Prepare against Szymon Borkowski
Poland · World #79,333 classical · FIDE ID 21841055
When preparing against Szymon Borkowski, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (71% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 38 games by Szymon Borkowski, covering Sep 2016 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Szymon Borkowski's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Szymon Borkowski 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 | 1,792 | 1,793 | Mar 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,716 | 1,720 | Jun 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,675 | 1,675 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 38 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 34.2% |
| As White | 19 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 42.1% |
| As Black | 19 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 26.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Szymon Borkowski's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Szymon Borkowski's side.
First moves as White (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 19 | 100.0% | 57.9% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 57.9% score
- …d5 (47% of these games) — Borkowski usually continues c4 (55.6% score)
- …Nf6 (42% of these games) — Borkowski usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …f5 (5% of these games) — Borkowski usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 5 | 71.4% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 28.6% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 100.0% | 37.5% |
Szymon Borkowski's chess games
All 38 games by Szymon Borkowski in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2016 - 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: 13 wins, 13 draws, 12 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D10 | Slav Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| E49 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D37 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A84 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E90 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A88 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D36 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E67 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E83 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2021 | Maciej Podgorski | 1,981 | 57th Rubinstein Memorial Open D | A05 |
| Nov 2021 | Maksym Zabron | 1,896 | ch-POL U17 Qual | E70 |
| Jun 2023 | Dawid Oglaza | 1,880 | 19th Lazy Baltic Pearl Open A | E11 |
| Aug 2021 | Tomasz Kozlowski | 1,801 | 57th Rubinstein Memorial Open D | E49 |
| Aug 2021 | Jacek Maliszewski | 1,762 | 57th Rubinstein Memorial Open D | D35 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-POL U17 Qual | 2021 | 9 | 5 | 1,700 |
| 19th Lazy Baltic Pearl Open A | 2023 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,654 |
| 57th Rubinstein Memorial Open D | 2021 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,880 |
| chT-POL U20 2nd League | 2020 | 7 | 5.5 | 1,709 |
| 18th Lazy Baltic Pearl Open A | 2022 | 5 | 1 | 1,528 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Szymon Borkowski's chess games?
38 games by Szymon Borkowski, from Sep 2016 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 Szymon Borkowski has played.
What does Szymon Borkowski play on the first move as White?
Across 19 games with White in our database, Szymon Borkowski opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Szymon Borkowski answers 1...c5 (71% of games), 1...d6 (29% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Szymon Borkowski play as White?
As White, Szymon Borkowski's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 19 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Szymon Borkowski play as Black?
As Black, Szymon Borkowski most often plays: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense (2 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 19 games.
What is Szymon Borkowski's FIDE rating?
Szymon Borkowski is currently rated 1,792 in classical chess, 1,716 in rapid and 1,675 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,793 (Mar 2026).
How many games has Szymon Borkowski played?
Our database contains 38 games by Szymon Borkowski, covering Sep 2016 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 13 wins, 13 draws, 12 losses (34.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Szymon Borkowski?
38 games by Szymon Borkowski 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.