Prepare against Michal Syrkiewicz
Poland · World #21,166 classical · FIDE ID 21833494
When preparing against Michal Syrkiewicz, expect 1.e4 in 81% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (74% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (52%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 28.9% over 38 games.
Our database contains 270 games by Michal Syrkiewicz, covering Jul 2015 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Michal Syrkiewicz's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michal Syrkiewicz 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 | 2,048 | 2,191 | Aug 2022 |
| Rapid | 2,020 | 2,079 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,972 | 2,040 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 270 | 90 | 65 | 115 | 33.3% |
| As White | 135 | 45 | 39 | 51 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 135 | 45 | 26 | 64 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michal Syrkiewicz's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michal Syrkiewicz's side.
First moves as White (135 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 109 | 80.7% | 43.1% |
| c4 | 19 | 14.1% | 63.2% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 3.0% | 62.5% |
| d4 | 3 | 2.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 81% of White games, 43.1% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Syrkiewicz usually continues Nf3 (39.8% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Syrkiewicz usually continues Nf3 (47.4% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Syrkiewicz usually continues d4 (45.8% score)
- 1.c4 — 14% of White games, 63.2% score
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Syrkiewicz usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (26% of these games) — Syrkiewicz usually continues g3 (66.7% score)
- …Nf6 (16% of these games) — Syrkiewicz usually continues g3 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (68 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 50 | 73.5% | 43.0% |
| e6 | 12 | 17.6% | 58.3% |
| d5 | 4 | 5.9% | 37.5% |
| d6 | 2 | 2.9% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (44 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 23 | 52.3% | 32.6% |
| Nf6 | 18 | 40.9% | 44.4% |
| d6 | 2 | 4.5% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 2.3% | 0.0% |
Michal Syrkiewicz's chess games
All 270 games by Michal Syrkiewicz in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2015 - Sep 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: 90 wins, 65 draws, 115 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B93 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 22 | 7/6/9 | 31.8% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 13 | 4/5/4 | 30.8% |
| B41 | Sicilian | 11 | 1/5/5 | 9.1% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| A38 | English Opening | 7 | 4/3/0 | 57.1% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 38 | 11/8/19 | 28.9% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 9 | 3/0/6 | 33.3% |
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 9 | 1/1/7 | 11.1% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| A21 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2025 | Jakub Zeberski | 2,322 | Adolf Anderssen Mem | B40 |
| Sep 2025 | Wiktor Golis | 2,280 | Szansa Open Rapid | B41 |
| Mar 2026 | Michal Redzisz | 2,279 | Akademickie Mistrzostwa Polski w szachach - Mężczyźni | B40 |
| Mar 2026 | Tymon Ochedzan | 2,236 | Akademickie Mistrzostwa Polski w szachach - Mężczyźni | C12 |
| Mar 2026 | Kamil Kaliszuk | 2,209 | Akademickie Mistrzostwa Polski w szachach - Mężczyźni | C54 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| POL-chT U19 2nd League | 2016 | 21 | 9.5 | 1,278 |
| chT-POL U20 2nd League | 2020 | 19 | 12 | 1,666 |
| POL-chT 1st League | 2024 | 18 | 4.5 | 1,970 |
| ch-POL U18 | 2023 | 17 | 8.5 | 1,951 |
| Warsaw Maciei Memorial | 2023 | 14 | 6.5 | 1,998 |
| Bydgoszcz Open A | 2022 | 10 | 5 | 2,214 |
| Skalica Masters Open | 2020 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,995 |
| ch-POL U20 | 2019 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,907 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michal Syrkiewicz's chess games?
270 games by Michal Syrkiewicz, from Jul 2015 to Sep 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 Syrkiewicz has played.
What does Michal Syrkiewicz play on the first move as White?
Across 135 games with White in our database, Michal Syrkiewicz opens with 1.e4 (81% of games), 1.c4 (14% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michal Syrkiewicz answers 1...c5 (74% of games), 1...e6 (18% of games), 1...d5 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (52% of games), 1...Nf6 (41% of games), 1...d6 (5% of games).
What openings does Michal Syrkiewicz play as White?
As White, Michal Syrkiewicz's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Najdorf (22 games, 31.8% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (13 games, 30.8% win rate); Sicilian (11 games, 9.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 135 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michal Syrkiewicz play as Black?
As Black, Michal Syrkiewicz most often plays: Sicilian (38 games, 28.9% win rate); Indian Defense (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Gambit Accepted (9 games, 11.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 135 games.
What is Michal Syrkiewicz's FIDE rating?
Michal Syrkiewicz is currently rated 2,048 in classical chess, 2,020 in rapid and 1,972 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,191 (Aug 2022).
How many games has Michal Syrkiewicz played?
Our database contains 270 games by Michal Syrkiewicz, covering Jul 2015 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 90 wins, 65 draws, 115 losses (33.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michal Syrkiewicz?
270 games by Michal Syrkiewicz 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.