Prepare against Mateusz Lapaj
Poland · World #10,610 classical · FIDE ID 1170805
Our database contains 269 games by Mateusz Lapaj, covering Oct 2006 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Mateusz Lapaj's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mateusz Lapaj 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 | 2,160 | 2,235 | Sep 2020 |
| Rapid | 2,113 | 2,123 | Dec 2022 |
| Blitz | 2,143 | 2,191 | Dec 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 269 | 104 | 83 | 82 | 38.7% |
| As White | 134 | 55 | 43 | 36 | 41.0% |
| As Black | 135 | 49 | 40 | 46 | 36.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mateusz Lapaj's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mateusz Lapaj's side.
First moves as White (134 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 115 | 85.8% | 56.5% |
| d4 | 17 | 12.7% | 55.9% |
| c4 | 2 | 1.5% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 86% of White games, 56.5% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Lapaj usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Lapaj usually continues Nf3 (58.3% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Lapaj usually continues d4 (70.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 13% of White games, 55.9% score
- …Nf6 (59% of these games) — Lapaj usually continues Nc3 (83.3% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Lapaj usually continues Nc3 (62.5% score)
- …d6 (6% of these games) — Lapaj usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (76 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 44 | 57.9% | 54.5% |
| c5 | 30 | 39.5% | 35.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.3% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 38 | 90.5% | 48.7% |
| e6 | 3 | 7.1% | 83.3% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.4% | 0.0% |
Mateusz Lapaj's chess games
All 269 games by Mateusz Lapaj in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2006 - Aug 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: 104 wins, 83 draws, 82 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 30 | 11/8/11 | 36.7% |
| B56 | Sicilian | 12 | 1/4/7 | 8.3% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| C17 | French: Winawer Variation | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 5 | 1/4/0 | 20.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C01 | French: Winawer Variation | 16 | 6/4/6 | 37.5% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 14 | 3/6/5 | 21.4% |
| A26 | English Opening | 12 | 6/5/1 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 11 | 6/1/4 | 54.5% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 10 | 5/3/2 | 50.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 8 | 1/1/6 | 12.5% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 6 | 2/4/0 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2018 | Maciej Brzeski | 2,339 | ch-POL Academic | B21 |
| Jun 2026 | Bartodziej,Bartosz | 2,311 | Jana Maciei Mem 2026 | C05 |
| Dec 2013 | Bogdan Borsos | 2,290 | ch-EU rapid | E68 |
| Jun 2014 | Dimitar Serafimov | 2,252 | WchT Silent | B15 |
| Aug 2017 | Michal Bugalski | 2,250 | 53rd Rubinstein Memorial-A | A26 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| POL-chT 2nd League | 2023 | 34 | 15 | 2,152 |
| POL-chT U19 2nd League | 2014 | 22 | 13.5 | 1,951 |
| ch-POL U12 | 2008 | 11 | 6.5 | 1,818 |
| Wch Silent U20 | 2008 | 10 | 5 | 1,879 |
| chT-POL U19 1st League | 2012 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,015 |
| 40th chT-POL U19 | 2009 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,875 |
| 54th Rubinstein Memorial A | 2018 | 9 | 6 | 2,167 |
| 55th Rubinstein Memorial A | 2019 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,106 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mateusz Lapaj's chess games?
269 games by Mateusz Lapaj, from Oct 2006 to Aug 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 Mateusz Lapaj has played.
What does Mateusz Lapaj play on the first move as White?
Across 134 games with White in our database, Mateusz Lapaj opens with 1.e4 (86% of games), 1.d4 (13% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mateusz Lapaj answers 1...e6 (58% of games), 1...c5 (39% of games), 1...d6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (90% of games), 1...e6 (7% of games), 1...d5 (2% of games).
What openings does Mateusz Lapaj play as White?
As White, Mateusz Lapaj's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (30 games, 36.7% win rate); Sicilian (12 games, 8.3% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Exchange (7 games, 42.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 134 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mateusz Lapaj play as Black?
As Black, Mateusz Lapaj most often plays: French: Winawer Variation (16 games, 37.5% win rate); Sicilian (14 games, 21.4% win rate); English Opening (12 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 135 games.
What is Mateusz Lapaj's FIDE rating?
Mateusz Lapaj is currently rated 2,160 in classical chess, 2,113 in rapid and 2,143 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,235 (Sep 2020).
How many games has Mateusz Lapaj played?
Our database contains 269 games by Mateusz Lapaj, covering Oct 2006 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 104 wins, 83 draws, 82 losses (38.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mateusz Lapaj?
269 games by Mateusz Lapaj 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.