Prepare against Mateusz Paszewski
FM · Poland · World #1,745 classical · FIDE ID 1141058
When preparing against Mateusz Paszewski, expect 1.e4 in 45% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (58% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (73%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Caro-Kann: Advance Variation as Black, 18.2% over 33 games.
Our database contains 1,337 games by Mateusz Paszewski, covering Jul 2008 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Mateusz Paszewski's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mateusz Paszewski 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 | 2,397 | 2,407 | Apr 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,253 | 2,305 | Jul 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,259 | 2,318 | May 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,337 | 404 | 482 | 451 | 30.2% |
| As White | 662 | 200 | 244 | 218 | 30.2% |
| As Black | 675 | 204 | 238 | 233 | 30.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mateusz Paszewski's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mateusz Paszewski's side.
First moves as White (662 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 296 | 44.7% | 46.1% |
| c4 | 184 | 27.8% | 47.6% |
| Nf3 | 124 | 18.7% | 53.6% |
| d4 | 56 | 8.5% | 53.6% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.2% | 50.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 45% of White games, 46.1% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Paszewski usually continues Nf3 (42.9% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Paszewski usually continues Nf3 (45.6% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Paszewski usually continues d4 (55.7% score)
- 1.c4 — 28% of White games, 47.6% score
- …Nf6 (27% of these games) — Paszewski usually continues g3 (51.6% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Paszewski usually continues g3 (41.5% score)
- …c5 (15% of these games) — Paszewski usually continues g3 (56.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (337 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 195 | 57.9% | 49.2% |
| c6 | 113 | 33.5% | 46.9% |
| e6 | 18 | 5.3% | 55.6% |
| g6 | 8 | 2.4% | 62.5% |
| e5 | 2 | 0.6% | 75.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (220 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 160 | 72.7% | 45.6% |
| Nf6 | 47 | 21.4% | 47.9% |
| f5 | 5 | 2.3% | 60.0% |
| e6 | 4 | 1.8% | 62.5% |
| g6 | 3 | 1.4% | 83.3% |
Mateusz Paszewski's chess games
All 1,337 games by Mateusz Paszewski in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2008 - 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: 404 wins, 482 draws, 451 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A13 | English Opening | 95 | 35/26/34 | 36.8% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 55 | 13/21/21 | 23.6% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 47 | 18/17/12 | 38.3% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 43 | 10/14/19 | 23.3% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 35 | 11/11/13 | 31.4% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 34 | 11/15/8 | 32.4% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 25 | 11/10/4 | 44.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 23 | 8/5/10 | 34.8% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 23 | 6/9/8 | 26.1% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 18 | 5/11/2 | 27.8% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D45 | Slav Defense | 102 | 20/39/43 | 19.6% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 48 | 21/8/19 | 43.8% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 33 | 6/11/16 | 18.2% |
| B29 | Sicilian | 32 | 13/6/13 | 40.6% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 25 | 9/11/5 | 36.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 22 | 6/10/6 | 27.3% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 22 | 10/5/7 | 45.5% |
| D02 | London System | 21 | 8/6/7 | 38.1% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 20 | 7/5/8 | 35.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 20 | 8/5/7 | 40.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2017 | Yi Wei | 2,727 | Titled Tue | A22 |
| Apr 2020 | Alexander Donchenko | 2,646 | Titled Tue | A13 |
| Mar 2022 | Alan Pichot | 2,630 | Titled Tue Late | B76 |
| Apr 2019 | Matthias Bluebaum | 2,610 | Titled Tue | C01 |
| Mar 2022 | Vahap Sanal | 2,601 | Titled Tue Late | C54 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 256 | 130.5 | 2,339 |
| POL-chT 1st League | 2024 | 60 | 30 | 2,326 |
| POL-chT U19 2nd League | 2012 | 22 | 13.5 | 1,925 |
| ch-EU Blitz | 2022 | 20 | 7 | 2,184 |
| ch-POL U16 | 2011 | 20 | 7 | 1,769 |
| chT-POL U19 1st League | 2009 | 18 | 8.5 | 1,633 |
| chT-POL | 2018 | 18 | 6.5 | 2,338 |
| POL-chT 2nd League | 2012 | 17 | 5 | 1,917 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mateusz Paszewski's chess games?
1,337 games by Mateusz Paszewski, from Jul 2008 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 Paszewski has played.
What does Mateusz Paszewski play on the first move as White?
Across 662 games with White in our database, Mateusz Paszewski opens with 1.e4 (45% of games), 1.c4 (28% of games), 1.Nf3 (19% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mateusz Paszewski answers 1...c5 (58% of games), 1...c6 (34% of games), 1...e6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (73% of games), 1...Nf6 (21% of games), 1...f5 (2% of games).
What openings does Mateusz Paszewski play as White?
As White, Mateusz Paszewski's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (95 games, 36.8% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (55 games, 23.6% win rate); Réti Opening (47 games, 38.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 662 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mateusz Paszewski play as Black?
As Black, Mateusz Paszewski most often plays: Slav Defense (102 games, 19.6% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (48 games, 43.8% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (33 games, 18.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 675 games.
What is Mateusz Paszewski's FIDE rating?
Mateusz Paszewski is currently rated 2,397 in classical chess, 2,253 in rapid and 2,259 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,407 (Apr 2026).
How many games has Mateusz Paszewski played?
Our database contains 1,337 games by Mateusz Paszewski, covering Jul 2008 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 404 wins, 482 draws, 451 losses (30.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mateusz Paszewski?
1,337 games by Mateusz Paszewski 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.