Prepare against Stanislaw Zylka
IM · Poland · World #2,486 classical · FIDE ID 1189654
When preparing against Stanislaw Zylka, expect 1.d4 in 46% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (39% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (65%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line as Black, 25.0% over 16 games.
Our database contains 723 games by Stanislaw Zylka, covering Nov 2011 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Stanislaw Zylka's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Stanislaw Zylka 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 | 2,360 | 2,427 | Aug 2023 |
| Rapid | 2,247 | 2,349 | Feb 2023 |
| Blitz | 2,275 | 2,310 | Sep 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 723 | 281 | 250 | 192 | 38.9% |
| As White | 363 | 169 | 113 | 81 | 46.6% |
| As Black | 360 | 112 | 137 | 111 | 31.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Stanislaw Zylka's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Stanislaw Zylka's side.
First moves as White (363 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 166 | 45.7% | 59.0% |
| e4 | 149 | 41.0% | 63.1% |
| Nf3 | 22 | 6.1% | 68.2% |
| c4 | 22 | 6.1% | 68.2% |
| f4 | 2 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
| b4 | 1 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 46% of White games, 59.0% score
- …Nf6 (69% of these games) — Zylka usually continues c4 (61.5% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Zylka usually continues c4 (60.3% score)
- …f5 (4% of these games) — Zylka usually continues Bg5 (62.5% score)
- 1.e4 — 41% of White games, 63.1% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Zylka usually continues Nf3 (68.0% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Zylka usually continues Nf3 (62.9% score)
- …c6 (15% of these games) — Zylka usually continues d4 (36.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (170 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 66 | 38.8% | 55.3% |
| e5 | 41 | 24.1% | 40.2% |
| e6 | 19 | 11.2% | 44.7% |
| d5 | 17 | 10.0% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 16 | 9.4% | 18.8% |
| g6 | 9 | 5.3% | 61.1% |
As Black against 1.d4 (127 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 83 | 65.4% | 61.4% |
| d5 | 38 | 29.9% | 34.2% |
| g6 | 3 | 2.4% | 66.7% |
| d6 | 2 | 1.6% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
Stanislaw Zylka's chess games
All 723 games by Stanislaw Zylka in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2011 - 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: 281 wins, 250 draws, 192 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D36 | Indian Defense | 25 | 9/12/4 | 36.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 21 | 7/9/5 | 33.3% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 19 | 8/3/8 | 42.1% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 13 | 7/5/1 | 53.8% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 13 | 5/5/3 | 38.5% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 12 | 5/5/2 | 41.7% |
| A13 | English Opening | 11 | 7/3/1 | 63.6% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 11 | 6/4/1 | 54.5% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B41 | Sicilian | 30 | 11/11/8 | 36.7% |
| D77 | Indian Defense | 25 | 10/5/10 | 40.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 16 | 4/8/4 | 25.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 15 | 5/6/4 | 33.3% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 15 | 5/4/6 | 33.3% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 13 | 6/3/4 | 46.2% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 12 | 5/4/3 | 41.7% |
| A15 | English Opening | 12 | 6/5/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 11 | 4/3/4 | 36.4% |
| E04 | Catalan | 11 | 3/7/1 | 27.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2018 | Vitaliy Bernadskiy | 2,583 | 28th Krakow Open A | B47 |
| Jun 2022 | Artem Omelja | 2,515 | Prague Open | A11 |
| Dec 2017 | Denis Yevseev | 2,514 | 28th Krakow Open A | C00 |
| Apr 2020 | Angel Espinosa Aranda | 2,506 | Titled Tue | B11 |
| Sep 2021 | Rafal Antoniewski | 2,493 | POL-chT 1st League | E61 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| POL-chT 1st League | 2024 | 63 | 32 | 2,374 |
| Titled Tuesday | 2021 | 52 | 19.5 | 2,191 |
| POL-chT U19 2nd League | 2015 | 32 | 22 | 1,847 |
| chT-CZE 1 Liga Vychod | 2026 | 18 | 7.5 | 2,258 |
| Tatry Open | 2018 | 18 | 13.5 | 2,365 |
| POL-chT 2nd League | 2017 | 18 | 9 | 2,224 |
| chT-POL U20 | 2017 | 18 | 11.5 | 2,289 |
| Ostrava Konik Open A | 2017 | 17 | 13 | 2,390 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Stanislaw Zylka's chess games?
723 games by Stanislaw Zylka, from Nov 2011 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 Stanislaw Zylka has played.
What does Stanislaw Zylka play on the first move as White?
Across 363 games with White in our database, Stanislaw Zylka opens with 1.d4 (46% of games), 1.e4 (41% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Stanislaw Zylka answers 1...c5 (39% of games), 1...e5 (24% of games), 1...e6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (65% of games), 1...d5 (30% of games), 1...g6 (2% of games).
What openings does Stanislaw Zylka play as White?
As White, Stanislaw Zylka's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (25 games, 36.0% win rate); Catalan (21 games, 33.3% win rate); Trompowsky Attack (19 games, 42.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 363 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Stanislaw Zylka play as Black?
As Black, Stanislaw Zylka most often plays: Sicilian (30 games, 36.7% win rate); Indian Defense (25 games, 40.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (16 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 360 games.
What is Stanislaw Zylka's FIDE rating?
Stanislaw Zylka is currently rated 2,360 in classical chess, 2,247 in rapid and 2,275 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,427 (Aug 2023).
How many games has Stanislaw Zylka played?
Our database contains 723 games by Stanislaw Zylka, covering Nov 2011 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 281 wins, 250 draws, 192 losses (38.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Stanislaw Zylka?
723 games by Stanislaw Zylka 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.