Prepare against Rafal Kwiecinski
Poland · World #87,057 classical · FIDE ID 21008868
When preparing against Rafal Kwiecinski, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (79% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (41%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as White, 47.6% over 21 games.
Our database contains 115 games by Rafal Kwiecinski, covering Aug 2017 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Rafal Kwiecinski's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Rafal Kwiecinski 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 | 1,767 | 1,797 | Jun 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,781 | 1,866 | Feb 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,744 | 1,827 | Dec 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 115 | 51 | 12 | 52 | 44.3% |
| As White | 55 | 26 | 7 | 22 | 47.3% |
| As Black | 60 | 25 | 5 | 30 | 41.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Rafal Kwiecinski's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Rafal Kwiecinski's side.
First moves as White (55 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 55 | 100.0% | 53.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 53.6% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Kwiecinski usually continues Bc4 (52.4% score)
- …e5 (31% of these games) — Kwiecinski usually continues Bc4 (81.8% score)
- …c6 (7% of these games) — Kwiecinski usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 23 | 79.3% | 39.1% |
| c6 | 2 | 6.9% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 6.9% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 6.9% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 41.2% | 71.4% |
| f5 | 6 | 35.3% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 3 | 17.6% | 16.7% |
| c5 | 1 | 5.9% | 100.0% |
Rafal Kwiecinski's chess games
All 115 games by Rafal Kwiecinski in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2017 - 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: 51 wins, 12 draws, 52 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 21 | 10/2/9 | 47.6% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 9 | 6/2/1 | 66.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B00 | French Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian | 12 | 3/2/7 | 25.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B54 | French Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2019 | Mariusz Jablonski | 2,085 | 22nd Wloclawek CC Classic | B30 |
| May 2024 | Alexander Pettersson | 1,856 | 287th Warsaw YMCA Spring B | D00 |
| Mar 2025 | Tomasz Kania | 1,818 | 297th YMCA Winter B | A43 |
| Mar 2025 | Andrzej Szewczak | 1,797 | 297th YMCA Winter B | C50 |
| Apr 2024 | Antoni Szukalski | 1,792 | 287th Warsaw YMCA Spring B | B20 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 210th Warsaw YMCA Winter-B | 2019 | 13 | 7 | 1,693 |
| 193rd Warsaw YMCA Autumn D | 2017 | 13 | 7.5 | 1,291 |
| 207th Warsaw YMCA Autumn C | 2018 | 12 | 7 | 1,548 |
| 200th Warsaw YMCA Spring-C | 2018 | 12 | 5.5 | 1,405 |
| 283rd Warsaw YMCA Winter B | 2024 | 11 | 7 | 1,686 |
| 287th Warsaw YMCA Spring B | 2024 | 11 | 4 | 1,712 |
| 297th YMCA Winter B | 2025 | 11 | 5 | 1,744 |
| 22nd Wloclawek CC Classic | 2019 | 7 | 4 | 1,648 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Rafal Kwiecinski's chess games?
115 games by Rafal Kwiecinski, from Aug 2017 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 Kwiecinski has played.
What does Rafal Kwiecinski play on the first move as White?
Across 55 games with White in our database, Rafal Kwiecinski opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Rafal Kwiecinski answers 1...c5 (79% of games), 1...c6 (7% of games), 1...e6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (41% of games), 1...f5 (35% of games), 1...d5 (18% of games).
What openings does Rafal Kwiecinski play as White?
As White, Rafal Kwiecinski's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (21 games, 47.6% win rate); Bishop's Opening (9 games, 66.7% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 55 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Rafal Kwiecinski play as Black?
As Black, Rafal Kwiecinski most often plays: Sicilian (12 games, 25.0% win rate); Réti Opening (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Dutch Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 60 games.
What is Rafal Kwiecinski's FIDE rating?
Rafal Kwiecinski is currently rated 1,767 in classical chess, 1,781 in rapid and 1,744 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,797 (Jun 2024).
How many games has Rafal Kwiecinski played?
Our database contains 115 games by Rafal Kwiecinski, covering Aug 2017 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 51 wins, 12 draws, 52 losses (44.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Rafal Kwiecinski?
115 games by Rafal Kwiecinski 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.