Prepare against Przemyslaw Zdybel
FM · Poland · World #8,107 classical · FIDE ID 21877882
When preparing against Przemyslaw Zdybel, expect 1.e4 in 84% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (45% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (85%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Closed as White, 43.8% over 16 games.
Our database contains 177 games by Przemyslaw Zdybel, covering Jul 2016 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Przemyslaw Zdybel's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Przemyslaw Zdybel 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 | 2,204 | 2,357 | Mar 2024 |
| Rapid | 2,105 | 2,142 | Aug 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,086 | 2,135 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 177 | 84 | 29 | 64 | 47.5% |
| As White | 89 | 53 | 11 | 25 | 59.6% |
| As Black | 88 | 31 | 18 | 39 | 35.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Przemyslaw Zdybel's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Przemyslaw Zdybel's side.
First moves as White (81 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 68 | 84.0% | 61.8% |
| d4 | 6 | 7.4% | 75.0% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 6.2% | 80.0% |
| b3 | 2 | 2.5% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 84% of White games, 61.8% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Zdybel usually continues Nc3 (55.3% score)
- …c6 (21% of these games) — Zdybel usually continues Nc3 (80.0% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Zdybel usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 7% of White games, 75.0% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Zdybel usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Zdybel usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 18 | 45.0% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 11 | 27.5% | 59.1% |
| e6 | 10 | 25.0% | 35.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 17 | 85.0% | 47.1% |
| e6 | 2 | 10.0% | 75.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 5.0% | 100.0% |
Przemyslaw Zdybel's chess games
All 177 games by Przemyslaw Zdybel in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2016 - 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: 84 wins, 29 draws, 64 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 16 | 7/4/5 | 43.8% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 8 | 7/0/1 | 87.5% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A28 | English Opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2024 | Giorgi Margvelashvili | 2,534 | Titled Tue Late | E90 |
| Dec 2023 | Iulian Sofronie | 2,438 | 34th Krakow Open A | C45 |
| Feb 2024 | Richard Stalmach | 2,434 | Titled Tue Late | B00 |
| Jul 2026 | Klaudia Kulon | 2,395 | 3rd DEM Chess960 2026 | — |
| Jan 2024 | Kulkarni Bhakti | 2,364 | 22nd Marianske Lazne IM B1 | A50 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2024 | 25 | 13.5 | 2,340 |
| ch-POL U16 | 2022 | 9 | 6 | 2,068 |
| 20th Warsaw Najdorf Memorial Open A | 2023 | 9 | 6 | 2,266 |
| 3rd DEM Chess960 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 5 | 2,262 |
| ch-POL U20 | 2025 | 9 | 5 | 1,968 |
| Wroclaw Festival Open A | 2026 | 9 | 5 | 2,156 |
| TCh-POL 1st League | 2025 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,383 |
| POL-chT 2nd League | 2022 | 9 | 5 | 2,200 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Przemyslaw Zdybel's chess games?
177 games by Przemyslaw Zdybel, from Jul 2016 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 Przemyslaw Zdybel has played.
What does Przemyslaw Zdybel play on the first move as White?
Across 81 games with White in our database, Przemyslaw Zdybel opens with 1.e4 (84% of games), 1.d4 (7% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Przemyslaw Zdybel answers 1...c5 (45% of games), 1...e5 (28% of games), 1...e6 (25% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (85% of games), 1...e6 (10% of games), 1...c6 (5% of games).
What openings does Przemyslaw Zdybel play as White?
As White, Przemyslaw Zdybel's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (16 games, 43.8% win rate); Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation (8 games, 87.5% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 80.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 89 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Przemyslaw Zdybel play as Black?
As Black, Przemyslaw Zdybel most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 88 games.
What is Przemyslaw Zdybel's FIDE rating?
Przemyslaw Zdybel is currently rated 2,204 in classical chess, 2,105 in rapid and 2,086 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,357 (Mar 2024).
How many games has Przemyslaw Zdybel played?
Our database contains 177 games by Przemyslaw Zdybel, covering Jul 2016 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 84 wins, 29 draws, 64 losses (47.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Przemyslaw Zdybel?
177 games by Przemyslaw Zdybel 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.