Prepare against Rafal Lisiak
Poland · World #128,733 classical · FIDE ID 1150375
When preparing against Rafal Lisiak, expect 1.d4 in 90% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (57% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 32 games by Rafal Lisiak, covering Sep 2014 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Rafal Lisiak's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Rafal Lisiak 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 | 1,650 | 1,650 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,569 | 1,677 | Oct 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,650 | 1,650 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 32 | 7 | 11 | 14 | 21.9% |
| As White | 20 | 2 | 8 | 10 | 10.0% |
| As Black | 12 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 41.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Rafal Lisiak's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Rafal Lisiak's side.
First moves as White (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 18 | 90.0% | 27.8% |
| c3 | 1 | 5.0% | 100.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 5.0% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 90% of White games, 27.8% score
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Lisiak usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Lisiak usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- …b5 (6% of these games) — Lisiak usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
- 1.c3 — 5% of White games, 100.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Lisiak usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 4 | 57.1% | 62.5% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 28.6% | 75.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 14.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (1 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 1 | 100.0% | 0.0% |
Rafal Lisiak's chess games
All 32 games by Rafal Lisiak in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2014 - 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: 7 wins, 11 draws, 14 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A85 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D92 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E61 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D94 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Polish Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D53 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D79 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A54 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A00 | Grob's Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A07 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C71 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2017 | Bronislaw Piechocki | 1,435 | 25th Poznan Open | A48 |
| Aug 2017 | Andrzej Piasecki | 1,300 | 25th Poznan Open | A00 |
| Aug 2019 | Chryzostom Lesien | 1,160 | 27th Poznan Open | C50 |
| Aug 2019 | Jadwiga Pieczewska | 1,025 | 27th Poznan Open | D79 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27th Poznan Open | 2019 | 8 | 3 | 1,358 |
| ch-Kujawsko Pomorskie Open 67th | 2014 | 7 | 1 | 1,531 |
| 25th Poznan Open | 2017 | 6 | 3 | 1,583 |
| chT4-POL Kujawsko Pomorskie 1011 | 2011 | 5 | 2 | 1,760 |
| chT4-POL Kujawsko Pomorskie 0910 | 2010 | 3 | 2 | – |
| chT4-POL Kujawsko-Pomorskie 1617 | 2016 | 2 | 1.5 | 1,228 |
| chT4-POL Kujawsko-Pomorskie 1516 | 2016 | 1 | 0 | 1,337 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Rafal Lisiak's chess games?
32 games by Rafal Lisiak, from Sep 2014 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 Lisiak has played.
What does Rafal Lisiak play on the first move as White?
Across 20 games with White in our database, Rafal Lisiak opens with 1.d4 (90% of games), 1.c3 (5% of games), 1.e4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Rafal Lisiak answers 1...c5 (57% of games), 1...Nf6 (29% of games), 1...c6 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Rafal Lisiak play as White?
As White, Rafal Lisiak's most-played openings in our database are: Benoni Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Semi-Slav Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 20 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Rafal Lisiak play as Black?
As Black, Rafal Lisiak most often plays: Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening (1 games, 100.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 12 games.
What is Rafal Lisiak's FIDE rating?
Rafal Lisiak is currently rated 1,650 in classical chess, 1,569 in rapid and 1,650 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,650 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Rafal Lisiak played?
Our database contains 32 games by Rafal Lisiak, covering Sep 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 7 wins, 11 draws, 14 losses (21.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Rafal Lisiak?
32 games by Rafal Lisiak 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.