Prepare against Rafael Tomanek
Slovakia · World #51,812 classical · FIDE ID 14907216
Our database contains 175 games by Rafael Tomanek, covering Jul 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Rafael Tomanek's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Rafael Tomanek 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 | 1,886 | 2,017 | Apr 2008 |
| Rapid | 1,759 | 1,929 | Jan 2016 |
| Blitz | 1,878 | 1,920 | Dec 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 175 | 52 | 57 | 66 | 29.7% |
| As White | 85 | 31 | 26 | 28 | 36.5% |
| As Black | 90 | 21 | 31 | 38 | 23.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Rafael Tomanek's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Rafael Tomanek's side.
First moves as White (85 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 82 | 96.5% | 50.6% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 2.4% | 75.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 1.2% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 96% of White games, 50.6% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Tomanek usually continues Nf3 (40.9% score)
- …d5 (34% of these games) — Tomanek usually continues Nf3 (67.9% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Tomanek usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 2% of White games, 75.0% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Tomanek usually continues b3 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Tomanek usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (48 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 40 | 83.3% | 47.5% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 10.4% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 6.3% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 18 | 78.3% | 38.9% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 21.7% | 20.0% |
Rafael Tomanek's chess games
All 175 games by Rafael Tomanek in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 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: 52 wins, 57 draws, 66 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D55 | Indian Defense | 20 | 4/8/8 | 20.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 11 | 4/6/1 | 36.4% |
| D35 | Semi-Slav Defense | 11 | 5/3/3 | 45.5% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A84 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| D55 | Queen's Indian Defense | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| D91 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A90 | Horwitz Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 8 | 0/5/3 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| B06 | Caro-Kann | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 6 | 4/2/0 | 66.7% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B16 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2009 | Ivan Novak | 2,242 | Bratislava Doprastav Open | A06 |
| Jun 2006 | Miroslav Malac | 2,124 | Bratislava Doprastav Open | D02 |
| Jan 2008 | Vladimir Farkas | 2,076 | chT2A-SVK 0708 | B11 |
| Feb 2006 | Michal Slamena | 2,063 | chT2A-SVK 0506 | D02 |
| Nov 2008 | Anton Zacik | 2,048 | chT2A-SVK 0809 | D71 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bratislava Doprastav Open | 2009 | 24 | 14.5 | 2,090 |
| ch-SVK Seniors-B | 2011 | 17 | 9 | 1,939 |
| Tatry Open | 2022 | 17 | 4 | 1,877 |
| ch-SVK Seniors 50 | 2021 | 12 | 5.5 | 1,889 |
| Banska Stiavnica V4 Open | 2018 | 11 | 2 | 1,969 |
| ch-SVK Open | 2019 | 9 | 4 | 1,605 |
| ch-SVK Seniors | 2015 | 9 | 5 | 2,067 |
| 2nd Arber Open Seniors | 2014 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,947 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Rafael Tomanek's chess games?
175 games by Rafael Tomanek, from Jul 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 Tomanek has played.
What does Rafael Tomanek play on the first move as White?
Across 85 games with White in our database, Rafael Tomanek opens with 1.d4 (96% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games), 1.e4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Rafael Tomanek answers 1...c6 (83% of games), 1...Nf6 (10% of games), 1...d5 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (78% of games), 1...Nf6 (22% of games).
What openings does Rafael Tomanek play as White?
As White, Rafael Tomanek's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (20 games, 20.0% win rate); Slav Defense (11 games, 36.4% win rate); Semi-Slav Defense (11 games, 45.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 85 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Rafael Tomanek play as Black?
As Black, Rafael Tomanek most often plays: Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (8 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (7 games, 14.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 90 games.
What is Rafael Tomanek's FIDE rating?
Rafael Tomanek is currently rated 1,886 in classical chess, 1,759 in rapid and 1,878 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,017 (Apr 2008).
How many games has Rafael Tomanek played?
Our database contains 175 games by Rafael Tomanek, covering Jul 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 52 wins, 57 draws, 66 losses (29.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Rafael Tomanek?
175 games by Rafael Tomanek 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.