Prepare against Rafal Kazmierczak
CM · Poland · World #8,143 classical · FIDE ID 1120379
When preparing against Rafal Kazmierczak, expect 1.e4 in 83% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (77% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Closed as White, 20.0% over 15 games.
Our database contains 103 games by Rafal Kazmierczak, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Rafal Kazmierczak's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Rafal Kazmierczak 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 | 2,202 | 2,214 | Jul 2006 |
| Rapid | 2,129 | 2,163 | Apr 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,197 | 2,197 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 103 | 34 | 37 | 32 | 33.0% |
| As White | 48 | 21 | 19 | 8 | 43.8% |
| As Black | 55 | 13 | 18 | 24 | 23.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Rafal Kazmierczak's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Rafal Kazmierczak's side.
First moves as White (48 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 40 | 83.3% | 60.0% |
| d4 | 3 | 6.3% | 66.7% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 4.2% | 100.0% |
| g3 | 2 | 4.2% | 75.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 2.1% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 83% of White games, 60.0% score
- …c5 (55% of these games) — Kazmierczak usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Kazmierczak usually continues d3 (87.5% score)
- …c6 (10% of these games) — Kazmierczak usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 6% of White games, 66.7% score
- …d5 (67% of these games) — Kazmierczak usually continues Bf4 (75.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Kazmierczak usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 23 | 76.7% | 37.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 6.7% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 6.7% | 100.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 6.7% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 3.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 20 | 100.0% | 32.5% |
Rafal Kazmierczak's chess games
All 103 games by Rafal Kazmierczak in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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, 37 draws, 32 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 15 | 3/9/3 | 20.0% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 8 | 1/1/6 | 12.5% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D51 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A94 | Catalan | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2006 | Vitaly Teterev | 2,518 | 11th Rewal Open | B25 |
| Dec 2007 | Patryk Lagowski | 2,341 | 7th Warsaw AIG Life Rapid | D37 |
| Sep 2007 | Tomasz Babik | 2,264 | POL-chT 2nd League | B25 |
| Sep 2007 | Andrzej Betkowski | 2,224 | POL-chT 2nd League | B06 |
| Jan 2001 | Dawid Ziolkowski | 2,187 | ch-POL U18 | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-POL U18 | 2002 | 21 | 8.5 | 2,065 |
| POL-chT 2nd League | 2007 | 18 | 9.5 | 2,217 |
| 11th Rewal Open | 2006 | 11 | 5 | 2,133 |
| ch-POL U16 | 2000 | 9 | 3 | 1,896 |
| 2nd POL Academic Cup | 2007 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,252 |
| chT2-POL U20 | 1997 | 9 | 7.5 | – |
| chT2-POL North U19 | 2000 | 9 | 5 | 2,138 |
| Augustow Open U16 | 1996 | 8 | 5.5 | 1,950 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Rafal Kazmierczak's chess games?
103 games by Rafal Kazmierczak, from Apr 2003 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 Kazmierczak has played.
What does Rafal Kazmierczak play on the first move as White?
Across 48 games with White in our database, Rafal Kazmierczak opens with 1.e4 (83% of games), 1.d4 (6% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Rafal Kazmierczak answers 1...c5 (77% of games), 1...d6 (7% of games), 1...e6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Rafal Kazmierczak play as White?
As White, Rafal Kazmierczak's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (15 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian (7 games, 57.1% win rate); King's Indian Attack (4 games, 75.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 48 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Rafal Kazmierczak play as Black?
As Black, Rafal Kazmierczak most often plays: Indian Defense (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Sicilian (6 games, 16.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 55 games.
What is Rafal Kazmierczak's FIDE rating?
Rafal Kazmierczak is currently rated 2,202 in classical chess, 2,129 in rapid and 2,197 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,214 (Jul 2006).
How many games has Rafal Kazmierczak played?
Our database contains 103 games by Rafal Kazmierczak, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 34 wins, 37 draws, 32 losses (33.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Rafal Kazmierczak?
103 games by Rafal Kazmierczak 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.