Prepare against Piotr Sygulski
CM · Poland · World #6,724 classical · FIDE ID 1199668
When preparing against Piotr Sygulski, expect 1.d4 in 90% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (58% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (81%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as White, 20.0% over 25 games.
Our database contains 308 games by Piotr Sygulski, covering Jan 2018 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Piotr Sygulski's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Piotr Sygulski 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 | 2,231 | 2,247 | Nov 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,112 | 2,157 | Dec 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,032 | 2,032 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 308 | 109 | 59 | 139 | 35.4% |
| As White | 154 | 61 | 30 | 63 | 39.6% |
| As Black | 154 | 48 | 29 | 76 | 31.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Piotr Sygulski's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Piotr Sygulski's side.
First moves as White (154 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 139 | 90.3% | 48.9% |
| c4 | 9 | 5.8% | 44.4% |
| e4 | 6 | 3.9% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 90% of White games, 48.9% score
- …Nf6 (66% of these games) — Sygulski usually continues c4 (45.9% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Sygulski usually continues c4 (52.8% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Sygulski usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 6% of White games, 44.4% score
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Sygulski usually continues Nc3 (33.3% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Sygulski usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …c6 (22% of these games) — Sygulski usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (91 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 53 | 58.2% | 43.4% |
| c5 | 31 | 34.1% | 38.7% |
| e5 | 5 | 5.5% | 20.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 30 | 81.1% | 56.7% |
| d5 | 6 | 16.2% | 41.7% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.7% | 0.0% |
Piotr Sygulski's chess games
All 308 games by Piotr Sygulski in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2018 - 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: 109 wins, 59 draws, 139 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E06 | Catalan | 35 | 14/5/16 | 40.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 25 | 5/10/10 | 20.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 18 | 7/1/10 | 38.9% |
| E60 | King's Indian Defense | 13 | 5/2/6 | 38.5% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 8 | 6/0/2 | 75.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| A31 | English Opening | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A31 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 17 | 4/6/7 | 23.5% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 16 | 7/3/6 | 43.8% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 10 | 4/1/5 | 40.0% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 10 | 1/3/6 | 10.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| A15 | English Opening | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2025 | Simon K Williams | 2,451 | Titled Tue Early | A40 |
| Aug 2025 | Vjacheslav Weetik | 2,423 | Titled Tue Early | D43 |
| Nov 2024 | Dmitry Ponomarev | 2,417 | Titled Tue Early | B10 |
| May 2025 | Gianmarco Leiva | 2,387 | Titled Tue Early | D02 |
| Oct 2025 | Mieszko Mis | 2,380 | ch-POL Rapid 2025 | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 147 | 59 | 2,158 |
| ch-Malopolska | 2025 | 19 | 10 | 2,170 |
| POL-chT 1st League | 2024 | 15 | 9.5 | 2,244 |
| TCh-POL 1st League | 2025 | 9 | 7 | 2,350 |
| Bystre Open 2nd | 2022 | 9 | 4 | 1,985 |
| Krakow Malopolski Cup | 2022 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,830 |
| Wroclaw Open A | 2024 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,269 |
| 35th Cracovia Open A | 2025 | 9 | 4 | 2,165 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Piotr Sygulski's chess games?
308 games by Piotr Sygulski, from Jan 2018 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 Piotr Sygulski has played.
What does Piotr Sygulski play on the first move as White?
Across 154 games with White in our database, Piotr Sygulski opens with 1.d4 (90% of games), 1.c4 (6% of games), 1.e4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Piotr Sygulski answers 1...c6 (58% of games), 1...c5 (34% of games), 1...e5 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (81% of games), 1...d5 (16% of games), 1...g6 (3% of games).
What openings does Piotr Sygulski play as White?
As White, Piotr Sygulski's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (35 games, 40.0% win rate); Indian Defense (25 games, 20.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (18 games, 38.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 154 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Piotr Sygulski play as Black?
As Black, Piotr Sygulski most often plays: Sicilian (17 games, 23.5% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (16 games, 43.8% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (10 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 154 games.
What is Piotr Sygulski's FIDE rating?
Piotr Sygulski is currently rated 2,231 in classical chess, 2,112 in rapid and 2,032 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,247 (Nov 2025).
How many games has Piotr Sygulski played?
Our database contains 308 games by Piotr Sygulski, covering Jan 2018 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 109 wins, 59 draws, 139 losses (35.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Piotr Sygulski?
308 games by Piotr Sygulski 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.