Prepare against Miroslaw Sobczak
Poland · World #79,802 classical · FIDE ID 1114182
When preparing against Miroslaw Sobczak, expect 1.e4 in 94% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (31% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (86%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Benoni Defense as Black, 50.0% over 16 games.
Our database contains 212 games by Miroslaw Sobczak, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Miroslaw Sobczak's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Miroslaw Sobczak 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 | 1,790 | 2,107 | Jul 2006 |
| Rapid | 1,768 | 1,999 | Jan 2013 |
| Blitz | 1,885 | 2,003 | Apr 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 212 | 81 | 48 | 83 | 38.2% |
| As White | 102 | 39 | 25 | 38 | 38.2% |
| As Black | 110 | 42 | 23 | 45 | 38.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Miroslaw Sobczak's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Miroslaw Sobczak's side.
First moves as White (102 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 96 | 94.1% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 6 | 5.9% | 58.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 94% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Sobczak usually continues Nf3 (55.2% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Sobczak usually continues d4 (53.3% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Sobczak usually continues Nf3 (70.8% score)
- 1.d4 — 6% of White games, 58.3% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Sobczak usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Sobczak usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Sobczak usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (51 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 16 | 31.4% | 59.4% |
| c5 | 16 | 31.4% | 50.0% |
| Nc6 | 8 | 15.7% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 5 | 9.8% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 4 | 7.8% | 37.5% |
| c6 | 1 | 2.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 37 | 86.0% | 45.9% |
| d5 | 2 | 4.7% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 4.7% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 2.3% | 0.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 2.3% | 0.0% |
Miroslaw Sobczak's chess games
All 212 games by Miroslaw Sobczak in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 81 wins, 48 draws, 83 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 13 | 1/4/8 | 7.7% |
| B97 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 12 | 6/1/5 | 50.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| B33 | Sicilian | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B16 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C41 | Philidor | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B15 | Modern Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 16 | 8/3/5 | 50.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| A31 | English Opening | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 6 | 0/4/2 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1995 | Andrzej Ocytko | 2,295 | Jaroslawiec Open A | B06 |
| Sep 2003 | Ryszard Sokolowski | 2,215 | POL-chT 2nd League | A58 |
| Aug 2016 | Jacek Orzechowski | 2,171 | 24th Poznan Open | C18 |
| Sep 2003 | Wojciech Lepiarczyk | 2,161 | POL-chT 2nd League | B15 |
| Mar 2013 | Marcin Bernat | 2,141 | chT-POL 3rd League Wielkopolska 12/13 | A57 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| POL-chT 2nd League | 2016 | 47 | 16.5 | 2,017 |
| chT-POL3 2010/11 | 2011 | 10 | 4.5 | 1,984 |
| Poznan Pocztowiec Open A | 2007 | 10 | 4 | 2,060 |
| 1st Suwalki Warakomska Memorial B | 2017 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,987 |
| chT-POL 3rd League Wielkopolska 12/13 | 2013 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,072 |
| 24th Poznan Open | 2016 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,981 |
| 27th Poznan Open | 2019 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,455 |
| 3rd Perla Baltyku Open B | 2007 | 9 | 6 | 2,120 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Miroslaw Sobczak's chess games?
212 games by Miroslaw Sobczak, from Apr 2003 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 Miroslaw Sobczak has played.
What does Miroslaw Sobczak play on the first move as White?
Across 102 games with White in our database, Miroslaw Sobczak opens with 1.e4 (94% of games), 1.d4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Miroslaw Sobczak answers 1...e6 (31% of games), 1...c5 (31% of games), 1...Nc6 (16% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (86% of games), 1...d5 (5% of games), 1...e6 (5% of games).
What openings does Miroslaw Sobczak play as White?
As White, Miroslaw Sobczak's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (13 games, 7.7% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (12 games, 50.0% win rate); Italian Game (9 games, 55.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 102 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Miroslaw Sobczak play as Black?
As Black, Miroslaw Sobczak most often plays: Benoni Defense (16 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (10 games, 30.0% win rate); English Opening (7 games, 28.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 110 games.
What is Miroslaw Sobczak's FIDE rating?
Miroslaw Sobczak is currently rated 1,790 in classical chess, 1,768 in rapid and 1,885 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,107 (Jul 2006).
How many games has Miroslaw Sobczak played?
Our database contains 212 games by Miroslaw Sobczak, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 81 wins, 48 draws, 83 losses (38.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Miroslaw Sobczak?
212 games by Miroslaw Sobczak 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.