Prepare against Sebastian Szeliga
Poland · World #112,546 classical · FIDE ID 1198386
When preparing against Sebastian Szeliga, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (50% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 33 games by Sebastian Szeliga, covering Oct 2013 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Sebastian Szeliga's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sebastian Szeliga 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 | 1,694 | 1,695 | Feb 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,677 | 1,677 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,630 | 1,630 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 33 | 7 | 13 | 13 | 21.2% |
| As White | 17 | 3 | 4 | 10 | 17.6% |
| As Black | 16 | 4 | 9 | 3 | 25.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sebastian Szeliga's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sebastian Szeliga's side.
First moves as White (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 17 | 100.0% | 29.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 29.4% score
- …c5 (82% of these games) — Szeliga usually continues Nf3 (32.1% score)
- …e5 (12% of these games) — Szeliga usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …d6 (6% of these games) — Szeliga usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 5 | 50.0% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 4 | 40.0% | 75.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 10.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (3 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Sebastian Szeliga's chess games
All 33 games by Sebastian Szeliga in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2013 - 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: 7 wins, 13 draws, 13 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A47 | London System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A50 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E17 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2017 | Zbigniew Zadkowski | 1,584 | 13th Lazy Baltic Pearl Open | B28 |
| Jul 2016 | Wojciech Krawczyk | 1,476 | POL-chT U19 2nd League | C43 |
| Jul 2016 | Jan Klimkowski | 1,443 | POL-chT U19 2nd League | B31 |
| Jul 2017 | Wojciech Wielgus | 1,248 | chT-POL U20 2nd League | B42 |
| Jul 2016 | Agata Ullrich | 1,196 | POL-chT U19 2nd League | C42 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| POL-chT U19 2nd League | 2016 | 14 | 6.5 | 1,463 |
| chT-POL U20 2nd League | 2017 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,491 |
| 13th Lazy Baltic Pearl Open | 2017 | 8 | 3 | 1,544 |
| 55th Rubinstein Memorial C | 2019 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,457 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sebastian Szeliga's chess games?
33 games by Sebastian Szeliga, from Oct 2013 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 Sebastian Szeliga has played.
What does Sebastian Szeliga play on the first move as White?
Across 17 games with White in our database, Sebastian Szeliga opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sebastian Szeliga answers 1...c5 (50% of games), 1...e5 (40% of games), 1...d5 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Sebastian Szeliga play as White?
As White, Sebastian Szeliga's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 17 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sebastian Szeliga play as Black?
As Black, Sebastian Szeliga most often plays: Petrov's Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Four Knights (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 16 games.
What is Sebastian Szeliga's FIDE rating?
Sebastian Szeliga is currently rated 1,694 in classical chess, 1,677 in rapid and 1,630 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,695 (Feb 2026).
How many games has Sebastian Szeliga played?
Our database contains 33 games by Sebastian Szeliga, covering Oct 2013 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 7 wins, 13 draws, 13 losses (21.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sebastian Szeliga?
33 games by Sebastian Szeliga 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.