Prepare against Szymon Skurniak
Poland · World #17,157 classical · FIDE ID 21805571
When preparing against Szymon Skurniak, expect 1.e4 in 81% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (87% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (83%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Grünfeld Defense as Black, 28.6% over 28 games.
Our database contains 356 games by Szymon Skurniak, covering Jul 2013 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Szymon Skurniak's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Szymon Skurniak 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 | 2,084 | 2,177 | Aug 2021 |
| Rapid | 2,064 | 2,078 | Jun 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,106 | 2,107 | Jul 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 356 | 120 | 91 | 145 | 33.7% |
| As White | 173 | 71 | 38 | 64 | 41.0% |
| As Black | 183 | 49 | 53 | 81 | 26.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Szymon Skurniak's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Szymon Skurniak's side.
First moves as White (173 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 140 | 80.9% | 52.5% |
| c4 | 16 | 9.2% | 40.6% |
| d4 | 9 | 5.2% | 72.2% |
| Nf3 | 7 | 4.0% | 35.7% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 81% of White games, 52.5% score
- …c5 (54% of these games) — Skurniak usually continues Nf3 (43.1% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Skurniak usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Skurniak usually continues d4 (21.4% score)
- 1.c4 — 9% of White games, 40.6% score
- …Nf6 (31% of these games) — Skurniak usually continues Nc3 (40.0% score)
- …c5 (19% of these games) — Skurniak usually continues Nc3 (66.7% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Skurniak usually continues Nc3 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (97 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 84 | 86.6% | 42.3% |
| d6 | 10 | 10.3% | 40.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 1.0% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (64 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 53 | 82.8% | 39.6% |
| d5 | 5 | 7.8% | 20.0% |
| d6 | 4 | 6.3% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.6% | 0.0% |
Szymon Skurniak's chess games
All 356 games by Szymon Skurniak in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2013 - 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: 120 wins, 91 draws, 145 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 23 | 7/5/11 | 30.4% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Snyder Variation | 16 | 9/2/5 | 56.3% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 11 | 3/2/6 | 27.3% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A17 | English Opening | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 57 | 20/12/25 | 35.1% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 28 | 8/9/11 | 28.6% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| D76 | Indian Defense | 9 | 1/4/4 | 11.1% |
| C41 | Philidor | 8 | 1/3/4 | 12.5% |
| A35 | Benoni Defense | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| D00 | London System | 7 | 0/2/5 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 7 | 2/5/0 | 28.6% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2017 | Jacek Tomczak | 2,601 | ch-POL rapid | B00 |
| May 2021 | Alexis Tahay | 2,366 | 8th Cattolica Open A | B20 |
| Feb 2024 | Mikolaj Nowak | 2,317 | ch-POL Universities | B20 |
| May 2021 | Damien Le Goff | 2,294 | 8th Cattolica Open A | A86 |
| Sep 2026 | Vaclav Rajlich | 2,265 | Szansa Chess Open 2026 - Blitz | B20 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-POL U10 | 2014 | 18 | 11 | 1,455 |
| ch-POL U18 | 2022 | 18 | 8 | 1,934 |
| POL-chT U19 2nd League | 2016 | 17 | 7 | 1,532 |
| POL-chT 1st League | 2022 | 15 | 6.5 | 2,085 |
| chT-POL U19 3rd League Wielkopolska | 2014 | 14 | 6.5 | 1,355 |
| Ustron Open B | 2021 | 14 | 6.5 | 2,008 |
| Warsaw Maciei Mem Blitz | 2024 | 11 | 6 | 2,064 |
| ch-EU Union U14 | 2017 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,711 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Szymon Skurniak's chess games?
356 games by Szymon Skurniak, from Jul 2013 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 Skurniak has played.
What does Szymon Skurniak play on the first move as White?
Across 173 games with White in our database, Szymon Skurniak opens with 1.e4 (81% of games), 1.c4 (9% of games), 1.d4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Szymon Skurniak answers 1...c5 (87% of games), 1...d6 (10% of games), 1...g6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (83% of games), 1...d5 (8% of games), 1...d6 (6% of games).
What openings does Szymon Skurniak play as White?
As White, Szymon Skurniak's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (23 games, 30.4% win rate); Sicilian: Snyder Variation (16 games, 56.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (11 games, 27.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 173 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Szymon Skurniak play as Black?
As Black, Szymon Skurniak most often plays: Sicilian (57 games, 35.1% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (28 games, 28.6% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (9 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 183 games.
What is Szymon Skurniak's FIDE rating?
Szymon Skurniak is currently rated 2,084 in classical chess, 2,064 in rapid and 2,106 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,177 (Aug 2021).
How many games has Szymon Skurniak played?
Our database contains 356 games by Szymon Skurniak, covering Jul 2013 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 120 wins, 91 draws, 145 losses (33.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Szymon Skurniak?
356 games by Szymon Skurniak 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.