Prepare against Maria Siekanska
WIM · Poland · World #11,454 classical · FIDE ID 21852650
When preparing against Maria Siekanska, expect 1.d4 in 86% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (77% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (74%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Scheveningen as Black, 17.6% over 17 games.
Our database contains 586 games by Maria Siekanska, covering Jul 2015 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Maria Siekanska's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Maria Siekanska 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 | 2,149 | 2,242 | Jan 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,192 | 2,221 | Jun 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,089 | 2,139 | Aug 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 586 | 256 | 116 | 214 | 43.7% |
| As White | 290 | 139 | 62 | 89 | 47.9% |
| As Black | 296 | 117 | 54 | 125 | 39.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Maria Siekanska's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Maria Siekanska's side.
First moves as White (289 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 248 | 85.8% | 59.5% |
| e4 | 40 | 13.8% | 52.5% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 86% of White games, 59.5% score
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Siekanska usually continues c4 (59.9% score)
- …d5 (39% of these games) — Siekanska usually continues c4 (62.6% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Siekanska usually continues c4 (55.6% score)
- 1.e4 — 14% of White games, 52.5% score
- …c5 (48% of these games) — Siekanska usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Siekanska usually continues Nf3 (68.8% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Siekanska usually continues d4 (41.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (188 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 145 | 77.1% | 45.5% |
| e5 | 39 | 20.7% | 48.7% |
| c6 | 4 | 2.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (72 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 53 | 73.6% | 60.4% |
| Nf6 | 16 | 22.2% | 46.9% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.4% | 100.0% |
Maria Siekanska's chess games
All 586 games by Maria Siekanska in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 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: 256 wins, 116 draws, 214 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E04 | Catalan | 41 | 24/10/7 | 58.5% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 35 | 16/10/9 | 45.7% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 22 | 6/6/10 | 27.3% |
| E48 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 18 | 11/4/3 | 61.1% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 16 | 11/3/2 | 68.8% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 14 | 7/1/6 | 50.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 13 | 5/3/5 | 38.5% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 10 | 5/1/4 | 50.0% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense | 10 | 6/1/3 | 60.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 10 | 5/2/3 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 59 | 27/11/21 | 45.8% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 39 | 13/5/21 | 33.3% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 22 | 9/7/6 | 40.9% |
| B81 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 17 | 3/0/14 | 17.6% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 13 | 5/3/5 | 38.5% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| D55 | Indian Defense | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2024 | Andrew Tang | 2,502 | Titled Tue Late | A00 |
| May 2024 | Alina Kashlinskaya | 2,468 | ch-POL w 76th | D02 |
| Sep 2022 | Lukasz Jarmula | 2,457 | Warsaw Szansa Open | D32 |
| Aug 2022 | Vadim Razin | 2,428 | 58th Polanica Zdroj Open A | D08 |
| Jan 2025 | Alexander Gelman | 2,403 | Titled Tue Early | D00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 49 | 19.5 | 2,141 |
| ch-POL U20 Girls | 2023 | 27 | 16 | 2,004 |
| ch-POL U20 w | 2025 | 17 | 7.5 | 1,844 |
| ch-POL U16 Girls | 2023 | 17 | 12 | 1,835 |
| Warsaw Maciei Memorial | 2023 | 14 | 7.5 | 2,060 |
| chT-POL U20 | 2021 | 13 | 6.5 | 1,621 |
| Wch U16 Girls | 2023 | 11 | 7 | 1,984 |
| ch-POL Rapid U18 Girls | 2023 | 11 | 11 | 2,039 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Maria Siekanska's chess games?
586 games by Maria Siekanska, from Jul 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 Maria Siekanska has played.
What does Maria Siekanska play on the first move as White?
Across 289 games with White in our database, Maria Siekanska opens with 1.d4 (86% of games), 1.e4 (14% of games), 1.Nf3 (0% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Maria Siekanska answers 1...c5 (77% of games), 1...e5 (21% of games), 1...c6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (74% of games), 1...Nf6 (22% of games), 1...e6 (1% of games).
What openings does Maria Siekanska play as White?
As White, Maria Siekanska's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (41 games, 58.5% win rate); Indian Defense (35 games, 45.7% win rate); Slav Defense (22 games, 27.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 290 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Maria Siekanska play as Black?
As Black, Maria Siekanska most often plays: Sicilian (59 games, 45.8% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (39 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (22 games, 40.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 296 games.
What is Maria Siekanska's FIDE rating?
Maria Siekanska is currently rated 2,149 in classical chess, 2,192 in rapid and 2,089 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,242 (Jan 2026).
How many games has Maria Siekanska played?
Our database contains 586 games by Maria Siekanska, covering Jul 2015 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 256 wins, 116 draws, 214 losses (43.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Maria Siekanska?
586 games by Maria Siekanska 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.