Prepare against Natan Sypien
Poland · World #15,640 classical · FIDE ID 21859876
When preparing against Natan Sypien, expect 1.e4 in 53% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (56% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (50%).
Our database contains 120 games by Natan Sypien, covering Oct 2015 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Natan Sypien's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Natan Sypien 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 | 2,100 | 2,110 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,915 | 1,928 | Jul 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,843 | 1,843 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 120 | 40 | 38 | 42 | 33.3% |
| As White | 60 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 31.7% |
| As Black | 60 | 21 | 17 | 22 | 35.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Natan Sypien's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Natan Sypien's side.
First moves as White (60 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 32 | 53.3% | 45.3% |
| d4 | 26 | 43.3% | 55.8% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 3.3% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 53% of White games, 45.3% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Sypien usually continues Nf3 (46.7% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Sypien usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Sypien usually continues d4 (37.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 43% of White games, 55.8% score
- …d5 (46% of these games) — Sypien usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (35% of these games) — Sypien usually continues c4 (58.3% score)
- …c6 (8% of these games) — Sypien usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 18 | 56.3% | 61.1% |
| c5 | 9 | 28.1% | 27.8% |
| b6 | 3 | 9.4% | 83.3% |
| e6 | 2 | 6.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 50.0% | 55.6% |
| d5 | 8 | 44.4% | 37.5% |
| c5 | 1 | 5.6% | 100.0% |
Natan Sypien's chess games
All 120 games by Natan Sypien in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 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: 40 wins, 38 draws, 42 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D17 | Slav Defense | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D63 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C49 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C17 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A84 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E11 | Catalan | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A10 | English Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A09 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2024 | Ediz Kocak | 2,173 | Wroclaw Open A | E16 |
| Jul 2024 | Pawel Sidorczuk | 2,096 | Warsaw Najdorf Memorial Open A | B08 |
| Aug 2026 | Maciej Podgorski | 2,006 | 62nd Rubinstein Mem Open | D30 |
| Aug 2024 | Irena Hertlein | 2,000 | Wroclaw Open A | E11 |
| Sep 2023 | Maksym Zabron | 1,993 | POL-chT 2nd League | B28 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 56th Polanica Zdroj Open D | 2020 | 10 | 6 | 1,719 |
| Warsaw Najdorf Memorial Open A | 2024 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,054 |
| 58th Polanica Zdroj Open B | 2022 | 9 | 5 | 1,741 |
| POL-chT U19 2nd League | 2016 | 9 | 4 | 1,557 |
| 55th Rubinstein Memorial C | 2019 | 9 | 6 | 1,703 |
| 62nd Rubinstein Mem Open | 2026 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,071 |
| Wroclaw Open A | 2024 | 9 | 4 | 2,066 |
| 15th Lazy Baltic Pearl Open | 2019 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,863 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Natan Sypien's chess games?
120 games by Natan Sypien, from Oct 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 Natan Sypien has played.
What does Natan Sypien play on the first move as White?
Across 60 games with White in our database, Natan Sypien opens with 1.e4 (53% of games), 1.d4 (43% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Natan Sypien answers 1...e5 (56% of games), 1...c5 (28% of games), 1...b6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...d5 (44% of games), 1...c5 (6% of games).
What openings does Natan Sypien play as White?
As White, Natan Sypien's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 60 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Natan Sypien play as Black?
As Black, Natan Sypien most often plays: Catalan (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 60 games.
What is Natan Sypien's FIDE rating?
Natan Sypien is currently rated 2,100 in classical chess, 1,915 in rapid and 1,843 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,110 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Natan Sypien played?
Our database contains 120 games by Natan Sypien, covering Oct 2015 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 40 wins, 38 draws, 42 losses (33.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Natan Sypien?
120 games by Natan Sypien 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.