Prepare against Szymon Duda
Poland · World #28,845 classical · FIDE ID 21002886
Our database contains 66 games by Szymon Duda, covering Sep 2017 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Szymon Duda's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Szymon Duda 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 | 1,993 | 2,012 | Mar 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,982 | 1,982 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,947 | 1,990 | Oct 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 66 | 16 | 24 | 26 | 24.2% |
| As White | 35 | 7 | 10 | 18 | 20.0% |
| As Black | 31 | 9 | 14 | 8 | 29.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 22 | 62.9% | 34.1% |
| e4 | 10 | 28.6% | 35.0% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 8.6% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 63% of White games, 34.1% score
- …Nf6 (86% of these games) — Duda usually continues c4 (20.8% score)
- …d6 (5% of these games) — Duda usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (5% of these games) — Duda usually continues d5 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 29% of White games, 35.0% score
- …c5 (60% of these games) — Duda usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Duda usually continues exd5 (25.0% score)
- …c6 (10% of these games) — Duda usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 10 | 52.6% | 65.0% |
| e5 | 7 | 36.8% | 78.6% |
| d5 | 2 | 10.5% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 66.7% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 2 | 22.2% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
Szymon Duda's chess games
All 66 games by Szymon Duda in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2017 - 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: 16 wins, 24 draws, 26 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A30 | Indian Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A46 | Catalan | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| A16 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E14 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 5 | 0/5/0 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D03 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Piotr Zareba | 2,228 | Polish Youth Rapid & Blitz Championships 2026 | Blitz | O18 | B30 |
| May 2026 | Michal Grzebieniowski | 2,098 | Drużynowe Mistrzostwa Polski Juniorów - II Liga | Mecze 1-10 | E71 |
| May 2026 | Wiktor Zmarzly | 2,040 | Drużynowe Mistrzostwa Polski Juniorów - II Liga | Mecze 1-10 | A44 |
| Jul 2021 | Hubert Meers | 2,037 | ch-POL U14 | B42 |
| May 2026 | Dawid Pekala | 2,005 | Drużynowe Mistrzostwa Polski Juniorów - II Liga | Mecze 1-10 | B07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-POL U14 | 2021 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,799 |
| 1st chT-POL U18 | 2022 | 9 | 2 | 1,493 |
| chT-POL U20 2nd League | 2020 | 9 | 4 | 1,426 |
| ch-POL U16 | 2023 | 8 | 4 | 2,015 |
| Poronin Tatra Limba Open B | 2021 | 8 | 5.5 | 1,490 |
| Drużynowe Mistrzostwa Polski Juniorów - II Liga | Mecze 1-10 | 2026 | 6 | 4.5 | 2,247 |
| Ustron Open C | 2020 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,531 |
| Polish Youth Rapid & Blitz Championships 2026 | Blitz | O18 | 2026 | 4 | 1 | 2,003 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Szymon Duda's chess games?
66 games by Szymon Duda, from Sep 2017 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 Duda has played.
What does Szymon Duda play on the first move as White?
Across 35 games with White in our database, Szymon Duda opens with 1.d4 (63% of games), 1.e4 (29% of games), 1.Nf3 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Szymon Duda answers 1...c5 (53% of games), 1...e5 (37% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...d5 (22% of games), 1...d6 (11% of games).
What openings does Szymon Duda play as White?
As White, Szymon Duda's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Catalan (4 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 35 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Szymon Duda play as Black?
As Black, Szymon Duda most often plays: Sicilian: Four Knights (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 31 games.
What is Szymon Duda's FIDE rating?
Szymon Duda is currently rated 1,993 in classical chess, 1,982 in rapid and 1,947 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,012 (Mar 2025).
How many games has Szymon Duda played?
Our database contains 66 games by Szymon Duda, covering Sep 2017 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 24 draws, 26 losses (24.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Szymon Duda?
66 games by Szymon Duda 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.