Prepare against Robert Bugajski
FM · Poland · World #24,334 classical · FIDE ID 1101528
When preparing against Robert Bugajski, expect 1.d4 in 48% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (82% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (90%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Scheveningen as Black, 11.8% over 17 games.
Our database contains 399 games by Robert Bugajski, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Robert Bugajski's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Robert Bugajski 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 | 2,023 | 2,275 | Oct 2004 |
| Rapid | 1,971 | 2,203 | May 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,097 | 2,203 | Dec 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 399 | 142 | 96 | 160 | 35.6% |
| As White | 193 | 78 | 54 | 60 | 40.4% |
| As Black | 206 | 64 | 42 | 100 | 31.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Robert Bugajski's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Robert Bugajski's side.
First moves as White (193 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 92 | 47.7% | 53.8% |
| c4 | 68 | 35.2% | 58.8% |
| Nf3 | 31 | 16.1% | 48.4% |
| e4 | 2 | 1.0% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 48% of White games, 53.8% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Bugajski usually continues c4 (48.5% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Bugajski usually continues Nf3 (46.2% score)
- …g6 (10% of these games) — Bugajski usually continues Nf3 (58.3% score)
- 1.c4 — 35% of White games, 58.8% score
- …Nf6 (37% of these games) — Bugajski usually continues Nf3 (40.9% score)
- …c5 (19% of these games) — Bugajski usually continues g3 (72.2% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Bugajski usually continues Nf3 (64.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (105 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 86 | 81.9% | 44.8% |
| e6 | 18 | 17.1% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 1.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (67 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 60 | 89.6% | 42.5% |
| d5 | 4 | 6.0% | 12.5% |
| f5 | 2 | 3.0% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.5% | 50.0% |
Robert Bugajski's chess games
All 399 games by Robert Bugajski 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: 142 wins, 96 draws, 160 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D79 | Indian Defense | 27 | 12/8/7 | 44.4% |
| A10 | English Opening | 26 | 11/4/11 | 42.3% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 14 | 7/3/4 | 50.0% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense | 13 | 5/3/5 | 38.5% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 12 | 5/3/4 | 41.7% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 12 | 5/4/2 | 41.7% |
| A30 | Réti Opening | 10 | 2/5/3 | 20.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 10 | 5/4/1 | 50.0% |
| E60 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 26 | 7/2/17 | 26.9% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 25 | 9/4/12 | 36.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 21 | 7/8/6 | 33.3% |
| B83 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 17 | 2/6/9 | 11.8% |
| D78 | Indian Defense | 15 | 5/3/7 | 33.3% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A12 | English Opening | 6 | 0/1/5 | 0.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2005 | Michal Luch | 2,417 | 6th ch-EU | A34 |
| May 1980 | Ryszard Bernard | 2,370 | Warsaw Cup | B50 |
| Oct 1986 | Andrzej Adamski | 2,370 | 42nd chT-POL | E62 |
| Jan 1982 | Ignacy Nowak | 2,360 | ch-POL 39 | D63 |
| Jul 2009 | Patryk Lagowski | 2,349 | 7th Warsaw Najdorf Memorial Open A | D79 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| POL-chT 2nd League | 2023 | 39 | 18.5 | 2,071 |
| Warsaw Cup | 1987 | 33 | 16.5 | 2,352 |
| ch-POL 39 | 1982 | 15 | 6 | 2,283 |
| 6th ch-EU | 2005 | 13 | 5 | 2,288 |
| Polonia-B | 1978 | 11 | 6 | 2,371 |
| chT-Mazowiec 0910 | 2010 | 11 | 8.5 | 2,260 |
| Czestochowa | 1981 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,353 |
| 16th Kochan Memorial Open A | 2005 | 10 | 5 | 2,205 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Robert Bugajski's chess games?
399 games by Robert Bugajski, 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 Robert Bugajski has played.
What does Robert Bugajski play on the first move as White?
Across 193 games with White in our database, Robert Bugajski opens with 1.d4 (48% of games), 1.c4 (35% of games), 1.Nf3 (16% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Robert Bugajski answers 1...c5 (82% of games), 1...e6 (17% of games), 1...e5 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (90% of games), 1...d5 (6% of games), 1...f5 (3% of games).
What openings does Robert Bugajski play as White?
As White, Robert Bugajski's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (27 games, 44.4% win rate); English Opening (26 games, 42.3% win rate); Modern Defense (14 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 193 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Robert Bugajski play as Black?
As Black, Robert Bugajski most often plays: Grünfeld Defense (26 games, 26.9% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (25 games, 36.0% win rate); Sicilian (21 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 206 games.
What is Robert Bugajski's FIDE rating?
Robert Bugajski is currently rated 2,023 in classical chess, 1,971 in rapid and 2,097 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,275 (Oct 2004).
How many games has Robert Bugajski played?
Our database contains 399 games by Robert Bugajski, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 142 wins, 96 draws, 160 losses (35.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Robert Bugajski?
399 games by Robert Bugajski 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.