Prepare against Szymon Duda
Poland · World #28,938 classical · FIDE ID 21002886
When preparing against Szymon Duda, expect 1.d4 in 62% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (55% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (70%).
Our database contains 74 games by Szymon Duda, covering Sep 2017 to Sep 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 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,947 | 1,990 | Oct 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 74 | 18 | 27 | 29 | 24.3% |
| As White | 39 | 8 | 13 | 18 | 20.5% |
| As Black | 35 | 10 | 14 | 11 | 28.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Szymon Duda's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Szymon Duda's side.
First moves as White (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 24 | 61.5% | 35.4% |
| e4 | 12 | 30.8% | 41.7% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 7.7% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 62% of White games, 35.4% score
- …Nf6 (83% of these games) — Duda usually continues c4 (23.1% score)
- …d5 (4% of these games) — Duda usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (4% of these games) — Duda usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 31% of White games, 41.7% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Duda usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …c6 (17% of these games) — Duda usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …d5 (17% of these games) — Duda usually continues exd5 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 11 | 55.0% | 59.1% |
| e5 | 7 | 35.0% | 78.6% |
| d5 | 2 | 10.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 70.0% | 28.6% |
| d5 | 2 | 20.0% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
Szymon Duda's chess games
All 74 games by Szymon Duda in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2017 - Sep 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, 27 draws, 29 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A30 | Indian Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Catalan | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A16 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E14 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 6 | 0/5/1 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D03 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 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 |
| Sep 2026 | Maurycy Zerebiec | 2,170 | DRUŻYNOWE MISTRZOSTWA POLSKI II LIGA 2026 - Mecze 12 - 23 | A36 |
| Sep 2026 | Mateusz Tustanowski | 2,152 | DRUŻYNOWE MISTRZOSTWA POLSKI II LIGA 2026 - Mecze 24 - 28 | C55 |
| 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 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-POL U14 | 2021 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,799 |
| chT-POL U20 2nd League | 2020 | 9 | 4 | 1,426 |
| 1st chT-POL U18 | 2022 | 9 | 2 | 1,493 |
| Poronin Tatra Limba Open B | 2021 | 8 | 5.5 | 1,490 |
| ch-POL U16 | 2023 | 8 | 4 | 2,015 |
| Drużynowe Mistrzostwa Polski Juniorów - II Liga | Mecze 1-10 | 2026 | 6 | 4.5 | 2,247 |
| DRUŻYNOWE MISTRZOSTWA POLSKI II LIGA 2026 - Mecze 24 - 28 | 2026 | 4 | 2 | 2,213 |
| Ustron Open C | 2020 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,531 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Szymon Duda's chess games?
74 games by Szymon Duda, from Sep 2017 to Sep 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 39 games with White in our database, Szymon Duda opens with 1.d4 (62% of games), 1.e4 (31% of games), 1.Nf3 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Szymon Duda answers 1...c5 (55% of games), 1...e5 (35% of games), 1...d5 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (70% of games), 1...d5 (20% of games), 1...d6 (10% 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); Catalan (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 39 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 (6 games, 0.0% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 35 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 74 games by Szymon Duda, covering Sep 2017 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 18 wins, 27 draws, 29 losses (24.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Szymon Duda?
74 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.