Prepare against Rafal Lewandowski
CM · Poland · World #18,882 classical · FIDE ID 1111981
Our database contains 423 games by Rafal Lewandowski, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Rafal Lewandowski's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Rafal Lewandowski 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 | 2,067 | 2,240 | Jul 2010 |
| Rapid | 1,948 | 2,195 | Oct 2021 |
| Blitz | 1,879 | 2,195 | Dec 2021 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 423 | 129 | 48 | 246 | 30.5% |
| As White | 206 | 71 | 23 | 112 | 34.5% |
| As Black | 217 | 58 | 25 | 134 | 26.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Rafal Lewandowski's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Rafal Lewandowski's side.
First moves as White (206 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 206 | 100.0% | 40.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 40.0% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Lewandowski usually continues Nf3 (41.3% score)
- …e5 (11% of these games) — Lewandowski usually continues Nf3 (28.3% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Lewandowski usually continues d4 (47.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (91 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 91 | 100.0% | 42.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (72 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 56 | 77.8% | 20.5% |
| Nf6 | 15 | 20.8% | 56.7% |
Rafal Lewandowski's chess games
All 423 games by Rafal Lewandowski in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 129 wins, 48 draws, 246 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 41 | 12/6/23 | 29.3% |
| B94 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 23 | 10/2/11 | 43.5% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 19 | 7/1/11 | 36.8% |
| B77 | Sicilian: Dragon | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 8 | 1/1/6 | 12.5% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 7 | 5/0/2 | 71.4% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| C10 | French Defense | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 72 | 28/7/37 | 38.9% |
| D34 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 51 | 8/6/37 | 15.7% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 14 | 2/1/11 | 14.3% |
| D34 | English Opening | 11 | 3/0/8 | 27.3% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 7 | 1/0/6 | 14.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| D00 | London System | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2024 | Marie Sebag | 2,454 | Titled Tue Early | B01 |
| Jul 2024 | Vilka Sipila | 2,450 | Titled Tue Early | A01 |
| Nov 2024 | Viacheslav Slovineanu | 2,412 | Titled Tue Late | D02 |
| Feb 2025 | Bence Pribelszky | 2,399 | Titled Tue Late | A06 |
| Apr 2010 | Mateusz Bobula | 2,379 | 75th Warsaw YMCA Spring-D | D34 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 294 | 96 | 2,015 |
| POL-chT 2nd League | 2007 | 13 | 6 | 2,079 |
| Warsaw Elo A | 2008 | 13 | 5.5 | 2,096 |
| 84th Warsaw YMCA Autumn A | 2010 | 13 | 7 | 2,198 |
| 48th Warsaw YMCA Spring | 2008 | 13 | 7 | 2,201 |
| 75th Warsaw YMCA Spring-D | 2010 | 13 | 8 | 2,359 |
| 74th Warsaw YMCA Winter-A | 2010 | 13 | 9.5 | 2,280 |
| 85th Warsaw YMCA | 2011 | 8 | 2.5 | 2,161 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Rafal Lewandowski's chess games?
423 games by Rafal Lewandowski, from Apr 2003 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 Lewandowski has played.
What does Rafal Lewandowski play on the first move as White?
Across 206 games with White in our database, Rafal Lewandowski opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Rafal Lewandowski answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (78% of games), 1...Nf6 (21% of games).
What openings does Rafal Lewandowski play as White?
As White, Rafal Lewandowski's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (41 games, 29.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (23 games, 43.5% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (19 games, 36.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 206 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Rafal Lewandowski play as Black?
As Black, Rafal Lewandowski most often plays: Sicilian (72 games, 38.9% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (51 games, 15.7% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (14 games, 14.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 217 games.
What is Rafal Lewandowski's FIDE rating?
Rafal Lewandowski is currently rated 2,067 in classical chess, 1,948 in rapid and 1,879 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,240 (Jul 2010).
How many games has Rafal Lewandowski played?
Our database contains 423 games by Rafal Lewandowski, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 129 wins, 48 draws, 246 losses (30.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Rafal Lewandowski?
423 games by Rafal Lewandowski 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.