Prepare against Krzysztof Raczek
IM · Poland · World #723 classical · FIDE ID 21005303
When preparing against Krzysztof Raczek, expect 1.e4 in 32% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (44% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (68%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 28.9% over 38 games.
Our database contains 750 games by Krzysztof Raczek, covering Sep 2017 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Krzysztof Raczek's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Krzysztof Raczek 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 | 2,483 | 2,506 | Feb 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,415 | 2,430 | Aug 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,428 | 2,458 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 750 | 352 | 219 | 177 | 46.9% |
| As White | 372 | 191 | 111 | 70 | 51.3% |
| As Black | 378 | 161 | 108 | 107 | 42.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Krzysztof Raczek's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Krzysztof Raczek's side.
First moves as White (372 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 120 | 32.3% | 64.6% |
| d4 | 90 | 24.2% | 69.4% |
| Nf3 | 76 | 20.4% | 65.8% |
| c4 | 69 | 18.5% | 64.5% |
| b3 | 13 | 3.5% | 65.4% |
| g3 | 3 | 0.8% | 83.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 32% of White games, 64.6% score
- …c5 (48% of these games) — Raczek usually continues Nf3 (69.6% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Raczek usually continues Nf3 (56.9% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Raczek usually continues d4 (67.9% score)
- 1.d4 — 24% of White games, 69.4% score
- …Nf6 (61% of these games) — Raczek usually continues c4 (74.3% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Raczek usually continues c4 (55.6% score)
- …d6 (2% of these games) — Raczek usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (161 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 71 | 44.1% | 48.6% |
| c6 | 50 | 31.1% | 58.0% |
| e5 | 19 | 11.8% | 57.9% |
| e6 | 14 | 8.7% | 64.3% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 1.2% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 1.2% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (123 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 84 | 68.3% | 58.9% |
| d5 | 27 | 22.0% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 4 | 3.3% | 75.0% |
| g6 | 3 | 2.4% | 66.7% |
| d6 | 3 | 2.4% | 66.7% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
Krzysztof Raczek's chess games
All 750 games by Krzysztof Raczek in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2017 - 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: 352 wins, 219 draws, 177 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A13 | English Opening | 35 | 16/9/10 | 45.7% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 24 | 15/7/2 | 62.5% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 21 | 15/4/2 | 71.4% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 20 | 11/7/2 | 55.0% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 19 | 10/7/2 | 52.6% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 19 | 9/5/5 | 47.4% |
| E06 | Catalan | 15 | 10/4/1 | 66.7% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 14 | 8/1/5 | 57.1% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 12 | 7/2/3 | 58.3% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 10 | 5/3/2 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B46 | Sicilian | 38 | 11/11/16 | 28.9% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 33 | 16/8/9 | 48.5% |
| A13 | English Opening | 23 | 9/8/6 | 39.1% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 22 | 11/5/6 | 50.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 17 | 8/4/5 | 47.1% |
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 15 | 8/3/4 | 53.3% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 12 | 5/4/3 | 41.7% |
| D02 | London System | 12 | 3/4/5 | 25.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 9 | 9/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2025 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 2,729 | Titled Tue Late | B35 |
| May 2026 | M. Amin Tabatabaei | 2,714 | Grand Prix PlusCity Blitz | A13 |
| Feb 2025 | Alexander Grischuk | 2,687 | Titled Tue Late | A06 |
| Aug 2024 | Sam Shankland | 2,669 | Titled Tue Late | B12 |
| Jun 2024 | Grigoriy Oparin | 2,665 | Titled Tue Late | A50 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 214 | 142 | 2,495 |
| POL-chT 1st League | 2024 | 18 | 12.5 | 2,444 |
| Wroclaw Open A | 2025 | 17 | 10.5 | 2,251 |
| 25th European Youth Rapid & Blitz Chess Championship | Blitz | O18 | 2026 | 16 | 10 | 2,313 |
| ch-EU Blitz | 2022 | 16 | 8.5 | 2,337 |
| Polish Youth Rapid & Blitz Championships 2026 | Blitz | O18 | 2026 | 12 | 9.5 | 2,388 |
| World Youth Open U18 2025 | 2025 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,507 |
| 31st Abu Dhabi Blitz Open | 2025 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,294 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Krzysztof Raczek's chess games?
750 games by Krzysztof Raczek, from Sep 2017 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 Krzysztof Raczek has played.
What does Krzysztof Raczek play on the first move as White?
Across 372 games with White in our database, Krzysztof Raczek opens with 1.e4 (32% of games), 1.d4 (24% of games), 1.Nf3 (20% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Krzysztof Raczek answers 1...c5 (44% of games), 1...c6 (31% of games), 1...e5 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (68% of games), 1...d5 (22% of games), 1...f5 (3% of games).
What openings does Krzysztof Raczek play as White?
As White, Krzysztof Raczek's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (35 games, 45.7% win rate); Réti Opening (24 games, 62.5% win rate); Indian Defense (21 games, 71.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 372 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Krzysztof Raczek play as Black?
As Black, Krzysztof Raczek most often plays: Sicilian (38 games, 28.9% win rate); Indian Defense (33 games, 48.5% win rate); English Opening (23 games, 39.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 378 games.
What is Krzysztof Raczek's FIDE rating?
Krzysztof Raczek is currently rated 2,483 in classical chess, 2,415 in rapid and 2,428 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,506 (Feb 2026).
How many games has Krzysztof Raczek played?
Our database contains 750 games by Krzysztof Raczek, covering Sep 2017 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 352 wins, 219 draws, 177 losses (46.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Krzysztof Raczek?
750 games by Krzysztof Raczek 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.