Prepare against Maciej Zalega
Poland · World #7,626 classical · FIDE ID 21858284
When preparing against Maciej Zalega, expect 1.e4 in 87% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (89% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (87%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as White, 32.0% over 25 games.
Our database contains 343 games by Maciej Zalega, covering Dec 2015 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Maciej Zalega's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Maciej Zalega 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 | 2,213 | 2,269 | Feb 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,099 | 2,148 | Mar 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,113 | 2,113 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 343 | 121 | 102 | 120 | 35.3% |
| As White | 173 | 73 | 51 | 49 | 42.2% |
| As Black | 170 | 48 | 51 | 71 | 28.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Maciej Zalega's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Maciej Zalega's side.
First moves as White (173 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 151 | 87.3% | 53.3% |
| d4 | 14 | 8.1% | 78.6% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 2.9% | 90.0% |
| c4 | 3 | 1.7% | 83.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 87% of White games, 53.3% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Zalega usually continues Nf3 (54.3% score)
- …c6 (22% of these games) — Zalega usually continues d4 (54.5% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Zalega usually continues Nf3 (56.9% score)
- 1.d4 — 8% of White games, 78.6% score
- …Nf6 (71% of these games) — Zalega usually continues c4 (83.3% score)
- …d5 (14% of these games) — Zalega usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Zalega usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (81 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 72 | 88.9% | 45.1% |
| e6 | 4 | 4.9% | 62.5% |
| d5 | 3 | 3.7% | 16.7% |
| c6 | 2 | 2.5% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (60 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 52 | 86.7% | 44.2% |
| e6 | 4 | 6.7% | 37.5% |
| f5 | 3 | 5.0% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.7% | 50.0% |
Maciej Zalega's chess games
All 343 games by Maciej Zalega in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2015 - 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: 121 wins, 102 draws, 120 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 25 | 8/12/5 | 32.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 21 | 8/6/7 | 38.1% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 11 | 6/2/3 | 54.5% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 5 | 5/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B56 | Sicilian | 46 | 16/8/22 | 34.8% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 12 | 2/4/6 | 16.7% |
| A15 | English Opening | 12 | 4/3/5 | 33.3% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2024 | Jakob Leon Pajeken | 2,416 | Bydgoszcz Open | C54 |
| Apr 2026 | Jan Rubes | 2,393 | 26th ch-EUR Indiv 2026 | A40 |
| Jan 2025 | Maksym Goroshkov | 2,363 | 35th Cracovia Open A | A28 |
| Dec 2025 | Hanna Marie Klek | 2,361 | Wroclaw Open A | B61 |
| Dec 2021 | Marek Mica | 2,303 | ch-EU Blitz | E62 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Malopolska | 2025 | 19 | 12.5 | 2,226 |
| ch-POL U20 | 2023 | 18 | 9 | 2,050 |
| Bydgoszcz Open A | 2023 | 18 | 7.5 | 2,140 |
| ch-POL U16 | 2023 | 17 | 12 | 2,162 |
| Warsaw Maciei Memorial | 2023 | 11 | 3.5 | 1,741 |
| 26th ch-EUR Indiv 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,265 |
| 20th Warsaw Najdorf Memorial Open A | 2023 | 9 | 4 | 2,005 |
| Warsaw Maciei Mem Blitz | 2024 | 9 | 4 | 2,144 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Maciej Zalega's chess games?
343 games by Maciej Zalega, from Dec 2015 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 Zalega has played.
What does Maciej Zalega play on the first move as White?
Across 173 games with White in our database, Maciej Zalega opens with 1.e4 (87% of games), 1.d4 (8% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Maciej Zalega answers 1...c5 (89% of games), 1...e6 (5% of games), 1...d5 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (87% of games), 1...e6 (7% of games), 1...f5 (5% of games).
What openings does Maciej Zalega play as White?
As White, Maciej Zalega's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (25 games, 32.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (21 games, 38.1% win rate); Caro-Kann: Main Line (11 games, 54.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 173 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Maciej Zalega play as Black?
As Black, Maciej Zalega most often plays: Sicilian (46 games, 34.8% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (12 games, 16.7% win rate); English Opening (12 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 170 games.
What is Maciej Zalega's FIDE rating?
Maciej Zalega is currently rated 2,213 in classical chess, 2,099 in rapid and 2,113 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,269 (Feb 2026).
How many games has Maciej Zalega played?
Our database contains 343 games by Maciej Zalega, covering Dec 2015 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 121 wins, 102 draws, 120 losses (35.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Maciej Zalega?
343 games by Maciej Zalega 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.