Prepare against Tomasz Skrzyczek
Poland · World #26,415 classical · FIDE ID 1127853
When preparing against Tomasz Skrzyczek, expect 1.e4 in 61% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (70% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (67%).
Our database contains 72 games by Tomasz Skrzyczek, covering Jul 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Tomasz Skrzyczek's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Tomasz Skrzyczek 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 | 2,008 | 2,035 | Apr 2006 |
| Rapid | 1,934 | 2,006 | May 2017 |
| Blitz | 2,000 | 2,086 | May 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 72 | 21 | 13 | 38 | 29.2% |
| As White | 36 | 9 | 9 | 18 | 25.0% |
| As Black | 36 | 12 | 4 | 20 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Tomasz Skrzyczek's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Tomasz Skrzyczek's side.
First moves as White (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 22 | 61.1% | 38.6% |
| d4 | 8 | 22.2% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 13.9% | 20.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 2.8% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 61% of White games, 38.6% score
- …c5 (32% of these games) — Skrzyczek usually continues Nc3 (25.0% score)
- …e6 (23% of these games) — Skrzyczek usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Skrzyczek usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 22% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (75% of these games) — Skrzyczek usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Skrzyczek usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 14 | 70.0% | 39.3% |
| e5 | 2 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 10.0% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 5.0% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 5.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 66.7% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 25.0% | 83.3% |
| d6 | 1 | 8.3% | 0.0% |
Tomasz Skrzyczek's chess games
All 72 games by Tomasz Skrzyczek in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2003 - 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: 21 wins, 13 draws, 38 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A61 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| B29 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D32 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B25 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2024 | Jan Golenia | 2,188 | Wroclaw Anderssen Memorial Open | A04 |
| Aug 2025 | Michal Wieckowski | 2,088 | 61st Rubinstein Mem Open | D31 |
| Aug 2025 | Maja Ziobrowska | 2,071 | 61st Rubinstein Mem Open | B01 |
| Nov 2010 | Miroslaw Blasiak | 1,955 | Chorzow Bak Memorial Open | C58 |
| Apr 2009 | Eugeniusz Marek | 1,920 | 45th Chorzow Open | C15 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wroclaw Anderssen Memorial Open | 2024 | 24 | 11.5 | 1,785 |
| 61st Rubinstein Mem Open | 2025 | 9 | 4 | 2,080 |
| 45th Chorzow Open | 2009 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,848 |
| 58th Polanica Zdroj Open A | 2022 | 9 | 2 | 1,760 |
| Chorzow Bak Memorial Open | 2010 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,863 |
| ch-Malopolska | 2025 | 4 | 0.5 | 1,772 |
| chT3-POL Liga Slaska | 2007 | 4 | 2 | 2,002 |
| Katowice POL-HUN 5th | 2017 | 1 | 0 | 1,937 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Tomasz Skrzyczek's chess games?
72 games by Tomasz Skrzyczek, from Jul 2003 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 Tomasz Skrzyczek has played.
What does Tomasz Skrzyczek play on the first move as White?
Across 36 games with White in our database, Tomasz Skrzyczek opens with 1.e4 (61% of games), 1.d4 (22% of games), 1.Nf3 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Tomasz Skrzyczek answers 1...c5 (70% of games), 1...e5 (10% of games), 1...d5 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...d5 (25% of games), 1...d6 (8% of games).
What openings does Tomasz Skrzyczek play as White?
As White, Tomasz Skrzyczek's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); French Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 36 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Tomasz Skrzyczek play as Black?
As Black, Tomasz Skrzyczek most often plays: Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 36 games.
What is Tomasz Skrzyczek's FIDE rating?
Tomasz Skrzyczek is currently rated 2,008 in classical chess, 1,934 in rapid and 2,000 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,035 (Apr 2006).
How many games has Tomasz Skrzyczek played?
Our database contains 72 games by Tomasz Skrzyczek, covering Jul 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 21 wins, 13 draws, 38 losses (29.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Tomasz Skrzyczek?
72 games by Tomasz Skrzyczek 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.