Prepare against Szymon Gaj
Poland · World #26,417 classical · FIDE ID 1184962
Our database contains 114 games by Szymon Gaj, covering Mar 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Szymon Gaj's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Szymon Gaj 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 | 2,008 | 2,031 | Aug 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,892 | 1,892 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,954 | 1,995 | Oct 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 114 | 37 | 34 | 43 | 32.5% |
| As White | 56 | 20 | 13 | 23 | 35.7% |
| As Black | 58 | 17 | 21 | 20 | 29.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Szymon Gaj's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Szymon Gaj's side.
First moves as White (56 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 52 | 92.9% | 47.1% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 5.4% | 33.3% |
| e4 | 1 | 1.8% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 93% of White games, 47.1% score
- …d5 (54% of these games) — Gaj usually continues c4 (58.9% score)
- …Nf6 (35% of these games) — Gaj usually continues c4 (35.3% score)
- …d6 (4% of these games) — Gaj usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 5% of White games, 33.3% score
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Gaj usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Gaj usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (33% of these games) — Gaj usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 32 | 100.0% | 46.9% |
As Black against 1.d4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 36.4% | 43.8% |
| d5 | 8 | 36.4% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 6 | 27.3% | 58.3% |
Szymon Gaj's chess games
All 114 games by Szymon Gaj in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2012 - 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: 37 wins, 34 draws, 43 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D36 | Indian Defense | 15 | 8/4/3 | 53.3% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D13 | Semi-Slav Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D34 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 9 | 2/4/3 | 22.2% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| A90 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2021 | Arkadiusz Babiarz | 2,000 | 1st Lezajsk Merlin Blitz | A07 |
| Aug 2021 | Mateusz Bojczewski | 1,922 | Lezajsk Merlin 1st | D36 |
| Jan 2015 | Mariusz Babiarz | 1,912 | ch-Podkarpackie | D20 |
| Aug 2015 | Robert Jakab | 1,882 | 6th Senica Open | D41 |
| May 2014 | Leszek Krzywon | 1,857 | chT3-POL Podkarpackie | A03 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| POL Olympiad U14 | 2014 | 17 | 7.5 | 1,546 |
| POL-chT U19 2nd League | 2012 | 10 | 5.5 | 1,592 |
| 1st Lezajsk Merlin Blitz | 2021 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,055 |
| 46th chT-POL U19 | 2015 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,699 |
| Lezajsk Merlin 1st | 2021 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,910 |
| ch-Podkarpackie | 2015 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,749 |
| chT3-POL Podkarpackie | 2014 | 9 | 5 | 1,739 |
| ch-POL U14 | 2015 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,503 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Szymon Gaj's chess games?
114 games by Szymon Gaj, from Mar 2012 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 Gaj has played.
What does Szymon Gaj play on the first move as White?
Across 56 games with White in our database, Szymon Gaj opens with 1.d4 (93% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games), 1.e4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Szymon Gaj answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (36% of games), 1...d5 (36% of games), 1...g6 (27% of games).
What openings does Szymon Gaj play as White?
As White, Szymon Gaj's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (15 games, 53.3% win rate); Benoni Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 56 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Szymon Gaj play as Black?
As Black, Szymon Gaj most often plays: Sicilian: Dragon (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Sicilian (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 58 games.
What is Szymon Gaj's FIDE rating?
Szymon Gaj is currently rated 2,008 in classical chess, 1,892 in rapid and 1,954 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,031 (Aug 2025).
How many games has Szymon Gaj played?
Our database contains 114 games by Szymon Gaj, covering Mar 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 37 wins, 34 draws, 43 losses (32.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Szymon Gaj?
114 games by Szymon Gaj 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.