Prepare against Rafal Szyszylo
CM · Poland · World #10,878 classical · FIDE ID 1109626
When preparing against Rafal Szyszylo, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (70% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d6 (49%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Rat Defense as Black, 20.0% over 15 games.
Our database contains 815 games by Rafal Szyszylo, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Rafal Szyszylo's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Rafal Szyszylo 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 | 2,156 | 2,258 | Oct 2019 |
| Rapid | 1,986 | 2,194 | Dec 2012 |
| Blitz | 1,969 | 2,194 | Dec 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 815 | 284 | 93 | 438 | 34.8% |
| As White | 399 | 151 | 45 | 203 | 37.8% |
| As Black | 416 | 133 | 48 | 235 | 32.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Rafal Szyszylo's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Rafal Szyszylo's side.
First moves as White (399 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 399 | 100.0% | 43.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 43.5% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Szyszylo usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Szyszylo usually continues Bc4 (31.9% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Szyszylo usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (212 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 148 | 69.8% | 41.9% |
| g6 | 64 | 30.2% | 35.9% |
As Black against 1.d4 (128 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 63 | 49.2% | 35.7% |
| g6 | 62 | 48.4% | 35.5% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 2.3% | 33.3% |
Rafal Szyszylo's chess games
All 815 games by Rafal Szyszylo 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: 284 wins, 93 draws, 438 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 70 | 21/5/44 | 30.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 58 | 26/5/27 | 44.8% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 38 | 9/8/21 | 23.7% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 31 | 16/2/13 | 51.6% |
| C27 | Vienna Game | 20 | 6/0/14 | 30.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 19 | 9/3/7 | 47.4% |
| B86 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 18 | 7/2/9 | 38.9% |
| C28 | Bishop's Opening | 17 | 4/3/10 | 23.5% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 13 | 5/1/7 | 38.5% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 10 | 7/0/3 | 70.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 157 | 57/15/85 | 36.3% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 120 | 34/17/69 | 28.3% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 28 | 10/6/12 | 35.7% |
| B08 | Réti Opening | 16 | 6/1/9 | 37.5% |
| E63 | Indian Defense | 16 | 5/2/9 | 31.3% |
| B07 | Rat Defense | 15 | 3/1/11 | 20.0% |
| A26 | English Opening | 10 | 1/2/7 | 10.0% |
| E80 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 9 | 5/0/4 | 55.6% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 8 | 2/0/6 | 25.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2022 | Denis Kadric | 2,582 | Titled Tue Late | B09 |
| Sep 2023 | Leonardo Tristan | 2,523 | Titled Tue Early | B08 |
| Dec 2017 | Maciej Klekowski | 2,498 | ch-EU blitz | B46 |
| Sep 2023 | Ermes Espinosa Veloz | 2,478 | Titled Tue Late | C02 |
| Nov 2003 | Mathias Womacka | 2,476 | ch-EU Internet qual | B09 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 662 | 257.5 | 2,141 |
| POL-chT 1st League | 2024 | 14 | 7 | 2,213 |
| ch-EU Internet qual | 2003 | 14 | 6 | 2,291 |
| POL-chT 2nd League | 2023 | 14 | 8 | 2,005 |
| Ustron Open A | 2020 | 9 | 3 | 2,087 |
| BL2-Nord 1920 | 2021 | 9 | 3 | 2,118 |
| BL2-Nord 1617 | 2017 | 9 | 4 | 2,218 |
| 57th Rubinstein Memorial Open A | 2021 | 9 | 3 | 1,769 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Rafal Szyszylo's chess games?
815 games by Rafal Szyszylo, 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 Szyszylo has played.
What does Rafal Szyszylo play on the first move as White?
Across 399 games with White in our database, Rafal Szyszylo opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Rafal Szyszylo answers 1...d6 (70% of games), 1...g6 (30% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d6 (49% of games), 1...g6 (48% of games), 1...Nf6 (2% of games).
What openings does Rafal Szyszylo play as White?
As White, Rafal Szyszylo's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (70 games, 30.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (58 games, 44.8% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (38 games, 23.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 399 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Rafal Szyszylo play as Black?
As Black, Rafal Szyszylo most often plays: Pirc Defense (157 games, 36.3% win rate); Modern Defense (120 games, 28.3% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (28 games, 35.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 416 games.
What is Rafal Szyszylo's FIDE rating?
Rafal Szyszylo is currently rated 2,156 in classical chess, 1,986 in rapid and 1,969 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,258 (Oct 2019).
How many games has Rafal Szyszylo played?
Our database contains 815 games by Rafal Szyszylo, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 284 wins, 93 draws, 438 losses (34.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Rafal Szyszylo?
815 games by Rafal Szyszylo 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.