 | 87.5% | 62.5% |
| d4 | 13 | 8.1% | 61.5% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 1.9% | 33.3% |
| c4 | 3 | 1.9% | 83.3% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 88% of White games, 62.5% score
- …c5 (48% of these games) — Szewczyk usually continues Nf3 (64.6% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Szewczyk usually continues Nf3 (54.2% score)
- …c6 (11% of these games) — Szewczyk usually continues d4 (67.9% score)
- 1.d4 — 8% of White games, 61.5% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Szewczyk usually continues c4 (64.3% score)
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Szewczyk usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (8% of these games) — Szewczyk usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (78 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 52 | 66.7% | 37.5% |
| c5 | 15 | 19.2% | 53.3% |
| c6 | 7 | 9.0% | 57.1% |
| d6 | 2 | 2.6% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 2.6% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (55 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 34 | 61.8% | 35.3% |
| d5 | 19 | 34.5% | 55.3% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.8% | 0.0% |
Mariusz Szewczyk's chess games
All 313 games by Mariusz Szewczyk in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2008 - 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: 132 wins, 68 draws, 113 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 32 | 18/6/8 | 56.3% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 15 | 4/8/3 | 26.7% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 14 | 7/0/7 | 50.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 6 | 4/2/0 | 66.7% |
| C13 | French: Classical Variation | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 13 | 3/1/9 | 23.1% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 12 | 5/3/4 | 41.7% |
| B45 | Sicilian | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| E05 | Catalan | 7 | 0/4/3 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 6 | 4/2/0 | 66.7% |
| A13 | English Opening | 6 | 4/2/0 | 66.7% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| C40 | Elephant Gambit | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2023 | Marcin Sieciechowicz | 2,395 | Warsaw Maciei Memorial | C01 |
| Jan 2022 | Pijus Stremavicius | 2,369 | 41st Bialystok Zamenhof Memorial | B22 |
| Dec 2024 | Tymon Czernek | 2,353 | 43rd Ludwika Zamenhofa Mem | B55 |
| Aug 2020 | Patryk Chylewski | 2,337 | Ustron Open A | C85 |
| Sep 2021 | Ryszard Skrobek | 2,316 | POL-chT 2nd League | C54 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| POL-chT 2nd League | 2024 | 25 | 11.5 | 2,153 |
| Warsaw Najdorf Memorial Open B | 2011 | 11 | 7.5 | 1,994 |
| 105th Warsaw YMCA Spring C | 2012 | 11 | 10 | 2,093 |
| 94th Warsaw YMCA Summer B | 2011 | 10 | 8.5 | 1,924 |
| 43rd Ludwika Zamenhofa Mem | 2024 | 9 | 4 | 2,223 |
| chT-POL 2nd League | 2025 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,093 |
| 19th Warsaw Najdorf Memorial Open A | 2022 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,904 |
| Warsaw Maciei Memorial | 2023 | 9 | 5 | 2,233 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mariusz Szewczyk's chess games?
313 games by Mariusz Szewczyk, from Oct 2008 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 Mariusz Szewczyk has played.
What does Mariusz Szewczyk play on the first move as White?
Across 160 games with White in our database, Mariusz Szewczyk opens with 1.e4 (88% of games), 1.d4 (8% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mariusz Szewczyk answers 1...e5 (67% of games), 1...c5 (19% of games), 1...c6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (62% of games), 1...d5 (35% of games), 1...d6 (2% of games).
What openings does Mariusz Szewczyk play as White?
As White, Mariusz Szewczyk's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (32 games, 56.3% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (15 games, 26.7% win rate); Italian Game (14 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 160 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mariusz Szewczyk play as Black?
As Black, Mariusz Szewczyk most often plays: Petrov's Defense (13 games, 23.1% win rate); Slav Defense (12 games, 41.7% win rate); Sicilian (8 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 153 games.
What is Mariusz Szewczyk's FIDE rating?
Mariusz Szewczyk is currently rated 2,140 in classical chess, 2,052 in rapid and 1,982 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,201 (Jul 2025).
How many games has Mariusz Szewczyk played?
Our database contains 313 games by Mariusz Szewczyk, covering Oct 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 132 wins, 68 draws, 113 losses (42.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mariusz Szewczyk?
313 games by Mariusz Szewczyk 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.