Prepare against Michal Rychlik
Poland · World #29,134 classical · FIDE ID 21032831
Our database contains 69 games by Michal Rychlik, covering Jul 2018 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Michal Rychlik's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michal Rychlik 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 | 1,991 | 2,028 | May 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,990 | 2,026 | Jan 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,927 | 2,007 | Aug 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 69 | 24 | 17 | 28 | 34.8% |
| As White | 35 | 10 | 9 | 16 | 28.6% |
| As Black | 34 | 14 | 8 | 12 | 41.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michal Rychlik's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michal Rychlik's side.
First moves as White (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 21 | 60.0% | 45.2% |
| d4 | 11 | 31.4% | 27.3% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 5.7% | 100.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 2.9% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 60% of White games, 45.2% score
- …c5 (48% of these games) — Rychlik usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Rychlik usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (10% of these games) — Rychlik usually continues exd5 (100.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 31% of White games, 27.3% score
- …Nf6 (82% of these games) — Rychlik usually continues c4 (27.8% score)
- …d5 (18% of these games) — Rychlik usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 7 | 38.9% | 35.7% |
| g6 | 4 | 22.2% | 75.0% |
| e5 | 3 | 16.7% | 66.7% |
| e6 | 2 | 11.1% | 75.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 11.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 3 | 42.9% | 66.7% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 42.9% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 14.3% | 50.0% |
Michal Rychlik's chess games
All 69 games by Michal Rychlik in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 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: 24 wins, 17 draws, 28 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E60 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E83 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D05 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2024 | Vojtech Sramek | 2,246 | 7th Bohumin Open A | B40 |
| Jun 2024 | Pavel Flajsman | 2,234 | 7th Bohumin Open A | B57 |
| Dec 2024 | Mariusz Szewczyk | 2,171 | 43rd Ludwika Zamenhofa Mem | C48 |
| Aug 2025 | Izabela Tokarz | 2,090 | 61st Rubinstein Mem Open | B01 |
| Aug 2025 | Michal Wieckowski | 2,088 | 61st Rubinstein Mem Open | B20 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adolf Anderssen Mem | 2025 | 9 | 5 | 2,055 |
| ch-POL sf | 2023 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,983 |
| 7th Bohumin Open A | 2024 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,124 |
| Wroclaw Open B | 2024 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,793 |
| 61st Rubinstein Mem Open | 2025 | 9 | 4 | 2,022 |
| 57th Rubinstein Memorial Open D | 2021 | 8 | 4 | 1,717 |
| Semifinals ch-POL | 2025 | 6 | 2 | 1,999 |
| 58th Polanica Zdroj Open D | 2022 | 4 | 2.5 | 1,781 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michal Rychlik's chess games?
69 games by Michal Rychlik, from Jul 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 Rychlik has played.
What does Michal Rychlik play on the first move as White?
Across 35 games with White in our database, Michal Rychlik opens with 1.e4 (60% of games), 1.d4 (31% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michal Rychlik answers 1...c5 (39% of games), 1...g6 (22% of games), 1...e5 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d6 (43% of games), 1...Nf6 (43% of games), 1...d5 (14% of games).
What openings does Michal Rychlik play as White?
As White, Michal Rychlik's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (5 games, 20.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 35 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michal Rychlik play as Black?
As Black, Michal Rychlik most often plays: Sicilian (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Modern Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Réti Opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 34 games.
What is Michal Rychlik's FIDE rating?
Michal Rychlik is currently rated 1,991 in classical chess, 1,990 in rapid and 1,927 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,028 (May 2024).
How many games has Michal Rychlik played?
Our database contains 69 games by Michal Rychlik, covering Jul 2018 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 24 wins, 17 draws, 28 losses (34.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michal Rychlik?
69 games by Michal Rychlik 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.