Prepare against Olaf Guzdziol
Luxembourg · World #145,764 classical · FIDE ID 4007840
When preparing against Olaf Guzdziol, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 39 games by Olaf Guzdziol, covering Oct 2023 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Olaf Guzdziol's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Olaf Guzdziol 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 | 1,605 | 1,693 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,407 | 1,407 | Oct 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 39 | 16 | 3 | 20 | 41.0% |
| As White | 20 | 9 | 2 | 9 | 45.0% |
| As Black | 19 | 7 | 1 | 11 | 36.8% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2022-2026): 173 rated games against 165 different opponents, across 27 events in 8 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 135 | 62 | 20 | 53 | 45.9% | 1,619 | 1,569 | 14 |
| Rapid | 18 | 6 | 4 | 8 | 33.3% | 1,084 | 970 | 3 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 59 | 11 | 8 | 40 | 18.6% |
| Against lower-rated | 33 | 21 | 5 | 7 | 63.6% |
Wins over titled players: 2 vs WCM.
Tournament wins
2 tournament wins from 20 events, 2 of them outright.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 34 | 18 | 2 | 14 | 1,750 | 1,736 |
| 2025 | 68 | 26 | 14 | 28 | 1,640 | 1,555 |
| 2024 | 39 | 19 | 5 | 15 | 1,588 | 1,555 |
| 2023 | 25 | 8 | 3 | 14 | 1,194 | 960 |
| 2022 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 1,191 | 791 |
Where Olaf Guzdziol has played
Luxembourg (10) · Poland (6) · Germany (4) · Czechia (3) · Austria (1) · Belgium (1) · Croatia (1) · Italy (1)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Olaf Guzdziol's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Olaf Guzdziol's side.
First moves as White (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 20 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Guzdziol usually continues Nc3 (35.0% score)
- …e5 (40% of these games) — Guzdziol usually continues Nf3 (68.8% score)
- …c6 (5% of these games) — Guzdziol usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 16 | 100.0% | 40.6% |
As Black against 1.d4 (2 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 2 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Olaf Guzdziol's chess games
All 39 games by Olaf Guzdziol in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2023 - Oct 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: 16 wins, 3 draws, 20 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 10 | 3/1/6 | 30.0% |
| C44 | Italian Game | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C43 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game: Scotch Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C53 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B56 | Sicilian | 10 | 6/0/4 | 60.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D00 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | Mariam Ere Giorgadze | 1,909 | European School Chess Championship 2026 - Open U13 | B67 |
| Jul 2026 | Jakov Friscic | 1,863 | European Youth Team Chess Championships 2026 | O12 | B23 |
| Jun 2026 | Fidel Boois | 1,580 | World Youth Open U14 2026 | C43 |
| Apr 2026 | Ingrid Holjencin | 1,576 | European School Chess Championship 2026 - Open U13 | B23 |
| May 2026 | Ester Galmidi | 1,569 | European School Chess Championship 2026 - Open U13 | D00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Youth Open U14 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 4.5 | 1,739 |
| European Union Youth Chess Championship 2026 | U12 | 2026 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,623 |
| European School Chess Championship 2026 - Open U13 | 2026 | 7 | 5 | 1,936 |
| Marburger Schachtage B | 2025 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,547 |
| European Youth Team Chess Championships 2026 | O12 | 2026 | 5 | 1 | 1,568 |
| ch-EU U10 | 2024 | 1 | 0 | 1,562 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Olaf Guzdziol's chess games?
39 games by Olaf Guzdziol, from Oct 2023 to Oct 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 Olaf Guzdziol has played.
What does Olaf Guzdziol play on the first move as White?
Across 20 games with White in our database, Olaf Guzdziol opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Olaf Guzdziol answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Olaf Guzdziol play as White?
As White, Olaf Guzdziol's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Italian Game (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Petrov's Defense (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 20 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Olaf Guzdziol play as Black?
As Black, Olaf Guzdziol most often plays: Sicilian (10 games, 60.0% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Réti Opening (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 19 games.
What is Olaf Guzdziol's FIDE rating?
Olaf Guzdziol is currently rated 1,605 in classical chess, 1,407 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,693 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Olaf Guzdziol played?
Our database contains 39 games by Olaf Guzdziol, covering Oct 2023 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 3 draws, 20 losses (41.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Olaf Guzdziol?
39 games by Olaf Guzdziol 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.