Prepare against Szymon Suska
FM · Poland · World #8,106 classical · FIDE ID 21874239
When preparing against Szymon Suska, expect 1.Nf3 in 61% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (64% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (81%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Réti Opening as White, 45.2% over 31 games.
Our database contains 264 games by Szymon Suska, covering Jun 2016 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Szymon Suska's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Szymon Suska 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 | 2,204 | 2,306 | May 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,165 | 2,165 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,095 | 2,095 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 264 | 90 | 90 | 84 | 34.1% |
| As White | 128 | 58 | 47 | 23 | 45.3% |
| As Black | 136 | 32 | 43 | 61 | 23.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Szymon Suska's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Szymon Suska's side.
First moves as White (128 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 78 | 60.9% | 64.1% |
| e4 | 28 | 21.9% | 66.1% |
| c4 | 8 | 6.3% | 56.3% |
| d4 | 7 | 5.5% | 64.3% |
| a3 | 2 | 1.6% | 100.0% |
| Nc3 | 2 | 1.6% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 61% of White games, 64.1% score
- …Nf6 (46% of these games) — Suska usually continues g3 (73.8% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Suska usually continues g3 (43.8% score)
- …c5 (14% of these games) — Suska usually continues g3 (75.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 22% of White games, 66.1% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Suska usually continues Nf3 (85.7% score)
- …e6 (21% of these games) — Suska usually continues d3 (75.0% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Suska usually continues Nc3 (87.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (76 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 49 | 64.5% | 39.8% |
| c6 | 7 | 9.2% | 14.3% |
| d6 | 6 | 7.9% | 41.7% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 6.6% | 60.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 3.9% | 0.0% |
| a6 | 3 | 3.9% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 34 | 81.0% | 36.8% |
| e6 | 3 | 7.1% | 33.3% |
| d6 | 3 | 7.1% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.4% | 100.0% |
| a6 | 1 | 2.4% | 50.0% |
Szymon Suska's chess games
All 264 games by Szymon Suska in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2016 - 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: 90 wins, 90 draws, 84 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A07 | Réti Opening | 31 | 14/12/5 | 45.2% |
| A15 | English Opening | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| D79 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Spassky Variation | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| E17 | Queen's Indian Defense | 5 | 5/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| C27 | Vienna Game | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 12 | 4/6/2 | 33.3% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 12 | 3/4/5 | 25.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 11 | 2/4/5 | 18.2% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 8 | 1/3/4 | 12.5% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| E00 | Catalan | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| E16 | Queen's Indian Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Sergey And. Korshunov | 2,404 | 37th Czech Open A 2026 | A05 |
| Jul 2026 | Bruno Terkiewicz | 2,375 | Czech Open 2026 | A | ? |
| Sep 2026 | Michal Mazurkiewicz | 2,304 | Polish Team Championships Division 1 | E17 |
| Oct 2025 | Dawid Jasiulewicz | 2,287 | ch-POL U20 | A07 |
| Sep 2025 | Kamil Warchol | 2,280 | TCh-POL 1st League | B52 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-POL U20 | 2025 | 36 | 17 | 1,927 |
| POL-chT 2nd League | 2023 | 18 | 9 | 1,940 |
| World Youth Open U16 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,110 |
| Poronin Open | 2023 | 9 | 7.5 | 1,804 |
| 43rd Ludwika Zamenhofa Mem | 2024 | 9 | 5 | 2,267 |
| 36th Cracovia Open A | 2026 | 9 | 5 | 2,232 |
| ch-POL U12 | 2021 | 9 | 4 | 1,389 |
| 61st Rubinstein Mem Open | 2025 | 9 | 6 | 2,217 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Szymon Suska's chess games?
264 games by Szymon Suska, from Jun 2016 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 Suska has played.
What does Szymon Suska play on the first move as White?
Across 128 games with White in our database, Szymon Suska opens with 1.Nf3 (61% of games), 1.e4 (22% of games), 1.c4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Szymon Suska answers 1...c5 (64% of games), 1...c6 (9% of games), 1...d6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (81% of games), 1...e6 (7% of games), 1...d6 (7% of games).
What openings does Szymon Suska play as White?
As White, Szymon Suska's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (31 games, 45.2% win rate); English Opening (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (6 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 128 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Szymon Suska play as Black?
As Black, Szymon Suska most often plays: Sicilian (12 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (12 games, 25.0% win rate); Indian Defense (11 games, 18.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 136 games.
What is Szymon Suska's FIDE rating?
Szymon Suska is currently rated 2,204 in classical chess, 2,165 in rapid and 2,095 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,306 (May 2026).
How many games has Szymon Suska played?
Our database contains 264 games by Szymon Suska, covering Jun 2016 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 90 wins, 90 draws, 84 losses (34.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Szymon Suska?
264 games by Szymon Suska 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.