Prepare against Rafal Borgula
FM · Poland · World #8,343 classical · FIDE ID 1110578
When preparing against Rafal Borgula, expect 1.d4 in 63% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (55% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (61%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as White, 21.4% over 28 games.
Our database contains 283 games by Rafal Borgula, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Rafal Borgula's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Rafal Borgula 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 | 2,199 | 2,346 | Apr 2007 |
| Rapid | 2,087 | 2,226 | Sep 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,123 | 2,290 | Apr 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 283 | 74 | 157 | 51 | 26.1% |
| As White | 140 | 40 | 78 | 21 | 28.6% |
| As Black | 143 | 34 | 79 | 30 | 23.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Rafal Borgula's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Rafal Borgula's side.
First moves as White (140 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 88 | 62.9% | 53.4% |
| Nf3 | 25 | 17.9% | 68.0% |
| e4 | 19 | 13.6% | 57.9% |
| c4 | 6 | 4.3% | 66.7% |
| f4 | 2 | 1.4% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 63% of White games, 53.4% score
- …Nf6 (63% of these games) — Borgula usually continues Nf3 (54.3% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Borgula usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …d6 (5% of these games) — Borgula usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 18% of White games, 68.0% score
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Borgula usually continues g3 (64.3% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Borgula usually continues g3 (90.0% score)
- …c5 (12% of these games) — Borgula usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (67 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 37 | 55.2% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 17 | 25.4% | 52.9% |
| c6 | 5 | 7.5% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 5 | 7.5% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 3.0% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (46 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 28 | 60.9% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 14 | 30.4% | 57.1% |
| c5 | 2 | 4.3% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 2.2% | 50.0% |
Rafal Borgula's chess games
All 283 games by Rafal Borgula 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: 74 wins, 157 draws, 51 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A50 | Indian Defense | 28 | 6/17/5 | 21.4% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 12 | 6/5/0 | 50.0% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| A31 | English Opening | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| A88 | Modern Defense | 5 | 0/4/1 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 0/4/0 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 0/4/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D55 | Indian Defense | 15 | 5/8/2 | 33.3% |
| B56 | Sicilian | 13 | 3/8/2 | 23.1% |
| D34 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| D34 | Catalan | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 5 | 0/5/0 | 0.0% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| A11 | Réti Opening | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B39 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2026 | Piotr Bobras | 2,432 | Polish Team Championships Division 1 | E90 |
| Sep 2016 | Mateusz Kolosowski | 2,426 | POL-chT 1st League | D34 |
| Sep 2006 | Oleg Polishchuk | 2,340 | POL-chT 2nd League | D30 |
| Sep 2011 | Sylwester Bednarek | 2,333 | chT-POL 1 | A31 |
| Aug 2005 | Piotr Mickiewicz | 2,308 | POL-chT 2nd League | B35 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| POL-chT 2nd League | 2022 | 108 | 58.5 | 2,254 |
| POL-chT 1st League | 2024 | 53 | 24 | 2,243 |
| chT3-POL Kujawsko Pomorskie 0708 | 2008 | 11 | 7 | 2,247 |
| chT3-POL 0607 | 2007 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,088 |
| 16th Kowalewo Pomorskie Open A | 2009 | 9 | 6 | 2,405 |
| chT-POL 1 | 2011 | 9 | 5 | 2,270 |
| TCh-POL 1st League | 2025 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,229 |
| chT3-POL Kujawsko Pomorskie 0809 | 2009 | 9 | 6 | 2,284 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Rafal Borgula's chess games?
283 games by Rafal Borgula, 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 Rafal Borgula has played.
What does Rafal Borgula play on the first move as White?
Across 140 games with White in our database, Rafal Borgula opens with 1.d4 (63% of games), 1.Nf3 (18% of games), 1.e4 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Rafal Borgula answers 1...c5 (55% of games), 1...e5 (25% of games), 1...c6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (61% of games), 1...Nf6 (30% of games), 1...c5 (4% of games).
What openings does Rafal Borgula play as White?
As White, Rafal Borgula's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (28 games, 21.4% win rate); Slav Defense (12 games, 50.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (8 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 140 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Rafal Borgula play as Black?
As Black, Rafal Borgula most often plays: Indian Defense (15 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (13 games, 23.1% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (7 games, 28.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 143 games.
What is Rafal Borgula's FIDE rating?
Rafal Borgula is currently rated 2,199 in classical chess, 2,087 in rapid and 2,123 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,346 (Apr 2007).
How many games has Rafal Borgula played?
Our database contains 283 games by Rafal Borgula, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 74 wins, 157 draws, 51 losses (26.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Rafal Borgula?
283 games by Rafal Borgula 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.