Prepare against Michal Racis
Poland · World #20,313 classical · FIDE ID 21886717
When preparing against Michal Racis, expect 1.d4 in 91% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (92% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (57%).
Our database contains 65 games by Michal Racis, covering Sep 2018 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Michal Racis's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michal Racis 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 | 2,055 | 2,141 | Oct 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,981 | 2,002 | Oct 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,808 | 1,825 | Aug 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 65 | 26 | 19 | 20 | 40.0% |
| As White | 32 | 16 | 8 | 8 | 50.0% |
| As Black | 33 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 30.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michal Racis's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michal Racis's side.
First moves as White (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 29 | 90.6% | 62.1% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 6.3% | 100.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 3.1% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 91% of White games, 62.1% score
- …Nf6 (59% of these games) — Racis usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Racis usually continues c4 (71.4% score)
- …d6 (10% of these games) — Racis usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 6% of White games, 100.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Racis usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 12 | 92.3% | 37.5% |
| c6 | 1 | 7.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 57.1% | 43.8% |
| d5 | 6 | 42.9% | 75.0% |
Michal Racis's chess games
All 65 games by Michal Racis in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2018 - 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: 26 wins, 19 draws, 20 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D36 | Indian Defense | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| E68 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D74 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D18 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B53 | Sicilian | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A00 | Réti Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | Andras Meszaros | 2,150 | Benidorm Open A 2025 | A45 |
| Dec 2023 | Viktor Neschetny | 2,124 | IPCA New Year Open | D02 |
| Jun 2024 | Igor Shepelev | 2,039 | IBCA EU-ch blind | D41 |
| Jun 2024 | Gavril Draghici Flutur | 2,015 | IBCA EU-ch blind | A57 |
| Dec 2024 | Michal Wolanski | 1,981 | 5th elllobregat Open | A45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5th elllobregat Open | 2024 | 10 | 3.5 | 2,024 |
| ch-POL U15 Qual | 2021 | 9 | 5 | 1,577 |
| IPCA New Year Open | 2023 | 9 | 6 | 2,025 |
| 5th Wch Disabilities | 2023 | 9 | 4 | 1,633 |
| Benidorm Open A 2025 | 2025 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,149 |
| IBCA EU-ch blind | 2024 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,200 |
| 17th IBCA Chess Olympiad | 2025 | 7 | 5 | 2,039 |
| Szansa Open Rapid | 2025 | 2 | 0 | 1,916 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michal Racis's chess games?
65 games by Michal Racis, from Sep 2018 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 Michal Racis has played.
What does Michal Racis play on the first move as White?
Across 32 games with White in our database, Michal Racis opens with 1.d4 (91% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games), 1.c4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michal Racis answers 1...c5 (92% of games), 1...c6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (57% of games), 1...d5 (43% of games).
What openings does Michal Racis play as White?
As White, Michal Racis's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Benoni Defense (4 games, 75.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense (3 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 32 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michal Racis play as Black?
As Black, Michal Racis most often plays: Sicilian (8 games, 25.0% win rate); London System (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Réti Opening (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 33 games.
What is Michal Racis's FIDE rating?
Michal Racis is currently rated 2,055 in classical chess, 1,981 in rapid and 1,808 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,141 (Oct 2024).
How many games has Michal Racis played?
Our database contains 65 games by Michal Racis, covering Sep 2018 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 26 wins, 19 draws, 20 losses (40.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michal Racis?
65 games by Michal Racis 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.