Prepare against Witold Szymkiewicz
Poland · World #13,783 classical · FIDE ID 21062722
Our database contains 94 games by Witold Szymkiewicz, covering Jul 2019 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Witold Szymkiewicz's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Witold Szymkiewicz 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 | 2,119 | 2,125 | Mar 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,019 | 2,105 | Nov 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,087 | 2,087 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 94 | 29 | 28 | 37 | 30.9% |
| As White | 46 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 32.6% |
| As Black | 48 | 14 | 12 | 22 | 29.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Witold Szymkiewicz's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Witold Szymkiewicz's side.
First moves as White (46 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 28 | 60.9% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 14 | 30.4% | 46.4% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 8.7% | 62.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 61% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (61% of these games) — Szymkiewicz usually continues c4 (46.4% score)
- …d5 (18% of these games) — Szymkiewicz usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Szymkiewicz usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 30% of White games, 46.4% score
- …c5 (57% of these games) — Szymkiewicz usually continues Nf3 (31.3% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Szymkiewicz usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …c6 (7% of these games) — Szymkiewicz usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 10 | 45.5% | 55.0% |
| c6 | 7 | 31.8% | 21.4% |
| e5 | 3 | 13.6% | 33.3% |
| c5 | 1 | 4.5% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 4.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 9 | 56.3% | 55.6% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 25.0% | 37.5% |
| e6 | 3 | 18.8% | 16.7% |
Witold Szymkiewicz's chess games
All 94 games by Witold Szymkiewicz in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2019 - 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: 29 wins, 28 draws, 37 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B54 | Sicilian | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| E01 | Catalan | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A47 | London System | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D11 | Indian Defense | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C10 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C22 | Center Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2024 | Marcin Chmiel | 2,161 | Warsaw Najdorf Memorial Open A | C50 |
| Aug 2025 | Mateusz Derejczyk | 2,044 | 61st Rubinstein Mem Open | A20 |
| Aug 2025 | Bartosz Przybylski | 2,041 | 61st Rubinstein Mem Open | A43 |
| Aug 2023 | Michal Mirski | 2,016 | 59th Polanica Zdroj Open | C26 |
| Aug 2023 | Blazej Grot | 2,009 | ch-POL Rapid U18 | C11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 216th Warsaw YMCA Spring D | 2019 | 11 | 2.5 | 938 |
| Warsaw Najdorf Memorial Open B | 2022 | 10 | 6.5 | 1,708 |
| 271st Warsaw YMCA Winter A | 2023 | 9 | 4 | 1,785 |
| 61st Rubinstein Mem Open | 2025 | 9 | 5 | 2,046 |
| ch-POL U15 Qual | 2021 | 9 | 5 | 1,484 |
| 60th Polanica Zdroj Open | 2024 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,069 |
| Warsaw Najdorf Memorial Open A | 2024 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,158 |
| ch-POL U16 | 2023 | 8 | 3 | 1,724 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Witold Szymkiewicz's chess games?
94 games by Witold Szymkiewicz, from Jul 2019 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 Witold Szymkiewicz has played.
What does Witold Szymkiewicz play on the first move as White?
Across 46 games with White in our database, Witold Szymkiewicz opens with 1.d4 (61% of games), 1.e4 (30% of games), 1.Nf3 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Witold Szymkiewicz answers 1...e6 (45% of games), 1...c6 (32% of games), 1...e5 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (56% of games), 1...Nf6 (25% of games), 1...e6 (19% of games).
What openings does Witold Szymkiewicz play as White?
As White, Witold Szymkiewicz's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Catalan (3 games, 66.7% win rate); King's Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 46 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Witold Szymkiewicz play as Black?
As Black, Witold Szymkiewicz most often plays: Indian Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Slav Defense (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 48 games.
What is Witold Szymkiewicz's FIDE rating?
Witold Szymkiewicz is currently rated 2,119 in classical chess, 2,019 in rapid and 2,087 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,125 (Mar 2025).
How many games has Witold Szymkiewicz played?
Our database contains 94 games by Witold Szymkiewicz, covering Jul 2019 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 29 wins, 28 draws, 37 losses (30.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Witold Szymkiewicz?
94 games by Witold Szymkiewicz 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.