Prepare against Sylwester Kupiak
Poland · World #131,121 classical · FIDE ID 1171267
When preparing against Sylwester Kupiak, expect 1.e4 in 92% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (50% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 46 games by Sylwester Kupiak, covering Oct 2006 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Sylwester Kupiak's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sylwester Kupiak 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 | 1,643 | 1,747 | Apr 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,645 | 1,698 | Dec 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,752 | 1,752 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 46 | 19 | 1 | 26 | 41.3% |
| As White | 24 | 8 | 1 | 15 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 22 | 11 | 0 | 11 | 50.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sylwester Kupiak's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sylwester Kupiak's side.
First moves as White (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 22 | 91.7% | 38.6% |
| c4 | 2 | 8.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 92% of White games, 38.6% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Kupiak usually continues Nc3 (14.3% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Kupiak usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …c6 (18% of these games) — Kupiak usually continues d4 (62.5% score)
- 1.c4 — 8% of White games, 0.0% score
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Kupiak usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Kupiak usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 7 | 50.0% | 57.1% |
| d5 | 6 | 42.9% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 7.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 100.0% | 60.0% |
Sylwester Kupiak's chess games
All 46 games by Sylwester Kupiak in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2006 - 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: 19 wins, 1 draws, 26 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C17 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C03 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening: Keres Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Canard Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C40 | Latvian Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2007 | Leszek Ferens | 2,016 | 3rd Perla Baltyku Open B | A52 |
| Apr 2026 | Jacek Pyrowicz | 1,929 | Indywidualne Mistrzostwa Polski Seniorów 2026 - grupa 65+ | B12 |
| Aug 2011 | Norbert Kramer | 1,797 | 12th Kolobrzeg Open | B01 |
| Aug 2011 | Daniel Kolinski | 1,770 | 12th Kolobrzeg Open | C10 |
| Aug 2011 | Mieczyslaw Kowal | 1,753 | 12th Kolobrzeg Open | C54 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24th Kochan Memorial Open | 2013 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,507 |
| 12th Kolobrzeg Open | 2011 | 9 | 5 | 2,089 |
| 25th Kochan Memorial Open | 2014 | 9 | 4 | 1,520 |
| Kolobrzeg Open | 2007 | 8 | 3 | 2,025 |
| Indywidualne Mistrzostwa Polski Seniorów 2026 - grupa 65+ | 2026 | 6 | 3 | 1,751 |
| 3rd Perla Baltyku Open B | 2007 | 4 | 1 | 1,792 |
| MK Cafe Cup C | 1999 | 1 | 0 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sylwester Kupiak's chess games?
46 games by Sylwester Kupiak, from Oct 2006 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 Sylwester Kupiak has played.
What does Sylwester Kupiak play on the first move as White?
Across 24 games with White in our database, Sylwester Kupiak opens with 1.e4 (92% of games), 1.c4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sylwester Kupiak answers 1...e6 (50% of games), 1...d5 (43% of games), 1...e5 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Sylwester Kupiak play as White?
As White, Sylwester Kupiak's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 24 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sylwester Kupiak play as Black?
As Black, Sylwester Kupiak most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (2 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 22 games.
What is Sylwester Kupiak's FIDE rating?
Sylwester Kupiak is currently rated 1,643 in classical chess, 1,645 in rapid and 1,752 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,747 (Apr 2024).
How many games has Sylwester Kupiak played?
Our database contains 46 games by Sylwester Kupiak, covering Oct 2006 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 19 wins, 1 draws, 26 losses (41.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sylwester Kupiak?
46 games by Sylwester Kupiak 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.