Prepare against Rafal Kubik
CM · Poland · World #8,397 classical · FIDE ID 21022852
Our database contains 183 games by Rafal Kubik, covering May 2018 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Rafal Kubik's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Rafal Kubik 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 | 2,198 | 2,235 | Aug 2024 |
| Rapid | 2,091 | 2,181 | Jun 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,021 | 2,086 | Jun 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 183 | 56 | 67 | 60 | 30.6% |
| As White | 95 | 33 | 34 | 28 | 34.7% |
| As Black | 88 | 23 | 33 | 32 | 26.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Rafal Kubik's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Rafal Kubik's side.
First moves as White (95 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 87 | 91.6% | 51.7% |
| d4 | 5 | 5.3% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 2 | 2.1% | 75.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.1% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 92% of White games, 51.7% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Kubik usually continues Nf3 (71.4% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Kubik usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …c6 (18% of these games) — Kubik usually continues d4 (38.9% score)
- 1.d4 — 5% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Kubik usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …d6 (20% of these games) — Kubik usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
- …g6 (20% of these games) — Kubik usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (50 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 26 | 52.0% | 46.2% |
| e5 | 21 | 42.0% | 45.2% |
| d5 | 2 | 4.0% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 18 | 94.7% | 52.8% |
| d5 | 1 | 5.3% | 0.0% |
Rafal Kubik's chess games
All 183 games by Rafal Kubik in the Chess.ceo database (May 2018 - 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: 56 wins, 67 draws, 60 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 19 | 6/9/4 | 31.6% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 12 | 4/7/1 | 33.3% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 8 | 1/4/3 | 12.5% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Philidor | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 13 | 5/3/5 | 38.5% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 11 | 3/5/3 | 27.3% |
| B21 | Sicilian | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| A16 | English Opening | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| D78 | Indian Defense | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| C53 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D02 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2024 | Jakub Pulpan | 2,383 | 7th Bohumin Open A | A48 |
| Sep 2025 | Martin Jablonicky | 2,363 | Slovakia Open | B08 |
| Dec 2025 | Patrik Aalto | 2,318 | 36th Cracovia Open A | B41 |
| Jul 2023 | Stefan Djuric | 2,261 | 6th Bohumin Open A | B15 |
| Dec 2025 | Reinis Valdats | 2,261 | 36th Cracovia Open A | C45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-POL U16 | 2023 | 17 | 7.5 | 1,840 |
| chT-POL 2nd League | 2025 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,092 |
| 36th Cracovia Open A | 2026 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,281 |
| 8th Bohumin Open | 2025 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,309 |
| 7th Bohumin Open A | 2024 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,322 |
| ch-POL U15 Qual | 2021 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,646 |
| POL-chT 2nd League | 2022 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,031 |
| 1st chT-POL U18 | 2022 | 9 | 6 | 1,960 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Rafal Kubik's chess games?
183 games by Rafal Kubik, from May 2018 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 Kubik has played.
What does Rafal Kubik play on the first move as White?
Across 95 games with White in our database, Rafal Kubik opens with 1.e4 (92% of games), 1.d4 (5% of games), 1.b3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Rafal Kubik answers 1...c5 (52% of games), 1...e5 (42% of games), 1...d5 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (95% of games), 1...d5 (5% of games).
What openings does Rafal Kubik play as White?
As White, Rafal Kubik's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (19 games, 31.6% win rate); Sicilian (12 games, 33.3% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (8 games, 12.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 95 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Rafal Kubik play as Black?
As Black, Rafal Kubik most often plays: Sicilian: Dragon (13 games, 38.5% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (11 games, 27.3% win rate); Sicilian (7 games, 28.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 88 games.
What is Rafal Kubik's FIDE rating?
Rafal Kubik is currently rated 2,198 in classical chess, 2,091 in rapid and 2,021 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,235 (Aug 2024).
How many games has Rafal Kubik played?
Our database contains 183 games by Rafal Kubik, covering May 2018 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 56 wins, 67 draws, 60 losses (30.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Rafal Kubik?
183 games by Rafal Kubik 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.