Prepare against Rafal Nowak
Poland · World #34,707 classical · FIDE ID 1105701
Our database contains 122 games by Rafal Nowak, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Rafal Nowak's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Rafal Nowak 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 | 1,960 | 2,084 | Jul 2003 |
| Rapid | 1,851 | 2,039 | Jan 2013 |
| Blitz | 1,762 | 1,996 | Aug 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 122 | 45 | 22 | 55 | 36.9% |
| As White | 61 | 23 | 11 | 27 | 37.7% |
| As Black | 61 | 22 | 11 | 28 | 36.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Rafal Nowak's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Rafal Nowak's side.
First moves as White (61 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 49 | 80.3% | 49.0% |
| e4 | 12 | 19.7% | 37.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 80% of White games, 49.0% score
- …d5 (37% of these games) — Nowak usually continues Bg5 (46.2% score)
- …Nf6 (35% of these games) — Nowak usually continues Bg5 (56.3% score)
- …g6 (10% of these games) — Nowak usually continues e4 (37.5% score)
- 1.e4 — 20% of White games, 37.5% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Nowak usually continues Nf3 (58.3% score)
- …d6 (17% of these games) — Nowak usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- …c6 (8% of these games) — Nowak usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 26 | 100.0% | 59.6% |
As Black against 1.d4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 14 | 58.3% | 46.4% |
| d5 | 8 | 33.3% | 37.5% |
| g6 | 1 | 4.2% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 4.2% | 0.0% |
Rafal Nowak's chess games
All 122 games by Rafal Nowak 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: 45 wins, 22 draws, 55 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 15 | 7/2/6 | 46.7% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 15 | 5/2/8 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B43 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A48 | Torre Attack | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 10 | 4/0/6 | 40.0% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 9 | 6/0/3 | 66.7% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A43 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A68 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2017 | Marcin Sieciechowicz | 2,408 | 25th Poznan Open | A45 |
| Aug 2017 | Krzysztof Chojnacki | 2,377 | 25th Poznan Open | A43 |
| Sep 2009 | Przemyslaw Gralka | 2,272 | POL-chT 2nd League | A43 |
| Sep 2016 | Kacper Karwowski | 2,245 | POL-chT 2nd League | D00 |
| Sep 2008 | Jan Siekaniec | 2,184 | POL-chT 2nd League | B47 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| POL-chT 2nd League | 2016 | 40 | 16 | 2,037 |
| 25th Poznan Open | 2017 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,151 |
| Gniezno-ch Final A | 2008 | 9 | 6 | 2,152 |
| Poznan Pocztowiec Open A | 2007 | 9 | 1 | 1,832 |
| 27th Poznan Open | 2019 | 9 | 5 | 1,812 |
| ch-Gniezno Final | 2012 | 8 | 6 | 2,170 |
| chT3-POL Wielkopolskie 1415 | 2015 | 7 | 1.5 | 1,776 |
| chT3-POL Wielkopolskie 1314 | 2014 | 7 | 4 | 2,026 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Rafal Nowak's chess games?
122 games by Rafal Nowak, 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 Nowak has played.
What does Rafal Nowak play on the first move as White?
Across 61 games with White in our database, Rafal Nowak opens with 1.d4 (80% of games), 1.e4 (20% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Rafal Nowak answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...c5 (58% of games), 1...d5 (33% of games), 1...g6 (4% of games).
What openings does Rafal Nowak play as White?
As White, Rafal Nowak's most-played openings in our database are: Trompowsky Attack (15 games, 46.7% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (15 games, 33.3% win rate); Modern Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 61 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Rafal Nowak play as Black?
As Black, Rafal Nowak most often plays: Sicilian (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian: Taimanov (9 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 61 games.
What is Rafal Nowak's FIDE rating?
Rafal Nowak is currently rated 1,960 in classical chess, 1,851 in rapid and 1,762 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,084 (Jul 2003).
How many games has Rafal Nowak played?
Our database contains 122 games by Rafal Nowak, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 45 wins, 22 draws, 55 losses (36.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Rafal Nowak?
122 games by Rafal Nowak 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.