Prepare against Rafal Malecki
Poland · World #30,726 classical · FIDE ID 1108514
When preparing against Rafal Malecki, expect 1.e4 in 70% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (86% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (85%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Modern Defense as Black, 27.8% over 18 games.
Our database contains 350 games by Rafal Malecki, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Rafal Malecki's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Rafal Malecki 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 | 1,981 | 2,201 | Jul 2003 |
| Rapid | 1,987 | 2,036 | Nov 2018 |
| Blitz | 1,893 | 2,036 | Dec 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 350 | 121 | 93 | 136 | 34.6% |
| As White | 183 | 60 | 51 | 72 | 32.8% |
| As Black | 167 | 61 | 42 | 64 | 36.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Rafal Malecki's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Rafal Malecki's side.
First moves as White (183 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 129 | 70.5% | 46.9% |
| Nf3 | 50 | 27.3% | 45.0% |
| g3 | 3 | 1.6% | 66.7% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 70% of White games, 46.9% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Malecki usually continues Nf3 (51.2% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Malecki usually continues f4 (40.9% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Malecki usually continues d3 (70.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 27% of White games, 45.0% score
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Malecki usually continues g3 (42.9% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Malecki usually continues g3 (43.3% score)
- …c5 (18% of these games) — Malecki usually continues g3 (55.6% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (99 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 85 | 85.9% | 52.4% |
| g6 | 12 | 12.1% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.0% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.0% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 33 | 84.6% | 45.5% |
| g6 | 6 | 15.4% | 33.3% |
Rafal Malecki's chess games
All 350 games by Rafal Malecki in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 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: 121 wins, 93 draws, 136 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A07 | Réti Opening | 34 | 11/8/15 | 32.4% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 29 | 10/7/12 | 34.5% |
| C38 | King's Gambit | 22 | 7/4/11 | 31.8% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 16 | 9/3/4 | 56.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| B99 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 5 | 0/4/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 85 | 35/19/31 | 41.2% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 18 | 5/6/7 | 27.8% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
| A26 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A49 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A30 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E83 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1994 | Gennadij Rumiancev | 2,320 | Zabrzanski Wrzesien Open | B06 |
| Jan 1995 | Grzegorz Toczek | 2,270 | chT-POL reg | C44 |
| Sep 2011 | Janusz Raszka | 2,253 | POL-chT 2nd League | B09 |
| Feb 2019 | Rafal Kowalczyk | 2,234 | 19th Raciborz Open | B06 |
| Aug 2018 | Piotr Jagodzinski | 2,226 | Wroclaw Open | B17 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| POL-chT 2nd League | 2024 | 140 | 68.5 | 2,096 |
| Wroclaw Open | 2020 | 24 | 12 | 2,014 |
| POL-chT 1st League | 2023 | 23 | 5 | 1,947 |
| chT-POL reg | 1995 | 11 | 4 | 2,083 |
| 5th Tarnowskie Gory Piasta Memorial | 2007 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,108 |
| 8th Tarnowskie Gory Piasta Memorial | 2010 | 10 | 9 | 2,354 |
| 6th Tarnowskie Gory Piasta Memorial | 2008 | 10 | 7 | 2,265 |
| 1st Gora Sw Anny Open | 2008 | 9 | 5 | 2,142 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Rafal Malecki's chess games?
350 games by Rafal Malecki, from Apr 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 Malecki has played.
What does Rafal Malecki play on the first move as White?
Across 183 games with White in our database, Rafal Malecki opens with 1.e4 (70% of games), 1.Nf3 (27% of games), 1.g3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Rafal Malecki answers 1...d6 (86% of games), 1...g6 (12% of games), 1...c5 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (85% of games), 1...g6 (15% of games).
What openings does Rafal Malecki play as White?
As White, Rafal Malecki's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (34 games, 32.4% win rate); Sicilian (29 games, 34.5% win rate); King's Gambit (22 games, 31.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 183 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Rafal Malecki play as Black?
As Black, Rafal Malecki most often plays: Pirc Defense (85 games, 41.2% win rate); Modern Defense (18 games, 27.8% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (10 games, 30.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 167 games.
What is Rafal Malecki's FIDE rating?
Rafal Malecki is currently rated 1,981 in classical chess, 1,987 in rapid and 1,893 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,201 (Jul 2003).
How many games has Rafal Malecki played?
Our database contains 350 games by Rafal Malecki, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 121 wins, 93 draws, 136 losses (34.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Rafal Malecki?
350 games by Rafal Malecki 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.