Prepare against Maciej Nowak
Poland · World #26,295 classical · FIDE ID 1152521
When preparing against Maciej Nowak, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (82%).
Our database contains 61 games by Maciej Nowak, covering Jan 2009 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Maciej Nowak's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Maciej Nowak 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 | 2,010 | 2,037 | Nov 2010 |
| Rapid | 2,050 | 2,050 | Nov 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,980 | 2,017 | Jul 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 61 | 18 | 22 | 21 | 29.5% |
| As White | 29 | 9 | 12 | 8 | 31.0% |
| As Black | 32 | 9 | 10 | 13 | 28.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Maciej Nowak's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Maciej Nowak's side.
First moves as White (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 29 | 100.0% | 51.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 51.7% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Nowak usually continues c4 (56.7% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Nowak usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Nowak usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 18 | 100.0% | 47.2% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 9 | 81.8% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 18.2% | 0.0% |
Maciej Nowak's chess games
All 61 games by Maciej Nowak in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2009 - Nov 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: 18 wins, 22 draws, 21 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| D41 | Catalan | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B13 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E60 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E99 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A65 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B67 | Sicilian | 11 | 3/4/4 | 27.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E14 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D94 | Colle System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E01 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2009 | Marcin Wozniak | 2,144 | 20th Kochan Memorial Open A | E11 |
| May 2008 | Bernard Brodacki | 2,042 | chT3-POL Slaskie | D00 |
| Aug 2009 | Michal Bes | 1,983 | 20th Kochan Memorial Open A | B67 |
| Jul 2009 | Wojciech Ulrych | 1,962 | Pszczyna Open | A57 |
| Jul 2016 | Zofia Frej | 1,929 | 12th Lazy Baltic Pearl Open | B56 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3rd Gora Sw Anny Open | 2010 | 9 | 6 | 2,035 |
| 20th Kochan Memorial Open A | 2009 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,043 |
| 12th Lazy Baltic Pearl Open | 2016 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,999 |
| Pszczyna Open | 2009 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,960 |
| 4th Gora Sw Anny Open | 2011 | 9 | 5 | 1,862 |
| 9th Lazy Baltic Pearl Open | 2013 | 8 | 2 | 1,799 |
| chT3-POL Slaskie | 2008 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,968 |
| Zagnansk Open | 2022 | 1 | 0 | 1,668 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Maciej Nowak's chess games?
61 games by Maciej Nowak, from Jan 2009 to Nov 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 Nowak has played.
What does Maciej Nowak play on the first move as White?
Across 29 games with White in our database, Maciej Nowak opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Maciej Nowak answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (82% of games), 1...Nf6 (18% of games).
What openings does Maciej Nowak play as White?
As White, Maciej Nowak's most-played openings in our database are: Benoni Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Catalan (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Slav Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 29 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Maciej Nowak play as Black?
As Black, Maciej Nowak most often plays: Sicilian (11 games, 27.3% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Slav Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 32 games.
What is Maciej Nowak's FIDE rating?
Maciej Nowak is currently rated 2,010 in classical chess, 2,050 in rapid and 1,980 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,037 (Nov 2010).
How many games has Maciej Nowak played?
Our database contains 61 games by Maciej Nowak, covering Jan 2009 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 18 wins, 22 draws, 21 losses (29.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Maciej Nowak?
61 games by Maciej Nowak 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.