Prepare against Michal Skrzypczak
Poland · World #46,296 classical · FIDE ID 1134655
When preparing against Michal Skrzypczak, expect 1.b4 in 72% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (47% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (79%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Orangutan opening as White, 45.1% over 51 games.
Our database contains 146 games by Michal Skrzypczak, covering Jan 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Michal Skrzypczak's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michal Skrzypczak 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 | 1,908 | 2,001 | Apr 2006 |
| Rapid | 1,868 | 1,973 | Jun 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 146 | 64 | 43 | 39 | 43.8% |
| As White | 72 | 34 | 17 | 21 | 47.2% |
| As Black | 74 | 30 | 26 | 18 | 40.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michal Skrzypczak's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michal Skrzypczak's side.
First moves as White (72 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| b4 | 52 | 72.2% | 57.7% |
| e4 | 10 | 13.9% | 70.0% |
| b3 | 6 | 8.3% | 66.7% |
| d4 | 4 | 5.6% | 37.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.b4 — 72% of White games, 57.7% score
- …e5 (42% of these games) — Skrzypczak usually continues Bb2 (59.1% score)
- …Nf6 (21% of these games) — Skrzypczak usually continues Bb2 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (17% of these games) — Skrzypczak usually continues Bb2 (66.7% score)
- 1.e4 — 14% of White games, 70.0% score
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Skrzypczak usually continues f4 (100.0% score)
- …c6 (20% of these games) — Skrzypczak usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (20% of these games) — Skrzypczak usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 16 | 47.1% | 37.5% |
| c5 | 9 | 26.5% | 44.4% |
| e6 | 9 | 26.5% | 66.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 23 | 79.3% | 67.4% |
| e6 | 2 | 6.9% | 75.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 6.9% | 25.0% |
| b5 | 1 | 3.4% | 100.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 3.4% | 100.0% |
Michal Skrzypczak's chess games
All 146 games by Michal Skrzypczak in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2005 - 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: 64 wins, 43 draws, 39 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 51 | 23/12/16 | 45.1% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| C41 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E21 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B05 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 14 | 4/4/6 | 28.6% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 12 | 6/4/2 | 50.0% |
| A13 | Réti Opening | 5 | 0/4/1 | 0.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| B38 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D32 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2007 | Andrzej Swiatnicki | 2,202 | POL-chT 2nd League | C30 |
| Sep 2005 | Daniel Szczyrba | 2,183 | POL-chT 2nd League | A00 |
| Sep 2007 | Wojciech Dobrogost | 2,132 | POL-chT 2nd League | A00 |
| Nov 2012 | Bartosz Przybylski | 2,105 | chT-POL 3rd League Wielkopolska 12/13 | B30 |
| Sep 2005 | Przemyslaw Walczak | 2,049 | POL-chT 2nd League | A52 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Srem LKS Piast | 2019 | 72 | 49.5 | 1,953 |
| POL-chT 2nd League | 2024 | 31 | 12.5 | 1,977 |
| chT-POL 3rd League Wielkopolska 12/13 | 2013 | 11 | 7 | 2,059 |
| chT-POL3 2010/11 | 2011 | 11 | 6 | 1,928 |
| chT3-POL Wielkopolska 1112 | 2012 | 7 | 5 | 2,021 |
| chT3-POL Wielkopolskie 1415 | 2015 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,078 |
| chT3-POL Wielkopolskie 1314 | 2014 | 5 | 1 | 1,694 |
| chT3-POL Wielkopolskie 1516 | 2016 | 3 | 1 | 1,818 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michal Skrzypczak's chess games?
146 games by Michal Skrzypczak, from Jan 2005 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 Michal Skrzypczak has played.
What does Michal Skrzypczak play on the first move as White?
Across 72 games with White in our database, Michal Skrzypczak opens with 1.b4 (72% of games), 1.e4 (14% of games), 1.b3 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michal Skrzypczak answers 1...d5 (47% of games), 1...c5 (26% of games), 1...e6 (26% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (79% of games), 1...e6 (7% of games), 1...d5 (7% of games).
What openings does Michal Skrzypczak play as White?
As White, Michal Skrzypczak's most-played openings in our database are: Orangutan opening (51 games, 45.1% win rate); Nimzovich-Larsen attack (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 72 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michal Skrzypczak play as Black?
As Black, Michal Skrzypczak most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (14 games, 28.6% win rate); Budapest Defense (12 games, 50.0% win rate); Réti Opening (5 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 74 games.
What is Michal Skrzypczak's FIDE rating?
Michal Skrzypczak is currently rated 1,908 in classical chess, 1,868 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,001 (Apr 2006).
How many games has Michal Skrzypczak played?
Our database contains 146 games by Michal Skrzypczak, covering Jan 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 64 wins, 43 draws, 39 losses (43.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michal Skrzypczak?
146 games by Michal Skrzypczak 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.