Prepare against Michal Mazurkiewicz
FM · Poland · World #3,957 classical · FIDE ID 1124943
When preparing against Michal Mazurkiewicz, expect 1.e4 in 95% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (85% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (94%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as Black, 25.0% over 52 games.
Our database contains 2,056 games by Michal Mazurkiewicz, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Michal Mazurkiewicz's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michal Mazurkiewicz 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 | 2,304 | 2,304 | Sep 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,226 | 2,308 | Mar 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,147 | 2,294 | Jul 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 2,056 | 899 | 224 | 933 | 43.7% |
| As White | 1,031 | 503 | 112 | 416 | 48.8% |
| As Black | 1,025 | 396 | 112 | 517 | 38.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michal Mazurkiewicz's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michal Mazurkiewicz's side.
First moves as White (1,026 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 976 | 95.1% | 54.5% |
| Nf3 | 38 | 3.7% | 46.1% |
| b3 | 7 | 0.7% | 64.3% |
| g3 | 3 | 0.3% | 33.3% |
| e3 | 1 | 0.1% | 100.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 0.1% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 95% of White games, 54.5% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Mazurkiewicz usually continues Nf3 (58.1% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Mazurkiewicz usually continues Nf3 (57.3% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Mazurkiewicz usually continues d3 (47.7% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 4% of White games, 46.1% score
- …Nf6 (42% of these games) — Mazurkiewicz usually continues g3 (53.3% score)
- …d5 (37% of these games) — Mazurkiewicz usually continues g3 (55.0% score)
- …c5 (11% of these games) — Mazurkiewicz usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (495 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 419 | 84.6% | 44.0% |
| c5 | 48 | 9.7% | 59.4% |
| g6 | 9 | 1.8% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 7 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 4 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 0.6% | 66.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (345 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 325 | 94.2% | 45.5% |
| d6 | 10 | 2.9% | 55.0% |
| d5 | 5 | 1.4% | 70.0% |
| g6 | 3 | 0.9% | 16.7% |
| e5 | 1 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 0.3% | 0.0% |
Michal Mazurkiewicz's chess games
All 2,056 games by Michal Mazurkiewicz in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 899 wins, 224 draws, 933 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A05 | Sicilian | 360 | 191/29/140 | 53.1% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 114 | 50/11/53 | 43.9% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 92 | 43/9/40 | 46.7% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 80 | 40/8/32 | 50.0% |
| C44 | King's Knight Opening | 51 | 32/2/17 | 62.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 45 | 21/1/23 | 46.7% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 27 | 14/2/11 | 51.9% |
| C44 | Petrov's Defense | 25 | 12/4/9 | 48.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 23 | 7/4/12 | 30.4% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 21 | 7/6/8 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 406 | 169/28/209 | 41.6% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 168 | 72/15/81 | 42.9% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 52 | 13/8/31 | 25.0% |
| A38 | English Opening | 49 | 20/3/26 | 40.8% |
| A49 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 29 | 8/4/17 | 27.6% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 29 | 14/9/6 | 48.3% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 27 | 8/4/15 | 29.6% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 23 | 11/1/11 | 47.8% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 19 | 7/4/8 | 36.8% |
| A45 | London System | 17 | 6/2/9 | 35.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2023 | Vladimir Kramnik | 2,753 | Titled Tue Late | B00 |
| Dec 2023 | Bogdan-Daniel Deac | 2,690 | Titled Tue Late | E68 |
| Sep 2023 | Aleksandar Indjic | 2,606 | Titled Tue Late | C70 |
| Jul 2024 | Jan Gustafsson | 2,604 | Titled Tue Early | A52 |
| May 2024 | Markus Ragger | 2,601 | Titled Tue Late | C44 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2024 | 1,631 | 790.5 | 2,243 |
| POL-chT 2nd League | 2024 | 40 | 25 | 2,189 |
| ch-POL U18 | 2007 | 22 | 13 | 2,293 |
| ch-POL rapid | 2020 | 17 | 8 | 2,283 |
| POL-chT U19 2nd League | 2001 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,060 |
| 33rd chT-POL U19 | 2002 | 11 | 6 | 2,128 |
| ch-EU blitz | 2017 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,424 |
| 35th chT-POL U19 | 2003 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,181 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Nikolai Vlassov (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michal Mazurkiewicz's chess games?
2,056 games by Michal Mazurkiewicz, from Apr 2003 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 Michal Mazurkiewicz has played.
What does Michal Mazurkiewicz play on the first move as White?
Across 1,026 games with White in our database, Michal Mazurkiewicz opens with 1.e4 (95% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games), 1.b3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michal Mazurkiewicz answers 1...d6 (85% of games), 1...c5 (10% of games), 1...g6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (94% of games), 1...d6 (3% of games), 1...d5 (1% of games).
What openings does Michal Mazurkiewicz play as White?
As White, Michal Mazurkiewicz's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (360 games, 53.1% win rate); King's Indian Attack (114 games, 43.9% win rate); Caro-Kann (92 games, 46.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 1,031 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michal Mazurkiewicz play as Black?
As Black, Michal Mazurkiewicz most often plays: Pirc Defense (406 games, 41.6% win rate); Budapest Defense (168 games, 42.9% win rate); Indian Defense (52 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 1,025 games.
What is Michal Mazurkiewicz's FIDE rating?
Michal Mazurkiewicz is currently rated 2,304 in classical chess, 2,226 in rapid and 2,147 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,304 (Sep 2026).
How many games has Michal Mazurkiewicz played?
Our database contains 2,056 games by Michal Mazurkiewicz, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 899 wins, 224 draws, 933 losses (43.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michal Mazurkiewicz?
2,056 games by Michal Mazurkiewicz 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.