Prepare against Maciej Cajbel
Poland · World #13,721 classical · FIDE ID 1123475
When preparing against Maciej Cajbel, expect 1.e4 in 65% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (68% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (63%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Benoni Defense as Black, 18.8% over 32 games.
Our database contains 392 games by Maciej Cajbel, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Maciej Cajbel's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Maciej Cajbel 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 | 2,120 | 2,242 | Jan 2013 |
| Rapid | 2,141 | 2,205 | Oct 2013 |
| Blitz | 2,148 | 2,262 | Oct 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 392 | 122 | 137 | 133 | 31.1% |
| As White | 196 | 70 | 73 | 53 | 35.7% |
| As Black | 196 | 52 | 64 | 80 | 26.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Maciej Cajbel's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Maciej Cajbel's side.
First moves as White (196 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 128 | 65.3% | 58.6% |
| c4 | 32 | 16.3% | 34.4% |
| Nf3 | 13 | 6.6% | 46.2% |
| d4 | 10 | 5.1% | 25.0% |
| Nc3 | 8 | 4.1% | 62.5% |
| b3 | 4 | 2.0% | 62.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 65% of White games, 58.6% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Cajbel usually continues Nc3 (62.9% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Cajbel usually continues d4 (53.3% score)
- …c6 (16% of these games) — Cajbel usually continues Nc3 (68.2% score)
- 1.c4 — 16% of White games, 34.4% score
- …Nf6 (22% of these games) — Cajbel usually continues g3 (30.0% score)
- …c5 (22% of these games) — Cajbel usually continues Nf3 (70.0% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Cajbel usually continues g3 (16.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (118 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 80 | 67.8% | 48.1% |
| e5 | 12 | 10.2% | 37.5% |
| g6 | 11 | 9.3% | 40.9% |
| d6 | 10 | 8.5% | 40.0% |
| d5 | 4 | 3.4% | 25.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (56 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 35 | 62.5% | 42.9% |
| d6 | 7 | 12.5% | 28.6% |
| g6 | 6 | 10.7% | 41.7% |
| c5 | 6 | 10.7% | 16.7% |
| d5 | 2 | 3.6% | 50.0% |
Maciej Cajbel's chess games
All 392 games by Maciej Cajbel in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 122 wins, 137 draws, 133 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 32 | 18/8/6 | 56.3% |
| A12 | English Opening | 13 | 1/4/8 | 7.7% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 11 | 5/5/1 | 45.5% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 11 | 0/6/5 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 8 | 2/5/1 | 25.0% |
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 7 | 2/5/0 | 28.6% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 32 | 6/9/17 | 18.8% |
| B15 | Modern Defense | 21 | 5/8/8 | 23.8% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 19 | 5/6/8 | 26.3% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 12 | 5/6/1 | 41.7% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 11 | 3/2/6 | 27.3% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 11 | 3/6/2 | 27.3% |
| A39 | English Opening | 9 | 1/4/4 | 11.1% |
| B00 | Pirc Defense | 9 | 1/4/4 | 11.1% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 9 | 2/2/5 | 22.2% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2009 | Vidmantas Malisauskas | 2,483 | POL-chT 1st League | D82 |
| Dec 2008 | Alexander Ipatov | 2,472 | 8th Warsaw AIG Life rapid | A70 |
| Jan 2003 | Piotr Dobrowolski | 2,395 | ch-Wroclaw | B70 |
| Feb 2013 | Marek Kosiorek | 2,366 | 115th Warsaw YMCA Winter | B23 |
| Jul 2014 | Michal Obrusnik | 2,306 | 12th Warsaw Najdorf Memorial Open A | B23 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| POL-chT 2nd League | 2023 | 110 | 57.5 | 2,176 |
| ch-POL U18 | 2004 | 21 | 12.5 | 2,192 |
| POL-chT 1st League | 2021 | 20 | 7.5 | 2,235 |
| ch-POL U16 | 2002 | 19 | 8.5 | 2,086 |
| 155th Warsaw YMCA Spring | 2015 | 13 | 6.5 | 2,135 |
| 35th chT-POL U19 | 2003 | 11 | 2.5 | 2,094 |
| POL-chT U19 2nd League | 2001 | 11 | 3.5 | 1,990 |
| ch-POL U14 | 1999 | 10 | 5 | 2,091 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Maciej Cajbel's chess games?
392 games by Maciej Cajbel, from Apr 2003 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 Maciej Cajbel has played.
What does Maciej Cajbel play on the first move as White?
Across 196 games with White in our database, Maciej Cajbel opens with 1.e4 (65% of games), 1.c4 (16% of games), 1.Nf3 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Maciej Cajbel answers 1...c5 (68% of games), 1...e5 (10% of games), 1...g6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (63% of games), 1...d6 (13% of games), 1...g6 (11% of games).
What openings does Maciej Cajbel play as White?
As White, Maciej Cajbel's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (32 games, 56.3% win rate); English Opening (13 games, 7.7% win rate); Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation (11 games, 45.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 196 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Maciej Cajbel play as Black?
As Black, Maciej Cajbel most often plays: Benoni Defense (32 games, 18.8% win rate); Modern Defense (21 games, 23.8% win rate); Sicilian (19 games, 26.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 196 games.
What is Maciej Cajbel's FIDE rating?
Maciej Cajbel is currently rated 2,120 in classical chess, 2,141 in rapid and 2,148 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,242 (Jan 2013).
How many games has Maciej Cajbel played?
Our database contains 392 games by Maciej Cajbel, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 122 wins, 137 draws, 133 losses (31.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Maciej Cajbel?
392 games by Maciej Cajbel 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.