Prepare against Maciej Podgorski
Poland · World #27,205 classical · FIDE ID 1175602
When preparing against Maciej Podgorski, expect 1.e4 in 89% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (52% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (89%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Najdorf as Black, 40.0% over 20 games.
Our database contains 310 games by Maciej Podgorski, covering Aug 2013 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Maciej Podgorski's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Maciej Podgorski 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 | 2,003 | 2,113 | Apr 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,079 | 2,079 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,962 | 1,962 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 310 | 131 | 32 | 147 | 42.3% |
| As White | 154 | 63 | 18 | 73 | 40.9% |
| As Black | 156 | 68 | 14 | 74 | 43.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Maciej Podgorski's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Maciej Podgorski's side.
First moves as White (154 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 137 | 89.0% | 47.8% |
| d4 | 11 | 7.1% | 27.3% |
| c4 | 6 | 3.9% | 58.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 89% of White games, 47.8% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Podgorski usually continues Nf3 (46.6% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Podgorski usually continues Nf3 (44.2% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Podgorski usually continues d4 (58.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 7% of White games, 27.3% score
- …Nf6 (82% of these games) — Podgorski usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- …d5 (18% of these games) — Podgorski usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (81 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 42 | 51.9% | 54.8% |
| e5 | 28 | 34.6% | 44.6% |
| c6 | 5 | 6.2% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 2.5% | 75.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 2.5% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.2% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 33 | 89.2% | 40.9% |
| d5 | 4 | 10.8% | 12.5% |
Maciej Podgorski's chess games
All 310 games by Maciej Podgorski in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2013 - 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: 131 wins, 32 draws, 147 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A04 | Sicilian | 15 | 7/2/6 | 46.7% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 12 | 4/2/6 | 33.3% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 10 | 3/1/6 | 30.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 20 | 8/2/10 | 40.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 12 | 7/2/3 | 58.3% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 10 | 7/1/2 | 70.0% |
| E98 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| A45 | Indian Defense | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| B00 | King's Pawn Game | 5 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
| A68 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| C44 | Italian Game | 5 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
| C75 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2023 | Monika Socko | 2,401 | Warsaw Maciei Memorial | A16 |
| Apr 2026 | Tobias Baerwinkel | 2,323 | 26th ch-EUR Indiv 2026 | C45 |
| Jul 2022 | Jan Malek | 2,320 | Warsaw Chess Open A | B30 |
| Jul 2022 | Michal Fiedorek | 2,289 | 19th Warsaw Najdorf Memorial Open A | B69 |
| Sep 2022 | Michalina Rudzinska | 2,289 | Warsaw Szansa Open | C24 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 238th Warsaw YMCA Autumn A | 2020 | 12 | 5 | 1,866 |
| 191st Warsaw YMCA Autumn-B | 2017 | 12 | 8 | 1,762 |
| 209th Warsaw YMCA Winter A | 2019 | 12 | 4.5 | 1,803 |
| 257th Warsaw YMCA Spring A | 2022 | 11 | 6 | 1,915 |
| 26th ch-EUR Indiv 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,171 |
| 306th YMCA Autumn A | 2025 | 11 | 4.5 | 1,999 |
| 205th Warsaw YMCA Autumn-A | 2018 | 11 | 5 | 1,885 |
| 267th Warsaw YMCA Golden Autumn | 2022 | 10 | 3.5 | 1,894 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Aleksander Choroszej (12 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Maciej Podgorski's chess games?
310 games by Maciej Podgorski, from Aug 2013 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 Podgorski has played.
What does Maciej Podgorski play on the first move as White?
Across 154 games with White in our database, Maciej Podgorski opens with 1.e4 (89% of games), 1.d4 (7% of games), 1.c4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Maciej Podgorski answers 1...c5 (52% of games), 1...e5 (35% of games), 1...c6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (89% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games).
What openings does Maciej Podgorski play as White?
As White, Maciej Podgorski's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (15 games, 46.7% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (12 games, 33.3% win rate); Italian Game (10 games, 30.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 154 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Maciej Podgorski play as Black?
As Black, Maciej Podgorski most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (20 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian (12 games, 58.3% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (10 games, 70.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 156 games.
What is Maciej Podgorski's FIDE rating?
Maciej Podgorski is currently rated 2,003 in classical chess, 2,079 in rapid and 1,962 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,113 (Apr 2026).
How many games has Maciej Podgorski played?
Our database contains 310 games by Maciej Podgorski, covering Aug 2013 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 131 wins, 32 draws, 147 losses (42.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Maciej Podgorski?
310 games by Maciej Podgorski 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.