Prepare against Rafal Krol
Poland · World #41,347 classical · FIDE ID 1170139
When preparing against Rafal Krol, expect 1.Nf3 in 48% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (67% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (50%).
Our database contains 61 games by Rafal Krol, covering Jul 2006 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Rafal Krol's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Rafal Krol 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 | 1,929 | 2,028 | May 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,949 | 1,949 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,853 | 1,926 | Nov 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 61 | 16 | 16 | 29 | 26.2% |
| As White | 31 | 7 | 9 | 15 | 22.6% |
| As Black | 30 | 9 | 7 | 14 | 30.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Rafal Krol's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Rafal Krol's side.
First moves as White (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 15 | 48.4% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 9 | 29.0% | 5.6% |
| d4 | 4 | 12.9% | 37.5% |
| e4 | 3 | 9.7% | 16.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 48% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (47% of these games) — Krol usually continues g3 (80.0% score)
- …c5 (27% of these games) — Krol usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Krol usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 29% of White games, 5.6% score
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Krol usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (22% of these games) — Krol usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (22% of these games) — Krol usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 14 | 66.7% | 42.9% |
| c6 | 6 | 28.6% | 25.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 4.8% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 3 | 50.0% | 33.3% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 50.0% | 66.7% |
Rafal Krol's chess games
All 61 games by Rafal Krol in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2006 - 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: 16 wins, 16 draws, 29 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A13 | English Opening | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| E17 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A04 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D74 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B29 | Sicilian | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E50 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2022 | Emil Osinski | 2,164 | POL-chT 2nd League | B22 |
| Sep 2023 | Szymon Suska | 2,058 | POL-chT 2nd League | A39 |
| Sep 2026 | Krzysztof Urych | 1,990 | DRUŻYNOWE MISTRZOSTWA POLSKI II LIGA 2026 - Mecze 1 - 11 | B29 |
| Sep 2025 | Agata Stebel | 1,982 | chT-POL 2nd League | B22 |
| Sep 2022 | Piotr Majocha | 1,975 | POL-chT 2nd League | E14 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| POL-chT 2nd League | 2024 | 17 | 8 | 1,988 |
| chT-POL 2nd League | 2025 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,984 |
| ch-POL Seniors | 2008 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,796 |
| chT3-POL Slaskie | 2008 | 7 | 1 | 1,710 |
| DRUŻYNOWE MISTRZOSTWA POLSKI II LIGA 2026 - Mecze 1 - 11 | 2026 | 7 | 4 | 2,025 |
| chT3-POL U19 Slaska | 2007 | 5 | 0 | 1,462 |
| ch-Krakow 3rd | 2012 | 2 | 0 | 1,709 |
| 8th Katowice POL-HUN Blitz | 2020 | 2 | 0 | 2,096 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Rafal Krol's chess games?
61 games by Rafal Krol, from Jul 2006 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 Krol has played.
What does Rafal Krol play on the first move as White?
Across 31 games with White in our database, Rafal Krol opens with 1.Nf3 (48% of games), 1.c4 (29% of games), 1.d4 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Rafal Krol answers 1...c5 (67% of games), 1...c6 (29% of games), 1...e5 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (50% of games), 1...Nf6 (50% of games).
What openings does Rafal Krol play as White?
As White, Rafal Krol's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Réti Opening (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 31 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Rafal Krol play as Black?
As Black, Rafal Krol most often plays: Sicilian (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 30 games.
What is Rafal Krol's FIDE rating?
Rafal Krol is currently rated 1,929 in classical chess, 1,949 in rapid and 1,853 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,028 (May 2024).
How many games has Rafal Krol played?
Our database contains 61 games by Rafal Krol, covering Jul 2006 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 16 draws, 29 losses (26.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Rafal Krol?
61 games by Rafal Krol 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.