Prepare against Rafal Buraczewski
CM · Poland · World #9,237 classical · FIDE ID 1155245
Our database contains 422 games by Rafal Buraczewski, covering Jul 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Rafal Buraczewski's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Rafal Buraczewski 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 | 2,135 | 2,249 | Jan 2017 |
| Rapid | 1,989 | 2,023 | Sep 2023 |
| Blitz | 2,002 | 2,027 | Oct 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 422 | 132 | 101 | 189 | 31.3% |
| As White | 205 | 70 | 50 | 85 | 34.1% |
| As Black | 217 | 62 | 51 | 104 | 28.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Rafal Buraczewski's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Rafal Buraczewski's side.
First moves as White (205 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 141 | 68.8% | 52.1% |
| Nf3 | 34 | 16.6% | 39.7% |
| e4 | 23 | 11.2% | 34.8% |
| c3 | 4 | 2.0% | 0.0% |
| g3 | 3 | 1.5% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 69% of White games, 52.1% score
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Buraczewski usually continues Nf3 (58.1% score)
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Buraczewski usually continues Nf3 (63.6% score)
- …g6 (5% of these games) — Buraczewski usually continues c4 (12.5% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 17% of White games, 39.7% score
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Buraczewski usually continues d4 (61.1% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Buraczewski usually continues d4 (35.7% score)
- …g6 (12% of these games) — Buraczewski usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (127 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 95 | 74.8% | 46.8% |
| c6 | 9 | 7.1% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 7 | 5.5% | 50.0% |
| Nc6 | 4 | 3.1% | 37.5% |
| c5 | 4 | 3.1% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 3 | 2.4% | 16.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (49 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 28 | 57.1% | 28.6% |
| e6 | 9 | 18.4% | 61.1% |
| d5 | 6 | 12.2% | 66.7% |
| c5 | 3 | 6.1% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.0% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.0% | 100.0% |
Rafal Buraczewski's chess games
All 422 games by Rafal Buraczewski in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2009 - 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: 132 wins, 101 draws, 189 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E61 | Indian Defense | 31 | 15/8/8 | 48.4% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 26 | 12/6/8 | 46.2% |
| D52 | Slav Defense | 18 | 5/6/7 | 27.8% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 9 | 5/3/1 | 55.6% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| D04 | Colle System | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 22 | 6/7/9 | 27.3% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 20 | 5/6/9 | 25.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 17 | 6/6/5 | 35.3% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 14 | 8/2/4 | 57.1% |
| D11 | Réti Opening | 11 | 2/2/7 | 18.2% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 10 | 5/3/2 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 10 | 2/1/7 | 20.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 8 | 1/2/5 | 12.5% |
| A11 | English Opening | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| E70 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2023 | Monika Socko | 2,392 | Warsaw Szansa Blitz Open | B20 |
| May 2021 | Ryszard Eggink | 2,387 | chT-POL Academic | A00 |
| Jul 2025 | Diego Cacheiro Blanco | 2,383 | Titled Tue Early | D11 |
| Sep 2023 | Carlos Alberto Gallegos Diaz | 2,374 | Titled Tue Early | C00 |
| Apr 2025 | Dmitry Gurevich | 2,347 | Titled Tue Early | D90 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 121 | 31 | 2,016 |
| Suwalki Open | 2012 | 25 | 14 | 1,905 |
| chT-POL U19 1st League | 2015 | 21 | 12.5 | 1,798 |
| chT-POL Academic | 2021 | 15 | 8.5 | 2,200 |
| ch-POL Academic | 2021 | 14 | 4 | 2,041 |
| ch-POL U12 | 2009 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,694 |
| 17th ch-Podlaskie U15 | 2011 | 10 | 3.5 | 1,563 |
| 18th Rewal Open B | 2013 | 9 | 5 | 1,970 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Rafal Buraczewski's chess games?
422 games by Rafal Buraczewski, from Jul 2009 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 Rafal Buraczewski has played.
What does Rafal Buraczewski play on the first move as White?
Across 205 games with White in our database, Rafal Buraczewski opens with 1.d4 (69% of games), 1.Nf3 (17% of games), 1.e4 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Rafal Buraczewski answers 1...e6 (75% of games), 1...c6 (7% of games), 1...d5 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (57% of games), 1...e6 (18% of games), 1...d5 (12% of games).
What openings does Rafal Buraczewski play as White?
As White, Rafal Buraczewski's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (31 games, 48.4% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (26 games, 46.2% win rate); Slav Defense (18 games, 27.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 205 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Rafal Buraczewski play as Black?
As Black, Rafal Buraczewski most often plays: French: Classical Variation (22 games, 27.3% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (20 games, 25.0% win rate); French Defense (17 games, 35.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 217 games.
What is Rafal Buraczewski's FIDE rating?
Rafal Buraczewski is currently rated 2,135 in classical chess, 1,989 in rapid and 2,002 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,249 (Jan 2017).
How many games has Rafal Buraczewski played?
Our database contains 422 games by Rafal Buraczewski, covering Jul 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 132 wins, 101 draws, 189 losses (31.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Rafal Buraczewski?
422 games by Rafal Buraczewski 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.