Prepare against Michal Szydelko
Poland · World #44,539 classical · FIDE ID 1165690
Our database contains 169 games by Michal Szydelko, covering Nov 2011 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Michal Szydelko's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michal Szydelko 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 | 1,915 | 1,969 | Nov 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,913 | 1,913 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,973 | 1,973 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 169 | 52 | 39 | 78 | 30.8% |
| As White | 86 | 30 | 19 | 37 | 34.9% |
| As Black | 83 | 22 | 20 | 41 | 26.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michal Szydelko's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michal Szydelko's side.
First moves as White (86 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 86 | 100.0% | 45.9% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 45.9% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Szydelko usually continues Nf3 (51.9% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Szydelko usually continues Nf3 (26.3% score)
- …c6 (12% of these games) — Szydelko usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (46 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 26 | 56.5% | 38.5% |
| c5 | 19 | 41.3% | 36.8% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.2% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 15 | 65.2% | 36.7% |
| Nf6 | 8 | 34.8% | 31.3% |
Michal Szydelko's chess games
All 169 games by Michal Szydelko in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2011 - 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: 52 wins, 39 draws, 78 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 17 | 9/1/7 | 52.9% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C01 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 20 | 4/8/8 | 20.0% |
| B41 | Sicilian | 10 | 2/3/5 | 20.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 9 | 1/4/4 | 11.1% |
| E06 | Catalan | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| C26 | Vienna Game | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D37 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D05 | Colle System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E16 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2021 | Piotr Kaim | 2,166 | POL-chT 2nd League | B86 |
| Mar 2019 | Mateusz Lis | 2,156 | ch-POL U18 | B22 |
| Aug 2025 | Dawid Futyma | 2,135 | 61st Rubinstein Mem Open | A15 |
| Aug 2025 | Witold Szymkiewicz | 2,098 | 61st Rubinstein Mem Open | B10 |
| Jun 2026 | Debowska,Olga | 1,998 | ch-Malopolska 2026 | C05 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| POL-chT 2nd League | 2024 | 37 | 18.5 | 1,919 |
| 14th Lazy Baltic Pearl Open | 2018 | 9 | 3 | 1,698 |
| 55th Rubinstein Memorial C | 2019 | 9 | 6 | 1,791 |
| chT-POL U20 2nd League | 2017 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,433 |
| POL-chT U19 2nd League | 2016 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,673 |
| 56th Polanica Zdroj Open D | 2020 | 9 | 5 | 1,757 |
| 55th Ogolnopolski-ch | 2013 | 9 | 2 | 1,600 |
| 44th Polanica Zdroj Open E | 2008 | 9 | 4 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michal Szydelko's chess games?
169 games by Michal Szydelko, from Nov 2011 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 Szydelko has played.
What does Michal Szydelko play on the first move as White?
Across 86 games with White in our database, Michal Szydelko opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michal Szydelko answers 1...e5 (57% of games), 1...c5 (41% of games), 1...g6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (65% of games), 1...Nf6 (35% of games).
What openings does Michal Szydelko play as White?
As White, Michal Szydelko's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (17 games, 52.9% win rate); Petrov's Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (7 games, 57.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 86 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michal Szydelko play as Black?
As Black, Michal Szydelko most often plays: Petrov's Defense (20 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian (10 games, 20.0% win rate); Indian Defense (9 games, 11.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 83 games.
What is Michal Szydelko's FIDE rating?
Michal Szydelko is currently rated 1,915 in classical chess, 1,913 in rapid and 1,973 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,969 (Nov 2025).
How many games has Michal Szydelko played?
Our database contains 169 games by Michal Szydelko, covering Nov 2011 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 52 wins, 39 draws, 78 losses (30.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michal Szydelko?
169 games by Michal Szydelko 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.