Prepare against Michal Szczepinski
FM · Poland · World #4,166 classical · FIDE ID 1118994
When preparing against Michal Szczepinski, expect 1.e4 in 90% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (33% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (71%).
Our database contains 167 games by Michal Szczepinski, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Michal Szczepinski's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michal Szczepinski 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 | 2,298 | 2,337 | Jul 2022 |
| Rapid | 2,162 | 2,325 | May 2015 |
| Blitz | 2,209 | 2,325 | Nov 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 167 | 61 | 48 | 58 | 36.5% |
| As White | 82 | 32 | 27 | 23 | 39.0% |
| As Black | 85 | 29 | 21 | 35 | 34.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michal Szczepinski's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michal Szczepinski's side.
First moves as White (82 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 74 | 90.2% | 54.1% |
| c4 | 4 | 4.9% | 62.5% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 3.7% | 66.7% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 1.2% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 90% of White games, 54.1% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Szczepinski usually continues Nf3 (54.8% score)
- …e6 (22% of these games) — Szczepinski usually continues d4 (53.3% score)
- …e5 (12% of these games) — Szczepinski usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 5% of White games, 62.5% score
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Szczepinski usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (25% of these games) — Szczepinski usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Szczepinski usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (46 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 15 | 32.6% | 56.7% |
| d6 | 14 | 30.4% | 39.3% |
| e5 | 9 | 19.6% | 33.3% |
| e6 | 7 | 15.2% | 57.1% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.2% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 17 | 70.8% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 7 | 29.2% | 42.9% |
Michal Szczepinski's chess games
All 167 games by Michal Szczepinski in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 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: 61 wins, 48 draws, 58 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B53 | Sicilian | 11 | 4/3/4 | 36.4% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 8 | 4/0/4 | 50.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C10 | French Defense | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 14 | 4/3/7 | 28.6% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 7 | 5/0/2 | 71.4% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| E84 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A26 | English Opening | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A49 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2005 | Grzegorz Murawski | 2,519 | 1st Perla Baltyku Open | E92 |
| Dec 2005 | Marcin Szelag | 2,477 | Krakow Open A | C78 |
| Jun 2026 | Grzegorz Nasuta | 2,453 | Deweloperni Mistrzostwa Polski w Szachach 30+, 50+, 65+ | Szybkich | A07 |
| Dec 2005 | Eldar Gasanov | 2,427 | Warsaw AIG Life Rapid | A65 |
| Jul 2005 | Jacek Tomczak | 2,329 | chT-POL U19 36th 1st League | B08 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-POL U12 | 1999 | 22 | 12.5 | – |
| POL-chT 2nd League | 2021 | 20 | 13 | 2,422 |
| ch-POL U16 | 2003 | 20 | 12 | 2,239 |
| chT-POL U19 36th 1st League | 2005 | 11 | 5 | 2,276 |
| ch-POL U18 | 2004 | 11 | 6 | 2,262 |
| chT2-POL U18 | 2004 | 10 | 3.5 | 2,036 |
| 1st Perla Baltyku Open | 2005 | 10 | 5 | 2,356 |
| ch-POL sf U20 | 2003 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,076 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michal Szczepinski's chess games?
167 games by Michal Szczepinski, from Apr 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 Szczepinski has played.
What does Michal Szczepinski play on the first move as White?
Across 82 games with White in our database, Michal Szczepinski opens with 1.e4 (90% of games), 1.c4 (5% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michal Szczepinski answers 1...c6 (33% of games), 1...d6 (30% of games), 1...e5 (20% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (71% of games), 1...d5 (29% of games).
What openings does Michal Szczepinski play as White?
As White, Michal Szczepinski's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (11 games, 36.4% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (8 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (8 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 82 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michal Szczepinski play as Black?
As Black, Michal Szczepinski most often plays: Pirc Defense (14 games, 28.6% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (7 games, 71.4% win rate); Slav Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 85 games.
What is Michal Szczepinski's FIDE rating?
Michal Szczepinski is currently rated 2,298 in classical chess, 2,162 in rapid and 2,209 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,337 (Jul 2022).
How many games has Michal Szczepinski played?
Our database contains 167 games by Michal Szczepinski, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 61 wins, 48 draws, 58 losses (36.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michal Szczepinski?
167 games by Michal Szczepinski 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.