Prepare against Rafal Lobejko
FM · Poland · World #4,663 classical · FIDE ID 1108611
When preparing against Rafal Lobejko, expect 1.Nf3 in 70% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (66% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (53%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense as White, 23.5% over 17 games.
Our database contains 223 games by Rafal Lobejko, covering Apr 2003 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Rafal Lobejko's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Rafal Lobejko 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 | 2,283 | 2,355 | Sep 2012 |
| Rapid | 2,300 | 2,377 | Dec 2014 |
| Blitz | 2,340 | 2,390 | Jul 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 223 | 61 | 110 | 52 | 27.4% |
| As White | 110 | 31 | 56 | 23 | 28.2% |
| As Black | 113 | 30 | 54 | 29 | 26.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Rafal Lobejko's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Rafal Lobejko's side.
First moves as White (110 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 77 | 70.0% | 57.8% |
| e4 | 21 | 19.1% | 42.9% |
| d4 | 7 | 6.4% | 50.0% |
| f4 | 2 | 1.8% | 25.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.9% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.9% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 70% of White games, 57.8% score
- …Nf6 (49% of these games) — Lobejko usually continues g3 (55.4% score)
- …d5 (19% of these games) — Lobejko usually continues c4 (37.5% score)
- …c5 (12% of these games) — Lobejko usually continues g3 (44.4% score)
- 1.e4 — 19% of White games, 42.9% score
- …c5 (71% of these games) — Lobejko usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Lobejko usually continues Qe2 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (10% of these games) — Lobejko usually continues Bc4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (67 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 44 | 65.7% | 48.9% |
| g6 | 7 | 10.4% | 57.1% |
| c5 | 6 | 9.0% | 75.0% |
| c6 | 4 | 6.0% | 37.5% |
| d5 | 3 | 4.5% | 16.7% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 1.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 18 | 52.9% | 58.3% |
| d6 | 15 | 44.1% | 66.7% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.9% | 50.0% |
Rafal Lobejko's chess games
All 223 games by Rafal Lobejko in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Oct 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: 61 wins, 110 draws, 52 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A04 | Réti Opening | 29 | 9/14/6 | 31.0% |
| E67 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 17 | 4/12/1 | 23.5% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| A08 | Sicilian | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A12 | English Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Spassky Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C28 | Bishop's Opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 43 | 11/20/12 | 25.6% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 10 | 4/4/2 | 40.0% |
| B15 | Modern Defense | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| E62 | Indian Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| A30 | Queen's Indian Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| A49 | Rat Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1996 | Alexander Stripunsky | 2,495 | Polanica Zdroj Open | B28 |
| Jan 1997 | Sune Berg Hansen | 2,490 | Groningen Open | B07 |
| Sep 2000 | Kamil Miton | 2,443 | 56th chT-POL | A41 |
| Jan 1998 | Rafal Antoniewski | 2,435 | ch-POL U20 | C41 |
| Aug 1998 | Bogdan Grabarczyk | 2,425 | MK Cafe Cup A | A89 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| POL-chT 1st League | 2023 | 31 | 13 | 2,266 |
| chT-POL 1 | 2014 | 14 | 7 | 2,308 |
| Polanica Zdroj Open | 1999 | 12 | 3.5 | 2,249 |
| 18th Politiken Cup | 1996 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,428 |
| chT-POL U18 | 1996 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,265 |
| ch-POL U18 | 1995 | 11 | 5 | 2,189 |
| ch-POL U20 | 1998 | 11 | 7 | 2,430 |
| 56th chT-POL | 2000 | 10 | 4 | 2,371 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Rafal Lobejko's chess games?
223 games by Rafal Lobejko, from Apr 2003 to Oct 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 Lobejko has played.
What does Rafal Lobejko play on the first move as White?
Across 110 games with White in our database, Rafal Lobejko opens with 1.Nf3 (70% of games), 1.e4 (19% of games), 1.d4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Rafal Lobejko answers 1...d6 (66% of games), 1...g6 (10% of games), 1...c5 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (53% of games), 1...d6 (44% of games), 1...d5 (3% of games).
What openings does Rafal Lobejko play as White?
As White, Rafal Lobejko's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (29 games, 31.0% win rate); Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense (17 games, 23.5% win rate); English Opening: Neo-Catalan (8 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 110 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Rafal Lobejko play as Black?
As Black, Rafal Lobejko most often plays: Pirc Defense (43 games, 25.6% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Modern Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 113 games.
What is Rafal Lobejko's FIDE rating?
Rafal Lobejko is currently rated 2,283 in classical chess, 2,300 in rapid and 2,340 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,355 (Sep 2012).
How many games has Rafal Lobejko played?
Our database contains 223 games by Rafal Lobejko, covering Apr 2003 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 61 wins, 110 draws, 52 losses (27.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Rafal Lobejko?
223 games by Rafal Lobejko 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.