Prepare against Maciej Nowak
Poland · World #24,948 classical · FIDE ID 21028699
When preparing against Maciej Nowak, expect 1.e4 in 69% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (91% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 47 games by Maciej Nowak, covering Oct 2019 to Sep 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 | Sep 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,965 | 1,965 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,918 | 1,937 | Apr 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 47 | 15 | 20 | 12 | 31.9% |
| As White | 26 | 10 | 11 | 5 | 38.5% |
| As Black | 21 | 5 | 9 | 7 | 23.8% |
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 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 18 | 69.2% | 55.6% |
| d4 | 5 | 19.2% | 80.0% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 11.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 69% of White games, 55.6% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Nowak usually continues c3 (37.5% score)
- …c6 (22% of these games) — Nowak usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Nowak usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 19% 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 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 10 | 90.9% | 40.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 9.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Maciej Nowak's chess games
All 47 games by Maciej Nowak in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2019 - 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: 15 wins, 20 draws, 12 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| D37 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 2 | 2/0/0 | 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% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D78 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A45 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D01 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A15 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | Juliusz Klim | 2,054 | DRUŻYNOWE MISTRZOSTWA POLSKI II LIGA 2026 - Mecze 12 - 23 | C45 |
| Aug 2026 | Piotr Kaminski | 2,016 | TCh-POL 2nd League 2026 | B15 |
| 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 |
| Sep 2026 | Marek Kruczynski | 1,853 | DRUŻYNOWE MISTRZOSTWA POLSKI II LIGA 2026 - Mecze 12 - 23 | B12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Piestany Slovakia Open B | 2024 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,790 |
| ch-POL U13 Qual | 2021 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,369 |
| Drużynowe Mistrzostwa Polski Juniorów - II Liga | Mecze 1-10 | 2026 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,986 |
| LJ 2026 # Slovakia chess open | 2026 | 8 | 5 | 2,030 |
| DRUŻYNOWE MISTRZOSTWA POLSKI II LIGA 2026 - Mecze 12 - 23 | 2026 | 4 | 2 | 1,982 |
| DRUŻYNOWE MISTRZOSTWA POLSKI II LIGA 2026 - Mecze 24 - 28 | 2026 | 2 | 1 | 1,897 |
| TCh-POL 2nd League 2026 | 2026 | 2 | 1 | 2,002 |
| 37th Czech Open E 2026 | 2026 | 2 | 1 | 2,130 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Maciej Nowak's chess games?
47 games by Maciej Nowak, from Oct 2019 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 Nowak has played.
What does Maciej Nowak play on the first move as White?
Across 26 games with White in our database, Maciej Nowak opens with 1.e4 (69% of games), 1.d4 (19% of games), 1.Nf3 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Maciej Nowak answers 1...e6 (91% of games), 1...e5 (9% 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: Sicilian: Alapin (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (3 games, 100.0% win rate); Réti Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 26 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); French: Advance Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 21 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 (Sep 2026).
How many games has Maciej Nowak played?
Our database contains 47 games by Maciej Nowak, covering Oct 2019 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 15 wins, 20 draws, 12 losses (31.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Maciej Nowak?
47 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.