Prepare against Rafael Pierzak
Poland · World #88,714 classical · FIDE ID 1112171
When preparing against Rafael Pierzak, expect 1.c4 in 44% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (50% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (88%).
Our database contains 52 games by Rafael Pierzak, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Rafael Pierzak's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Rafael Pierzak 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 | 1,762 | 2,234 | Apr 2014 |
| Rapid | 1,790 | 1,999 | Apr 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,116 | 2,192 | Dec 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 52 | 13 | 16 | 23 | 25.0% |
| As White | 25 | 6 | 7 | 12 | 24.0% |
| As Black | 27 | 7 | 9 | 11 | 25.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Rafael Pierzak's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Rafael Pierzak's side.
First moves as White (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 11 | 44.0% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 6 | 24.0% | 16.7% |
| e4 | 6 | 24.0% | 25.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 4.0% | 100.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 4.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 44% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e5 (55% of these games) — Pierzak usually continues Nc3 (33.3% score)
- …Nf6 (18% of these games) — Pierzak usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (9% of these games) — Pierzak usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 24% of White games, 16.7% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Pierzak usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Pierzak usually continues dxe5 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (17% of these games) — Pierzak usually continues d5 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 8 | 50.0% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 18.8% | 66.7% |
| e6 | 2 | 12.5% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 6.3% | 50.0% |
| a6 | 1 | 6.3% | 100.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 6.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 87.5% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 12.5% | 100.0% |
Rafael Pierzak's chess games
All 52 games by Rafael Pierzak in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 13 wins, 16 draws, 23 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: The Whale | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Englund Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A48 | London System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C49 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C28 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Jakub Kilianczyk | 1,889 | Columbus Mistrzostwa Polski Amatorów 2026 | U1900 | C42 |
| Apr 2026 | Maksymilian Pietras | 1,840 | Columbus Mistrzostwa Polski Amatorów 2026 | U1900 | E71 |
| Sep 2016 | Kamil Katolik | 1,679 | ch-Slask Bak Memorial | D37 |
| Apr 2026 | Karol Kuriata | 1,653 | Columbus Mistrzostwa Polski Amatorów 2026 | U1900 | A01 |
| Aug 2026 | Jan Grabowski | 1,634 | Szachy w Ustroniu Łączą Pokolenia | Open C | D00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pyskowice Open | 1991 | 10 | 3.5 | 1,940 |
| Szachy w Ustroniu Łączą Pokolenia | Open C | 2026 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,729 |
| ch-Slask Bak Memorial | 2016 | 7 | 4 | 1,791 |
| Columbus Mistrzostwa Polski Amatorów 2026 | U1900 | 2026 | 6 | 4.5 | 1,956 |
| Polanica Zdroj Open | 1996 | 6 | 2 | 2,054 |
| chT3-POL | 2002 | 5 | 1 | 1,828 |
| Katowice Open | 1995 | 2 | 0.5 | 2,155 |
| TCh-POL 2nd League 2026 | 2026 | 2 | 0 | 1,472 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Rafael Pierzak's chess games?
52 games by Rafael Pierzak, from Apr 2003 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 Pierzak has played.
What does Rafael Pierzak play on the first move as White?
Across 25 games with White in our database, Rafael Pierzak opens with 1.c4 (44% of games), 1.d4 (24% of games), 1.e4 (24% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Rafael Pierzak answers 1...e5 (50% of games), 1...d5 (19% of games), 1...e6 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (88% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games).
What openings does Rafael Pierzak play as White?
As White, Rafael Pierzak's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 25 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Rafael Pierzak play as Black?
As Black, Rafael Pierzak most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 27 games.
What is Rafael Pierzak's FIDE rating?
Rafael Pierzak is currently rated 1,762 in classical chess, 1,790 in rapid and 2,116 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,234 (Apr 2014).
How many games has Rafael Pierzak played?
Our database contains 52 games by Rafael Pierzak, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 13 wins, 16 draws, 23 losses (25.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Rafael Pierzak?
52 games by Rafael Pierzak 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.