Prepare against Stanislaw Zylka
IM · Poland · World #2,462 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, 20.0% over 15 games.
Our database contains 715 games by Stanislaw Zylka, covering Nov 2011 to Aug 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 | 715 | 279 | 245 | 191 | 39.0% |
| As White | 359 | 168 | 111 | 80 | 46.8% |
| As Black | 356 | 111 | 134 | 111 | 31.2% |
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 (359 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 164 | 45.7% | 59.1% |
| e4 | 147 | 40.9% | 63.3% |
| 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, 59.1% score
- …Nf6 (69% of these games) — Zylka usually continues c4 (61.5% score)
- …d5 (21% of these games) — Zylka usually continues c4 (60.3% score)
- …g6 (3% of these games) — Zylka usually continues e4 (62.5% score)
- 1.e4 — 41% of White games, 63.3% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Zylka usually continues Nf3 (68.4% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Zylka usually continues Nf3 (62.9% score)
- …c6 (16% of these games) — Zylka usually continues d4 (36.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (168 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 65 | 38.7% | 55.4% |
| e5 | 41 | 24.4% | 40.2% |
| e6 | 19 | 11.3% | 44.7% |
| d5 | 16 | 9.5% | 46.9% |
| c6 | 16 | 9.5% | 18.8% |
| g6 | 9 | 5.4% | 61.1% |
As Black against 1.d4 (126 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 82 | 65.1% | 61.6% |
| d5 | 38 | 30.2% | 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 715 games by Stanislaw Zylka in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2011 - 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: 279 wins, 245 draws, 191 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% |
| A13 | English Opening | 11 | 7/3/1 | 63.6% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 11 | 6/4/1 | 54.5% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 11 | 5/5/1 | 45.5% |
| 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% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 15 | 5/6/4 | 33.3% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 15 | 5/4/6 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 15 | 3/8/4 | 20.0% |
| 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-POL U20 | 2017 | 18 | 11.5 | 2,289 |
| Tatry Open | 2018 | 18 | 13.5 | 2,365 |
| chT-CZE 1 Liga Vychod | 2026 | 18 | 7.5 | 2,258 |
| POL-chT 2nd League | 2017 | 18 | 9 | 2,224 |
| 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?
715 games by Stanislaw Zylka, from Nov 2011 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 Stanislaw Zylka has played.
What does Stanislaw Zylka play on the first move as White?
Across 359 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 359 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); Grünfeld Defense (15 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 356 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 715 games by Stanislaw Zylka, covering Nov 2011 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 279 wins, 245 draws, 191 losses (39.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Stanislaw Zylka?
715 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.