Prepare against Radoslaw Szczepanek
CM · Poland · World #8,814 classical · FIDE ID 1120395
When preparing against Radoslaw Szczepanek, expect 1.e4 in 97% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (77% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (90%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation as White, 12.5% over 16 games.
Our database contains 314 games by Radoslaw Szczepanek, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Radoslaw Szczepanek's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Radoslaw Szczepanek 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 | 2,189 | 2,216 | Jan 2023 |
| Rapid | 2,143 | 2,178 | Dec 2015 |
| Blitz | 2,161 | 2,178 | Feb 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 314 | 97 | 60 | 157 | 30.9% |
| As White | 154 | 51 | 33 | 70 | 33.1% |
| As Black | 160 | 46 | 27 | 87 | 28.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Radoslaw Szczepanek's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Radoslaw Szczepanek's side.
First moves as White (154 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 150 | 97.4% | 44.0% |
| Nc3 | 2 | 1.3% | 25.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 97% of White games, 44.0% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Szczepanek usually continues Nc3 (46.2% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Szczepanek usually continues d4 (44.0% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Szczepanek usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- 1.Nc3 — 1% of White games, 25.0% score
- …e5 (100% of these games) — Szczepanek usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (73 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 56 | 76.7% | 47.3% |
| e5 | 10 | 13.7% | 40.0% |
| a6 | 3 | 4.1% | 33.3% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (49 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 44 | 89.8% | 33.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 6.1% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.0% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.0% | 50.0% |
Radoslaw Szczepanek's chess games
All 314 games by Radoslaw Szczepanek in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Jul 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: 97 wins, 60 draws, 157 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 39 | 16/4/19 | 41.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 16 | 2/4/10 | 12.5% |
| C00 | Sicilian | 12 | 3/6/3 | 25.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 12 | 5/0/7 | 41.7% |
| C10 | French Defense | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 22 | 9/3/10 | 40.9% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 10 | 4/4/2 | 40.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 9 | 3/0/6 | 33.3% |
| E61 | Indian Defense | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2024 | Srihari L R | 2,490 | Titled Tue Early | A35 |
| Jul 2024 | Georgi Orlov | 2,444 | Titled Tue Early | B07 |
| Jan 2024 | Kamal Aghasiyev | 2,441 | Titled Tue Early | B33 |
| Feb 2024 | Sergei Iskusnyh | 2,440 | Titled Tue Early | C11 |
| Feb 2024 | Stepan Hrbek | 2,426 | Titled Tue Early | B33 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 206 | 75.5 | 2,113 |
| POL-chT 1st League | 2005 | 17 | 8.5 | 2,146 |
| chT2-POL U18 | 1996 | 10 | 3 | 1,698 |
| Karvina Open | 2002 | 10 | 4 | 2,134 |
| chT2N-MOR 0203 | 2003 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,147 |
| chT-CZE 2F 1819 | 2019 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,249 |
| Polanica Zdroj Open A 42nd | 2006 | 7 | 2.5 | 2,130 |
| POL-chT 2nd League | 2019 | 7 | 5 | 2,294 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Radoslaw Szczepanek's chess games?
314 games by Radoslaw Szczepanek, from Apr 2003 to Jul 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 Radoslaw Szczepanek has played.
What does Radoslaw Szczepanek play on the first move as White?
Across 154 games with White in our database, Radoslaw Szczepanek opens with 1.e4 (97% of games), 1.Nc3 (1% of games), 1.f4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Radoslaw Szczepanek answers 1...c5 (77% of games), 1...e5 (14% of games), 1...a6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (90% of games), 1...e6 (6% of games), 1...d6 (2% of games).
What openings does Radoslaw Szczepanek play as White?
As White, Radoslaw Szczepanek's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (39 games, 41.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation (16 games, 12.5% win rate); Sicilian (12 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 154 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Radoslaw Szczepanek play as Black?
As Black, Radoslaw Szczepanek most often plays: Sicilian: Sveshnikov (22 games, 40.9% win rate); Sicilian (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Réti Opening (9 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 160 games.
What is Radoslaw Szczepanek's FIDE rating?
Radoslaw Szczepanek is currently rated 2,189 in classical chess, 2,143 in rapid and 2,161 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,216 (Jan 2023).
How many games has Radoslaw Szczepanek played?
Our database contains 314 games by Radoslaw Szczepanek, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 97 wins, 60 draws, 157 losses (30.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Radoslaw Szczepanek?
314 games by Radoslaw Szczepanek 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.