Prepare against Piotr Madajczak
Poland · World #10,839 classical · FIDE ID 21835934
When preparing against Piotr Madajczak, expect 1.c4 in 48% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (47% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (44%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: English Opening as White, 13.3% over 15 games.
Our database contains 183 games by Piotr Madajczak, covering Apr 2015 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Piotr Madajczak's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Piotr Madajczak 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 | 2,158 | 2,164 | Sep 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,090 | 2,184 | Feb 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,092 | 2,149 | Nov 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 183 | 45 | 78 | 60 | 24.6% |
| As White | 92 | 20 | 44 | 28 | 21.7% |
| As Black | 91 | 25 | 34 | 32 | 27.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Piotr Madajczak's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Piotr Madajczak's side.
First moves as White (92 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 44 | 47.8% | 39.8% |
| d4 | 24 | 26.1% | 45.8% |
| e4 | 12 | 13.0% | 37.5% |
| Nf3 | 8 | 8.7% | 75.0% |
| f4 | 4 | 4.3% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 48% of White games, 39.8% score
- …Nf6 (36% of these games) — Madajczak usually continues Nc3 (40.6% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Madajczak usually continues Nc3 (35.0% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Madajczak usually continues Nc3 (60.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 26% of White games, 45.8% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Madajczak usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Madajczak usually continues c4 (38.9% score)
- …f5 (4% of these games) — Madajczak usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 21 | 46.7% | 47.6% |
| c5 | 13 | 28.9% | 46.2% |
| d5 | 8 | 17.8% | 43.8% |
| e6 | 3 | 6.7% | 16.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 15 | 44.1% | 40.0% |
| f5 | 13 | 38.2% | 34.6% |
| d5 | 5 | 14.7% | 70.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 2.9% | 100.0% |
Piotr Madajczak's chess games
All 183 games by Piotr Madajczak in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 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: 45 wins, 78 draws, 60 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A36 | English Opening | 15 | 2/9/4 | 13.3% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 14 | 2/6/6 | 14.3% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 11 | 1/6/4 | 9.1% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A24 | Modern Defense | 6 | 0/4/2 | 0.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 13 | 3/3/7 | 23.1% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 7 | 0/5/2 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| E05 | Catalan | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2023 | Igor Kowalski | 2,375 | ch-POL Rapid | A96 |
| Nov 2020 | Jonasz Baum | 2,308 | ch-POL U20 | A10 |
| Jul 2021 | Olaf Heinzel | 2,306 | Wroclaw Anderssen Memorial Open | D41 |
| Jul 2022 | Stefan Djuric | 2,277 | Wroclaw Anderssen Memorial Open | B10 |
| Dec 2024 | Bartlomiej Rog | 2,244 | 35th Cracovia Open A | B12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ustron Open B | 2024 | 24 | 14 | 2,065 |
| Wroclaw Anderssen Memorial Open | 2022 | 16 | 9 | 2,055 |
| 35th Cracovia Open A | 2025 | 9 | 3 | 2,090 |
| chT-POL 2nd League | 2025 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,096 |
| ch-POL U16 | 2022 | 9 | 4 | 1,858 |
| ch-POL U20 | 2020 | 9 | 4 | 2,193 |
| Akademickie Mistrzostwa Polski w szachach - Mężczyźni | 2026 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,071 |
| chT-POL U20 1st League | 2016 | 9 | 1 | 1,426 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Piotr Madajczak's chess games?
183 games by Piotr Madajczak, from Apr 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 Piotr Madajczak has played.
What does Piotr Madajczak play on the first move as White?
Across 92 games with White in our database, Piotr Madajczak opens with 1.c4 (48% of games), 1.d4 (26% of games), 1.e4 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Piotr Madajczak answers 1...c6 (47% of games), 1...c5 (29% of games), 1...d5 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (44% of games), 1...f5 (38% of games), 1...d5 (15% of games).
What openings does Piotr Madajczak play as White?
As White, Piotr Madajczak's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (15 games, 13.3% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (14 games, 14.3% win rate); Indian Defense (11 games, 9.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 92 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Piotr Madajczak play as Black?
As Black, Piotr Madajczak most often plays: Dutch Defense (13 games, 23.1% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (7 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 91 games.
What is Piotr Madajczak's FIDE rating?
Piotr Madajczak is currently rated 2,158 in classical chess, 2,090 in rapid and 2,092 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,164 (Sep 2025).
How many games has Piotr Madajczak played?
Our database contains 183 games by Piotr Madajczak, covering Apr 2015 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 45 wins, 78 draws, 60 losses (24.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Piotr Madajczak?
183 games by Piotr Madajczak 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.