Prepare against Zuzanna Szelag
WCM · Poland · World #44,605 classical · FIDE ID 1195522
When preparing against Zuzanna Szelag, expect 1.e4 in 98% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (74% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (41%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as White, 33.3% over 21 games.
Our database contains 268 games by Zuzanna Szelag, covering Jul 2012 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Zuzanna Szelag's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Zuzanna Szelag 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 | 1,915 | 2,015 | Sep 2018 |
| Rapid | 1,896 | 1,896 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,810 | 1,846 | Aug 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 268 | 103 | 69 | 96 | 38.4% |
| As White | 134 | 58 | 31 | 45 | 43.3% |
| As Black | 134 | 45 | 38 | 51 | 33.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Zuzanna Szelag's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Zuzanna Szelag's side.
First moves as White (133 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 130 | 97.7% | 54.6% |
| d4 | 3 | 2.3% | 83.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 98% of White games, 54.6% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Szelag usually continues Nf3 (53.7% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Szelag usually continues Nf3 (57.1% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Szelag usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 2% of White games, 83.3% score
- …d5 (67% of these games) — Szelag usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Szelag usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (89 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 66 | 74.2% | 56.1% |
| e6 | 12 | 13.5% | 41.7% |
| e5 | 10 | 11.2% | 20.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 12 | 41.4% | 33.3% |
| Nf6 | 11 | 37.9% | 63.6% |
| c5 | 5 | 17.2% | 60.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 3.4% | 50.0% |
Zuzanna Szelag's chess games
All 268 games by Zuzanna Szelag in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2012 - 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: 103 wins, 69 draws, 96 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 21 | 7/6/8 | 33.3% |
| B99 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 11 | 5/2/4 | 45.5% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 17 | 11/3/3 | 64.7% |
| B41 | Sicilian | 13 | 4/5/4 | 30.8% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 12 | 7/2/3 | 58.3% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 8 | 0/4/4 | 0.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| E62 | English Opening | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2017 | Katarzyna Toma | 2,262 | POL-chT 1st League | C41 |
| Sep 2016 | Anna Jakubowska | 2,205 | POL-chT 1st League | B26 |
| Sep 2018 | Magdalena Miturova | 2,204 | POL-chT 1st League | C65 |
| Sep 2023 | Ewa Barwinska | 2,030 | POL-chT 2nd League | B90 |
| Aug 2018 | Jan Kaminski | 2,026 | 54th Rubinstein Memorial A | B99 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| POL-chT U19 2nd League | 2016 | 44 | 30.5 | 1,574 |
| POL-chT 1st League | 2022 | 36 | 11.5 | 1,913 |
| POL-chT 2nd League | 2023 | 26 | 15 | 1,893 |
| chT-POL U20 1st League | 2018 | 18 | 12 | 1,863 |
| chT-POL 3rd League Wielkopolska 12/13 | 2013 | 11 | 3 | 1,557 |
| ch-POL U16 Girls | 2016 | 9 | 4 | 1,504 |
| 57th Biel ATO | 2024 | 9 | 6.5 | 1,956 |
| chT-POL 2nd League | 2025 | 9 | 5 | 1,891 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Zuzanna Szelag's chess games?
268 games by Zuzanna Szelag, from Jul 2012 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 Zuzanna Szelag has played.
What does Zuzanna Szelag play on the first move as White?
Across 133 games with White in our database, Zuzanna Szelag opens with 1.e4 (98% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Zuzanna Szelag answers 1...c5 (74% of games), 1...e6 (13% of games), 1...e5 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (41% of games), 1...Nf6 (38% of games), 1...c5 (17% of games).
What openings does Zuzanna Szelag play as White?
As White, Zuzanna Szelag's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (21 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (11 games, 45.5% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (9 games, 44.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 134 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Zuzanna Szelag play as Black?
As Black, Zuzanna Szelag most often plays: Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (17 games, 64.7% win rate); Sicilian (13 games, 30.8% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (12 games, 58.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 134 games.
What is Zuzanna Szelag's FIDE rating?
Zuzanna Szelag is currently rated 1,915 in classical chess, 1,896 in rapid and 1,810 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,015 (Sep 2018).
How many games has Zuzanna Szelag played?
Our database contains 268 games by Zuzanna Szelag, covering Jul 2012 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 103 wins, 69 draws, 96 losses (38.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Zuzanna Szelag?
268 games by Zuzanna Szelag 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.