Prepare against Samuel Maj
Poland · World #13,796 classical · FIDE ID 21066736
Our database contains 57 games by Samuel Maj, covering Oct 2019 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Samuel Maj's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Samuel Maj 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 | 2,119 | 2,119 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,011 | 2,011 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,924 | 1,958 | Jun 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 57 | 27 | 13 | 17 | 47.4% |
| As White | 30 | 15 | 7 | 8 | 50.0% |
| As Black | 27 | 12 | 6 | 9 | 44.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Samuel Maj's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Samuel Maj's side.
First moves as White (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 29 | 96.7% | 60.3% |
| e4 | 1 | 3.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 97% of White games, 60.3% score
- …Nf6 (59% of these games) — Maj usually continues c4 (53.3% score)
- …d5 (17% of these games) — Maj usually continues c4 (80.0% score)
- …d6 (10% of these games) — Maj usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 3% of White games, 100.0% score
- …d6 (100% of these games) — Maj usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 14 | 87.5% | 67.9% |
| d5 | 1 | 6.3% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 6.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 100.0% | 57.1% |
Samuel Maj's chess games
All 57 games by Samuel Maj in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2019 - Aug 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: 27 wins, 13 draws, 17 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E04 | Catalan | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A21 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A95 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D93 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E10 | Indian Defense: Dzindzi-Indian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A32 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E61 | Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E61 | Torre Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A36 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | Piotr Stepinski | 2,120 | Drużynowe Mistrzostwa Polski Juniorów 2026 | I Liga | B00 |
| Sep 2021 | Bartosz Panek | 2,082 | POL-chT 2nd League | D90 |
| Dec 2021 | Heiko Klaas | 2,078 | 32nd Krakow Open B | B23 |
| May 2026 | Szymon Ptaszynski | 2,073 | Drużynowe Mistrzostwa Polski Juniorów 2026 | I Liga | A46 |
| May 2026 | Stanislaw Wilusz | 2,024 | Drużynowe Mistrzostwa Polski Juniorów 2026 | I Liga | E09 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st chT-POL U18 | 2022 | 9 | 7 | 1,909 |
| ch-POL U14 | 2021 | 9 | 5 | 1,711 |
| POL-chT 2nd League | 2021 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,047 |
| Drużynowe Mistrzostwa Polski Juniorów 2026 | I Liga | 2026 | 9 | 4 | 2,090 |
| chT-POL U20 2nd League | 2020 | 9 | 6.5 | 1,697 |
| Krakow Malopolski Open | 2022 | 6 | 5 | 2,080 |
| 32nd Krakow Open B | 2022 | 4 | 1 | 1,871 |
| 56th Polanica Zdroj Open D | 2020 | 1 | 0 | 1,349 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Samuel Maj's chess games?
57 games by Samuel Maj, from Oct 2019 to Aug 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 Samuel Maj has played.
What does Samuel Maj play on the first move as White?
Across 30 games with White in our database, Samuel Maj opens with 1.d4 (97% of games), 1.e4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Samuel Maj answers 1...c5 (88% of games), 1...d5 (6% of games), 1...e5 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Samuel Maj play as White?
As White, Samuel Maj's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Benoni Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 30 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Samuel Maj play as Black?
As Black, Samuel Maj most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Benoni Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 27 games.
What is Samuel Maj's FIDE rating?
Samuel Maj is currently rated 2,119 in classical chess, 2,011 in rapid and 1,924 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,119 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Samuel Maj played?
Our database contains 57 games by Samuel Maj, covering Oct 2019 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 27 wins, 13 draws, 17 losses (47.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Samuel Maj?
57 games by Samuel Maj 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.