Prepare against Marek Madej
FM · Poland · World #7,294 classical · FIDE ID 21835942
When preparing against Marek Madej, expect 1.e4 in 91% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (39% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (80%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Najdorf as White, 16.7% over 18 games.
Our database contains 353 games by Marek Madej, covering Nov 2015 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Marek Madej's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Marek Madej 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 | 2,220 | 2,314 | Mar 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,175 | 2,233 | Aug 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,108 | 2,159 | Dec 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 353 | 123 | 77 | 153 | 34.8% |
| As White | 171 | 70 | 36 | 65 | 40.9% |
| As Black | 182 | 53 | 41 | 88 | 29.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Marek Madej's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Marek Madej's side.
First moves as White (171 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 155 | 90.6% | 50.6% |
| Nf3 | 9 | 5.3% | 55.6% |
| b3 | 4 | 2.3% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 91% of White games, 50.6% score
- …c5 (56% of these games) — Madej usually continues Nf3 (47.6% score)
- …e5 (12% of these games) — Madej usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (10% of these games) — Madej usually continues d4 (56.7% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 5% of White games, 55.6% score
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Madej usually continues g3 (33.3% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Madej usually continues g3 (75.0% score)
- …c5 (22% of these games) — Madej usually continues g3 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (96 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 37 | 38.5% | 40.5% |
| c5 | 32 | 33.3% | 37.5% |
| e5 | 21 | 21.9% | 42.9% |
| b6 | 5 | 5.2% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (49 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 39 | 79.6% | 52.6% |
| b6 | 5 | 10.2% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 4 | 8.2% | 25.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.0% | 50.0% |
Marek Madej's chess games
All 353 games by Marek Madej in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2015 - 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: 123 wins, 77 draws, 153 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B41 | Sicilian | 29 | 13/8/8 | 44.8% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 18 | 3/5/10 | 16.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 15 | 8/4/3 | 53.3% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 10 | 4/0/6 | 40.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 13 | 4/5/4 | 30.8% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 13 | 3/5/5 | 23.1% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 13 | 4/0/9 | 30.8% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 10 | 3/4/3 | 30.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| A10 | Modern Defense | 9 | 4/4/1 | 44.4% |
| A10 | English Opening | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 7 | 0/1/6 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2024 | Grzegorz Nasuta | 2,545 | ch-POL Rapid 2024 | B12 |
| Jan 2025 | Mika Karttunen | 2,480 | Titled Tue Early | C67 |
| Aug 2024 | Krzysztof Jakubowski | 2,457 | Ustron Open A | B56 |
| Dec 2024 | Anatole Vlachos | 2,455 | Titled Tue Early | A04 |
| Nov 2024 | Dmitriy Kushko | 2,449 | Titled Tue Early | B15 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 70 | 24 | 2,147 |
| Ustron Open B | 2023 | 24 | 12 | 2,034 |
| Wroclaw Anderssen Memorial Open | 2022 | 21 | 9.5 | 2,085 |
| Wroclaw Open A | 2025 | 18 | 10 | 2,193 |
| ch-POL U16 | 2023 | 17 | 9.5 | 2,048 |
| POL-chT 1st League | 2024 | 17 | 7.5 | 2,125 |
| ch-POL sf | 2023 | 17 | 6.5 | 1,947 |
| chT-POL U20 | 2021 | 12 | 5.5 | 1,811 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Marek Madej's chess games?
353 games by Marek Madej, from Nov 2015 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 Marek Madej has played.
What does Marek Madej play on the first move as White?
Across 171 games with White in our database, Marek Madej opens with 1.e4 (91% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games), 1.b3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Marek Madej answers 1...c6 (39% of games), 1...c5 (33% of games), 1...e5 (22% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (80% of games), 1...b6 (10% of games), 1...d5 (8% of games).
What openings does Marek Madej play as White?
As White, Marek Madej's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (29 games, 44.8% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (18 games, 16.7% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (15 games, 53.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 171 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Marek Madej play as Black?
As Black, Marek Madej most often plays: Benoni Defense (13 games, 30.8% win rate); Sicilian (13 games, 23.1% win rate); Sicilian: Taimanov (13 games, 30.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 182 games.
What is Marek Madej's FIDE rating?
Marek Madej is currently rated 2,220 in classical chess, 2,175 in rapid and 2,108 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,314 (Mar 2025).
How many games has Marek Madej played?
Our database contains 353 games by Marek Madej, covering Nov 2015 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 123 wins, 77 draws, 153 losses (34.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Marek Madej?
353 games by Marek Madej 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.