Prepare against Michal Sycz
Poland · World #20,367 classical · FIDE ID 1129317
Our database contains 66 games by Michal Sycz, covering Oct 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Michal Sycz's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michal Sycz 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 | 2,054 | 2,054 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,040 | 2,040 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,046 | 2,046 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 66 | 26 | 16 | 24 | 39.4% |
| As White | 32 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 34.4% |
| As Black | 34 | 15 | 5 | 14 | 44.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michal Sycz's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michal Sycz's side.
First moves as White (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 24 | 75.0% | 52.1% |
| e4 | 5 | 15.6% | 60.0% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 9.4% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 75% of White games, 52.1% score
- …Nf6 (42% of these games) — Sycz usually continues c4 (41.7% score)
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Sycz usually continues c4 (41.7% score)
- …d6 (8% of these games) — Sycz usually continues e4 (75.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 16% of White games, 60.0% score
- …c5 (60% of these games) — Sycz usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (20% of these games) — Sycz usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Sycz usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 8 | 34.8% | 56.3% |
| d6 | 5 | 21.7% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 3 | 13.0% | 66.7% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 13.0% | 66.7% |
| b6 | 2 | 8.7% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 8.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 80.0% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
Michal Sycz's chess games
All 66 games by Michal Sycz in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2003 - 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: 26 wins, 16 draws, 24 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D45 | Slav Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D94 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A21 | English Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A45 | London System | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D58 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| E93 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A22 | English Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C46 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E87 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A45 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E91 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2014 | Rafal Zgadzaj | 2,145 | POL-chT 2nd League | A22 |
| Apr 2004 | Michal Pazdziora | 2,050 | ch-POL U16 | D51 |
| Apr 2004 | Michal Efinowicz | 2,005 | ch-POL U16 | A24 |
| Mar 2004 | Tomasz Skrzypczak | 2,000 | ch-POL U16 | A30 |
| Apr 2026 | Franciszek Baran | 1,976 | Columbus Mistrzostwa Polski Amatorów 2026 | U2200 | B90 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| POL-chT U19 2nd League | 2007 | 11 | 4.5 | 1,862 |
| ch-POL U16 | 2004 | 11 | 4.5 | 1,967 |
| ch-POL U14 | 2003 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,026 |
| chT2-POL U18 | 2004 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,965 |
| Columbus Mistrzostwa Polski Amatorów 2026 | U2200 | 2026 | 9 | 6 | 2,091 |
| Międzynarodowy Turniej Szachowy Cztery Pory Roku - edycja Zimowa 2026 - BLITZ | 2026 | 8 | 6 | 2,005 |
| POL-chT 2nd League | 2014 | 8 | 4 | 2,049 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michal Sycz's chess games?
66 games by Michal Sycz, from Oct 2003 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 Michal Sycz has played.
What does Michal Sycz play on the first move as White?
Across 32 games with White in our database, Michal Sycz opens with 1.d4 (75% of games), 1.e4 (16% of games), 1.Nf3 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michal Sycz answers 1...c5 (35% of games), 1...d6 (22% of games), 1...e5 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (80% of games), 1...g6 (20% of games).
What openings does Michal Sycz play as White?
As White, Michal Sycz's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Trompowsky Attack (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 32 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michal Sycz play as Black?
As Black, Michal Sycz most often plays: Sicilian (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 34 games.
What is Michal Sycz's FIDE rating?
Michal Sycz is currently rated 2,054 in classical chess, 2,040 in rapid and 2,046 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,054 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Michal Sycz played?
Our database contains 66 games by Michal Sycz, covering Oct 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 26 wins, 16 draws, 24 losses (39.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michal Sycz?
66 games by Michal Sycz 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.