Prepare against Maciej Klekowski
GM · Poland · World #821 classical · FIDE ID 1132717
Our database contains 2,551 games by Maciej Klekowski, covering Oct 2004 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Maciej Klekowski's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Maciej Klekowski 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 | 2,470 | 2,515 | Jan 2020 |
| Rapid | 2,473 | 2,561 | Apr 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,545 | 2,564 | Dec 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 2,551 | 1,321 | 490 | 740 | 51.8% |
| As White | 1,288 | 723 | 233 | 332 | 56.1% |
| As Black | 1,263 | 598 | 257 | 408 | 47.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Maciej Klekowski's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Maciej Klekowski's side.
First moves as White (1,279 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 888 | 69.4% | 64.5% |
| e4 | 235 | 18.4% | 68.3% |
| Nf3 | 74 | 5.8% | 69.6% |
| d4 | 69 | 5.4% | 60.1% |
| f4 | 5 | 0.4% | 50.0% |
| Nc3 | 3 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 69% of White games, 64.5% score
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Klekowski usually continues Nc3 (67.6% score)
- …Nf6 (26% of these games) — Klekowski usually continues Nc3 (69.6% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Klekowski usually continues Nf3 (65.9% score)
- 1.e4 — 18% of White games, 68.3% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Klekowski usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Klekowski usually continues Nf3 (65.8% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Klekowski usually continues d4 (57.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (591 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 521 | 88.2% | 58.9% |
| e5 | 41 | 6.9% | 58.5% |
| b6 | 11 | 1.9% | 68.2% |
| c6 | 8 | 1.4% | 68.8% |
| e6 | 3 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 0.3% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (428 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 319 | 74.5% | 54.7% |
| f5 | 52 | 12.1% | 47.1% |
| d5 | 42 | 9.8% | 60.7% |
| c5 | 5 | 1.2% | 60.0% |
| b6 | 2 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
Maciej Klekowski's chess games
All 2,551 games by Maciej Klekowski in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2004 - 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: 1,321 wins, 490 draws, 740 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A13 | English Opening | 281 | 159/42/80 | 56.6% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 276 | 153/54/69 | 55.4% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 108 | 57/29/22 | 52.8% |
| A10 | Modern Defense | 63 | 36/11/16 | 57.1% |
| A12 | Réti Opening | 43 | 23/9/11 | 53.5% |
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 34 | 19/9/6 | 55.9% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 31 | 17/5/9 | 54.8% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 27 | 19/2/6 | 70.4% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 20 | 10/3/7 | 50.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 20 | 12/3/5 | 60.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B46 | Sicilian | 256 | 136/38/82 | 53.1% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 117 | 40/38/39 | 34.2% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 81 | 32/24/25 | 39.5% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 74 | 35/14/25 | 47.3% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 68 | 30/8/30 | 44.1% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 61 | 23/16/22 | 37.7% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 51 | 25/12/14 | 49.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 41 | 20/8/13 | 48.8% |
| E01 | Catalan | 38 | 17/12/9 | 44.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 38 | 19/6/13 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2023 | Fabiano Caruana | 2,786 | Titled Tue Late | A01 |
| Dec 2021 | Jan-Krzysztof Duda | 2,760 | ch-EU Blitz | D03 |
| Jul 2023 | Vladimir Kramnik | 2,753 | Titled Tue Early | A20 |
| Sep 2015 | Radoslaw Wojtaszek | 2,746 | chT-POL | E11 |
| Apr 2017 | Leinier Dominguez Perez | 2,739 | Titled Tue | A36 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 985 | 603.5 | 2,481 |
| ch-EU Blitz | 2023 | 51 | 38 | 2,586 |
| Titled Arena May 8th | 2021 | 38 | 22 | 2,521 |
| chT-POL | 2018 | 36 | 15.5 | 2,520 |
| ch-POL rapid | 2020 | 33 | 23 | 2,463 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 32 | 19 | 2,434 |
| POL-chT 2nd League | 2012 | 32 | 19.5 | 2,317 |
| ch-EU blitz | 2017 | 28 | 15 | 2,451 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Jacek Tomczak (12 games) · Jose Eduardo Martinez Alcantara (12 games) · David Paravyan (11 games) · Mateusz Bartel (10 games) · Krzysztof Jakubowski (10 games) · Dariusz Swiercz (10 games) · Marcin Sieciechowicz (10 games) · Oskar Wieczorek (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Maciej Klekowski's chess games?
2,551 games by Maciej Klekowski, from Oct 2004 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 Klekowski has played.
What does Maciej Klekowski play on the first move as White?
Across 1,279 games with White in our database, Maciej Klekowski opens with 1.c4 (69% of games), 1.e4 (18% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Maciej Klekowski answers 1...c5 (88% of games), 1...e5 (7% of games), 1...b6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (75% of games), 1...f5 (12% of games), 1...d5 (10% of games).
What openings does Maciej Klekowski play as White?
As White, Maciej Klekowski's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (281 games, 56.6% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (276 games, 55.4% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (108 games, 52.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 1,288 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Maciej Klekowski play as Black?
As Black, Maciej Klekowski most often plays: Sicilian (256 games, 53.1% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (117 games, 34.2% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (81 games, 39.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 1,263 games.
What is Maciej Klekowski's FIDE rating?
Maciej Klekowski is currently rated 2,470 in classical chess, 2,473 in rapid and 2,545 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,515 (Jan 2020).
How many games has Maciej Klekowski played?
Our database contains 2,551 games by Maciej Klekowski, covering Oct 2004 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 1,321 wins, 490 draws, 740 losses (51.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Maciej Klekowski?
2,551 games by Maciej Klekowski 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.