Prepare against Rafal Zgadzaj
CM · Poland · World #24,602 classical · FIDE ID 1113712
When preparing against Rafal Zgadzaj, expect 1.Nf3 in 36% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (66% of games); against 1.d4, 1...g6 (32%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Modern Defense as Black, 18.5% over 27 games.
Our database contains 532 games by Rafal Zgadzaj, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Rafal Zgadzaj's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Rafal Zgadzaj 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 | 2,021 | 2,255 | Nov 2010 |
| Rapid | 1,994 | 2,170 | Dec 2012 |
| Blitz | 2,081 | 2,170 | Feb 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 532 | 175 | 113 | 244 | 32.9% |
| As White | 263 | 88 | 66 | 109 | 33.5% |
| As Black | 269 | 87 | 47 | 135 | 32.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Rafal Zgadzaj's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Rafal Zgadzaj's side.
First moves as White (263 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 95 | 36.1% | 47.4% |
| c4 | 78 | 29.7% | 45.5% |
| e4 | 41 | 15.6% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 30 | 11.4% | 30.0% |
| g3 | 6 | 2.3% | 50.0% |
| d3 | 4 | 1.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 36% of White games, 47.4% score
- …Nf6 (48% of these games) — Zgadzaj usually continues g3 (51.4% score)
- …d5 (21% of these games) — Zgadzaj usually continues g3 (54.5% score)
- …c5 (12% of these games) — Zgadzaj usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 30% of White games, 45.5% score
- …Nf6 (28% of these games) — Zgadzaj usually continues g3 (61.1% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Zgadzaj usually continues g3 (40.9% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Zgadzaj usually continues Nf3 (61.1% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (141 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 93 | 66.0% | 47.8% |
| c5 | 20 | 14.2% | 27.5% |
| e6 | 12 | 8.5% | 37.5% |
| c6 | 7 | 5.0% | 57.1% |
| e5 | 6 | 4.3% | 58.3% |
| g6 | 3 | 2.1% | 16.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (78 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 25 | 32.1% | 32.0% |
| f5 | 11 | 14.1% | 22.7% |
| d6 | 10 | 12.8% | 60.0% |
| Nf6 | 10 | 12.8% | 30.0% |
| d5 | 8 | 10.3% | 25.0% |
| c6 | 8 | 10.3% | 31.3% |
Rafal Zgadzaj's chess games
All 532 games by Rafal Zgadzaj in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Sep 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: 175 wins, 113 draws, 244 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A13 | English Opening | 37 | 18/10/9 | 48.6% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 36 | 10/14/12 | 27.8% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 21 | 5/5/11 | 23.8% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 14 | 4/2/8 | 28.6% |
| E60 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 13 | 6/4/3 | 46.2% |
| A21 | Modern Defense | 12 | 3/3/6 | 25.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 11 | 6/0/5 | 54.5% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 10 | 2/1/7 | 20.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 8 | 0/3/5 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 97 | 41/15/41 | 42.3% |
| A87 | Modern Defense | 27 | 5/9/13 | 18.5% |
| A88 | Dutch Defense | 13 | 2/1/10 | 15.4% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 13 | 3/2/8 | 23.1% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 12 | 3/1/8 | 25.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 9 | 5/3/1 | 55.6% |
| A10 | English Opening | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| C10 | French Defense | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2018 | Grzegorz Gajewski | 2,588 | ch-POL rapid | A21 |
| Jul 2011 | Kamil Stachowiak | 2,436 | 20th Wroclaw Anderssen Memorial Open | D55 |
| Sep 2016 | Marek Stryjecki | 2,427 | POL-chT 1st League | B07 |
| Nov 2024 | Nikolaos Spyropoulos | 2,421 | Titled Tue Late | A00 |
| Sep 2004 | Jerzy Slaby | 2,391 | POL-chT 2nd League | B85 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 146 | 59.5 | 2,085 |
| POL-chT 2nd League | 2024 | 127 | 67.5 | 2,181 |
| Wroclaw Anderssen Memorial Open | 2022 | 12 | 6 | 2,055 |
| 11th Rewal Open | 2006 | 11 | 6 | 2,196 |
| ch-POL U16 | 1998 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,208 |
| ch-EU Blitz | 2022 | 10 | 1.5 | 2,062 |
| 2nd Suwalki Warakomska Memorial | 2018 | 9 | 3 | 2,151 |
| Vilnius Zavanelli Memorial Open A | 2018 | 9 | 4 | 2,234 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Rafal Zgadzaj's chess games?
532 games by Rafal Zgadzaj, from Apr 2003 to Sep 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 Zgadzaj has played.
What does Rafal Zgadzaj play on the first move as White?
Across 263 games with White in our database, Rafal Zgadzaj opens with 1.Nf3 (36% of games), 1.c4 (30% of games), 1.e4 (16% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Rafal Zgadzaj answers 1...d6 (66% of games), 1...c5 (14% of games), 1...e6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...g6 (32% of games), 1...f5 (14% of games), 1...d6 (13% of games).
What openings does Rafal Zgadzaj play as White?
As White, Rafal Zgadzaj's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (37 games, 48.6% win rate); Réti Opening (36 games, 27.8% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (21 games, 23.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 263 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Rafal Zgadzaj play as Black?
As Black, Rafal Zgadzaj most often plays: Pirc Defense (97 games, 42.3% win rate); Modern Defense (27 games, 18.5% win rate); Dutch Defense (13 games, 15.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 269 games.
What is Rafal Zgadzaj's FIDE rating?
Rafal Zgadzaj is currently rated 2,021 in classical chess, 1,994 in rapid and 2,081 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,255 (Nov 2010).
How many games has Rafal Zgadzaj played?
Our database contains 532 games by Rafal Zgadzaj, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 175 wins, 113 draws, 244 losses (32.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Rafal Zgadzaj?
532 games by Rafal Zgadzaj 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.