Prepare against Rafal Janicki
Poland · World #36,690 classical · FIDE ID 21805512
Our database contains 91 games by Rafal Janicki, covering Aug 2013 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Rafal Janicki's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Rafal Janicki 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 | 1,951 | 1,972 | Apr 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,920 | 1,920 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,833 | 1,840 | Aug 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 91 | 34 | 18 | 39 | 37.4% |
| As White | 44 | 18 | 8 | 18 | 40.9% |
| As Black | 47 | 16 | 10 | 21 | 34.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Rafal Janicki's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Rafal Janicki's side.
First moves as White (44 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 44 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Janicki usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Janicki usually continues Nf3 (65.0% score)
- …c6 (16% of these games) — Janicki usually continues d4 (91.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 19 | 82.6% | 57.9% |
| e6 | 3 | 13.0% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 4.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 30.8% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 4 | 30.8% | 87.5% |
| d5 | 3 | 23.1% | 33.3% |
| f5 | 1 | 7.7% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 7.7% | 100.0% |
Rafal Janicki's chess games
All 91 games by Rafal Janicki in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2013 - 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: 34 wins, 18 draws, 39 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B53 | Sicilian | 15 | 6/4/5 | 40.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C01 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 8 | 2/5/1 | 25.0% |
| C01 | Horwitz Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| A00 | Réti Opening | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E09 | Catalan | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2019 | Jakub Suliborski | 2,132 | 27th Poznan Open | C01 |
| Aug 2019 | Damian Bartkowiak | 2,114 | 27th Poznan Open | A85 |
| Aug 2018 | Ihor Zadymov | 2,102 | 26th Poznan Open | C44 |
| Sep 2021 | Robert Kossobudzki | 2,052 | POL-chT 2nd League | A00 |
| Aug 2019 | Rafal Nowak | 2,016 | 27th Poznan Open | C01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Srem LKS Piast | 2017 | 17 | 6 | 1,707 |
| 25th Poznan Open | 2017 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,757 |
| 57th Rubinstein Memorial Open D | 2021 | 9 | 6.5 | 1,833 |
| 56th Polanica Zdroj Open D | 2020 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,666 |
| 26th Poznan Open | 2018 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,853 |
| 27th Poznan Open | 2019 | 9 | 6 | 2,168 |
| chT-POL U19 3rd League Wielkopolska | 2013 | 9 | 2 | 1,224 |
| POL-chT 2nd League | 2021 | 9 | 4 | 1,952 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Rafal Janicki's chess games?
91 games by Rafal Janicki, from Aug 2013 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 Janicki has played.
What does Rafal Janicki play on the first move as White?
Across 44 games with White in our database, Rafal Janicki opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Rafal Janicki answers 1...c5 (83% of games), 1...e6 (13% of games), 1...e5 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (31% of games), 1...e6 (31% of games), 1...d5 (23% of games).
What openings does Rafal Janicki play as White?
As White, Rafal Janicki's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (15 games, 40.0% win rate); Italian Game (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (3 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 44 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Rafal Janicki play as Black?
As Black, Rafal Janicki most often plays: Sicilian (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Horwitz Defense (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Réti Opening (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 47 games.
What is Rafal Janicki's FIDE rating?
Rafal Janicki is currently rated 1,951 in classical chess, 1,920 in rapid and 1,833 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,972 (Apr 2025).
How many games has Rafal Janicki played?
Our database contains 91 games by Rafal Janicki, covering Aug 2013 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 34 wins, 18 draws, 39 losses (37.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Rafal Janicki?
91 games by Rafal Janicki 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.