Prepare against Piotr Snihur
Poland · World #5,177 classical · FIDE ID 1157191
When preparing against Piotr Snihur, expect 1.e4 in 68% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (85% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (83%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Najdorf as White, 33.3% over 15 games.
Our database contains 525 games by Piotr Snihur, covering Oct 2008 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Piotr Snihur's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Piotr Snihur 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 | 2,269 | 2,279 | Sep 2022 |
| Rapid | 2,099 | 2,178 | Mar 2023 |
| Blitz | 2,178 | 2,237 | Dec 2021 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 525 | 208 | 157 | 160 | 39.6% |
| As White | 260 | 102 | 82 | 76 | 39.2% |
| As Black | 265 | 106 | 75 | 84 | 40.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Piotr Snihur's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Piotr Snihur's side.
First moves as White (260 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 176 | 67.7% | 59.9% |
| d4 | 73 | 28.1% | 47.9% |
| c4 | 5 | 1.9% | 20.0% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 1.5% | 12.5% |
| b3 | 2 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 68% of White games, 59.9% score
- …c5 (34% of these games) — Snihur usually continues Nf3 (53.4% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Snihur usually continues Nf3 (65.5% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Snihur usually continues d4 (60.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 28% of White games, 47.9% score
- …Nf6 (77% of these games) — Snihur usually continues c4 (49.0% score)
- …d5 (14% of these games) — Snihur usually continues c4 (40.0% score)
- …d6 (4% of these games) — Snihur usually continues e4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (144 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 123 | 85.4% | 60.6% |
| c6 | 13 | 9.0% | 61.5% |
| e5 | 5 | 3.5% | 70.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 0.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (75 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 62 | 82.7% | 41.1% |
| d5 | 12 | 16.0% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.3% | 50.0% |
Piotr Snihur's chess games
All 525 games by Piotr Snihur in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2008 - 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: 208 wins, 157 draws, 160 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 23 | 8/7/8 | 34.8% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 21 | 10/6/5 | 47.6% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 17 | 8/4/5 | 47.1% |
| B96 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 15 | 5/2/8 | 33.3% |
| D70 | Indian Defense | 13 | 3/5/5 | 23.1% |
| A59 | Benoni Defense | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 8 | 4/4/0 | 50.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 7 | 3/4/0 | 42.9% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| D30 | Slav Defense | 7 | 1/5/1 | 14.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 37 | 19/7/11 | 51.4% |
| B38 | Sicilian | 32 | 14/6/12 | 43.8% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 14 | 3/7/4 | 21.4% |
| A13 | English Opening | 12 | 5/4/3 | 41.7% |
| E05 | Catalan | 11 | 1/6/4 | 9.1% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 10 | 6/3/1 | 60.0% |
| A43 | Indian Defense | 9 | 1/5/3 | 11.1% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 7 | 2/5/0 | 28.6% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2018 | David Navara | 2,736 | ch-EU rapid | E32 |
| Dec 2021 | Felix Blohberger | 2,503 | ch-EU Blitz | B52 |
| Dec 2013 | Marcel Kanarek | 2,473 | ch-EU rapid | B96 |
| Sep 2015 | Lech Sopur | 2,419 | POL-chT 2nd League | E14 |
| Aug 2021 | Piotr Nguyen | 2,412 | Ustron Open A | A46 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| POL-chT 2nd League | 2020 | 51 | 27 | 2,280 |
| POL-chT U19 2nd League | 2015 | 33 | 22 | 2,035 |
| ch-EU blitz | 2019 | 20 | 6.5 | 2,263 |
| Olsztyn Open U18 Blitz | 2013 | 18 | 10.5 | 2,095 |
| Ustron Open A | 2021 | 17 | 8 | 2,322 |
| ch-POL U18 | 2016 | 15 | 6 | 1,946 |
| POL-chT 1st League | 2022 | 15 | 8 | 2,291 |
| ch-EU Blitz | 2021 | 12 | 8 | 2,358 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Piotr Snihur's chess games?
525 games by Piotr Snihur, from Oct 2008 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 Piotr Snihur has played.
What does Piotr Snihur play on the first move as White?
Across 260 games with White in our database, Piotr Snihur opens with 1.e4 (68% of games), 1.d4 (28% of games), 1.c4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Piotr Snihur answers 1...c5 (85% of games), 1...c6 (9% of games), 1...e5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (83% of games), 1...d5 (16% of games), 1...c5 (1% of games).
What openings does Piotr Snihur play as White?
As White, Piotr Snihur's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (23 games, 34.8% win rate); French: Advance Variation (21 games, 47.6% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (17 games, 47.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 260 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Piotr Snihur play as Black?
As Black, Piotr Snihur most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (37 games, 51.4% win rate); Sicilian (32 games, 43.8% win rate); Bogo-Indian Defense (14 games, 21.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 265 games.
What is Piotr Snihur's FIDE rating?
Piotr Snihur is currently rated 2,269 in classical chess, 2,099 in rapid and 2,178 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,279 (Sep 2022).
How many games has Piotr Snihur played?
Our database contains 525 games by Piotr Snihur, covering Oct 2008 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 208 wins, 157 draws, 160 losses (39.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Piotr Snihur?
525 games by Piotr Snihur 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.