Prepare against Rafal Dalkowski
Poland · World #13,958 classical · FIDE ID 21862460
Our database contains 229 games by Rafal Dalkowski, covering Dec 2015 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Rafal Dalkowski's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Rafal Dalkowski 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 | 2,117 | 2,252 | Sep 2021 |
| Rapid | 2,154 | 2,154 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,055 | 2,055 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 229 | 79 | 57 | 93 | 34.5% |
| As White | 113 | 46 | 32 | 35 | 40.7% |
| As Black | 116 | 33 | 25 | 58 | 28.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Rafal Dalkowski's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Rafal Dalkowski's side.
First moves as White (113 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 97 | 85.8% | 55.7% |
| Nf3 | 12 | 10.6% | 54.2% |
| c4 | 3 | 2.7% | 33.3% |
| e4 | 1 | 0.9% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 86% of White games, 55.7% score
- …Nf6 (64% of these games) — Dalkowski usually continues c4 (54.3% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Dalkowski usually continues c4 (47.5% score)
- …d6 (3% of these games) — Dalkowski usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 11% of White games, 54.2% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Dalkowski usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Dalkowski usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (8% of these games) — Dalkowski usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (75 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 50 | 66.7% | 37.0% |
| c5 | 24 | 32.0% | 41.7% |
| e5 | 1 | 1.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 18 | 66.7% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 5 | 18.5% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 7.4% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 7.4% | 0.0% |
Rafal Dalkowski's chess games
All 229 games by Rafal Dalkowski in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2015 - 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: 79 wins, 57 draws, 93 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 11 | 5/2/4 | 45.5% |
| E83 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 10 | 2/4/4 | 20.0% |
| D44 | Slav Defense | 10 | 2/3/5 | 20.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 8 | 5/3/0 | 62.5% |
| A13 | English Opening | 7 | 5/0/2 | 71.4% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 7 | 3/4/0 | 42.9% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| D36 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 15 | 5/4/6 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 13 | 5/2/6 | 38.5% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 12 | 4/2/6 | 33.3% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 11 | 3/3/5 | 27.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 9 | 1/3/5 | 11.1% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A43 | Modern Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2020 | Kacper Grela | 2,377 | ch-EU Online U2300 Qual | D56 |
| Jul 2021 | Iwo Godzwon | 2,375 | 18th Warsaw Najdorf Memorial Open A | B36 |
| Sep 2022 | Jakub Maciejczak | 2,374 | POL-chT 2nd League | D45 |
| Sep 2025 | Iweta Rajlich | 2,373 | Szansa Open Rapid | A40 |
| Jul 2021 | Mieszko Mis | 2,361 | Warsaw Open A | A38 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-POL U20 | 2022 | 26 | 12.5 | 1,918 |
| POL-chT 2nd League | 2023 | 23 | 11 | 2,103 |
| ch-POL U18 | 2022 | 18 | 7.5 | 1,883 |
| POL-chT 1st League | 2024 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,115 |
| 20th Warsaw Najdorf Memorial Open A | 2023 | 9 | 4 | 2,111 |
| 43rd Ludwika Zamenhofa Mem | 2024 | 9 | 5 | 2,204 |
| 19th Warsaw Najdorf Memorial Open A | 2022 | 9 | 5 | 2,023 |
| 236th Warsaw YMCA Winter A | 2021 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,048 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Rafal Dalkowski's chess games?
229 games by Rafal Dalkowski, from Dec 2015 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 Dalkowski has played.
What does Rafal Dalkowski play on the first move as White?
Across 113 games with White in our database, Rafal Dalkowski opens with 1.d4 (86% of games), 1.Nf3 (11% of games), 1.c4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Rafal Dalkowski answers 1...c6 (67% of games), 1...c5 (32% of games), 1...e5 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...d5 (19% of games), 1...g6 (7% of games).
What openings does Rafal Dalkowski play as White?
As White, Rafal Dalkowski's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (11 games, 45.5% win rate); King's Indian: Sämisch (10 games, 20.0% win rate); Slav Defense (10 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 113 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Rafal Dalkowski play as Black?
As Black, Rafal Dalkowski most often plays: Caro-Kann: Classical (15 games, 33.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (13 games, 38.5% win rate); Benoni Defense (12 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 116 games.
What is Rafal Dalkowski's FIDE rating?
Rafal Dalkowski is currently rated 2,117 in classical chess, 2,154 in rapid and 2,055 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,252 (Sep 2021).
How many games has Rafal Dalkowski played?
Our database contains 229 games by Rafal Dalkowski, covering Dec 2015 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 79 wins, 57 draws, 93 losses (34.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Rafal Dalkowski?
229 games by Rafal Dalkowski 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.