Prepare against Sebastian Szczypka
Poland · World #118,748 classical · FIDE ID 91126924
When preparing against Sebastian Szczypka, expect 1.e4 in 94% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 38 games by Sebastian Szczypka, covering Apr 2024 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Sebastian Szczypka's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sebastian Szczypka 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 | 1,677 | 1,717 | Apr 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,793 | 1,821 | Jun 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,735 | 1,735 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 38 | 15 | 4 | 19 | 39.5% |
| As White | 18 | 7 | 3 | 8 | 38.9% |
| As Black | 20 | 8 | 1 | 11 | 40.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sebastian Szczypka's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sebastian Szczypka's side.
First moves as White (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 17 | 94.4% | 44.1% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 5.6% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 94% of White games, 44.1% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Szczypka usually continues c3 (37.5% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Szczypka usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Szczypka usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 6% of White games, 100.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Szczypka usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 15 | 100.0% | 43.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Sebastian Szczypka's chess games
All 38 games by Sebastian Szczypka in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2024 - Aug 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: 15 wins, 4 draws, 19 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 8 | 3/0/5 | 37.5% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C44 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B63 | Sicilian | 11 | 5/0/6 | 45.5% |
| A60 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A11 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Wing Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | Petr Radecki | 2,043 | Szachy w Ustroniu Łączą Pokolenia | Mokate | A60 |
| Jul 2026 | Nikodem Cieslar | 1,827 | Polish Youth Rapid & Blitz Championships 2026 | Blitz | O14 | A15 |
| Jul 2026 | Julian Kopia | 1,791 | Polish Youth Rapid & Blitz Championships 2026 | | Blitz | O12 | B83 |
| Jul 2026 | Stanislav Lenkov | 1,715 | Polish Youth Rapid & Blitz Championships 2026 | | Blitz | O12 | B22 |
| Aug 2026 | Maciej Worek | 1,619 | Szachy w Ustroniu Łączą Pokolenia | Open C | B22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26th ch-EUR Indiv 2026 | 2026 | 10 | 2.5 | 1,784 |
| Szachy w Ustroniu Łączą Pokolenia | Mokate | 2026 | 8 | 4 | 1,912 |
| Szachy w Ustroniu Łączą Pokolenia | Open C | 2026 | 8 | 5.5 | 1,744 |
| Polish Youth Rapid & Blitz Championships 2026 | | Blitz | O12 | 2026 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,826 |
| 25th European Youth Rapid & Blitz Chess Championship | Rapid | O12 | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1,878 |
| Open C | 2026 | 1 | 1 | 1,891 |
| 25th European Youth Rapid & Blitz Chess Championship | Blitz | O12 | 2026 | 1 | 0.5 | 2,029 |
| Polish Youth Rapid & Blitz Championships 2026 | Rapid | O12 | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1,541 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sebastian Szczypka's chess games?
38 games by Sebastian Szczypka, from Apr 2024 to Aug 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 Sebastian Szczypka has played.
What does Sebastian Szczypka play on the first move as White?
Across 18 games with White in our database, Sebastian Szczypka opens with 1.e4 (94% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sebastian Szczypka answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Sebastian Szczypka play as White?
As White, Sebastian Szczypka's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (8 games, 37.5% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Italian Game (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 18 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sebastian Szczypka play as Black?
As Black, Sebastian Szczypka most often plays: Sicilian (11 games, 45.5% win rate); Benoni Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 20 games.
What is Sebastian Szczypka's FIDE rating?
Sebastian Szczypka is currently rated 1,677 in classical chess, 1,793 in rapid and 1,735 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,717 (Apr 2026).
How many games has Sebastian Szczypka played?
Our database contains 38 games by Sebastian Szczypka, covering Apr 2024 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 15 wins, 4 draws, 19 losses (39.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sebastian Szczypka?
38 games by Sebastian Szczypka 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.