Prepare against Maksymilian Lis
Poland · World #47,879 classical · FIDE ID 21058989
When preparing against Maksymilian Lis, expect 1.d4 in 88% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (38% of games); against 1.d4, 1...f5 (50%).
Our database contains 47 games by Maksymilian Lis, covering Jun 2019 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Maksymilian Lis's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Maksymilian Lis 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 | 1,902 | 2,012 | Jun 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,923 | 1,923 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,802 | 1,810 | Jul 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 47 | 13 | 15 | 19 | 27.7% |
| As White | 24 | 10 | 5 | 9 | 41.7% |
| As Black | 23 | 3 | 10 | 10 | 13.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Maksymilian Lis's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Maksymilian Lis's side.
First moves as White (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 21 | 87.5% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 4.2% | 0.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 4.2% | 100.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 4.2% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 88% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (76% of these games) — Lis usually continues c4 (57.7% score)
- …d5 (14% of these games) — Lis usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (10% of these games) — Lis usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 4% of White games, 0.0% score
- …c5 (100% of these games) — Lis usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 5 | 38.5% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 5 | 38.5% | 30.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 15.4% | 25.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 7.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 4 | 50.0% | 37.5% |
| d5 | 3 | 37.5% | 16.7% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 12.5% | 100.0% |
Maksymilian Lis's chess games
All 47 games by Maksymilian Lis in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2019 - 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: 13 wins, 15 draws, 19 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E49 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A51 | Budapest Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| A96 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2023 | Bartosz Kitewski | 1,968 | ch-POL U18 | D90 |
| Jan 2023 | Jan Pisarek | 1,931 | ch-POL U18 | B01 |
| Jun 2022 | Tomas Harvan | 1,843 | Liptovsky Jan Open | B01 |
| Mar 2026 | Maciej Kwiatkowski | 1,825 | Akademickie Mistrzostwa Polski w szachach - turniej drużynowy | A80 |
| Aug 2022 | Adam Biesiadecki | 1,784 | Krakow Malopolski Cup | D96 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-POL 2nd League | 2025 | 9 | 1.5 | 1,879 |
| ch-POL U20 | 2023 | 9 | 4 | 1,748 |
| Krakow Malopolski Cup | 2022 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,553 |
| ch-POL U18 | 2023 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,030 |
| Liptovsky Jan Open | 2022 | 7 | 4 | 1,770 |
| Akademickie Mistrzostwa Polski w szachach - turniej drużynowy | 2026 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,935 |
| Polish Team Championships Division 1 | 2026 | 1 | 0.5 | 2,067 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Maksymilian Lis's chess games?
47 games by Maksymilian Lis, from Jun 2019 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 Maksymilian Lis has played.
What does Maksymilian Lis play on the first move as White?
Across 24 games with White in our database, Maksymilian Lis opens with 1.d4 (88% of games), 1.e4 (4% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Maksymilian Lis answers 1...d5 (38% of games), 1...c5 (38% of games), 1...c6 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (50% of games), 1...d5 (38% of games), 1...Nf6 (13% of games).
What openings does Maksymilian Lis play as White?
As White, Maksymilian Lis's most-played openings in our database are: Grünfeld Defense (4 games, 100.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Dutch Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 24 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Maksymilian Lis play as Black?
As Black, Maksymilian Lis most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Dutch Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 23 games.
What is Maksymilian Lis's FIDE rating?
Maksymilian Lis is currently rated 1,902 in classical chess, 1,923 in rapid and 1,802 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,012 (Jun 2025).
How many games has Maksymilian Lis played?
Our database contains 47 games by Maksymilian Lis, covering Jun 2019 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 13 wins, 15 draws, 19 losses (27.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Maksymilian Lis?
47 games by Maksymilian Lis 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.