Prepare against Wojciech Smieszek
CM · Poland · World #14,983 classical · FIDE ID 1156047
When preparing against Wojciech Smieszek, expect 1.e4 in 99% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (96% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (98%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 12.0% over 25 games.
Our database contains 2,406 games by Wojciech Smieszek, covering Jan 2009 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Wojciech Smieszek's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Wojciech Smieszek 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 | 2,106 | 2,232 | Jun 2017 |
| Rapid | 2,155 | 2,193 | Jun 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,178 | 2,189 | Jun 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 2,406 | 927 | 213 | 1,266 | 38.5% |
| As White | 1,175 | 483 | 97 | 595 | 41.1% |
| As Black | 1,231 | 444 | 116 | 671 | 36.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Wojciech Smieszek's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Wojciech Smieszek's side.
First moves as White (1,175 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 1,163 | 99.0% | 45.3% |
| d4 | 7 | 0.6% | 42.9% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 0.3% | 50.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 0.1% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 99% of White games, 45.3% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Smieszek usually continues Nf3 (46.9% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Smieszek usually continues Nf3 (41.4% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Smieszek usually continues d4 (36.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 1% of White games, 42.9% score
- …d5 (57% of these games) — Smieszek usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Smieszek usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (583 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 557 | 95.5% | 44.7% |
| Nf6 | 16 | 2.7% | 56.3% |
| e5 | 8 | 1.4% | 31.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (395 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 387 | 98.0% | 38.4% |
| d5 | 6 | 1.5% | 25.0% |
Wojciech Smieszek's chess games
All 2,406 games by Wojciech Smieszek in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2009 - Sep 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: 927 wins, 213 draws, 1,266 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B56 | Sicilian | 179 | 77/16/86 | 43.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 140 | 60/10/70 | 42.9% |
| C00 | French Defense | 116 | 38/8/70 | 32.8% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 70 | 25/6/39 | 35.7% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 54 | 18/5/31 | 33.3% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 49 | 22/2/25 | 44.9% |
| B77 | Sicilian: Dragon | 44 | 23/3/18 | 52.3% |
| B40 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 41 | 11/3/27 | 26.8% |
| C33 | King's Gambit | 40 | 18/4/18 | 45.0% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 38 | 14/6/18 | 36.8% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A67 | Benoni Defense | 226 | 85/13/128 | 37.6% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 216 | 77/19/120 | 35.6% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 189 | 80/27/82 | 42.3% |
| A38 | English Opening | 89 | 23/9/57 | 25.8% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 63 | 17/7/39 | 27.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 57 | 22/6/29 | 38.6% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 49 | 24/3/22 | 49.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 32 | 18/4/10 | 56.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 26 | 10/2/14 | 38.5% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 25 | 3/4/18 | 12.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | Chithambaram VR. Aravindh | 2,692 | Titled Tue 9th Jun 2026 | A46 |
| Jul 2025 | Bogdan-Daniel Deac | 2,674 | Titled Tue Early | B80 |
| Oct 2020 | Haik M. Martirosyan | 2,622 | FISU World University | B27 |
| Jul 2025 | Vasif Durarbayli | 2,612 | Titled Tue Early | B89 |
| Apr 2025 | Jan Gustafsson | 2,601 | Titled Tue Late | C77 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 1,707 | 733 | 2,196 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 142 | 57 | 2,163 |
| ch-POL U18 | 2016 | 18 | 7.5 | 2,032 |
| Warsaw Maciei Memorial | 2022 | 14 | 6 | 2,168 |
| ch-EU blitz | 2017 | 14 | 4.5 | 2,319 |
| chT-POL Academic | 2022 | 13 | 9 | 2,086 |
| Abu Dhabi Masters Online | 2025 | 13 | 4 | 2,090 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thu 25th Jun 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,303 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Alexandros Papasimakopoulos (11 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Wojciech Smieszek's chess games?
2,406 games by Wojciech Smieszek, from Jan 2009 to Sep 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 Wojciech Smieszek has played.
What does Wojciech Smieszek play on the first move as White?
Across 1,175 games with White in our database, Wojciech Smieszek opens with 1.e4 (99% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games), 1.Nf3 (0% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Wojciech Smieszek answers 1...c5 (96% of games), 1...Nf6 (3% of games), 1...e5 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (98% of games), 1...d5 (2% of games).
What openings does Wojciech Smieszek play as White?
As White, Wojciech Smieszek's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (179 games, 43.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (140 games, 42.9% win rate); French Defense (116 games, 32.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 1,175 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Wojciech Smieszek play as Black?
As Black, Wojciech Smieszek most often plays: Benoni Defense (226 games, 37.6% win rate); Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon (216 games, 35.6% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (189 games, 42.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 1,231 games.
What is Wojciech Smieszek's FIDE rating?
Wojciech Smieszek is currently rated 2,106 in classical chess, 2,155 in rapid and 2,178 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,232 (Jun 2017).
How many games has Wojciech Smieszek played?
Our database contains 2,406 games by Wojciech Smieszek, covering Jan 2009 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 927 wins, 213 draws, 1,266 losses (38.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Wojciech Smieszek?
2,406 games by Wojciech Smieszek 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.