Prepare against Rad Chmiel
Australia · World #126,146 classical · FIDE ID 3207463
When preparing against Rad Chmiel, expect 1.d4 in 54% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (53% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (56%).
Our database contains 79 games by Rad Chmiel, covering Oct 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Rad Chmiel's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Rad Chmiel 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 | 1,657 | 1,947 | Apr 2008 |
| Rapid | 1,748 | 1,859 | Feb 2013 |
| Blitz | 1,778 | 1,873 | May 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 79 | 31 | 17 | 31 | 39.2% |
| As White | 39 | 16 | 11 | 12 | 41.0% |
| As Black | 40 | 15 | 6 | 19 | 37.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Rad Chmiel's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Rad Chmiel's side.
First moves as White (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 21 | 53.8% | 54.8% |
| Nf3 | 9 | 23.1% | 61.1% |
| e4 | 7 | 17.9% | 50.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 2.6% | 0.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 2.6% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 54% of White games, 54.8% score
- …d5 (48% of these games) — Chmiel usually continues Nf3 (55.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Chmiel usually continues c4 (42.9% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Chmiel usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 23% of White games, 61.1% score
- …d5 (44% of these games) — Chmiel usually continues g3 (83.3% score)
- …Nf6 (22% of these games) — Chmiel usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Chmiel usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 10 | 52.6% | 45.0% |
| e5 | 9 | 47.4% | 66.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 56.3% | 22.2% |
| d6 | 3 | 18.8% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 3 | 18.8% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 6.3% | 100.0% |
Rad Chmiel's chess games
All 79 games by Rad Chmiel in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2007 - 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: 31 wins, 17 draws, 31 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E01 | Catalan | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| E72 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A54 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B67 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A10 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2002 | Laura Moylan | 2,087 | ch-AUS Reserves | A57 |
| Apr 2010 | Justin Tan | 2,026 | 48th Doeberl Cup | C55 |
| Jan 2013 | David Webster | 2,017 | Australian Open | C55 |
| Apr 2010 | Dawen Shi | 2,009 | 48th Doeberl Cup | B25 |
| Apr 2010 | Angelo Tsagarakis | 1,933 | 48th Doeberl Cup | B22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-AUS Reserves | 2012 | 19 | 11 | 1,943 |
| Box Hill Open | 2019 | 12 | 6 | 1,505 |
| Australian Open | 2013 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,988 |
| ch-Box Hill CC | 2000 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,496 |
| 48th Doeberl Cup | 2010 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,945 |
| 47th Doeberl Cup Major | 2009 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,777 |
| Melbourne Open | 2012 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,928 |
| Box Hill Autumn Cup | 2005 | 3 | 1 | 1,688 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Rad Chmiel's chess games?
79 games by Rad Chmiel, from Oct 2007 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 Rad Chmiel has played.
What does Rad Chmiel play on the first move as White?
Across 39 games with White in our database, Rad Chmiel opens with 1.d4 (54% of games), 1.Nf3 (23% of games), 1.e4 (18% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Rad Chmiel answers 1...c5 (53% of games), 1...e5 (47% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (56% of games), 1...d6 (19% of games), 1...f5 (19% of games).
What openings does Rad Chmiel play as White?
As White, Rad Chmiel's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Réti Opening (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Slav Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 39 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Rad Chmiel play as Black?
As Black, Rad Chmiel most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Dutch Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 40 games.
What is Rad Chmiel's FIDE rating?
Rad Chmiel is currently rated 1,657 in classical chess, 1,748 in rapid and 1,778 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,947 (Apr 2008).
How many games has Rad Chmiel played?
Our database contains 79 games by Rad Chmiel, covering Oct 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 31 wins, 17 draws, 31 losses (39.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Rad Chmiel?
79 games by Rad Chmiel 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.