Prepare against Waldemar Szylko
Poland · World #31,224 classical · FIDE ID 1125338
Our database contains 96 games by Waldemar Szylko, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Waldemar Szylko's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Waldemar Szylko 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 | 1,978 | 2,180 | Jan 2007 |
| Rapid | 1,964 | 2,016 | Oct 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,907 | 2,063 | Apr 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 96 | 33 | 25 | 38 | 34.4% |
| As White | 49 | 14 | 11 | 24 | 28.6% |
| As Black | 47 | 19 | 14 | 14 | 40.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Waldemar Szylko's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Waldemar Szylko's side.
First moves as White (49 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 49 | 100.0% | 39.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 39.8% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Szylko usually continues Nc3 (47.2% score)
- …c6 (18% of these games) — Szylko usually continues Nc3 (44.4% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Szylko usually continues Bc4 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 16 | 88.9% | 65.6% |
| d5 | 2 | 11.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 11 | 91.7% | 27.3% |
| b5 | 1 | 8.3% | 100.0% |
Waldemar Szylko's chess games
All 96 games by Waldemar Szylko in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 33 wins, 25 draws, 38 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 18 | 7/3/8 | 38.9% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 8 | 2/5/1 | 25.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A01 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B24 | French Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C55 | Bishop's Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Snyder Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B24 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C27 | Vienna Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| A10 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B16 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A91 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A84 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2009 | Krzysztof Rzepka | 2,214 | POL-chT 2nd League | A46 |
| Sep 2009 | Jan Siekaniec | 2,191 | POL-chT 2nd League | B26 |
| Sep 2004 | Wojciech Lepiarczyk | 2,172 | POL-chT 2nd League | B15 |
| Jan 2024 | Daniel Weber | 2,144 | Oberliga Nord O 2324 | B24 |
| Nov 2023 | Heinz Uhl | 2,116 | Oberliga Nord O 2324 | B25 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| POL-chT 2nd League | 2012 | 23 | 7 | 1,920 |
| 54th Rubinstein Memorial A | 2018 | 9 | 4 | 1,897 |
| 57th Rubinstein Memorial Open C | 2021 | 9 | 6 | 1,932 |
| 56th Polanica Zdroj Open B | 2020 | 9 | 6 | 1,871 |
| Oberliga Nord O 2122 | 2022 | 8 | 2 | 1,944 |
| Oberliga Nord O 2324 | 2024 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,960 |
| 58th Polanica Zdroj Open C | 2022 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,795 |
| 53rd Rubinstein Memorial-C | 2017 | 8 | 5 | 1,808 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Waldemar Szylko's chess games?
96 games by Waldemar Szylko, from Apr 2003 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 Waldemar Szylko has played.
What does Waldemar Szylko play on the first move as White?
Across 49 games with White in our database, Waldemar Szylko opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Waldemar Szylko answers 1...c6 (89% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...c6 (92% of games), 1...b5 (8% of games).
What openings does Waldemar Szylko play as White?
As White, Waldemar Szylko's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (18 games, 38.9% win rate); Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation (8 games, 25.0% win rate); King's Indian Attack (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 49 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Waldemar Szylko play as Black?
As Black, Waldemar Szylko most often plays: Queen's Pawn Game (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Réti Opening (7 games, 42.9% win rate); English Opening: Slav Setup (6 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 47 games.
What is Waldemar Szylko's FIDE rating?
Waldemar Szylko is currently rated 1,978 in classical chess, 1,964 in rapid and 1,907 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,180 (Jan 2007).
How many games has Waldemar Szylko played?
Our database contains 96 games by Waldemar Szylko, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 33 wins, 25 draws, 38 losses (34.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Waldemar Szylko?
96 games by Waldemar Szylko 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.