Prepare against Szymon Mackowiak
Poland · World #62,600 classical · FIDE ID 21859140
When preparing against Szymon Mackowiak, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (50% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 30 games by Szymon Mackowiak, covering Sep 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Szymon Mackowiak's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Szymon Mackowiak 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 | 1,847 | 1,865 | May 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,857 | 1,900 | May 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,918 | 1,959 | May 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 30 | 10 | 6 | 14 | 33.3% |
| As White | 20 | 7 | 3 | 10 | 35.0% |
| As Black | 10 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 30.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Szymon Mackowiak's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Szymon Mackowiak's side.
First moves as White (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 20 | 100.0% | 42.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 42.5% score
- …Nf6 (70% of these games) — Mackowiak usually continues c4 (39.3% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Mackowiak usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …c5 (5% of these games) — Mackowiak usually continues d5 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 2 | 50.0% | 25.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 25.0% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 25.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 5 | 100.0% | 70.0% |
Szymon Mackowiak's chess games
All 30 games by Szymon Mackowiak in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2015 - 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: 10 wins, 6 draws, 14 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D90 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D55 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D18 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E11 | Catalan | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D36 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2021 | Panagiotis-Athanasi Loukopoulos | 2,017 | ch-EU Amateur Online Final 2000/2300 | D60 |
| Apr 2021 | Aram Ter-gevorkian | 1,925 | ch-EU Amateur Online 1700/2000 | A52 |
| Jun 2022 | Lena Zarebska | 1,829 | Krakow Malopolski Open | E20 |
| Aug 2022 | Joachim Morczynski | 1,706 | Krakow Malopolski Cup | D90 |
| Feb 2023 | Mateusz Bednarczyk | 1,674 | 1st Wroclaw Black Horse Open B | E71 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Krakow Malopolski Cup | 2022 | 9 | 4 | 1,668 |
| 1st Wroclaw Black Horse Open B | 2023 | 7 | 3 | 1,567 |
| 56th Polanica Zdroj Open C | 2020 | 4 | 0 | 1,498 |
| ch-EU Amateur Online 1400/1700 | 2021 | 3 | 1.5 | 1,388 |
| ch-EU Amateur Online 1700/2000 | 2021 | 2 | 1 | 1,930 |
| Krakow Malopolski Open | 2022 | 2 | 1 | 1,879 |
| ch-EU Amateur Online Final 2000/2300 | 2021 | 1 | 1 | 2,417 |
| ch-EU Rapid | 2021 | 1 | 0.5 | 2,406 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Szymon Mackowiak's chess games?
30 games by Szymon Mackowiak, from Sep 2015 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 Szymon Mackowiak has played.
What does Szymon Mackowiak play on the first move as White?
Across 20 games with White in our database, Szymon Mackowiak opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Szymon Mackowiak answers 1...c6 (50% of games), 1...c5 (25% of games), 1...d5 (25% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Szymon Mackowiak play as White?
As White, Szymon Mackowiak's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 20 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Szymon Mackowiak play as Black?
As Black, Szymon Mackowiak most often plays: Indian Defense (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Catalan (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 10 games.
What is Szymon Mackowiak's FIDE rating?
Szymon Mackowiak is currently rated 1,847 in classical chess, 1,857 in rapid and 1,918 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,865 (May 2026).
How many games has Szymon Mackowiak played?
Our database contains 30 games by Szymon Mackowiak, covering Sep 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 10 wins, 6 draws, 14 losses (33.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Szymon Mackowiak?
30 games by Szymon Mackowiak 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.