Prepare against Igor Musial
FM · Poland · World #5,846 classical · FIDE ID 21858110
When preparing against Igor Musial, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (94% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (60%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 44.1% over 59 games.
Our database contains 420 games by Igor Musial, covering Sep 2016 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Igor Musial's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Igor Musial 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 | 2,252 | 2,306 | Aug 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,267 | 2,267 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,089 | 2,177 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 420 | 177 | 93 | 150 | 42.1% |
| As White | 217 | 96 | 49 | 72 | 44.2% |
| As Black | 203 | 81 | 44 | 78 | 39.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Igor Musial's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Igor Musial's side.
First moves as White (217 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 216 | 99.5% | 55.3% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 55.3% score
- …c5 (37% of these games) — Musial usually continues Nf3 (58.1% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Musial usually continues Nf3 (62.7% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Musial usually continues d4 (41.9% score)
- 1.g3 — 0% of White games, 100.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Musial usually continues Bg2 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (103 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 97 | 94.2% | 54.1% |
| e5 | 4 | 3.9% | 50.0% |
| a6 | 1 | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.0% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (52 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 31 | 59.6% | 56.5% |
| d5 | 20 | 38.5% | 47.5% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.9% | 100.0% |
Igor Musial's chess games
All 420 games by Igor Musial in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2016 - 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: 177 wins, 93 draws, 150 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 20 | 9/4/7 | 45.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 16 | 8/5/3 | 50.0% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 15 | 8/2/5 | 53.3% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 11 | 5/3/3 | 45.5% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 10 | 6/2/2 | 60.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 9 | 6/1/2 | 66.7% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 59 | 26/10/23 | 44.1% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 14 | 5/2/7 | 35.7% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 13 | 4/3/6 | 30.8% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 11 | 3/1/7 | 27.3% |
| A30 | English Opening | 10 | 2/4/4 | 20.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 10 | 5/2/3 | 50.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 8 | 3/4/1 | 37.5% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 5/0/2 | 71.4% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2025 | Alexei Shirov | 2,652 | Titled Tue Late | B30 |
| Mar 2025 | David Paravyan | 2,619 | Titled Tue Early | E18 |
| Nov 2024 | Jan Gustafsson | 2,598 | Titled Tue Early | A31 |
| Nov 2024 | Tamas Banusz | 2,576 | Titled Tue Early | D02 |
| Dec 2024 | Krikor Sevag Mekhitarian | 2,562 | Titled Tue Early | B33 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 184 | 89 | 2,290 |
| 25th European Youth Rapid & Blitz Chess Championship | Blitz | O18 | 2026 | 12 | 5.5 | 2,181 |
| 26th ch-EUR Indiv 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 5 | 2,260 |
| POL-chT 2nd League | 2024 | 10 | 7 | 2,144 |
| 61st Rubinstein Mem Open | 2025 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,163 |
| chT-POL 2nd League | 2025 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,340 |
| 20th Lazy Baltic Pearl Open A | 2024 | 9 | 7.5 | 2,218 |
| 1st chT-POL U18 | 2022 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,788 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Igor Musial's chess games?
420 games by Igor Musial, from Sep 2016 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 Igor Musial has played.
What does Igor Musial play on the first move as White?
Across 217 games with White in our database, Igor Musial opens with 1.e4 (100% of games), 1.g3 (0% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Igor Musial answers 1...c5 (94% of games), 1...e5 (4% of games), 1...a6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (60% of games), 1...d5 (38% of games), 1...c5 (2% of games).
What openings does Igor Musial play as White?
As White, Igor Musial's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (20 games, 45.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (16 games, 50.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (15 games, 53.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 217 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Igor Musial play as Black?
As Black, Igor Musial most often plays: Sicilian (59 games, 44.1% win rate); Réti Opening (14 games, 35.7% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (13 games, 30.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 203 games.
What is Igor Musial's FIDE rating?
Igor Musial is currently rated 2,252 in classical chess, 2,267 in rapid and 2,089 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,306 (Aug 2025).
How many games has Igor Musial played?
Our database contains 420 games by Igor Musial, covering Sep 2016 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 177 wins, 93 draws, 150 losses (42.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Igor Musial?
420 games by Igor Musial 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.