Prepare against Roch Sowa
Poland · World #21,674 classical · FIDE ID 91108187
When preparing against Roch Sowa, expect 1.d4 in 57% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (73% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 45 games by Roch Sowa, covering Aug 2023 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Roch Sowa's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Roch Sowa 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 | 2,044 | 2,048 | Dec 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,046 | 2,046 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,947 | 1,958 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 45 | 11 | 18 | 16 | 24.4% |
| As White | 21 | 5 | 10 | 6 | 23.8% |
| As Black | 24 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 25.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Roch Sowa's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Roch Sowa's side.
First moves as White (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 12 | 57.1% | 41.7% |
| e4 | 5 | 23.8% | 70.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 9.5% | 25.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 9.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 57% of White games, 41.7% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Sowa usually continues c4 (42.9% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Sowa usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (17% of these games) — Sowa usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 24% of White games, 70.0% score
- …c5 (100% of these games) — Sowa usually continues Nf3 (70.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 8 | 72.7% | 25.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 18.2% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 9.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 100.0% | 42.9% |
Roch Sowa's chess games
All 45 games by Roch Sowa in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2023 - 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: 11 wins, 18 draws, 16 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B43 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A04 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E40 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E27 | Nimzo-Indian: Sämisch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D55 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E14 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Grob's Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Indian Defense: Tartakower Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E64 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B44 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | Anton Vitsiuk | 2,148 | 62nd Rubinstein Mem Open | B53 |
| Aug 2026 | Wojciech Rojek | 2,077 | 62nd Rubinstein Mem Open | A58 |
| Sep 2026 | Karol Maciaszek | 1,953 | DRUŻYNOWE MISTRZOSTWA POLSKI II LIGA 2026 - Mecze 1 - 11 | A46 |
| Aug 2025 | Piotr Bochenek | 1,930 | 61st Rubinstein Mem Open | B30 |
| Aug 2025 | Kamelia Chmielek | 1,924 | 61st Rubinstein Mem Open | B03 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ustron Open B | 2024 | 9 | 4 | 1,844 |
| 62nd Rubinstein Mem Open | 2026 | 9 | 4 | 2,103 |
| 61st Rubinstein Mem Open | 2025 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,063 |
| ch-Malopolska | 2025 | 6 | 1 | 1,803 |
| DRUŻYNOWE MISTRZOSTWA POLSKI II LIGA 2026 - Mecze 12 - 23 | 2026 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,044 |
| ch-Malopolska 2026 | 2026 | 4 | 1.5 | 2,058 |
| DRUŻYNOWE MISTRZOSTWA POLSKI II LIGA 2026 - Mecz 29 | 2026 | 1 | 1 | 2,258 |
| TCh-POL 2nd League 2026 | 2026 | 1 | 0.5 | 1,966 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Roch Sowa's chess games?
45 games by Roch Sowa, from Aug 2023 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 Roch Sowa has played.
What does Roch Sowa play on the first move as White?
Across 21 games with White in our database, Roch Sowa opens with 1.d4 (57% of games), 1.e4 (24% of games), 1.Nf3 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Roch Sowa answers 1...c6 (73% of games), 1...c5 (18% of games), 1...Nf6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Roch Sowa play as White?
As White, Roch Sowa's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 21 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Roch Sowa play as Black?
As Black, Roch Sowa most often plays: Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (4 games, 0.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 24 games.
What is Roch Sowa's FIDE rating?
Roch Sowa is currently rated 2,044 in classical chess, 2,046 in rapid and 1,947 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,048 (Dec 2025).
How many games has Roch Sowa played?
Our database contains 45 games by Roch Sowa, covering Aug 2023 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 18 draws, 16 losses (24.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Roch Sowa?
45 games by Roch Sowa 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.