Prepare against Szymon Baran
Poland · World #47,760 classical · FIDE ID 21094233
When preparing against Szymon Baran, expect 1.e4 in 62% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (73% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 42 games by Szymon Baran, covering Sep 2021 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Szymon Baran's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Szymon Baran 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 | 1,902 | 1,910 | Jan 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,835 | 1,901 | Aug 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,752 | 1,810 | Aug 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 42 | 18 | 8 | 16 | 42.9% |
| As White | 21 | 10 | 6 | 5 | 47.6% |
| As Black | 21 | 8 | 2 | 11 | 38.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Szymon Baran's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Szymon Baran's side.
First moves as White (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 13 | 61.9% | 69.2% |
| b3 | 7 | 33.3% | 42.9% |
| d4 | 1 | 4.8% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 62% of White games, 69.2% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Baran usually continues Nf3 (70.0% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Baran usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Baran usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- 1.b3 — 33% of White games, 42.9% score
- …e5 (43% of these games) — Baran usually continues Bb2 (33.3% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Baran usually continues Bb2 (25.0% score)
- …Nf6 (29% of these games) — Baran usually continues Bb2 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 8 | 72.7% | 62.5% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 27.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 100.0% | 40.0% |
Szymon Baran's chess games
All 42 games by Szymon Baran in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2021 - 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: 18 wins, 8 draws, 16 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game: Anti-Fried Liver | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B59 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B39 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B29 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| E21 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E27 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E13 | Nimzo-Indian: Leningrad Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | Cezary Kraczek | 2,228 | Szachy w Ustroniu Łączą Pokolenia | Mokate | B47 |
| Aug 2026 | Lukasz Turlej | 2,105 | Szachy w Ustroniu Łączą Pokolenia | Mokate | A01 |
| Jun 2024 | Lukas Chrostek | 1,912 | 7th Bohumin Open B | A25 |
| Jul 2024 | Rene Knopp | 1,867 | 7th Bohumin Open B | B00 |
| Aug 2024 | Tymoteusz Ladon | 1,809 | Ustron Open B | B47 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Szachy w Ustroniu Łączą Pokolenia | Open A | 2026 | 9 | 5 | 1,837 |
| Jastrzebie Zdroj Open | 2022 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,413 |
| 7th Bohumin Open B | 2024 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,880 |
| Szachy w Ustroniu Łączą Pokolenia | Mokate | 2026 | 8 | 6.5 | 2,055 |
| Ustron Open B | 2024 | 6 | 2 | 1,684 |
| Katowice Silesia 100th Ann Open | 2024 | 1 | 0 | 2,101 |
| 6th Bohumin Open B | 2023 | 1 | 0.5 | 1,782 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Szymon Baran's chess games?
42 games by Szymon Baran, from Sep 2021 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 Szymon Baran has played.
What does Szymon Baran play on the first move as White?
Across 21 games with White in our database, Szymon Baran opens with 1.e4 (62% of games), 1.b3 (33% of games), 1.d4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Szymon Baran answers 1...c5 (73% of games), 1...Nf6 (27% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Szymon Baran play as White?
As White, Szymon Baran's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzovich-Larsen attack (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (2 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 21 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Szymon Baran play as Black?
As Black, Szymon Baran most often plays: Sicilian: Taimanov (4 games, 100.0% win rate); Alekhine Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 21 games.
What is Szymon Baran's FIDE rating?
Szymon Baran is currently rated 1,902 in classical chess, 1,835 in rapid and 1,752 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,910 (Jan 2026).
How many games has Szymon Baran played?
Our database contains 42 games by Szymon Baran, covering Sep 2021 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 18 wins, 8 draws, 16 losses (42.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Szymon Baran?
42 games by Szymon Baran 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.