Prepare against Rafael Ambros
Slovakia · World #35,020 classical · FIDE ID 14911221
When preparing against Rafael Ambros, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (86% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (59%).
Our database contains 71 games by Rafael Ambros, covering Jan 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Rafael Ambros's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Rafael Ambros 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 | 1,959 | 2,116 | Apr 2006 |
| Rapid | 1,971 | 2,016 | Jun 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 71 | 15 | 30 | 26 | 21.1% |
| As White | 29 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 31.0% |
| As Black | 42 | 6 | 20 | 16 | 14.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Rafael Ambros's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Rafael Ambros's side.
First moves as White (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 29 | 100.0% | 48.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 48.3% score
- …c5 (48% of these games) — Ambros usually continues c3 (55.0% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Ambros usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Ambros usually continues d4 (16.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 18 | 85.7% | 36.1% |
| b6 | 2 | 9.5% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 4.8% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 10 | 58.8% | 30.0% |
| Nf6 | 6 | 35.3% | 58.3% |
| g6 | 1 | 5.9% | 50.0% |
Rafael Ambros's chess games
All 71 games by Rafael Ambros in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2005 - 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: 15 wins, 30 draws, 26 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 10 | 3/5/2 | 30.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B95 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B38 | Sicilian | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 6 | 0/4/2 | 0.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B36 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D87 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A31 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2012 | Stefan Cechovic | 2,169 | chT3A2-SVK 1213 | E67 |
| Oct 2008 | Tamas Ress | 2,152 | chT3A2-SVK 0809 | D87 |
| May 2022 | Milos Sarmir | 2,042 | chT3A2-SVK 2122 | B55 |
| Dec 2016 | Vladimir Balint | 2,042 | chT2C-SVK 1617 | B09 |
| Feb 2020 | Vladimir Chovanec | 2,008 | chT2A-SVK 1920 | B06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT3A2-SVK 1314 | 2014 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,865 |
| chT3A2-SVK 0809 | 2009 | 8 | 2 | 1,955 |
| chT3A2-SVK 1213 | 2013 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,004 |
| chT3A2-SVK 1617 | 2017 | 6 | 4 | 1,955 |
| chT-SVK 3A2 1516 | 2016 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,966 |
| chT2A-SVK 1718 | 2018 | 5 | 2 | 1,814 |
| chT3A2-SVK 1415 | 2015 | 5 | 2 | 1,958 |
| chT3A2-SVK 2122 | 2022 | 4 | 2 | 1,940 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Rafael Ambros's chess games?
71 games by Rafael Ambros, from Jan 2005 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 Rafael Ambros has played.
What does Rafael Ambros play on the first move as White?
Across 29 games with White in our database, Rafael Ambros opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Rafael Ambros answers 1...c5 (86% of games), 1...b6 (10% of games), 1...d6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (59% of games), 1...Nf6 (35% of games), 1...g6 (6% of games).
What openings does Rafael Ambros play as White?
As White, Rafael Ambros's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Scotch Game (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 29 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Rafael Ambros play as Black?
As Black, Rafael Ambros most often plays: Sicilian (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Semi-Slav Defense (6 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (6 games, 16.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 42 games.
What is Rafael Ambros's FIDE rating?
Rafael Ambros is currently rated 1,959 in classical chess, 1,971 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,116 (Apr 2006).
How many games has Rafael Ambros played?
Our database contains 71 games by Rafael Ambros, covering Jan 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 15 wins, 30 draws, 26 losses (21.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Rafael Ambros?
71 games by Rafael Ambros 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.