Prepare against Sylwester Grabarczyk
Czechia · World #78,835 classical · FIDE ID 313122
When preparing against Sylwester Grabarczyk, expect 1.e4 in 74% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (55% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (50%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Closed as White, 36.8% over 19 games.
Our database contains 145 games by Sylwester Grabarczyk, covering Oct 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Sylwester Grabarczyk's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sylwester Grabarczyk 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 | 1,793 | 2,040 | Oct 2007 |
| Rapid | 1,660 | 1,765 | Oct 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,706 | 1,727 | Apr 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 145 | 54 | 25 | 66 | 37.2% |
| As White | 72 | 29 | 11 | 32 | 40.3% |
| As Black | 73 | 25 | 14 | 34 | 34.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sylwester Grabarczyk's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sylwester Grabarczyk's side.
First moves as White (72 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 53 | 73.6% | 51.9% |
| d4 | 11 | 15.3% | 45.5% |
| Nc3 | 3 | 4.2% | 0.0% |
| c4 | 3 | 4.2% | 0.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 1.4% | 100.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 1.4% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 74% of White games, 51.9% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Grabarczyk usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Grabarczyk usually continues Nf3 (43.8% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Grabarczyk usually continues d4 (42.9% score)
- 1.d4 — 15% of White games, 45.5% score
- …Nf6 (45% of these games) — Grabarczyk usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- …d5 (18% of these games) — Grabarczyk usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (9% of these games) — Grabarczyk usually continues d5 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 22 | 55.0% | 47.7% |
| d5 | 6 | 15.0% | 66.7% |
| d6 | 3 | 7.5% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 3 | 7.5% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 3 | 7.5% | 50.0% |
| b6 | 2 | 5.0% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 12 | 50.0% | 33.3% |
| f5 | 8 | 33.3% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 12.5% | 66.7% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 4.2% | 50.0% |
Sylwester Grabarczyk's chess games
All 145 games by Sylwester Grabarczyk in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2007 - 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: 54 wins, 25 draws, 66 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 19 | 7/5/7 | 36.8% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C10 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A55 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 12 | 5/2/5 | 41.7% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C71 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2016 | Miroslaw Gawronski | 2,136 | chT3-POL Kujawsko Pomorskie 1516 | B23 |
| Jun 2012 | Bogdan Olejarczyk | 2,117 | ch-Milanowek | A80 |
| Jan 2016 | Dariusz Sikorski | 1,986 | chT3-POL Kujawsko Pomorskie 1516 | B16 |
| Jun 2016 | Anton Ostrochovsky | 1,985 | ch-EU Amateur | B25 |
| Aug 2018 | Andre Jaeger | 1,974 | 5th Prague Summer Open B | B23 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-EU Amateur | 2016 | 18 | 11.5 | 2,023 |
| 12th Trebic Highlands Open | 2018 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,889 |
| chT3-POL Kujawsko Pomorskie 1516 | 2016 | 9 | 4 | 1,808 |
| 17th Rewal Open A | 2012 | 9 | 1.5 | 1,649 |
| 14th Gdansk Open | 2012 | 9 | 4 | 1,661 |
| 13th Gdansk Open | 2011 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,711 |
| ch-Milanowek | 2012 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,722 |
| 5th Bialystok Bieluczyk Memorial | 2013 | 9 | 5 | 1,878 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sylwester Grabarczyk's chess games?
145 games by Sylwester Grabarczyk, from Oct 2007 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 Sylwester Grabarczyk has played.
What does Sylwester Grabarczyk play on the first move as White?
Across 72 games with White in our database, Sylwester Grabarczyk opens with 1.e4 (74% of games), 1.d4 (15% of games), 1.Nc3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sylwester Grabarczyk answers 1...e5 (55% of games), 1...d5 (15% of games), 1...d6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...f5 (33% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games).
What openings does Sylwester Grabarczyk play as White?
As White, Sylwester Grabarczyk's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (19 games, 36.8% win rate); Pirc Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (4 games, 75.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 72 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sylwester Grabarczyk play as Black?
As Black, Sylwester Grabarczyk most often plays: Dutch Defense (12 games, 41.7% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (6 games, 66.7% win rate); Scotch Game (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 73 games.
What is Sylwester Grabarczyk's FIDE rating?
Sylwester Grabarczyk is currently rated 1,793 in classical chess, 1,660 in rapid and 1,706 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,040 (Oct 2007).
How many games has Sylwester Grabarczyk played?
Our database contains 145 games by Sylwester Grabarczyk, covering Oct 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 54 wins, 25 draws, 66 losses (37.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sylwester Grabarczyk?
145 games by Sylwester Grabarczyk 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.