Prepare against Szymon Gumularz
GM · Poland · World #133 classical · FIDE ID 1188062
When preparing against Szymon Gumularz, expect 1.e4 in 37% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (29% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (58%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Slav Defense as Black, 21.9% over 32 games.
Our database contains 1,911 games by Szymon Gumularz, covering Nov 2011 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Szymon Gumularz's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Szymon Gumularz 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 | 2,609 | 2,625 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,513 | 2,553 | Oct 2023 |
| Blitz | 2,611 | 2,612 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,911 | 904 | 659 | 348 | 47.3% |
| As White | 965 | 522 | 292 | 151 | 54.1% |
| As Black | 946 | 382 | 367 | 197 | 40.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Szymon Gumularz's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Szymon Gumularz's side.
First moves as White (965 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 358 | 37.1% | 70.9% |
| d4 | 280 | 29.0% | 67.7% |
| c4 | 161 | 16.7% | 72.7% |
| Nf3 | 148 | 15.3% | 64.5% |
| g3 | 7 | 0.7% | 57.1% |
| b3 | 5 | 0.5% | 70.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 37% of White games, 70.9% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Gumularz usually continues Nf3 (72.4% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Gumularz usually continues Nf3 (68.7% score)
- …c6 (11% of these games) — Gumularz usually continues d4 (66.2% score)
- 1.d4 — 29% of White games, 67.7% score
- …Nf6 (63% of these games) — Gumularz usually continues c4 (65.7% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Gumularz usually continues c4 (54.4% score)
- …f5 (3% of these games) — Gumularz usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (443 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 130 | 29.3% | 62.7% |
| e5 | 102 | 23.0% | 52.9% |
| c6 | 79 | 17.8% | 60.8% |
| d6 | 44 | 9.9% | 68.2% |
| e6 | 36 | 8.1% | 62.5% |
| g6 | 36 | 8.1% | 72.2% |
As Black against 1.d4 (332 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 193 | 58.1% | 55.7% |
| d5 | 39 | 11.7% | 53.8% |
| d6 | 26 | 7.8% | 57.7% |
| g6 | 25 | 7.5% | 70.0% |
| e6 | 23 | 6.9% | 67.4% |
| a6 | 11 | 3.3% | 77.3% |
Szymon Gumularz's chess games
All 1,911 games by Szymon Gumularz in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2011 - Oct 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: 904 wins, 659 draws, 348 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 60 | 39/15/6 | 65.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 60 | 36/20/4 | 60.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 59 | 29/18/12 | 49.2% |
| A13 | English Opening | 58 | 26/21/11 | 44.8% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 55 | 24/24/7 | 43.6% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 34 | 16/10/8 | 47.1% |
| D02 | London System | 31 | 25/3/3 | 80.6% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 30 | 12/11/7 | 40.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 28 | 10/12/6 | 35.7% |
| E43 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 23 | 9/11/3 | 39.1% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 70 | 25/29/16 | 35.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 65 | 39/19/7 | 60.0% |
| B67 | Sicilian | 48 | 21/17/10 | 43.8% |
| E05 | Catalan | 46 | 11/27/8 | 23.9% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 38 | 16/15/7 | 42.1% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 35 | 15/10/10 | 42.9% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 32 | 7/21/4 | 21.9% |
| C41 | Philidor | 31 | 20/8/3 | 64.5% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 28 | 8/15/5 | 28.6% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 27 | 11/7/9 | 40.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2025 | Parham Maghsoodloo | 2,706 | Grand Prix PlusCity Rapid | B91 |
| Aug 2023 | Vincent Keymer | 2,701 | chT-World Rapid | A30 |
| Aug 2026 | Vladimir Fedoseev | 2,693 | 62nd Rubinstein ALREH GM | C50 |
| May 2026 | Chithambaram VR. Aravindh | 2,692 | Stepan Avagyan Mem 2026 | D30 |
| Jun 2020 | Anton Korobov | 2,688 | Titled Tue | A08 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 201 | 128 | 2,499 |
| chT-POL Ekstraliga | 2023 | 36 | 22 | 2,589 |
| chT-EU U18 | 2019 | 28 | 14.5 | 2,335 |
| Speed Chess Poland | 2024 | 26 | 12.5 | 2,470 |
| chT-POL U20 | 2018 | 24 | 16 | 2,348 |
| Warsaw Szansa Blitz Open | 2023 | 23 | 15.5 | 2,399 |
| chess.com Speed Poland | 2024 | 22 | 10.5 | 2,467 |
| Wch U18 | 2019 | 22 | 14.5 | 2,488 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Jakub Kosakowski (68 games) · Bartosz Socko (23 games) · Igor Janik (20 games) · Pawel Teclaf (19 games) · Kacper Piorun (12 games) · Igor Kowalski (12 games) · Vojtech Plat (11 games) · Mateusz Bartel (11 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Szymon Gumularz's chess games?
1,911 games by Szymon Gumularz, from Nov 2011 to Oct 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 Gumularz has played.
What does Szymon Gumularz play on the first move as White?
Across 965 games with White in our database, Szymon Gumularz opens with 1.e4 (37% of games), 1.d4 (29% of games), 1.c4 (17% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Szymon Gumularz answers 1...c5 (29% of games), 1...e5 (23% of games), 1...c6 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (58% of games), 1...d5 (12% of games), 1...d6 (8% of games).
What openings does Szymon Gumularz play as White?
As White, Szymon Gumularz's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (60 games, 65.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (60 games, 60.0% win rate); Réti Opening (59 games, 49.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 965 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Szymon Gumularz play as Black?
As Black, Szymon Gumularz most often plays: Indian Defense (70 games, 35.7% win rate); Modern Defense (65 games, 60.0% win rate); Sicilian (48 games, 43.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 946 games.
What is Szymon Gumularz's FIDE rating?
Szymon Gumularz is currently rated 2,609 in classical chess, 2,513 in rapid and 2,611 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,625 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Szymon Gumularz played?
Our database contains 1,911 games by Szymon Gumularz, covering Nov 2011 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 904 wins, 659 draws, 348 losses (47.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Szymon Gumularz?
1,911 games by Szymon Gumularz 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.