Prepare against Marcin Steczek
FM · Poland · World #3,817 classical · FIDE ID 1112236
When preparing against Marcin Steczek, expect 1.Nf3 in 42% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (38% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Alekhine Defense as Black, 33.3% over 15 games.
Our database contains 288 games by Marcin Steczek, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Marcin Steczek's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Marcin Steczek 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 | 2,308 | 2,409 | Sep 2012 |
| Rapid | 2,250 | 2,429 | Jun 2016 |
| Blitz | 2,235 | 2,402 | Jun 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 288 | 134 | 101 | 53 | 46.5% |
| As White | 153 | 76 | 57 | 20 | 49.7% |
| As Black | 135 | 58 | 44 | 33 | 43.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Marcin Steczek's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Marcin Steczek's side.
First moves as White (153 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 64 | 41.8% | 72.7% |
| c4 | 45 | 29.4% | 73.3% |
| d4 | 37 | 24.2% | 58.1% |
| e3 | 6 | 3.9% | 58.3% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.7% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 42% of White games, 72.7% score
- …Nf6 (39% of these games) — Steczek usually continues c4 (71.9% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Steczek usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …c5 (16% of these games) — Steczek usually continues b3 (64.3% score)
- 1.c4 — 29% of White games, 73.3% score
- …Nf6 (24% of these games) — Steczek usually continues Nc3 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Steczek usually continues Nf3 (64.3% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Steczek usually continues Nc3 (68.8% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (56 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 21 | 37.5% | 64.3% |
| c6 | 19 | 33.9% | 65.8% |
| Nf6 | 15 | 26.8% | 56.7% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.8% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (50 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 50 | 100.0% | 57.0% |
Marcin Steczek's chess games
All 288 games by Marcin Steczek in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Aug 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: 134 wins, 101 draws, 53 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A13 | English Opening | 32 | 18/9/5 | 56.3% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 25 | 11/10/4 | 44.0% |
| A27 | Modern Defense | 11 | 4/6/1 | 36.4% |
| A35 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 10 | 8/2/0 | 80.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 10 | 8/2/0 | 80.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| A01 | Van 't Kruijs Opening | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B05 | Alekhine Defense | 15 | 5/7/3 | 33.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 14 | 7/4/3 | 50.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 12 | 2/4/6 | 16.7% |
| C10 | French Defense | 11 | 7/2/2 | 63.6% |
| A30 | English Opening | 10 | 4/5/1 | 40.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| B16 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 5/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2019 | Monika Socko | 2,445 | BL2-Nord 1819 | A26 |
| Oct 2022 | Jakob Meister | 2,441 | BL2-Nord 2223 | A34 |
| Sep 2016 | Radoslaw Gajek | 2,439 | POL-chT 2nd League | E59 |
| Mar 2019 | Emilio Moreno Tejera | 2,433 | BL2-Nord 1819 | A04 |
| Sep 2010 | Lech Sopur | 2,428 | chT-POL 2st League | D41 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| POL-chT 2nd League | 2024 | 136 | 87.5 | 2,333 |
| chT-POL3 2010/11 | 2011 | 11 | 10 | 2,389 |
| chT3-POL Wielkopolska 1112 | 2012 | 10 | 9 | 2,405 |
| BL2-Nord 2324 | 2024 | 9 | 3 | 2,211 |
| BL2-Nord 1920 | 2021 | 9 | 5 | 2,400 |
| BL2-Nord 1819 | 2019 | 9 | 5 | 2,455 |
| BL2-Nord 2223 | 2023 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,416 |
| BL2-Nord 1516 | 2016 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,514 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Marcin Steczek's chess games?
288 games by Marcin Steczek, from Apr 2003 to Aug 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 Steczek has played.
What does Marcin Steczek play on the first move as White?
Across 153 games with White in our database, Marcin Steczek opens with 1.Nf3 (42% of games), 1.c4 (29% of games), 1.d4 (24% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Marcin Steczek answers 1...e6 (38% of games), 1...c6 (34% of games), 1...Nf6 (27% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Marcin Steczek play as White?
As White, Marcin Steczek's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (32 games, 56.3% win rate); Réti Opening (25 games, 44.0% win rate); Modern Defense (11 games, 36.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 153 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Marcin Steczek play as Black?
As Black, Marcin Steczek most often plays: Alekhine Defense (15 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (14 games, 50.0% win rate); Bogo-Indian Defense (12 games, 16.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 135 games.
What is Marcin Steczek's FIDE rating?
Marcin Steczek is currently rated 2,308 in classical chess, 2,250 in rapid and 2,235 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,409 (Sep 2012).
How many games has Marcin Steczek played?
Our database contains 288 games by Marcin Steczek, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 134 wins, 101 draws, 53 losses (46.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Marcin Steczek?
288 games by Marcin Steczek 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.