Prepare against Marcin Najbar
Poland · World #6,680 classical · FIDE ID 1116126
Our database contains 129 games by Marcin Najbar, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Marcin Najbar's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Marcin Najbar 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 | 2,231 | 2,266 | Oct 2006 |
| Rapid | 2,206 | 2,246 | Jan 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 129 | 39 | 43 | 46 | 30.2% |
| As White | 62 | 24 | 21 | 16 | 38.7% |
| As Black | 67 | 15 | 22 | 30 | 22.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Marcin Najbar's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Marcin Najbar's side.
First moves as White (62 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 57 | 91.9% | 57.0% |
| g3 | 2 | 3.2% | 75.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 3.2% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 1.6% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 92% of White games, 57.0% score
- …c5 (51% of these games) — Najbar usually continues Nf3 (60.7% score)
- …e5 (12% of these games) — Najbar usually continues Nf3 (83.3% score)
- …d5 (12% of these games) — Najbar usually continues exd5 (35.7% score)
- 1.g3 — 3% of White games, 75.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Najbar usually continues Bg2 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 29 | 93.5% | 48.3% |
| c6 | 1 | 3.2% | 100.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 3.2% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 18 | 85.7% | 38.9% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
Marcin Najbar's chess games
All 129 games by Marcin Najbar in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 39 wins, 43 draws, 46 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 12 | 6/3/3 | 50.0% |
| B81 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 3 | 1/1/0 | 33.3% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 20 | 3/8/9 | 15.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 16 | 4/4/8 | 25.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| A37 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B13 | Bird's opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A39 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2009 | Andrey Vovk | 2,512 | 9th Warsaw AIG Life rapid | B46 |
| Dec 2009 | Tomas Likavsky | 2,476 | 9th Warsaw AIG Life rapid | A43 |
| Dec 2009 | Eva Repkova | 2,434 | 9th Warsaw AIG Life rapid | B20 |
| Jan 2004 | Alexey Kislinsky | 2,429 | Krakow Open A | B22 |
| Sep 2012 | Lech Sopur | 2,423 | POL-chT 2nd League | A43 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| POL-chT 2nd League | 2021 | 53 | 28.5 | 2,226 |
| ch-POL U20 | 1999 | 11 | 4 | 2,242 |
| ch-POL U18 | 1998 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,175 |
| chT-POL 2nd div South | 1999 | 10 | 7.5 | 2,417 |
| chT2-POL South | 2001 | 9 | 3 | 2,157 |
| Krakow Open A | 2004 | 6 | 3 | 2,433 |
| 9th Warsaw AIG Life rapid | 2009 | 6 | 3 | 2,504 |
| chT-POL 2st League | 2010 | 5 | 2 | 2,050 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Marcin Najbar's chess games?
129 games by Marcin Najbar, from Apr 2003 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 Marcin Najbar has played.
What does Marcin Najbar play on the first move as White?
Across 62 games with White in our database, Marcin Najbar opens with 1.e4 (92% of games), 1.g3 (3% of games), 1.c4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Marcin Najbar answers 1...c5 (94% of games), 1...c6 (3% of games), 1...e5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...c5 (86% of games), 1...Nf6 (14% of games).
What openings does Marcin Najbar play as White?
As White, Marcin Najbar's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (12 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (6 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 62 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Marcin Najbar play as Black?
As Black, Marcin Najbar most often plays: Benoni Defense (20 games, 15.0% win rate); Sicilian (16 games, 25.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (7 games, 14.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 67 games.
What is Marcin Najbar's FIDE rating?
Marcin Najbar is currently rated 2,231 in classical chess, 2,206 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,266 (Oct 2006).
How many games has Marcin Najbar played?
Our database contains 129 games by Marcin Najbar, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 39 wins, 43 draws, 46 losses (30.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Marcin Najbar?
129 games by Marcin Najbar 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.