Prepare against Robert Rafa
Poland · World #50,949 classical · FIDE ID 1123882
When preparing against Robert Rafa, expect 1.d4 in 94% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (84% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (38%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line as Black, 43.8% over 16 games.
Our database contains 75 games by Robert Rafa, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Robert Rafa's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Robert Rafa 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 | 1,889 | 2,108 | Jan 2004 |
| Rapid | 1,683 | 1,926 | Nov 2015 |
| Blitz | 1,770 | 1,908 | Jan 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 75 | 31 | 18 | 26 | 41.3% |
| As White | 34 | 15 | 7 | 12 | 44.1% |
| As Black | 41 | 16 | 11 | 14 | 39.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Robert Rafa's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Robert Rafa's side.
First moves as White (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 32 | 94.1% | 56.3% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 5.9% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 94% of White games, 56.3% score
- …Nf6 (47% of these games) — Rafa usually continues Bg5 (45.8% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Rafa usually continues Bg5 (80.0% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Rafa usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 6% of White games, 25.0% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Rafa usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Rafa usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 16 | 84.2% | 56.3% |
| c6 | 2 | 10.5% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 5.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 5 | 38.5% | 70.0% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 23.1% | 16.7% |
| c6 | 3 | 23.1% | 33.3% |
| g6 | 2 | 15.4% | 75.0% |
Robert Rafa's chess games
All 75 games by Robert Rafa 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: 31 wins, 18 draws, 26 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A83 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 16 | 7/4/5 | 43.8% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D30 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A35 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D35 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A42 | Anglo-Slav Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A06 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2008 | Marek Mandecki | 2,140 | 6th Warsaw Najdorf Memorial Open A | D11 |
| Jan 2001 | Lukasz Kidzinski | 2,090 | Milanowek Open | A48 |
| Mar 2011 | Jerzy Marczukiewicz | 2,014 | chT3-POL Mazowiecki | D13 |
| Mar 2011 | Tadeusz Runowiecki | 2,003 | chT3-POL Mazowiecki | B19 |
| May 2009 | Jaroslaw Wolski | 1,946 | chT-Mazowiec Open | D30 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-POL Mazovia 06/07 Open | 2007 | 10 | 7 | 2,055 |
| chT3-POL Mazowiecki | 2011 | 9 | 6 | 1,976 |
| 55th Ogolnopolski-ch | 2013 | 9 | 4 | 1,984 |
| chT-Mazowiec Open 0910 | 2010 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,929 |
| Milanowek Open | 2001 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,069 |
| 6th Warsaw Najdorf Memorial Open A | 2008 | 8 | 1.5 | 1,888 |
| chT-Mazowieckie 0506 | 2006 | 7 | 5 | 2,038 |
| chT-Mazowiec 0708 | 2008 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,020 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Robert Rafa's chess games?
75 games by Robert Rafa, 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 Robert Rafa has played.
What does Robert Rafa play on the first move as White?
Across 34 games with White in our database, Robert Rafa opens with 1.d4 (94% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Robert Rafa answers 1...d5 (84% of games), 1...c6 (11% of games), 1...d6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (38% of games), 1...Nf6 (23% of games), 1...c6 (23% of games).
What openings does Robert Rafa play as White?
As White, Robert Rafa's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Torre Attack (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Trompowsky Attack (8 games, 37.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 34 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Robert Rafa play as Black?
As Black, Robert Rafa most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (16 games, 43.8% win rate); Slav Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 41 games.
What is Robert Rafa's FIDE rating?
Robert Rafa is currently rated 1,889 in classical chess, 1,683 in rapid and 1,770 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,108 (Jan 2004).
How many games has Robert Rafa played?
Our database contains 75 games by Robert Rafa, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 31 wins, 18 draws, 26 losses (41.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Robert Rafa?
75 games by Robert Rafa 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.