Prepare against Maciej Gajdzica
Poland · World #13,182 classical · FIDE ID 1126504
When preparing against Maciej Gajdzica, expect 1.d4 in 75% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (67% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (61%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation as White, 26.7% over 15 games.
Our database contains 227 games by Maciej Gajdzica, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Maciej Gajdzica's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Maciej Gajdzica 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 | 2,126 | 2,133 | Jan 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,944 | 2,058 | Oct 2014 |
| Blitz | 1,930 | 2,000 | Jul 2021 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 227 | 71 | 59 | 97 | 31.3% |
| As White | 121 | 38 | 31 | 52 | 31.4% |
| As Black | 106 | 33 | 28 | 45 | 31.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Maciej Gajdzica's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Maciej Gajdzica's side.
First moves as White (121 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 91 | 75.2% | 46.2% |
| e4 | 28 | 23.1% | 41.1% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 1.7% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 75% of White games, 46.2% score
- …Nf6 (45% of these games) — Gajdzica usually continues c4 (45.5% score)
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Gajdzica usually continues c4 (58.3% score)
- …d6 (9% of these games) — Gajdzica usually continues e4 (41.7% score)
- 1.e4 — 23% of White games, 41.1% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Gajdzica usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Gajdzica usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …c6 (18% of these games) — Gajdzica usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (66 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 44 | 66.7% | 46.6% |
| e5 | 16 | 24.2% | 40.6% |
| d6 | 4 | 6.1% | 75.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 3.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 17 | 60.7% | 47.1% |
| d5 | 10 | 35.7% | 40.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 3.6% | 0.0% |
Maciej Gajdzica's chess games
All 227 games by Maciej Gajdzica in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 71 wins, 59 draws, 97 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 15 | 4/4/7 | 26.7% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 13 | 7/3/3 | 53.8% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 12 | 1/2/9 | 8.3% |
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| D47 | Slav Defense | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| C41 | Philidor | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| D36 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| A06 | Colle System | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 21 | 6/7/8 | 28.6% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 6 | 0/4/2 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| E07 | Catalan | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B07 | Philidor | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A90 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2001 | Petr Lukinov | 2,340 | Kochan Memorial Open | E97 |
| Jun 2005 | Michal Adamski | 2,287 | 1st Perla Baltyku Open | D27 |
| Jul 2026 | Haitin,Ilja | 2,273 | 34th Heart of Finland Op | C42 |
| Jun 2005 | Jozef Litwin | 2,221 | 1st Perla Baltyku Open | A53 |
| Aug 2024 | Marcin Pietruszewski | 2,216 | 60th Polanica Zdroj Open | E07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| POL-chT 2nd League | 2023 | 24 | 11.5 | 1,985 |
| ch-POL U18 | 2007 | 21 | 9 | 2,011 |
| 35th chT-POL U19 | 2003 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,032 |
| ch-POL U12 | 2001 | 11 | 7 | 2,180 |
| ch-POL U16 | 2004 | 11 | 6 | 2,122 |
| chT-POL U19 36th 1st League | 2005 | 10 | 2 | 2,095 |
| 16th Kochan Memorial Open A | 2005 | 10 | 3 | 1,965 |
| 26th ch-EUR Indiv 2026 | 2026 | 10 | 4 | 2,114 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Maciej Gajdzica's chess games?
227 games by Maciej Gajdzica, from Apr 2003 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 Maciej Gajdzica has played.
What does Maciej Gajdzica play on the first move as White?
Across 121 games with White in our database, Maciej Gajdzica opens with 1.d4 (75% of games), 1.e4 (23% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Maciej Gajdzica answers 1...c5 (67% of games), 1...e5 (24% of games), 1...d6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (61% of games), 1...d5 (36% of games), 1...d6 (4% of games).
What openings does Maciej Gajdzica play as White?
As White, Maciej Gajdzica's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (15 games, 26.7% win rate); Indian Defense (13 games, 53.8% win rate); Benoni Defense (12 games, 8.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 121 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Maciej Gajdzica play as Black?
As Black, Maciej Gajdzica most often plays: Sicilian: Sveshnikov (21 games, 28.6% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (6 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 106 games.
What is Maciej Gajdzica's FIDE rating?
Maciej Gajdzica is currently rated 2,126 in classical chess, 1,944 in rapid and 1,930 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,133 (Jan 2026).
How many games has Maciej Gajdzica played?
Our database contains 227 games by Maciej Gajdzica, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 71 wins, 59 draws, 97 losses (31.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Maciej Gajdzica?
227 games by Maciej Gajdzica 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.