Prepare against Zbigniew Pyda
FM · Poland · World #7,361 classical · FIDE ID 1100629
Our database contains 260 games by Zbigniew Pyda, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Zbigniew Pyda's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Zbigniew Pyda 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 | 2,217 | 2,326 | Jul 2003 |
| Rapid | 2,297 | 2,322 | Mar 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 260 | 80 | 88 | 92 | 30.8% |
| As White | 126 | 43 | 49 | 34 | 34.1% |
| As Black | 134 | 37 | 39 | 58 | 27.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Zbigniew Pyda's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Zbigniew Pyda's side.
First moves as White (126 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 92 | 73.0% | 54.9% |
| e4 | 34 | 27.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 73% of White games, 54.9% score
- …Nf6 (61% of these games) — Pyda usually continues c4 (55.4% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Pyda usually continues c4 (65.6% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Pyda usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 27% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (53% of these games) — Pyda usually continues Nf3 (47.2% score)
- …c6 (12% of these games) — Pyda usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Pyda usually continues d4 (62.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (65 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 64 | 98.5% | 46.1% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (52 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 40 | 76.9% | 45.0% |
| f5 | 9 | 17.3% | 44.4% |
| d6 | 2 | 3.8% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 1.9% | 50.0% |
Zbigniew Pyda's chess games
All 260 games by Zbigniew Pyda in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 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: 80 wins, 88 draws, 92 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D55 | Indian Defense | 16 | 7/4/5 | 43.8% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 14 | 4/8/2 | 28.6% |
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 14 | 8/4/2 | 57.1% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 10 | 2/6/2 | 20.0% |
| B29 | Sicilian | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| A84 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| A87 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 24 | 8/7/9 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 20 | 6/6/8 | 30.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 9 | 2/2/5 | 22.2% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| E09 | Catalan | 6 | 0/4/2 | 0.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 1990 | Aleksander Wojtkiewicz | 2,515 | 46th chT-POL prel | E71 |
| Aug 2001 | Evgeny Prokopchuk | 2,508 | Kochan Memorial Open | E90 |
| Jan 1998 | Bartosz Socko | 2,485 | Krynica Open A | E71 |
| Jan 1997 | Miroslaw Grabarczyk | 2,480 | Groningen Open | E16 |
| Sep 2020 | Mateusz Kolosowski | 2,469 | POL-chT 2nd League | D85 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| POL-chT 2nd League | 2021 | 26 | 11 | 2,169 |
| POL-chT 1st League | 2024 | 23 | 7 | 2,086 |
| ch-POL 47th | 1990 | 15 | 6.5 | 2,370 |
| Lublin B | 1993 | 11 | 5 | 2,321 |
| Polanica Zdroj Open | 1996 | 11 | 4 | 2,231 |
| Krynica Open A | 1998 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,433 |
| 18th Politiken Cup | 1996 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,349 |
| MK Cafe Cup A | 1998 | 10 | 4 | 2,390 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Zbigniew Pyda's chess games?
260 games by Zbigniew Pyda, from Apr 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 Zbigniew Pyda has played.
What does Zbigniew Pyda play on the first move as White?
Across 126 games with White in our database, Zbigniew Pyda opens with 1.d4 (73% of games), 1.e4 (27% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Zbigniew Pyda answers 1...c5 (98% of games), 1...d5 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (77% of games), 1...f5 (17% of games), 1...d6 (4% of games).
What openings does Zbigniew Pyda play as White?
As White, Zbigniew Pyda's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (16 games, 43.8% win rate); Benoni Defense (14 games, 28.6% win rate); King's Indian Defense (14 games, 57.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 126 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Zbigniew Pyda play as Black?
As Black, Zbigniew Pyda most often plays: Sicilian: Sveshnikov (24 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (20 games, 30.0% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (9 games, 22.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 134 games.
What is Zbigniew Pyda's FIDE rating?
Zbigniew Pyda is currently rated 2,217 in classical chess, 2,297 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,326 (Jul 2003).
How many games has Zbigniew Pyda played?
Our database contains 260 games by Zbigniew Pyda, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 80 wins, 88 draws, 92 losses (30.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Zbigniew Pyda?
260 games by Zbigniew Pyda 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.