Prepare against Maciej Stelmaszuk
Poland · World #41,348 classical · FIDE ID 1199722
When preparing against Maciej Stelmaszuk, expect 1.d4 in 71% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (69% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (94%).
Our database contains 140 games by Maciej Stelmaszuk, covering Mar 2013 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Maciej Stelmaszuk's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Maciej Stelmaszuk 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 | 1,929 | 2,004 | Sep 2021 |
| Rapid | 1,929 | 1,994 | Apr 2018 |
| Blitz | 1,777 | 1,924 | May 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 140 | 45 | 43 | 52 | 32.1% |
| As White | 70 | 25 | 21 | 24 | 35.7% |
| As Black | 70 | 20 | 22 | 28 | 28.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Maciej Stelmaszuk's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Maciej Stelmaszuk's side.
First moves as White (70 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 50 | 71.4% | 47.0% |
| Nf3 | 16 | 22.9% | 71.9% |
| c4 | 2 | 2.9% | 0.0% |
| e4 | 2 | 2.9% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 71% of White games, 47.0% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Stelmaszuk usually continues c4 (37.9% score)
- …d5 (18% of these games) — Stelmaszuk usually continues c4 (68.8% score)
- …f5 (6% of these games) — Stelmaszuk usually continues g4 (100.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 23% of White games, 71.9% score
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Stelmaszuk usually continues c4 (57.1% score)
- …d5 (44% of these games) — Stelmaszuk usually continues c4 (92.9% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Stelmaszuk usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 27 | 69.2% | 40.7% |
| c6 | 11 | 28.2% | 54.5% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 17 | 94.4% | 52.9% |
| c5 | 1 | 5.6% | 50.0% |
Maciej Stelmaszuk's chess games
All 140 games by Maciej Stelmaszuk in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 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: 45 wins, 43 draws, 52 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| D91 | Grünfeld Defense | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| D70 | English Opening | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| E38 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A40 | English Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 14 | 4/4/6 | 28.6% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| A31 | Indian Defense | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2017 | Maciej Swicarz | 2,378 | Wroclaw Anderssen Memorial Open | B32 |
| Jul 2022 | Jakub Zeberski | 2,326 | Wroclaw Anderssen Memorial Open | A80 |
| Jul 2022 | Olaf Heinzel | 2,306 | Wroclaw Anderssen Memorial Open | D00 |
| Mar 2018 | Bartosz Siembab | 2,252 | chT3-POL Dolnoslaskie 1718 | D46 |
| Jul 2022 | Aleksander Dobrowolski | 2,219 | Wroclaw Anderssen Memorial Open | B32 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| POL-chT 2nd League | 2024 | 30 | 14 | 1,870 |
| Wroclaw Anderssen Memorial Open | 2022 | 16 | 8.5 | 2,231 |
| 8th Wroclaw Open B | 2013 | 9 | 6 | 1,901 |
| Bialystok Zamenhof Memorial | 2013 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,478 |
| chT3-POL Dolnoslaskie 1415 | 2015 | 9 | 5 | 1,868 |
| chT3-POL Dolnoslaskie 1617 | 2017 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,034 |
| Adolf Anderssen Chess Festival 2026 - OPEN B | 2026 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,927 |
| 9th Wroclaw Open | 2014 | 8 | 3 | 1,768 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Maciej Stelmaszuk's chess games?
140 games by Maciej Stelmaszuk, from Mar 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 Stelmaszuk has played.
What does Maciej Stelmaszuk play on the first move as White?
Across 70 games with White in our database, Maciej Stelmaszuk opens with 1.d4 (71% of games), 1.Nf3 (23% of games), 1.c4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Maciej Stelmaszuk answers 1...c5 (69% of games), 1...c6 (28% of games), 1...d5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (94% of games), 1...c5 (6% of games).
What openings does Maciej Stelmaszuk play as White?
As White, Maciej Stelmaszuk's most-played openings in our database are: Benoni Defense (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Slav Defense (7 games, 71.4% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 70 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Maciej Stelmaszuk play as Black?
As Black, Maciej Stelmaszuk most often plays: Sicilian (14 games, 28.6% win rate); Benoni Defense (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 70 games.
What is Maciej Stelmaszuk's FIDE rating?
Maciej Stelmaszuk is currently rated 1,929 in classical chess, 1,929 in rapid and 1,777 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,004 (Sep 2021).
How many games has Maciej Stelmaszuk played?
Our database contains 140 games by Maciej Stelmaszuk, covering Mar 2013 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 45 wins, 43 draws, 52 losses (32.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Maciej Stelmaszuk?
140 games by Maciej Stelmaszuk 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.