Prepare against Rafal Antoniewski
GM · Poland · World #967 classical · FIDE ID 1111078
When preparing against Rafal Antoniewski, expect 1.e4 in 72% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (68% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (59%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Slav Defense as Black, 12.1% over 33 games.
Our database contains 1,427 games by Rafal Antoniewski, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Rafal Antoniewski's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Rafal Antoniewski 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 | 2,454 | 2,614 | Jul 2010 |
| Rapid | 2,512 | 2,529 | Apr 2015 |
| Blitz | 2,581 | 2,581 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,427 | 505 | 719 | 203 | 35.4% |
| As White | 700 | 279 | 352 | 69 | 39.9% |
| As Black | 727 | 226 | 367 | 134 | 31.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Rafal Antoniewski's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Rafal Antoniewski's side.
First moves as White (700 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 503 | 71.9% | 66.1% |
| Nf3 | 73 | 10.4% | 62.3% |
| d4 | 70 | 10.0% | 62.9% |
| c4 | 46 | 6.6% | 57.6% |
| g3 | 4 | 0.6% | 75.0% |
| b3 | 3 | 0.4% | 83.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 72% of White games, 66.1% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Antoniewski usually continues Nf3 (63.9% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Antoniewski usually continues Nf3 (65.0% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Antoniewski usually continues d4 (65.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 10% of White games, 62.3% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Antoniewski usually continues g3 (66.7% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Antoniewski usually continues d4 (59.1% score)
- …c5 (14% of these games) — Antoniewski usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (324 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 221 | 68.2% | 58.8% |
| c6 | 48 | 14.8% | 52.1% |
| e5 | 19 | 5.9% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 11 | 3.4% | 72.7% |
| d5 | 8 | 2.5% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 6 | 1.9% | 83.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (286 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 169 | 59.1% | 53.0% |
| d5 | 65 | 22.7% | 53.8% |
| g6 | 23 | 8.0% | 67.4% |
| d6 | 15 | 5.2% | 60.0% |
| e6 | 6 | 2.1% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 5 | 1.7% | 40.0% |
Rafal Antoniewski's chess games
All 1,427 games by Rafal Antoniewski in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Aug 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: 505 wins, 719 draws, 203 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 77 | 37/30/10 | 48.1% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 38 | 16/15/7 | 42.1% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 36 | 23/12/1 | 63.9% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 33 | 11/20/2 | 33.3% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 27 | 9/18/0 | 33.3% |
| D41 | Indian Defense | 24 | 10/12/2 | 41.7% |
| A30 | English Opening | 24 | 11/10/3 | 45.8% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 21 | 6/14/1 | 28.6% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 20 | 7/10/3 | 35.0% |
| B85 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 16 | 4/8/4 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B56 | Sicilian | 103 | 39/41/23 | 37.9% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 43 | 7/25/11 | 16.3% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 42 | 11/19/12 | 26.2% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 37 | 19/13/5 | 51.4% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 33 | 4/25/4 | 12.1% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 25 | 7/13/5 | 28.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 23 | 6/11/6 | 26.1% |
| E62 | English Opening | 22 | 3/14/5 | 13.6% |
| B85 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 22 | 11/4/7 | 50.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 18 | 7/8/3 | 38.9% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2011 | Ivan Sokolov | 2,673 | 20th chT1A-CRO | D27 |
| Jan 2020 | Ivan Saric | 2,650 | chT-SVK 1920 | B08 |
| Dec 2011 | Vladimir Belov | 2,641 | ch-EU rapid | B12 |
| Jun 2010 | Alberto David | 2,631 | 1st Marrakesh Open | A33 |
| Sep 2010 | Michal Krasenkow | 2,622 | chT-POL 66th | A11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| POL-chT 1st League | 2024 | 85 | 50 | 2,460 |
| ch-POL U20 | 2000 | 44 | 27 | 2,404 |
| chT-POL | 2018 | 29 | 14 | 2,516 |
| Tatry Open | 2008 | 27 | 21 | 2,483 |
| Wch U16 | 1996 | 22 | 13 | 2,308 |
| ch-EU U20 | 2000 | 22 | 12 | 2,378 |
| ch-POL U18 | 1998 | 21 | 14 | 2,349 |
| ch-EU U14 | 1994 | 18 | 9 | 2,173 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Robert Kempinski (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Rafal Antoniewski's chess games?
1,427 games by Rafal Antoniewski, from Apr 2003 to Aug 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 Rafal Antoniewski has played.
What does Rafal Antoniewski play on the first move as White?
Across 700 games with White in our database, Rafal Antoniewski opens with 1.e4 (72% of games), 1.Nf3 (10% of games), 1.d4 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Rafal Antoniewski answers 1...c5 (68% of games), 1...c6 (15% of games), 1...e5 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (59% of games), 1...d5 (23% of games), 1...g6 (8% of games).
What openings does Rafal Antoniewski play as White?
As White, Rafal Antoniewski's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (77 games, 48.1% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (38 games, 42.1% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (36 games, 63.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 700 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Rafal Antoniewski play as Black?
As Black, Rafal Antoniewski most often plays: Sicilian (103 games, 37.9% win rate); Indian Defense (43 games, 16.3% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (42 games, 26.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 727 games.
What is Rafal Antoniewski's FIDE rating?
Rafal Antoniewski is currently rated 2,454 in classical chess, 2,512 in rapid and 2,581 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,614 (Jul 2010).
How many games has Rafal Antoniewski played?
Our database contains 1,427 games by Rafal Antoniewski, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 505 wins, 719 draws, 203 losses (35.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Rafal Antoniewski?
1,427 games by Rafal Antoniewski 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.