Prepare against Zbigniew Szymanski
Poland · World #58,524 classical · FIDE ID 1180916
Our database contains 36 games by Zbigniew Szymanski, covering Oct 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Zbigniew Szymanski's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Zbigniew Szymanski 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 | 1,861 | 1,943 | Apr 2009 |
| Rapid | 1,925 | 1,925 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,898 | 1,901 | May 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 36 | 16 | 7 | 13 | 44.4% |
| As White | 18 | 11 | 1 | 6 | 61.1% |
| As Black | 18 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 27.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Zbigniew Szymanski's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Zbigniew Szymanski's side.
First moves as White (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 10 | 55.6% | 65.0% |
| e4 | 4 | 22.2% | 75.0% |
| b3 | 2 | 11.1% | 100.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 5.6% | 0.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 5.6% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 56% of White games, 65.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Szymanski usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Szymanski usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …f5 (10% of these games) — Szymanski usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 22% of White games, 75.0% score
- …e5 (75% of these games) — Szymanski usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Szymanski usually continues d3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 3 | 33.3% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 22.2% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 22.2% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 22.2% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 2 | 33.3% | 25.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 33.3% | 75.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 33.3% | 25.0% |
Zbigniew Szymanski's chess games
All 36 games by Zbigniew Szymanski in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2008 - 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: 16 wins, 7 draws, 13 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D04 | Colle System | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C44 | Ponziani Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E68 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C44 | Scandinavian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B27 | Modern Defense | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A53 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E01 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Rat Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A49 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2019 | Jan Wojdak | 1,913 | 27th Poznan Open | B27 |
| Aug 2019 | Mateusz Jaworski | 1,769 | 27th Poznan Open | B27 |
| Aug 2017 | Piotr Hoffmann | 1,651 | 25th Poznan Open | D04 |
| Aug 2019 | Slawomir Litke | 1,637 | 27th Poznan Open | C41 |
| Aug 2017 | Daria Wolniaczyk | 1,629 | 25th Poznan Open | D06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25th Poznan Open | 2017 | 9 | 4 | 1,674 |
| 26th Poznan Open | 2018 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,610 |
| 27th Poznan Open | 2019 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,853 |
| 28th Poznan Open | 2021 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,848 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Zbigniew Szymanski's chess games?
36 games by Zbigniew Szymanski, from Oct 2008 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 Szymanski has played.
What does Zbigniew Szymanski play on the first move as White?
Across 18 games with White in our database, Zbigniew Szymanski opens with 1.d4 (56% of games), 1.e4 (22% of games), 1.b3 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Zbigniew Szymanski answers 1...c5 (33% of games), 1...d6 (22% of games), 1...g6 (22% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d6 (33% of games), 1...g6 (33% of games), 1...e6 (33% of games).
What openings does Zbigniew Szymanski play as White?
As White, Zbigniew Szymanski's most-played openings in our database are: Colle System (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Nimzovich-Larsen attack (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Ponziani Opening (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 18 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Zbigniew Szymanski play as Black?
As Black, Zbigniew Szymanski most often plays: Modern Defense (5 games, 80.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Zbigniew Szymanski's FIDE rating?
Zbigniew Szymanski is currently rated 1,861 in classical chess, 1,925 in rapid and 1,898 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,943 (Apr 2009).
How many games has Zbigniew Szymanski played?
Our database contains 36 games by Zbigniew Szymanski, covering Oct 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 7 draws, 13 losses (44.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Zbigniew Szymanski?
36 games by Zbigniew Szymanski 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.