Prepare against Rafal Malczyk
Poland · World #10,756 classical · FIDE ID 1129767
When preparing against Rafal Malczyk, expect 1.d4 in 59% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (64% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (89%).
Our database contains 74 games by Rafal Malczyk, covering Oct 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Rafal Malczyk's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Rafal Malczyk 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 | 2,158 | 2,158 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,083 | 2,128 | Jul 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 74 | 31 | 15 | 28 | 41.9% |
| As White | 37 | 16 | 8 | 13 | 43.2% |
| As Black | 37 | 15 | 7 | 15 | 40.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Rafal Malczyk's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Rafal Malczyk's side.
First moves as White (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 22 | 59.5% | 65.9% |
| Nf3 | 10 | 27.0% | 30.0% |
| e4 | 3 | 8.1% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 2.7% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 59% of White games, 65.9% score
- …Nf6 (59% of these games) — Malczyk usually continues Nf3 (70.0% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Malczyk usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (9% of these games) — Malczyk usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 27% of White games, 30.0% score
- …d6 (30% of these games) — Malczyk usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- …Nf6 (20% of these games) — Malczyk usually continues g3 (25.0% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Malczyk usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 14 | 63.6% | 46.4% |
| c5 | 4 | 18.2% | 37.5% |
| g6 | 3 | 13.6% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 4.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 88.9% | 56.3% |
| g6 | 1 | 11.1% | 100.0% |
Rafal Malczyk's chess games
All 74 games by Rafal Malczyk in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2003 - 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: 31 wins, 15 draws, 28 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E60 | Indian Defense | 7 | 5/2/0 | 71.4% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B14 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A26 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B00 | Pirc Defense | 14 | 6/1/7 | 42.9% |
| B09 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A57 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E87 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A08 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E65 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E75 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E13 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E61 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2019 | Marcin Sieciechowicz | 2,438 | 12th Gora Sw Anny Open | D93 |
| Aug 2025 | Dariusz Dziewonski | 2,256 | Ustron Open Masters | D05 |
| Aug 2025 | S Mirski | 2,252 | Ustron Open Masters | B23 |
| Aug 2006 | Evgeny Golcman | 2,242 | 11th Rewal Open | E87 |
| Aug 2025 | Oleksii Nakonechnyi | 2,222 | Ustron Open Masters | E60 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| POL-chT 2nd League | 2009 | 27 | 13.5 | 2,140 |
| 11th Rewal Open | 2006 | 10 | 5 | 2,196 |
| 12th Gora Sw Anny Open | 2019 | 10 | 5 | 2,138 |
| ch-Olsztyn | 2008 | 9 | 5 | 2,028 |
| Ustron Open Masters | 2025 | 9 | 5 | 2,290 |
| Ketrzyn Open | 2007 | 8 | 5 | 2,132 |
| Wroclaw Open | 2009 | 1 | 0 | 1,967 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Rafal Malczyk's chess games?
74 games by Rafal Malczyk, from Oct 2003 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 Malczyk has played.
What does Rafal Malczyk play on the first move as White?
Across 37 games with White in our database, Rafal Malczyk opens with 1.d4 (59% of games), 1.Nf3 (27% of games), 1.e4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Rafal Malczyk answers 1...d6 (64% of games), 1...c5 (18% of games), 1...g6 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (89% of games), 1...g6 (11% of games).
What openings does Rafal Malczyk play as White?
As White, Rafal Malczyk's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (7 games, 71.4% win rate); Réti Opening (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 37 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Rafal Malczyk play as Black?
As Black, Rafal Malczyk most often plays: Pirc Defense (14 games, 42.9% win rate); Modern Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense (3 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 37 games.
What is Rafal Malczyk's FIDE rating?
Rafal Malczyk is currently rated 2,158 in classical chess, 2,083 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,158 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Rafal Malczyk played?
Our database contains 74 games by Rafal Malczyk, covering Oct 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 31 wins, 15 draws, 28 losses (41.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Rafal Malczyk?
74 games by Rafal Malczyk 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.