Prepare against Maksymilian Nowakowski
Poland · World #70,156 classical · FIDE ID 21881456
When preparing against Maksymilian Nowakowski, expect 1.d4 in 78% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (63%).
Our database contains 56 games by Maksymilian Nowakowski, covering Sep 2017 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Maksymilian Nowakowski's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Maksymilian Nowakowski 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 | 1,821 | 1,925 | Nov 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,830 | 1,886 | Jul 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,848 | 1,848 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 56 | 16 | 19 | 21 | 28.6% |
| As White | 27 | 7 | 9 | 11 | 25.9% |
| As Black | 29 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 31.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Maksymilian Nowakowski's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Maksymilian Nowakowski's side.
First moves as White (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 21 | 77.8% | 38.1% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 7.4% | 75.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 7.4% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 3.7% | 0.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 3.7% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 78% of White games, 38.1% score
- …Nf6 (48% of these games) — Nowakowski usually continues c4 (37.5% score)
- …d5 (43% of these games) — Nowakowski usually continues c4 (16.7% score)
- …f5 (5% of these games) — Nowakowski usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 7% of White games, 75.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Nowakowski usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 19 | 100.0% | 57.9% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 62.5% | 30.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 37.5% | 50.0% |
Maksymilian Nowakowski's chess games
All 56 games by Maksymilian Nowakowski in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2017 - Jul 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, 19 draws, 21 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D35 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A40 | English Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E16 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 8 | 3/4/1 | 37.5% |
| C00 | French Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A80 | Horwitz Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C13 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Torre Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Mikolaj Wieczorek | 1,994 | chT-POL 2nd League | A43 |
| Sep 2025 | Michal Kopestynski | 1,885 | chT-POL 2nd League | C02 |
| Sep 2025 | Janusz Jeziorny | 1,851 | chT-POL 2nd League | E60 |
| Jul 2023 | Daniel Piotrowski | 1,768 | Warsaw Maciei Memorial | C13 |
| Aug 2022 | Maksymilian Lis | 1,665 | Krakow Malopolski Cup | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-POL U13 Qual | 2021 | 9 | 5 | 1,295 |
| chT-POL 2nd League | 2025 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,949 |
| ch-POL U12 | 2021 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,365 |
| Krakow Malopolski Cup | 2022 | 8 | 5 | 1,590 |
| chT-POL U20 2nd League | 2020 | 7 | 4 | 1,278 |
| Warsaw Maciei Memorial | 2023 | 5 | 1 | 1,777 |
| Warsaw Maciei Mem Blitz | 2024 | 4 | 0.5 | 1,879 |
| 57th Rubinstein Memorial Open D | 2021 | 2 | 0 | 1,214 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Maksymilian Nowakowski's chess games?
56 games by Maksymilian Nowakowski, from Sep 2017 to Jul 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 Nowakowski has played.
What does Maksymilian Nowakowski play on the first move as White?
Across 27 games with White in our database, Maksymilian Nowakowski opens with 1.d4 (78% of games), 1.Nf3 (7% of games), 1.c4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Maksymilian Nowakowski answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (63% of games), 1...e6 (38% of games).
What openings does Maksymilian Nowakowski play as White?
As White, Maksymilian Nowakowski's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 27 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Maksymilian Nowakowski play as Black?
As Black, Maksymilian Nowakowski most often plays: French: Tarrasch Variation (8 games, 37.5% win rate); French Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Horwitz Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 29 games.
What is Maksymilian Nowakowski's FIDE rating?
Maksymilian Nowakowski is currently rated 1,821 in classical chess, 1,830 in rapid and 1,848 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,925 (Nov 2024).
How many games has Maksymilian Nowakowski played?
Our database contains 56 games by Maksymilian Nowakowski, covering Sep 2017 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 19 draws, 21 losses (28.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Maksymilian Nowakowski?
56 games by Maksymilian Nowakowski 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.