Prepare against Rafael Adam
CM · Canada · World #5,397 classical · FIDE ID 2630958
When preparing against Rafael Adam, expect 1.d4 in 50% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (39% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (88%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Catalan as White, 42.9% over 21 games.
Our database contains 262 games by Rafael Adam, covering Oct 2018 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Rafael Adam's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Rafael Adam 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 | 2,263 | 2,291 | Jan 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,001 | 2,030 | Nov 2022 |
| Blitz | 2,056 | 2,127 | Nov 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 262 | 96 | 61 | 105 | 36.6% |
| As White | 135 | 56 | 35 | 44 | 41.5% |
| As Black | 127 | 40 | 26 | 61 | 31.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Rafael Adam's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Rafael Adam's side.
First moves as White (135 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 68 | 50.4% | 58.8% |
| Nf3 | 54 | 40.0% | 48.1% |
| e4 | 9 | 6.7% | 55.6% |
| c4 | 4 | 3.0% | 62.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 50% of White games, 58.8% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Adam usually continues c4 (53.4% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Adam usually continues c4 (65.0% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Adam usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 40% of White games, 48.1% score
- …d5 (43% of these games) — Adam usually continues g3 (52.3% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Adam usually continues g3 (34.4% score)
- …c5 (17% of these games) — Adam usually continues g3 (72.2% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (67 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 26 | 38.8% | 48.1% |
| c6 | 25 | 37.3% | 48.0% |
| c5 | 15 | 22.4% | 46.7% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.5% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 36 | 87.8% | 30.6% |
| f5 | 4 | 9.8% | 37.5% |
| c5 | 1 | 2.4% | 100.0% |
Rafael Adam's chess games
All 262 games by Rafael Adam in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2018 - Sep 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: 96 wins, 61 draws, 105 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A08 | Réti Opening | 31 | 14/5/12 | 45.2% |
| E04 | Catalan | 21 | 9/6/6 | 42.9% |
| D78 | Indian Defense | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| E62 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D00 | London System | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D36 | Indian Defense | 10 | 2/1/7 | 20.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2024 | Augustin Droin | 2,482 | World Youth Open U18 2024 | D31 |
| Sep 2025 | Alexandre Lesiege | 2,478 | Montreal Open | A37 |
| Oct 2022 | Bator Sambuev | 2,436 | ch-CAN Int | E15 |
| Jan 2026 | Zurab Javakhadze | 2,417 | Titled Tue | A45 |
| Sep 2024 | Aleksandra Maltsevskaya | 2,404 | Titled Tue Late | B12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 54 | 21 | 2,127 |
| Montreal Open | 2025 | 12 | 9 | 2,296 |
| chT-Francophonie Rapid | 2022 | 11 | 6.5 | 1,985 |
| Laval Open | 2024 | 11 | 5 | 2,024 |
| World Youth Open U18 2024 | 2024 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,161 |
| Montreal Pere Noel Open | 2023 | 10 | 7 | 2,041 |
| World Cup U14 Prel | 2021 | 10 | 4 | 1,487 |
| 56th Biel HTO | 2023 | 10 | 4 | 2,136 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Rafael Adam's chess games?
262 games by Rafael Adam, from Oct 2018 to Sep 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 Rafael Adam has played.
What does Rafael Adam play on the first move as White?
Across 135 games with White in our database, Rafael Adam opens with 1.d4 (50% of games), 1.Nf3 (40% of games), 1.e4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Rafael Adam answers 1...e5 (39% of games), 1...c6 (37% of games), 1...c5 (22% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (88% of games), 1...f5 (10% of games), 1...c5 (2% of games).
What openings does Rafael Adam play as White?
As White, Rafael Adam's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (31 games, 45.2% win rate); Catalan (21 games, 42.9% win rate); Indian Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 135 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Rafael Adam play as Black?
As Black, Rafael Adam most often plays: Indian Defense (10 games, 20.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Italian Game (6 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 127 games.
What is Rafael Adam's FIDE rating?
Rafael Adam is currently rated 2,263 in classical chess, 2,001 in rapid and 2,056 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,291 (Jan 2026).
How many games has Rafael Adam played?
Our database contains 262 games by Rafael Adam, covering Oct 2018 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 96 wins, 61 draws, 105 losses (36.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Rafael Adam?
262 games by Rafael Adam 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.