Prepare against Maciej Szalko
Poland · World #26,574 classical · FIDE ID 1145614
Our database contains 98 games by Maciej Szalko, covering Oct 2008 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Maciej Szalko's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Maciej Szalko 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 | 2,007 | 2,007 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,018 | 2,026 | May 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,989 | 1,989 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 98 | 46 | 14 | 38 | 46.9% |
| As White | 50 | 26 | 6 | 18 | 52.0% |
| As Black | 48 | 20 | 8 | 20 | 41.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Maciej Szalko's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Maciej Szalko's side.
First moves as White (50 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 35 | 70.0% | 57.1% |
| e4 | 7 | 14.0% | 71.4% |
| f4 | 5 | 10.0% | 30.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 4.0% | 75.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 2.0% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 70% of White games, 57.1% score
- …Nf6 (51% of these games) — Szalko usually continues Nf3 (31.3% score)
- …d5 (43% of these games) — Szalko usually continues c4 (59.1% score)
- …f5 (3% of these games) — Szalko usually continues Qd3 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 14% of White games, 71.4% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Szalko usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Szalko usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (14% of these games) — Szalko usually continues exd5 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 17 | 81.0% | 70.6% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 9.5% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 4.8% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 4.8% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 11 | 68.8% | 22.7% |
| d5 | 2 | 12.5% | 75.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 6.3% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 6.3% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 6.3% | 0.0% |
Maciej Szalko's chess games
All 98 games by Maciej Szalko in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2008 - 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: 46 wins, 14 draws, 38 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E04 | Catalan | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E10 | Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A84 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D31 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| D94 | Grünfeld Defense | 8 | 1/2/5 | 12.5% |
| A16 | English Opening | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A32 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2020 | Ilia Lipilin | 2,189 | Online Olym Disabilities | A80 |
| Jun 2013 | Dieter Jentsch | 2,173 | 21st chT-EU ICCD Silent | D31 |
| Aug 2023 | Eugenio Campos | 2,152 | 5th Wch Disabilities | A43 |
| May 2026 | Toni Vujcic | 2,130 | 20th ICCD World Deaf Chess Championships | Individual Rapid Men | A16 |
| Dec 2018 | Przemyslaw Janus | 2,091 | 29th Krakow Open B | D11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wch Silent U20 | 2008 | 10 | 5 | 1,889 |
| 28th Krakow Open B | 2018 | 9 | 4 | 1,708 |
| 5th Wch Disabilities | 2023 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,972 |
| 29th Krakow Open B | 2019 | 9 | 6 | 1,986 |
| Szachy w Ustroniu Łączą Pokolenia | Open A | 2026 | 8 | 5.5 | 1,987 |
| ch-Dabki School | 2007 | 8 | 2 | 1,602 |
| 20th chT-EU ICSC | 2011 | 7 | 4 | 2,027 |
| ch-EU Silent | 2019 | 7 | 4 | 1,782 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Maciej Szalko's chess games?
98 games by Maciej Szalko, from Oct 2008 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 Szalko has played.
What does Maciej Szalko play on the first move as White?
Across 50 games with White in our database, Maciej Szalko opens with 1.d4 (70% of games), 1.e4 (14% of games), 1.f4 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Maciej Szalko answers 1...c5 (81% of games), 1...Nf6 (10% of games), 1...e6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (69% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games), 1...c5 (6% of games).
What openings does Maciej Szalko play as White?
As White, Maciej Szalko's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (8 games, 62.5% win rate); Indian Defense (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Bird's opening (5 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 50 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Maciej Szalko play as Black?
As Black, Maciej Szalko most often plays: Sicilian (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (8 games, 12.5% win rate); English Opening (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 48 games.
What is Maciej Szalko's FIDE rating?
Maciej Szalko is currently rated 2,007 in classical chess, 2,018 in rapid and 1,989 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,007 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Maciej Szalko played?
Our database contains 98 games by Maciej Szalko, covering Oct 2008 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 46 wins, 14 draws, 38 losses (46.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Maciej Szalko?
98 games by Maciej Szalko 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.