Prepare against Mateusz Lichorad
Poland · World #21,790 classical · FIDE ID 21817693
When preparing against Mateusz Lichorad, expect 1.e4 in 96% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (50% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (75%).
Our database contains 103 games by Mateusz Lichorad, covering Jun 2014 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Mateusz Lichorad's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mateusz Lichorad 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 | 2,043 | 2,072 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,046 | 2,046 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,963 | 1,963 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 103 | 35 | 38 | 30 | 34.0% |
| As White | 48 | 19 | 18 | 11 | 39.6% |
| As Black | 55 | 16 | 20 | 19 | 29.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mateusz Lichorad's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mateusz Lichorad's side.
First moves as White (48 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 46 | 95.8% | 59.8% |
| d4 | 1 | 2.1% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 2.1% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 96% of White games, 59.8% score
- …c5 (54% of these games) — Lichorad usually continues Nf3 (58.3% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Lichorad usually continues Nf3 (55.6% score)
- …c6 (9% of these games) — Lichorad usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 2% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Lichorad usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 20 | 50.0% | 35.0% |
| e6 | 13 | 32.5% | 61.5% |
| e5 | 7 | 17.5% | 57.1% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 75.0% | 41.7% |
| c5 | 1 | 12.5% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 12.5% | 50.0% |
Mateusz Lichorad's chess games
All 103 games by Mateusz Lichorad in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2014 - 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: 35 wins, 38 draws, 30 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B67 | Sicilian | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B50 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| C10 | French Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C17 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E01 | Catalan | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A45 | London System | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026 | Sebastian Poltorak | 2,324 | Akademickie Mistrzostwa Polski w szachach - Mężczyźni | B12 |
| Aug 2026 | Tomasz Jaskolka | 2,256 | DRUŻYNOWE MISTRZOSTWA POLSKI II LIGA 2026 - Mecze 12 - 23 | C24 |
| Aug 2026 | Kamil Szadkowski | 2,214 | TCh-POL 2nd League 2026 | B22 |
| Sep 2026 | Michal Mikula | 2,045 | DRUŻYNOWE MISTRZOSTWA POLSKI II LIGA 2026 - Mecze 12 - 23 | C44 |
| Aug 2026 | Michal Walentukiewicz | 2,034 | Wroclaw Festival Open A | B27 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| POL-chT U19 2nd League | 2016 | 20 | 15.5 | 1,646 |
| Ustron Open B | 2023 | 16 | 9 | 2,041 |
| chT-POL U20 2nd League | 2017 | 11 | 7.5 | 1,621 |
| chT-POL 2nd League | 2025 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,040 |
| Wroclaw Festival Open A | 2026 | 9 | 3 | 1,947 |
| ch-POL U10 | 2014 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,247 |
| POL Olympiad U14 | 2017 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,777 |
| Akademickie Mistrzostwa Polski w szachach - Mężczyźni | 2026 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,992 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mateusz Lichorad's chess games?
103 games by Mateusz Lichorad, from Jun 2014 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 Mateusz Lichorad has played.
What does Mateusz Lichorad play on the first move as White?
Across 48 games with White in our database, Mateusz Lichorad opens with 1.e4 (96% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mateusz Lichorad answers 1...c5 (50% of games), 1...e6 (33% of games), 1...e5 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (75% of games), 1...c5 (13% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games).
What openings does Mateusz Lichorad play as White?
As White, Mateusz Lichorad's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Italian Game (6 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 48 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mateusz Lichorad play as Black?
As Black, Mateusz Lichorad most often plays: Sicilian (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (6 games, 16.7% win rate); French Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 55 games.
What is Mateusz Lichorad's FIDE rating?
Mateusz Lichorad is currently rated 2,043 in classical chess, 2,046 in rapid and 1,963 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,072 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Mateusz Lichorad played?
Our database contains 103 games by Mateusz Lichorad, covering Jun 2014 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 35 wins, 38 draws, 30 losses (34.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mateusz Lichorad?
103 games by Mateusz Lichorad 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.