Prepare against Wiktor Szydlowski
Poland · World #110,328 classical · FIDE ID 1122800
When preparing against Wiktor Szydlowski, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (95% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as White, 18.5% over 27 games.
Our database contains 196 games by Wiktor Szydlowski, covering Oct 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Wiktor Szydlowski's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Wiktor Szydlowski 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 | 1,700 | 1,993 | Oct 2003 |
| Rapid | 1,724 | 1,778 | Nov 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,761 | 1,761 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 196 | 64 | 64 | 68 | 32.7% |
| As White | 92 | 31 | 28 | 33 | 33.7% |
| As Black | 104 | 33 | 36 | 35 | 31.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Wiktor Szydlowski's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Wiktor Szydlowski's side.
First moves as White (92 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 92 | 100.0% | 48.9% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 48.9% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Szydlowski usually continues Nf3 (35.0% score)
- …e5 (28% of these games) — Szydlowski usually continues Nf3 (61.5% score)
- …d6 (9% of these games) — Szydlowski usually continues d4 (43.8% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (60 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 57 | 95.0% | 44.7% |
| d6 | 2 | 3.3% | 100.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 1.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 19 | 100.0% | 47.4% |
Wiktor Szydlowski's chess games
All 196 games by Wiktor Szydlowski in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 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: 64 wins, 64 draws, 68 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 27 | 5/9/13 | 18.5% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 13 | 8/2/3 | 61.5% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| C41 | Philidor | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Scotch Game | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 4 | 0/4/0 | 0.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C50 | Italian Game | 13 | 3/6/4 | 23.1% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 12 | 3/1/8 | 25.0% |
| C64 | Ruy Lopez: Classical | 9 | 1/4/4 | 11.1% |
| D09 | Albin Countergambit | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| D07 | Colle System | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C22 | Center Game | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C28 | Bishop's Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2009 | Jerzy Strzelecki | 2,199 | ch-POL disabled | D30 |
| Sep 2007 | Ireneusz Lada | 2,141 | 18th ch-POL Seniors | B15 |
| Oct 2000 | Piotr Kruszek | 2,103 | 5th Wisla Fianchetto Open | C10 |
| Oct 2000 | Wladyslaw Kardasz | 2,039 | 5th Wisla Fianchetto Open | C28 |
| Sep 2009 | Zdzislaw Wojcieszyn | 2,039 | ch-POL disabled | B25 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-POL disabled | 2009 | 17 | 9.5 | 1,809 |
| chT-POL blind | 2017 | 13 | 5.5 | 1,775 |
| 5th Wisla Fianchetto Open | 2000 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,050 |
| Wisla Open | 2009 | 11 | 5 | 1,757 |
| ch-POL blind | 2019 | 9 | 5 | 1,773 |
| 45th Polanica Zdroj Seniors Open | 2009 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,750 |
| 18th ch-POL Seniors | 2007 | 9 | 5 | 2,073 |
| 7th Rowy Seniors Open | 2003 | 9 | 4 | 1,896 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Wiktor Szydlowski's chess games?
196 games by Wiktor Szydlowski, from Oct 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 Wiktor Szydlowski has played.
What does Wiktor Szydlowski play on the first move as White?
Across 92 games with White in our database, Wiktor Szydlowski opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Wiktor Szydlowski answers 1...e5 (95% of games), 1...d6 (3% of games), 1...Nf6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Wiktor Szydlowski play as White?
As White, Wiktor Szydlowski's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (27 games, 18.5% win rate); Italian Game (13 games, 61.5% win rate); Pirc Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 92 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Wiktor Szydlowski play as Black?
As Black, Wiktor Szydlowski most often plays: Italian Game (13 games, 23.1% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (12 games, 25.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Classical (9 games, 11.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 104 games.
What is Wiktor Szydlowski's FIDE rating?
Wiktor Szydlowski is currently rated 1,700 in classical chess, 1,724 in rapid and 1,761 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,993 (Oct 2003).
How many games has Wiktor Szydlowski played?
Our database contains 196 games by Wiktor Szydlowski, covering Oct 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 64 wins, 64 draws, 68 losses (32.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Wiktor Szydlowski?
196 games by Wiktor Szydlowski 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.