Prepare against Maciej Nowak
Poland · World #24,922 classical · FIDE ID 21028699
Our database contains 39 games by Maciej Nowak, covering Oct 2019 to Aug 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 | 2,019 | 2,019 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,965 | 1,965 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,918 | 1,937 | Apr 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 39 | 12 | 18 | 9 | 30.8% |
| As White | 21 | 7 | 10 | 4 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 18 | 5 | 8 | 5 | 27.8% |
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 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 13 | 61.9% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 5 | 23.8% | 80.0% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 14.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 62% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (31% of these games) — Nowak usually continues c3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Nowak usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …e6 (23% of these games) — Nowak usually continues d4 (83.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 24% of White games, 80.0% score
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Nowak usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (40% of these games) — Nowak usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (20% of these games) — Nowak usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 10 | 100.0% | 40.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 100.0% | 60.0% |
Maciej Nowak's chess games
All 39 games by Maciej Nowak in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2019 - 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: 12 wins, 18 draws, 9 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C52 | Italian Game: Evans Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C10 | French Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D78 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D01 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A15 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | Maciej Kowalski | 1,955 | Drużynowe Mistrzostwa Polski Juniorów - II Liga | Mecze 1-10 | B15 |
| May 2026 | Olaf Stanczak | 1,936 | Drużynowe Mistrzostwa Polski Juniorów - II Liga | Mecze 1-10 | C01 |
| Jun 2026 | Alexander Buday | 1,778 | LJ 2026 # Slovakia chess open | C10 |
| Jun 2026 | Tomas Muller | 1,770 | LJ 2026 # Slovakia chess open | C03 |
| Jul 2024 | Kevin Chojnacki | 1,689 | Piestany Slovakia Open B | A15 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-POL U13 Qual | 2021 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,369 |
| Piestany Slovakia Open B | 2024 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,790 |
| LJ 2026 # Slovakia chess open | 2026 | 8 | 5 | 2,030 |
| Drużynowe Mistrzostwa Polski Juniorów - II Liga | Mecze 1-10 | 2026 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,986 |
| 37th Czech Open E 2026 | 2026 | 2 | 1 | 2,130 |
| 10th Katowice POL-HUN | 2023 | 1 | 0 | 1,884 |
| Drużynowe Mistrzostwa Polski Juniorów - II Liga | Mecze 11-18 | 2026 | 1 | 0.5 | 1,961 |
| 25th European Youth Rapid & Blitz Chess Championship | Rapid | O18 | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1,927 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Maciej Nowak's chess games?
39 games by Maciej Nowak, from Oct 2019 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 Nowak has played.
What does Maciej Nowak play on the first move as White?
Across 21 games with White in our database, Maciej Nowak opens with 1.e4 (62% of games), 1.d4 (24% of games), 1.Nf3 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Maciej Nowak answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Maciej Nowak play as White?
As White, Maciej Nowak's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Gambit Declined (3 games, 100.0% win rate); Réti Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 21 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Maciej Nowak play as Black?
As Black, Maciej Nowak most often plays: French Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); King's Indian Attack (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Maciej Nowak's FIDE rating?
Maciej Nowak is currently rated 2,019 in classical chess, 1,965 in rapid and 1,918 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,019 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Maciej Nowak played?
Our database contains 39 games by Maciej Nowak, covering Oct 2019 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 18 draws, 9 losses (30.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Maciej Nowak?
39 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.