Prepare against Severyn Smykalo
Ukraine · World #17,070 classical · FIDE ID 14190621
When preparing against Severyn Smykalo, expect 1.d4 in 90% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (83% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (92%).
Our database contains 56 games by Severyn Smykalo, covering Dec 2016 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Severyn Smykalo's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Severyn Smykalo 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 | 1,970 | 1,959 | Nov 2021 |
| Rapid | 2,137 | 2,139 | Sep 2019 |
| Blitz | 1,963 | 2,090 | Oct 2020 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 56 | 22 | 14 | 20 | 39.3% |
| As White | 29 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 31.0% |
| As Black | 27 | 13 | 4 | 10 | 48.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Severyn Smykalo's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Severyn Smykalo's side.
First moves as White (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 26 | 89.7% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 3 | 10.3% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 90% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (65% of these games) — Smykalo usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …f5 (12% of these games) — Smykalo usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (12% of these games) — Smykalo usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 10% of White games, 33.3% score
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Smykalo usually continues exd5 (0.0% score)
- …g6 (33% of these games) — Smykalo usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (33% of these games) — Smykalo usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 5 | 83.3% | 80.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 16.7% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 12 | 92.3% | 54.2% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 7.7% | 100.0% |
Severyn Smykalo's chess games
All 56 games by Severyn Smykalo in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2016 - 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: 22 wins, 14 draws, 20 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| A83 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D55 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D91 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B38 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | English Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D30 | Slav Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B38 | Sicilian | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E09 | Catalan | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B10 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A13 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2020 | Petro Lohvinov | 2,152 | 6th Eljanov Memorial | E20 |
| Mar 2024 | Ted Wang | 2,045 | 17th Victoria Grand Pacific Open | E94 |
| Aug 2024 | Edward Tang | 1,960 | New Westminster BC Day | D46 |
| Sep 2022 | Pola Moscicka | 1,958 | Warsaw Szansa Open | E32 |
| Sep 2022 | Michal Polak | 1,954 | Warsaw Szansa Open | E36 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EU-ch Online U16 | 2020 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,865 |
| Warsaw Szansa Open | 2022 | 7 | 4 | 1,992 |
| New Westminster BC Day | 2024 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,034 |
| 6th Eljanov Memorial | 2020 | 6 | 3 | 1,958 |
| Mukachevo Christmas Open U16 | 2020 | 6 | 4 | 1,968 |
| 17th Victoria Grand Pacific Open | 2024 | 5 | 3 | 2,166 |
| Krakow Malopolski Open | 2022 | 5 | 3.5 | 1,956 |
| Bogdanovich Memorial Qual 1 | 2021 | 4 | 1 | 1,809 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Severyn Smykalo's chess games?
56 games by Severyn Smykalo, from Dec 2016 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 Severyn Smykalo has played.
What does Severyn Smykalo play on the first move as White?
Across 29 games with White in our database, Severyn Smykalo opens with 1.d4 (90% of games), 1.e4 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Severyn Smykalo answers 1...c5 (83% of games), 1...e6 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (92% of games), 1...Nf6 (8% of games).
What openings does Severyn Smykalo play as White?
As White, Severyn Smykalo's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (5 games, 80.0% win rate); Dutch Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 29 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Severyn Smykalo play as Black?
As Black, Severyn Smykalo most often plays: Slav Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Semi-Slav Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 27 games.
What is Severyn Smykalo's FIDE rating?
Severyn Smykalo is currently rated 1,970 in classical chess, 2,137 in rapid and 1,963 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,959 (Nov 2021).
How many games has Severyn Smykalo played?
Our database contains 56 games by Severyn Smykalo, covering Dec 2016 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 22 wins, 14 draws, 20 losses (39.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Severyn Smykalo?
56 games by Severyn Smykalo 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.