Prepare against Ryszard Maciol
Poland · World #18,082 classical · FIDE ID 1118153
Our database contains 416 games by Ryszard Maciol, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ryszard Maciol's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ryszard Maciol 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 | 2,074 | 2,250 | Oct 2006 |
| Rapid | 2,136 | 2,209 | Sep 2013 |
| Blitz | 2,086 | 2,185 | Jan 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 416 | 158 | 120 | 138 | 38.0% |
| As White | 209 | 94 | 56 | 59 | 45.0% |
| As Black | 207 | 64 | 64 | 79 | 30.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ryszard Maciol's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ryszard Maciol's side.
First moves as White (209 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 206 | 98.6% | 58.7% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| b4 | 1 | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 99% of White games, 58.7% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Maciol usually continues c4 (60.6% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Maciol usually continues c4 (52.1% score)
- …f5 (8% of these games) — Maciol usually continues g3 (69.2% score)
- 1.b3 — 0% of White games, 0.0% score
- …c5 (100% of these games) — Maciol usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (106 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 103 | 97.2% | 47.6% |
| c5 | 3 | 2.8% | 66.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (64 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 51 | 79.7% | 48.0% |
| e6 | 11 | 17.2% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 3.1% | 0.0% |
Ryszard Maciol's chess games
All 416 games by Ryszard Maciol in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Jul 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: 158 wins, 120 draws, 138 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E48 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 34 | 17/7/10 | 50.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 21 | 12/4/5 | 57.1% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 16 | 7/6/3 | 43.8% |
| A87 | Dutch Defense | 16 | 8/6/2 | 50.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 14 | 5/5/4 | 35.7% |
| D36 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 12 | 5/6/1 | 41.7% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 12 | 5/4/3 | 41.7% |
| D87 | Grünfeld Defense | 10 | 5/3/2 | 50.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 10 | 6/1/3 | 60.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 9 | 1/3/5 | 11.1% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 33 | 13/8/12 | 39.4% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 24 | 8/5/11 | 33.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 19 | 6/5/8 | 31.6% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 17 | 8/4/5 | 47.1% |
| C00 | French Defense | 14 | 3/5/6 | 21.4% |
| E05 | Catalan | 9 | 2/2/5 | 22.2% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 9 | 0/4/5 | 0.0% |
| A33 | English Opening | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 7 | 1/5/1 | 14.3% |
| E10 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2007 | Dariusz Mikrut | 2,432 | ch-Malopolskie Bezirk | A42 |
| Oct 2012 | Alexei Slavin | 2,409 | 10th High Wycombe e2e4 Open | E52 |
| Dec 2018 | Andrew P Horton | 2,397 | London Classic U2050 Open 10th | E54 |
| Jan 2016 | Sophie Milliet | 2,369 | Shropshire Open | A57 |
| Feb 2017 | Richard A Bates | 2,341 | chT-BCF 1a 1617 (4NCL) | E48 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| POL-chT 2nd League | 2024 | 52 | 24.5 | 2,093 |
| Shropshire Open | 2020 | 22 | 13 | 2,229 |
| ch-POL U18 | 2003 | 14 | 7 | 2,195 |
| 4NCL 2025-26 | 2026 | 11 | 4 | 2,159 |
| 4NCL Div 2 2024-25 | 2025 | 11 | 5 | 2,092 |
| 97th ch-GBR | 2010 | 11 | 5 | 2,096 |
| ch-POL U14 | 1999 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,080 |
| 41st Polanica Zdroj Open A | 2005 | 10 | 3.5 | 2,120 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ryszard Maciol's chess games?
416 games by Ryszard Maciol, from Apr 2003 to Jul 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 Ryszard Maciol has played.
What does Ryszard Maciol play on the first move as White?
Across 209 games with White in our database, Ryszard Maciol opens with 1.d4 (99% of games), 1.b3 (0% of games), 1.b4 (0% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ryszard Maciol answers 1...e6 (97% of games), 1...c5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (80% of games), 1...e6 (17% of games), 1...d5 (3% of games).
What openings does Ryszard Maciol play as White?
As White, Ryszard Maciol's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (34 games, 50.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (21 games, 57.1% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System (16 games, 43.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 209 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ryszard Maciol play as Black?
As Black, Ryszard Maciol most often plays: French: Winawer Variation (33 games, 39.4% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (24 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Advance Variation (19 games, 31.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 207 games.
What is Ryszard Maciol's FIDE rating?
Ryszard Maciol is currently rated 2,074 in classical chess, 2,136 in rapid and 2,086 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,250 (Oct 2006).
How many games has Ryszard Maciol played?
Our database contains 416 games by Ryszard Maciol, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 158 wins, 120 draws, 138 losses (38.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ryszard Maciol?
416 games by Ryszard Maciol 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.