Prepare against Szymon Machaj
Poland · World #78,881 classical · FIDE ID 41837088
When preparing against Szymon Machaj, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (55% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 42 games by Szymon Machaj, covering Oct 2022 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Szymon Machaj's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Szymon Machaj 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 | 1,793 | 1,876 | Nov 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,734 | 1,899 | Jul 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,723 | 1,807 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 42 | 13 | 8 | 21 | 31.0% |
| As White | 19 | 9 | 4 | 6 | 47.4% |
| As Black | 23 | 4 | 4 | 15 | 17.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Szymon Machaj's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Szymon Machaj's side.
First moves as White (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 19 | 100.0% | 57.9% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 57.9% score
- …e5 (32% of these games) — Machaj usually continues Nf3 (58.3% score)
- …e6 (21% of these games) — Machaj usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (16% of these games) — Machaj usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 11 | 55.0% | 13.6% |
| e5 | 9 | 45.0% | 38.9% |
As Black against 1.d4 (3 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 3 | 100.0% | 33.3% |
Szymon Machaj's chess games
All 42 games by Szymon Machaj in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2022 - 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: 13 wins, 8 draws, 21 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C50 | Italian Game | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D26 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C34 | King's Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2024 | Ferdinand Dubnicka | 1,657 | ch-SVK U2300 | B07 |
| Jul 2026 | Konstanty Lewenstein | 1,656 | Polish Youth Rapid & Blitz Championships 2026 | | Blitz | O12 | B36 |
| Jul 2026 | Wojciech Bzoma | 1,652 | Polish Youth Rapid & Blitz Championships 2026 | | Blitz | O12 | B23 |
| Jun 2023 | Richard Geci | 1,293 | ch-SVK Amateurs | B07 |
| Jun 2023 | Timur Haas | 1,114 | ch-SVK Amateurs | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Krakow Malopolski Cup | 2022 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,103 |
| ch-SVK Amateurs | 2023 | 8 | 3 | 1,446 |
| ch-POL U08 | 2022 | 7 | 4 | 1,162 |
| ch-SVK U2300 | 2024 | 7 | 2 | 1,668 |
| Polish Youth Rapid & Blitz Championships 2026 | | Blitz | O12 | 2026 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,744 |
| 25th European Youth Rapid & Blitz Chess Championship | Blitz | O12 | 2026 | 2 | 0 | 1,510 |
| Polish Youth Rapid & Blitz Championships 2026 | Rapid | O12 | 2026 | 2 | 0 | 1,493 |
| Drużynowe Mistrzostwa Polski Juniorów 2026 | I Liga | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1,239 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Szymon Machaj's chess games?
42 games by Szymon Machaj, from Oct 2022 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 Szymon Machaj has played.
What does Szymon Machaj play on the first move as White?
Across 19 games with White in our database, Szymon Machaj opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Szymon Machaj answers 1...c5 (55% of games), 1...e5 (45% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Szymon Machaj play as White?
As White, Szymon Machaj's most-played openings in our database are: Italian Game (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate); French Defense (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 19 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Szymon Machaj play as Black?
As Black, Szymon Machaj most often plays: Sicilian: Four Knights (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Scotch Game (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 23 games.
What is Szymon Machaj's FIDE rating?
Szymon Machaj is currently rated 1,793 in classical chess, 1,734 in rapid and 1,723 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,876 (Nov 2025).
How many games has Szymon Machaj played?
Our database contains 42 games by Szymon Machaj, covering Oct 2022 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 13 wins, 8 draws, 21 losses (31.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Szymon Machaj?
42 games by Szymon Machaj 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.