Wojciech Śmieszek — "Smiechu"
Wojciech Śmieszek (also known online as Smiechu) is a Candidate Master (FIDE) and a celebrated Blitz specialist whose online presence mixes deadly accuracy with a dry sense of humor. A prolific player across Blitz and Bullet, Wojciech has carved out a reputation for long, tactical fights and energetic opening preparation.
Keywords: Wojciech Śmieszek, Smiechu, Candidate Master, Blitz specialist, chess openings, Najdorf, Pterodactyl.
Career Snapshot
Wojciech is a modern example of someone who treats fast time controls like a laboratory: test openings, push the clock, repeat. His recorded blitz ledger shows nearly 9,850 games (wins, losses and draws combined), making him one of the more active titled blitz players on the scene.
- Title: Candidate Master (FIDE)
- Preferred time control: Blitz (the laboratory)
- Blitz record (all-time): 4,201 wins • 4,872 losses • 776 draws
- Bullet record (all-time): 1,513 wins • 1,533 losses • 249 draws
- Longest winning streak: 13 • Longest losing streak: 17
Explore a visual trend of his blitz activity:
Playing Style & Strengths
Wojciech favors chaos that yields to calculation. He tends to grind opponents in long games (average decisive game length ~76–79 moves in many years), loves endgames (endgame frequency is high) and often converts small advantages later in the game.
- Avg moves per win: ~76 — expect long fights.
- Comeback rate: remarkably high (about 91%) — don’t count him out when material drops.
- Tactical resilience: wins ~42% of games even after losing a piece.
- Psychology: tilt factor 17; best time of day to play recorded as 06:00.
Favorite Openings & Trends
Openings are a playground for Wojciech. He uses a mix of sharp Sicilians and asymmetrical responses as Black, while his White repertoire often dives into the Najdorf and other ambitious lines.
- Modern Defense: Pterodactyl Variation — a signature Black pet: 571 blitz games (win rate ~43.6%). (Pterodactyl Variation)
- Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation — heavy usage as White and Black: (Najdorf Variation)
- Sicilian, Accelerated Dragon (Maróczy Bind) — thrives in complex middlegame structures.
- Caro-Kann & French Defense — reliable, flexible counters that appear often in his logs.
Want to inspect a typical mini-scrimmage? Try this short sample game viewer:
Notable Opponents & Records
Wojciech has faced thousands of opponents; those he’s played most often form a kind of rogues' gallery. The most frequent name in his history is "szczor" — a regular rival that has produced hundreds of decisive games.
- Most-played opponent: Ryszard Eggink (1,310 games)
- Other frequent rivals: krawiecus (553), kacperkarwowski (230), boryslbd (193)
- Head-to-head highlights: against krawiecus he has a positive record (272–217 with draws).
Career Highlights & Milestones
- Earned the FIDE Candidate Master title — official recognition of his competitive consistency.
- Peak performance markers: see his Blitz trajectory for 2018–2026 above. 2697 (2026-01-15)
- Exceptional activity in 2020–2024 with many long streaks and deep opening preparation.
Persona & Fun Facts
Off the board Wojciech is wry and quick-witted; online he’s known to drop a comment as quickly as a tactical sequence. He likes to joke that his real opening prep is coffee + three bad blunders in the morning to stay humble.
- Username: Smiechu — literally “little laugh” in Polish; the handle fits his aftergame banter.
- Best time to catch him online: very early mornings (06:00) when his win rates spike.
- Tendency to play long: average decisive game length puts stamina at a premium.
Quick Links & Placeholders
Interactive widgets and links included for deeper dives:
- Blitz rating chart:
- Peak blitz rating snapshot: 2697 (2026-01-15)
- Sample game viewer:
- Profile link to top rival: Ryszard Eggink
- Openings glossary: Pterodactyl Variation • Najdorf Variation • Maróczy Bind
Parting Move
Wojciech "Smiechu" Śmieszek is a Candidate Master who turned Blitz into both a lab and a stage. If you play him online, expect long games, creative opening choices and a one-liner in chat when you blunder. Good luck — and don’t forget to clock your moves.