Prepare against Franciszek Serafin
Poland · World #8,156 classical · FIDE ID 21062641
When preparing against Franciszek Serafin, expect 1.Nf3 in 41% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (71% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (71%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 47.1% over 17 games.
Our database contains 120 games by Franciszek Serafin, covering Nov 2021 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Franciszek Serafin's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Franciszek Serafin 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 | 2,203 | 2,203 | Sep 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,212 | 2,212 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,144 | 2,144 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 120 | 39 | 40 | 41 | 32.5% |
| As White | 54 | 20 | 17 | 17 | 37.0% |
| As Black | 66 | 19 | 23 | 24 | 28.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Franciszek Serafin's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Franciszek Serafin's side.
First moves as White (54 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 22 | 40.7% | 56.8% |
| d4 | 19 | 35.2% | 47.4% |
| c4 | 10 | 18.5% | 45.0% |
| e4 | 3 | 5.6% | 83.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 41% of White games, 56.8% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Serafin usually continues c4 (57.1% score)
- …d5 (41% of these games) — Serafin usually continues d4 (64.3% score)
- …c5 (9% of these games) — Serafin usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 35% of White games, 47.4% score
- …d5 (53% of these games) — Serafin usually continues c4 (65.0% score)
- …Nf6 (42% of these games) — Serafin usually continues c4 (16.7% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Serafin usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 30 | 71.4% | 55.0% |
| c6 | 6 | 14.3% | 25.0% |
| e5 | 4 | 9.5% | 37.5% |
| a6 | 1 | 2.4% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.4% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 10 | 71.4% | 45.0% |
| d5 | 4 | 28.6% | 25.0% |
Franciszek Serafin's chess games
All 120 games by Franciszek Serafin in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2021 - 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: 39 wins, 40 draws, 41 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A36 | English Opening | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| E40 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 17 | 8/7/2 | 47.1% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E21 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | Marek Madej | 2,255 | 62nd Rubinstein Mem Open | A05 |
| Jul 2026 | Stanislaw Korszanski | 2,240 | Polish Youth Rapid & Blitz Championships 2026 | Rapid | O14 | A46 |
| Jun 2026 | Michal Smetek | 2,144 | Najdorf Mem Open A 2026 | D79 |
| Oct 2025 | Mykhailo Nezhyvenko | 2,144 | 33rd EY Open U12 | D35 |
| Oct 2025 | Kacper Majek | 2,125 | 306th YMCA Autumn A | C50 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-POL U10 | 2023 | 18 | 9 | 1,217 |
| Polish Youth Rapid & Blitz Championships 2026 | Rapid | O14 | 2026 | 10 | 7 | 2,170 |
| Szansa Chess Open 2026 - Blitz | 2026 | 10 | 6 | 2,261 |
| Najdorf Mem Open A 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,147 |
| 44th Ludwika Zamenhofa Mem | 2025 | 9 | 3 | 1,988 |
| 9th Irena Warakomska Mem | 2025 | 9 | 5 | 2,059 |
| Drużynowe Mistrzostwa Polski Juniorów 2026 | I Liga | 2026 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,046 |
| Ustron Open B | 2024 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,715 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Franciszek Serafin's chess games?
120 games by Franciszek Serafin, from Nov 2021 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 Franciszek Serafin has played.
What does Franciszek Serafin play on the first move as White?
Across 54 games with White in our database, Franciszek Serafin opens with 1.Nf3 (41% of games), 1.d4 (35% of games), 1.c4 (19% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Franciszek Serafin answers 1...c5 (71% of games), 1...c6 (14% of games), 1...e5 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (71% of games), 1...d5 (29% of games).
What openings does Franciszek Serafin play as White?
As White, Franciszek Serafin's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Réti Opening (6 games, 16.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 54 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Franciszek Serafin play as Black?
As Black, Franciszek Serafin most often plays: Sicilian (17 games, 47.1% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Nimzo-Indian Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 66 games.
What is Franciszek Serafin's FIDE rating?
Franciszek Serafin is currently rated 2,203 in classical chess, 2,212 in rapid and 2,144 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,203 (Sep 2026).
How many games has Franciszek Serafin played?
Our database contains 120 games by Franciszek Serafin, covering Nov 2021 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 39 wins, 40 draws, 41 losses (32.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Franciszek Serafin?
120 games by Franciszek Serafin 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.