Prepare against Szymon Zajac

Poland · World #11,387 classical · FIDE ID 21869219

When preparing against Szymon Zajac, expect 1.e4 in 76% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (46% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (64%).

Our database contains 86 games by Szymon Zajac, covering Mar 2016 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Szymon Zajac's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Szymon Zajac 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

Performance record

Move-by-move preparation stats

Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Szymon Zajac's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Szymon Zajac's side.

First moves as White (42 games)

Main lines as White

• 1.e4 — 76% of White games, 54.7% score
  • …c5 (53% of these games) — Zajac usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
  • …e5 (16% of these games) — Zajac usually continues Nf3 (70.0% score)
  • …c6 (13% of these games) — Zajac usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
• 1.d4 — 12% of White games, 60.0% score
  • …d5 (60% of these games) — Zajac usually continues Bf4 (75.0% score)
  • …f5 (20% of these games) — Zajac usually continues Bg5 (50.0% score)
  • …Nf6 (20% of these games) — Zajac usually continues c4 (0.0% score)

As Black against 1.e4 (24 games)

As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)

Szymon Zajac's chess games

All 86 games by Szymon Zajac in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2016 - Aug 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: 24 wins, 32 draws, 30 losses.

Openings as White

Openings as Black

Notable wins

Top events

Frequently asked questions

Where can I find Szymon Zajac's chess games?

86 games by Szymon Zajac, from Mar 2016 to Aug 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 Zajac has played.

What does Szymon Zajac play on the first move as White?

Across 42 games with White in our database, Szymon Zajac opens with 1.e4 (76% of games), 1.d4 (12% of games), 1.Nf3 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Szymon Zajac answers 1...e6 (46% of games), 1...c5 (38% of games), 1...c6 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (64% of games), 1...d5 (21% of games), 1...e6 (7% of games).

What openings does Szymon Zajac play as White?

As White, Szymon Zajac's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Italian Game (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 42 games with White is in the table above.

What openings does Szymon Zajac play as Black?

As Black, Szymon Zajac most often plays: Sicilian (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 44 games.

What is Szymon Zajac's FIDE rating?

Szymon Zajac is currently rated 2,149 in classical chess, 2,204 in rapid and 2,121 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,149 (Aug 2026).

How many games has Szymon Zajac played?

Our database contains 86 games by Szymon Zajac, covering Mar 2016 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 24 wins, 32 draws, 30 losses (27.9% win rate).

How do I prepare against Szymon Zajac?

86 games by Szymon Zajac 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.

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