Prepare against Maja Szczurek
Poland · World #87,411 classical · FIDE ID 21075280
When preparing against Maja Szczurek, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (85% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 35 games by Maja Szczurek, covering Apr 2023 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Maja Szczurek's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Maja Szczurek 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 | 1,766 | 1,766 | Oct 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,758 | 1,836 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,765 | 1,765 | Oct 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 35 | 16 | 4 | 15 | 45.7% |
| As White | 17 | 7 | 3 | 7 | 41.2% |
| As Black | 18 | 9 | 1 | 8 | 50.0% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2019-2026): 511 rated games against 362 different opponents, across 63 events in 2 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 186 | 88 | 34 | 64 | 47.3% | 1,567 | 1,581 | 13 |
| Rapid | 160 | 90 | 14 | 56 | 56.3% | 1,585 | 1,633 | 18 |
| Blitz | 165 | 72 | 18 | 75 | 43.6% | 1,595 | 1,555 | 7 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 251 | 76 | 43 | 132 | 30.3% |
| Against lower-rated | 169 | 111 | 14 | 44 | 65.7% |
Wins over titled players: 1 vs CM · 1 vs WFM · 1 vs WCM.
Tournament wins
4 tournament wins from 50 events, 1 of them outright.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 123 | 55 | 22 | 46 | 1,723 | 1,739 |
| 2025 | 153 | 87 | 15 | 51 | 1,640 | 1,685 |
| 2024 | 123 | 59 | 14 | 50 | 1,583 | 1,576 |
| 2023 | 87 | 41 | 10 | 36 | 1,273 | 1,232 |
| 2022 | 16 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 1,214 | 991 |
| 2020 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | – | – |
| 2019 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 4 | – | – |
Where Maja Szczurek has played
Poland (59) · Czechia (4)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Maja Szczurek's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Maja Szczurek's side.
First moves as White (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 17 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e6 (41% of these games) — Szczurek usually continues d4 (42.9% score)
- …c5 (24% of these games) — Szczurek usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Szczurek usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 11 | 84.6% | 45.5% |
| e6 | 2 | 15.4% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 5 | 100.0% | 70.0% |
Maja Szczurek's chess games
All 35 games by Maja Szczurek in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2023 - 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: 16 wins, 4 draws, 15 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C45 | Scotch Game | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026 | Nastasya Belaya | 2,019 | Queens' European Online Blitz Qualification 2026 | D63 |
| Mar 2026 | Sandra Osarugue OMORUYI | 1,901 | Queens' Online Chess Festival | Semi-Final | C01 |
| May 2026 | Maja Woytitzki | 1,769 | Drużynowe Mistrzostwa Polski Juniorów 2026 | I Liga | B90 |
| Mar 2026 | Saiya Karamali | 1,738 | Queens' Online Chess Festival | Semi-Final | C00 |
| Mar 2026 | Mizgin Yildirak | 1,701 | Queens' European Online Blitz Qualification 2026 | C56 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drużynowe Mistrzostwa Polski Juniorów 2026 | I Liga | 2026 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,605 |
| 6th Bohumin Open C | 2023 | 9 | 7.5 | 1,404 |
| Queens' Online Chess Festival | Semi-Final | 2026 | 8 | 2 | 1,659 |
| Queens' European Online Blitz Qualification 2026 | 2026 | 8 | 5 | 1,856 |
| Queens' European Online Blitz Qualification 2026 | Games 1-64 | 2026 | 1 | 1 | 1,817 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Maja Szczurek's chess games?
35 games by Maja Szczurek, from Apr 2023 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 Maja Szczurek has played.
What does Maja Szczurek play on the first move as White?
Across 17 games with White in our database, Maja Szczurek opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Maja Szczurek answers 1...e5 (85% of games), 1...e6 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Maja Szczurek play as White?
As White, Maja Szczurek's most-played openings in our database are: French: Advance Variation (5 games, 20.0% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 17 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Maja Szczurek play as Black?
As Black, Maja Szczurek most often plays: Scotch Game (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Italian Game (3 games, 100.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (2 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Maja Szczurek's FIDE rating?
Maja Szczurek is currently rated 1,766 in classical chess, 1,758 in rapid and 1,765 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,766 (Oct 2026).
How many games has Maja Szczurek played?
Our database contains 35 games by Maja Szczurek, covering Apr 2023 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 4 draws, 15 losses (45.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Maja Szczurek?
35 games by Maja Szczurek 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.