Prepare against Maciej Szafranski
Poland · World #50,596 classical · FIDE ID 21805580
When preparing against Maciej Szafranski, expect 1.e4 in 80% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (77% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (75%).
Our database contains 98 games by Maciej Szafranski, covering Oct 2013 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Maciej Szafranski's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Maciej Szafranski 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 | 1,891 | 1,891 | Oct 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,761 | 1,761 | Oct 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,903 | 1,915 | Aug 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 98 | 30 | 17 | 51 | 30.6% |
| As White | 50 | 16 | 11 | 23 | 32.0% |
| As Black | 48 | 14 | 6 | 28 | 29.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Maciej Szafranski's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Maciej Szafranski's side.
First moves as White (50 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 40 | 80.0% | 43.8% |
| c4 | 10 | 20.0% | 40.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 80% of White games, 43.8% score
- …c5 (30% of these games) — Szafranski usually continues Nf3 (43.8% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Szafranski usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Szafranski usually continues d4 (60.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 20% of White games, 40.0% score
- …e5 (30% of these games) — Szafranski usually continues d3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (20% of these games) — Szafranski usually continues d3 (75.0% score)
- …f5 (20% of these games) — Szafranski usually continues d3 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 27 | 77.1% | 29.6% |
| d5 | 6 | 17.1% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.9% | 50.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 2.9% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 6 | 75.0% | 33.3% |
| c5 | 2 | 25.0% | 50.0% |
Maciej Szafranski's chess games
All 98 games by Maciej Szafranski in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2013 - Oct 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: 30 wins, 17 draws, 51 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| C22 | Center Game | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A26 | English Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B10 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 10 | 4/1/5 | 40.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 7 | 0/0/7 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| A40 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2021 | Pavel Gusakov | 2,137 | 28th Poznan Open | B23 |
| Aug 2025 | Diederick Casteleijn | 2,109 | 35th NATO Chess | B06 |
| Aug 2025 | Marko Sauer | 2,101 | 35th NATO Chess | B40 |
| Sep 2025 | Andrzej Zurkowski | 2,069 | chT-POL 2nd League | B30 |
| Oct 2026 | Guido Schott | 1,999 | 36th NATO Chess Championship 2026 | B16 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-POL U19 3rd League Wielkopolska | 2014 | 14 | 0 | 986 |
| 26th Poznan Open | 2018 | 9 | 5 | 1,709 |
| 27th Poznan Open | 2019 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,356 |
| 25th Poznan Open | 2017 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,487 |
| ch-POL U17 Qual | 2021 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,452 |
| 28th Poznan Open | 2021 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,036 |
| 22nd Poznan Open | 2014 | 9 | 3 | 1,440 |
| 23rd Poznan Open | 2015 | 8 | 3 | 1,414 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Maciej Szafranski's chess games?
98 games by Maciej Szafranski, from Oct 2013 to Oct 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 Szafranski has played.
What does Maciej Szafranski play on the first move as White?
Across 50 games with White in our database, Maciej Szafranski opens with 1.e4 (80% of games), 1.c4 (20% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Maciej Szafranski answers 1...c5 (77% of games), 1...d5 (17% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (75% of games), 1...c5 (25% of games).
What openings does Maciej Szafranski play as White?
As White, Maciej Szafranski's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Center Game (4 games, 25.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 50 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Maciej Szafranski play as Black?
As Black, Maciej Szafranski most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon (7 games, 0.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (6 games, 16.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 48 games.
What is Maciej Szafranski's FIDE rating?
Maciej Szafranski is currently rated 1,891 in classical chess, 1,761 in rapid and 1,903 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,891 (Oct 2026).
How many games has Maciej Szafranski played?
Our database contains 98 games by Maciej Szafranski, covering Oct 2013 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 30 wins, 17 draws, 51 losses (30.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Maciej Szafranski?
98 games by Maciej Szafranski 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.