Prepare against Pawel Mackow
Poland · World #22,093 classical · FIDE ID 1123696
When preparing against Pawel Mackow, expect 1.c4 in 95% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (88% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (90%).
Our database contains 51 games by Pawel Mackow, covering Jan 2004 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Pawel Mackow's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Pawel Mackow 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 | 2,040 | 2,091 | Jan 2007 |
| Rapid | 2,030 | 2,035 | Nov 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 51 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 33.3% |
| As White | 21 | 7 | 8 | 6 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 30 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Pawel Mackow's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Pawel Mackow's side.
First moves as White (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 20 | 95.2% | 55.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 4.8% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 95% of White games, 55.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Mackow usually continues Nc3 (65.0% score)
- …b6 (15% of these games) — Mackow usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (10% of these games) — Mackow usually continues Nc3 (75.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 5% of White games, 0.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Mackow usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 14 | 87.5% | 53.6% |
| c6 | 1 | 6.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 9 | 90.0% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 10.0% | 100.0% |
Pawel Mackow's chess games
All 51 games by Pawel Mackow in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2004 - Oct 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: 17 wins, 18 draws, 16 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A40 | English Opening | 10 | 2/5/3 | 20.0% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B13 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 8 | 3/4/1 | 37.5% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D52 | Indian Defense: Seirawan Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | King's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2004 | Radoslaw Sliwerski | 2,161 | POL-chT 2nd League | D15 |
| Sep 2004 | Michal Skrzypczak | 2,100 | POL-chT 2nd League | A00 |
| Sep 2007 | Miroslaw Sobczak | 2,088 | Poznan Pocztowiec Open A | A30 |
| Jul 2007 | Slawomir Stachowiak | 2,068 | 16th Poznan Open | B92 |
| Sep 2004 | Hubert Bogenryter | 2,050 | POL-chT 2nd League | D15 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| POL-chT 2nd League | 2004 | 10 | 5 | 2,109 |
| Poznan Open B | 2003 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,196 |
| ch-Pocztowiec | 2001 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,159 |
| Poznan Pocztowiec Open A | 2007 | 7 | 2 | 1,943 |
| Wloclawek CC Classic 06th | 2013 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,920 |
| 16th Poznan Open | 2007 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,081 |
| Obra Zima Open | 2007 | 2 | 0 | 1,772 |
| DRUŻYNOWE MISTRZOSTWA POLSKI II LIGA 2026 - Mecz 29 | 2026 | 1 | 0.5 | 2,102 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Pawel Mackow's chess games?
51 games by Pawel Mackow, from Jan 2004 to Oct 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 Pawel Mackow has played.
What does Pawel Mackow play on the first move as White?
Across 21 games with White in our database, Pawel Mackow opens with 1.c4 (95% of games), 1.d4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Pawel Mackow answers 1...c5 (88% of games), 1...c6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (90% of games), 1...Nf6 (10% of games).
What openings does Pawel Mackow play as White?
As White, Pawel Mackow's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (10 games, 20.0% win rate); English Opening: Mikenas Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 21 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Pawel Mackow play as Black?
As Black, Pawel Mackow most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Slav Defense (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 30 games.
What is Pawel Mackow's FIDE rating?
Pawel Mackow is currently rated 2,040 in classical chess, 2,030 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,091 (Jan 2007).
How many games has Pawel Mackow played?
Our database contains 51 games by Pawel Mackow, covering Jan 2004 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 17 wins, 18 draws, 16 losses (33.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Pawel Mackow?
51 games by Pawel Mackow 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.