Prepare against Maciej Malik
CM · Poland · World #9,298 classical · FIDE ID 21007071
When preparing against Maciej Malik, expect 1.e4 in 58% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (38% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (39%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as White, 27.8% over 18 games.
Our database contains 447 games by Maciej Malik, covering Aug 2017 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Maciej Malik's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Maciej Malik 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 | 2,182 | 2,218 | Jul 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,246 | 2,326 | Dec 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,301 | 2,301 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 447 | 185 | 70 | 192 | 41.4% |
| As White | 224 | 101 | 33 | 90 | 45.1% |
| As Black | 223 | 84 | 37 | 102 | 37.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Maciej Malik's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Maciej Malik's side.
First moves as White (224 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 129 | 57.6% | 49.2% |
| d4 | 40 | 17.9% | 53.8% |
| Nf3 | 23 | 10.3% | 47.8% |
| b3 | 14 | 6.3% | 75.0% |
| c4 | 9 | 4.0% | 83.3% |
| h4 | 2 | 0.9% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 58% of White games, 49.2% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Malik usually continues d4 (44.3% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Malik usually continues Nf3 (47.9% score)
- …c6 (11% of these games) — Malik usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 18% of White games, 53.8% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Malik usually continues Nf3 (43.8% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Malik usually continues Nf3 (61.1% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Malik usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (117 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 45 | 38.5% | 34.4% |
| g6 | 36 | 30.8% | 54.2% |
| d6 | 15 | 12.8% | 70.0% |
| Nf6 | 6 | 5.1% | 25.0% |
| Nc6 | 4 | 3.4% | 75.0% |
| c6 | 4 | 3.4% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (66 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 26 | 39.4% | 48.1% |
| g6 | 26 | 39.4% | 51.9% |
| f5 | 4 | 6.1% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 4 | 6.1% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 4.5% | 66.7% |
| d6 | 3 | 4.5% | 66.7% |
Maciej Malik's chess games
All 447 games by Maciej Malik in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2017 - 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: 185 wins, 70 draws, 192 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 35 | 14/3/18 | 40.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 23 | 12/4/7 | 52.2% |
| E61 | Indian Defense | 18 | 5/4/9 | 27.8% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 12 | 9/1/2 | 75.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 11 | 3/3/5 | 27.3% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 10 | 3/0/7 | 30.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 8 | 3/0/5 | 37.5% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| D04 | Colle System | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| C11 | French Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 69 | 30/11/28 | 43.5% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 17 | 6/4/7 | 35.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 14 | 8/3/3 | 57.1% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 9 | 1/3/5 | 11.1% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| A89 | Dutch Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | Nils Grandelius | 2,603 | Titled Tue 11th Aug 2026 | B50 |
| May 2026 | Sergei Zhigalko | 2,572 | 2nd 3-0 Thu 28th May 2026 | B00 |
| Jun 2026 | Alexandr Fier | 2,553 | 2nd 3-0 Thu 18th Jun 2026 | B46 |
| Jun 2026 | Zurab Javakhadze | 2,423 | 2nd 3-0 Thu 18th Jun 2026 | C46 |
| Mar 2026 | Nikita Matinian | 2,405 | 2nd 3-0 Thursday | B00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 110 | 54.5 | 2,223 |
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 19 | 9 | 2,179 |
| POL-chT 2nd League | 2023 | 18 | 12 | 2,089 |
| ch-POL U18 | 2023 | 17 | 5.5 | 1,780 |
| Ustron Open B | 2022 | 16 | 7.5 | 2,016 |
| ch-EU Blitz | 2022 | 14 | 5.5 | 2,168 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thu 23rd Jul 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,185 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thu 13th Aug 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 6 | 2,206 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Maciej Malik's chess games?
447 games by Maciej Malik, from Aug 2017 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 Malik has played.
What does Maciej Malik play on the first move as White?
Across 224 games with White in our database, Maciej Malik opens with 1.e4 (58% of games), 1.d4 (18% of games), 1.Nf3 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Maciej Malik answers 1...c5 (38% of games), 1...g6 (31% of games), 1...d6 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (39% of games), 1...g6 (39% of games), 1...f5 (6% of games).
What openings does Maciej Malik play as White?
As White, Maciej Malik's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (35 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian (23 games, 52.2% win rate); Indian Defense (18 games, 27.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 224 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Maciej Malik play as Black?
As Black, Maciej Malik most often plays: Modern Defense (69 games, 43.5% win rate); Sicilian (17 games, 35.3% win rate); Pirc Defense (14 games, 57.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 223 games.
What is Maciej Malik's FIDE rating?
Maciej Malik is currently rated 2,182 in classical chess, 2,246 in rapid and 2,301 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,218 (Jul 2025).
How many games has Maciej Malik played?
Our database contains 447 games by Maciej Malik, covering Aug 2017 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 185 wins, 70 draws, 192 losses (41.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Maciej Malik?
447 games by Maciej Malik 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.