Prepare against Szymon Malinowski
Poland · World #21,025 classical · FIDE ID 21832757
Our database contains 80 games by Szymon Malinowski, covering Apr 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Szymon Malinowski's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Szymon Malinowski 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 | 2,049 | 2,108 | Nov 2024 |
| Rapid | 2,077 | 2,077 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,876 | 1,950 | Aug 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 80 | 20 | 26 | 34 | 25.0% |
| As White | 42 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 28.6% |
| As Black | 38 | 8 | 12 | 18 | 21.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 39 | 92.9% | 46.2% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 7.1% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 93% of White games, 46.2% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Malinowski usually continues Nf3 (46.4% score)
- …d5 (18% of these games) — Malinowski usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (5% of these games) — Malinowski usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 7% of White games, 33.3% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Malinowski usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Malinowski usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 19 | 86.4% | 42.1% |
| e6 | 1 | 4.5% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 4.5% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 4.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 9 | 69.2% | 44.4% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 30.8% | 37.5% |
Szymon Malinowski's chess games
All 80 games by Szymon Malinowski in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2015 - 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: 20 wins, 26 draws, 34 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 20 | 8/5/7 | 40.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 13 | 3/6/4 | 23.1% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Polish Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Rat Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| E10 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E01 | Catalan | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D36 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C11 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2024 | Franciszek Sernecki | 2,372 | 60th Polanica Zdroj Open | E10 |
| Aug 2024 | Michal Koziorowicz | 2,288 | 60th Polanica Zdroj Open | A46 |
| Sep 2025 | Michal Bugalski | 2,082 | chT-POL 2nd League | D02 |
| Mar 2022 | Filip Wnek | 2,033 | ch-POL U16 | D02 |
| Sep 2023 | Aleksander Kielbratowski | 1,969 | POL-chT 2nd League | B11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-POL U16 | 2023 | 17 | 8.5 | 1,980 |
| POL-chT 2nd League | 2024 | 10 | 2 | 1,818 |
| chT-POL U20 2nd League | 2020 | 9 | 4 | 1,260 |
| ch-POL U14 | 2021 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,518 |
| 60th Polanica Zdroj Open | 2024 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,217 |
| ch-POL U15 Qual | 2021 | 9 | 6 | 1,719 |
| chT-POL 2nd League | 2025 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,997 |
| ch-POL Rapid U18 | 2023 | 2 | 0 | 1,590 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Szymon Malinowski's chess games?
80 games by Szymon Malinowski, from Apr 2015 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 Malinowski has played.
What does Szymon Malinowski play on the first move as White?
Across 42 games with White in our database, Szymon Malinowski opens with 1.d4 (93% of games), 1.Nf3 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Szymon Malinowski answers 1...c6 (86% of games), 1...e6 (5% of games), 1...Nf6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (69% of games), 1...Nf6 (31% of games).
What openings does Szymon Malinowski play as White?
As White, Szymon Malinowski's most-played openings in our database are: London System (20 games, 40.0% win rate); Indian Defense (13 games, 23.1% win rate); Torre Attack (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 42 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Szymon Malinowski play as Black?
As Black, Szymon Malinowski most often plays: Caro-Kann: Classical (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 38 games.
What is Szymon Malinowski's FIDE rating?
Szymon Malinowski is currently rated 2,049 in classical chess, 2,077 in rapid and 1,876 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,108 (Nov 2024).
How many games has Szymon Malinowski played?
Our database contains 80 games by Szymon Malinowski, covering Apr 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 20 wins, 26 draws, 34 losses (25.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Szymon Malinowski?
80 games by Szymon Malinowski 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.