Prepare against Klara Szczotka
WFM · Poland · World #22,039 classical · FIDE ID 21858845
Our database contains 391 games by Klara Szczotka, covering Aug 2016 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Klara Szczotka's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Klara Szczotka 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 | 2,041 | 2,241 | Jun 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,102 | 2,102 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,069 | 2,211 | Dec 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 391 | 188 | 87 | 116 | 48.1% |
| As White | 203 | 116 | 37 | 50 | 57.1% |
| As Black | 188 | 72 | 50 | 66 | 38.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Klara Szczotka's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Klara Szczotka's side.
First moves as White (203 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 122 | 60.1% | 65.6% |
| e4 | 76 | 37.4% | 67.8% |
| c4 | 3 | 1.5% | 66.7% |
| h3 | 1 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.5% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 60% of White games, 65.6% score
- …Nf6 (61% of these games) — Szczotka usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Szczotka usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (2% of these games) — Szczotka usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- 1.e4 — 37% of White games, 67.8% score
- …c5 (53% of these games) — Szczotka usually continues Nf3 (69.2% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Szczotka usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …c6 (12% of these games) — Szczotka usually continues d4 (57.1% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (104 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 50 | 48.1% | 54.0% |
| c6 | 49 | 47.1% | 49.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 1.9% | 75.0% |
| a6 | 1 | 1.0% | 100.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 1.0% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.0% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (50 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 42 | 84.0% | 48.8% |
| f5 | 6 | 12.0% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 4.0% | 25.0% |
Klara Szczotka's chess games
All 391 games by Klara Szczotka in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2016 - 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: 188 wins, 87 draws, 116 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 34 | 21/7/6 | 61.8% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 19 | 11/3/5 | 57.9% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 13 | 8/1/4 | 61.5% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 12 | 6/1/5 | 50.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 10 | 5/1/4 | 50.0% |
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 26 | 11/5/10 | 42.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 18 | 5/6/7 | 27.8% |
| E04 | Catalan | 14 | 7/2/5 | 50.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 11 | 7/2/2 | 63.6% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2026 | Paul Velten | 2,522 | 42nd Cappelle Open 2026 | E73 |
| Feb 2026 | Andrei Shchekachev | 2,474 | 42nd Cappelle Open 2026 | A40 |
| Jul 2022 | Michal Rudolf | 2,361 | Warsaw Chess Open A | E43 |
| Dec 2021 | Marta Garcia Martin | 2,325 | Wch Blitz w | D31 |
| Dec 2021 | Julia Movsesian | 2,300 | Wch Blitz w | B11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-POL U20 Girls | 2023 | 27 | 15 | 1,958 |
| World Youth Girls U18 | 2026 | 22 | 13 | 2,079 |
| Wch Blitz w | 2021 | 17 | 8.5 | 2,200 |
| 25th European Youth Rapid & Blitz Chess Championship | Blitz | G18 | 2026 | 13 | 6.5 | 1,847 |
| Polish Youth Rapid & Blitz Championships 2026 | Blitz | G18 | 2026 | 13 | 9.5 | 2,074 |
| ch-POL Rapid U18 Girls | 2023 | 11 | 7 | 1,684 |
| Polish Youth Rapid & Blitz Championships 2026 | Rapid | G18 | 2026 | 11 | 7 | 1,981 |
| 26th ch-EUR Indiv w 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,038 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Klara Szczotka's chess games?
391 games by Klara Szczotka, from Aug 2016 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 Klara Szczotka has played.
What does Klara Szczotka play on the first move as White?
Across 203 games with White in our database, Klara Szczotka opens with 1.d4 (60% of games), 1.e4 (37% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Klara Szczotka answers 1...c5 (48% of games), 1...c6 (47% of games), 1...d5 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (84% of games), 1...f5 (12% of games), 1...d5 (4% of games).
What openings does Klara Szczotka play as White?
As White, Klara Szczotka's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (34 games, 61.8% win rate); Sicilian (19 games, 57.9% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (13 games, 61.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 203 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Klara Szczotka play as Black?
As Black, Klara Szczotka most often plays: Sicilian (26 games, 42.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (18 games, 27.8% win rate); Catalan (14 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 188 games.
What is Klara Szczotka's FIDE rating?
Klara Szczotka is currently rated 2,041 in classical chess, 2,102 in rapid and 2,069 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,241 (Jun 2026).
How many games has Klara Szczotka played?
Our database contains 391 games by Klara Szczotka, covering Aug 2016 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 188 wins, 87 draws, 116 losses (48.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Klara Szczotka?
391 games by Klara Szczotka 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.