Prepare against Maciej Czopor
IM · Poland · World #1,045 classical · FIDE ID 21805431
When preparing against Maciej Czopor, expect 1.e4 in 53% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (63% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (86%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Réti Opening as Black, 36.8% over 19 games.
Our database contains 1,231 games by Maciej Czopor, covering Apr 2013 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Maciej Czopor's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Maciej Czopor 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 | 2,448 | 2,463 | Nov 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,319 | 2,394 | Apr 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,369 | 2,426 | Aug 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,231 | 595 | 286 | 350 | 48.3% |
| As White | 620 | 320 | 141 | 159 | 51.6% |
| As Black | 611 | 275 | 145 | 191 | 45.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Maciej Czopor's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Maciej Czopor's side.
First moves as White (620 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 330 | 53.2% | 63.3% |
| c4 | 189 | 30.5% | 61.6% |
| d4 | 65 | 10.5% | 66.9% |
| Nf3 | 31 | 5.0% | 61.3% |
| b3 | 3 | 0.5% | 16.7% |
| c3 | 1 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 53% of White games, 63.3% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Czopor usually continues Nf3 (61.4% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Czopor usually continues Nf3 (59.1% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Czopor usually continues d4 (69.2% score)
- 1.c4 — 30% of White games, 61.6% score
- …e5 (30% of these games) — Czopor usually continues Nc3 (60.2% score)
- …Nf6 (20% of these games) — Czopor usually continues Nc3 (68.9% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Czopor usually continues Nf3 (73.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (283 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 178 | 62.9% | 61.8% |
| Nc6 | 31 | 11.0% | 59.7% |
| c6 | 28 | 9.9% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 24 | 8.5% | 60.4% |
| e5 | 19 | 6.7% | 47.4% |
| a6 | 1 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (195 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 168 | 86.2% | 61.0% |
| g6 | 9 | 4.6% | 55.6% |
| d5 | 7 | 3.6% | 71.4% |
| b6 | 5 | 2.6% | 20.0% |
| d6 | 3 | 1.5% | 33.3% |
| a6 | 1 | 0.5% | 0.0% |
Maciej Czopor's chess games
All 1,231 games by Maciej Czopor in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2013 - 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: 595 wins, 286 draws, 350 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 60 | 31/9/20 | 51.7% |
| A13 | English Opening | 43 | 25/7/11 | 58.1% |
| B41 | Sicilian | 43 | 23/9/11 | 53.5% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 39 | 16/11/12 | 41.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 19 | 9/4/6 | 47.4% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 18 | 8/8/2 | 44.4% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 17 | 10/2/5 | 58.8% |
| A12 | Réti Opening | 16 | 9/4/3 | 56.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 15 | 9/5/1 | 60.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 15 | 9/1/5 | 60.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 66 | 28/19/19 | 42.4% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 61 | 30/14/17 | 49.2% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 50 | 25/5/20 | 50.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 26 | 14/6/6 | 53.8% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 24 | 14/4/6 | 58.3% |
| B40 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 22 | 12/4/6 | 54.5% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 20 | 12/1/7 | 60.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 19 | 9/7/3 | 47.4% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 19 | 7/5/7 | 36.8% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 18 | 10/3/5 | 55.6% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2024 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 2,770 | Titled Tue Late | A25 |
| May 2026 | Chithambaram VR. Aravindh | 2,692 | 1st 3-0 Thu 21st May 2026 | A13 |
| Aug 2022 | Gata Kamsky | 2,666 | Titled Tue Late | A28 |
| Jun 2025 | Ivan Saric | 2,661 | FIDE World Bl Team Pool B | A05 |
| Jan 2024 | Matthias Bluebaum | 2,655 | Titled Tue Early | A17 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 493 | 274.5 | 2,354 |
| chT-POL U20 | 2021 | 35 | 24 | 2,082 |
| ch-POL U18 | 2022 | 18 | 12.5 | 2,386 |
| Hull 4NCL GM | 2022 | 18 | 11 | 2,519 |
| ch-POL U10 | 2014 | 18 | 14.5 | 1,702 |
| ch-POL U20 | 2022 | 18 | 10 | 2,216 |
| UK Open Blitz Open Final | 2025 | 15 | 6 | 2,279 |
| chT-EU U18 | 2022 | 14 | 9.5 | 2,411 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Maciej Czopor's chess games?
1,231 games by Maciej Czopor, from Apr 2013 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 Czopor has played.
What does Maciej Czopor play on the first move as White?
Across 620 games with White in our database, Maciej Czopor opens with 1.e4 (53% of games), 1.c4 (30% of games), 1.d4 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Maciej Czopor answers 1...c5 (63% of games), 1...Nc6 (11% of games), 1...c6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (86% of games), 1...g6 (5% of games), 1...d5 (4% of games).
What openings does Maciej Czopor play as White?
As White, Maciej Czopor's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (60 games, 51.7% win rate); English Opening (43 games, 58.1% win rate); Sicilian (43 games, 53.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 620 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Maciej Czopor play as Black?
As Black, Maciej Czopor most often plays: Sicilian (66 games, 42.4% win rate); Indian Defense (61 games, 49.2% win rate); Modern Defense (50 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 611 games.
What is Maciej Czopor's FIDE rating?
Maciej Czopor is currently rated 2,448 in classical chess, 2,319 in rapid and 2,369 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,463 (Nov 2025).
How many games has Maciej Czopor played?
Our database contains 1,231 games by Maciej Czopor, covering Apr 2013 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 595 wins, 286 draws, 350 losses (48.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Maciej Czopor?
1,231 games by Maciej Czopor 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.