Prepare against Szymon Wydmanski
Poland · World #21,040 classical · FIDE ID 21866759
When preparing against Szymon Wydmanski, expect 1.Nf3 in 52% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (44% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Réti Opening as White, 33.3% over 21 games.
Our database contains 113 games by Szymon Wydmanski, covering Jan 2016 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Szymon Wydmanski's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Szymon Wydmanski 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 | 2,134 | Dec 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,812 | 1,856 | Nov 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,849 | 1,849 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 113 | 35 | 27 | 51 | 31.0% |
| As White | 52 | 21 | 10 | 21 | 40.4% |
| As Black | 61 | 14 | 17 | 30 | 23.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Szymon Wydmanski's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Szymon Wydmanski's side.
First moves as White (52 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 27 | 51.9% | 42.6% |
| e4 | 18 | 34.6% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 5 | 9.6% | 70.0% |
| d4 | 2 | 3.8% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 52% of White games, 42.6% score
- …Nf6 (41% of these games) — Wydmanski usually continues e3 (45.5% score)
- …d5 (37% of these games) — Wydmanski usually continues e3 (35.0% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Wydmanski usually continues e3 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 35% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Wydmanski usually continues Nf3 (55.6% score)
- …e5 (28% of these games) — Wydmanski usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …c6 (17% of these games) — Wydmanski usually continues Nc3 (16.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 16 | 44.4% | 25.0% |
| c5 | 16 | 44.4% | 37.5% |
| d5 | 2 | 5.6% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.8% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.8% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 13 | 100.0% | 34.6% |
Szymon Wydmanski's chess games
All 113 games by Szymon Wydmanski in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 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: 35 wins, 27 draws, 51 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A05 | Réti Opening | 21 | 7/6/8 | 33.3% |
| A13 | English Opening: Chimer System | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Colle System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| A31 | English Opening | 7 | 0/2/5 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A65 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D40 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2022 | Lukasz Jarmula | 2,457 | Warsaw Szansa Open | E17 |
| Dec 2025 | Hubert Zieba | 2,284 | 36th Cracovia Open A | A05 |
| Dec 2025 | Antoni Dylong | 2,253 | 36th Cracovia Open A | A05 |
| Aug 2025 | Piotr Zareba | 2,237 | 61st Rubinstein Mem Open | A04 |
| Jan 2026 | Tran Nam Giang | 2,222 | 36th Cracovia Open A | A00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-POL U15 Qual | 2021 | 9 | 6.5 | 1,760 |
| ch-POL U16 | 2022 | 9 | 5 | 1,828 |
| chT-POL U20 | 2021 | 9 | 5 | 1,797 |
| Krakow Malopolski Cup | 2022 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,814 |
| ch-POL U14 | 2021 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,631 |
| 61st Rubinstein Mem Open | 2025 | 9 | 5 | 2,237 |
| chT-POL 2nd League | 2025 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,067 |
| 36th Cracovia Open A | 2026 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,255 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Szymon Wydmanski's chess games?
113 games by Szymon Wydmanski, from Jan 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 Wydmanski has played.
What does Szymon Wydmanski play on the first move as White?
Across 52 games with White in our database, Szymon Wydmanski opens with 1.Nf3 (52% of games), 1.e4 (35% of games), 1.c4 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Szymon Wydmanski answers 1...c6 (44% of games), 1...c5 (44% of games), 1...d5 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Szymon Wydmanski play as White?
As White, Szymon Wydmanski's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (21 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening: Chimer System (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 52 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Szymon Wydmanski play as Black?
As Black, Szymon Wydmanski most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (7 games, 28.6% win rate); English Opening (7 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation (5 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 61 games.
What is Szymon Wydmanski's FIDE rating?
Szymon Wydmanski is currently rated 2,049 in classical chess, 1,812 in rapid and 1,849 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,134 (Dec 2025).
How many games has Szymon Wydmanski played?
Our database contains 113 games by Szymon Wydmanski, covering Jan 2016 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 35 wins, 27 draws, 51 losses (31.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Szymon Wydmanski?
113 games by Szymon Wydmanski 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.