Prepare against Roman Sobczynski
Poland · World #69,432 classical · FIDE ID 1140230
When preparing against Roman Sobczynski, expect 1.e4 in 90% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (71% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 86 games by Roman Sobczynski, covering Oct 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Roman Sobczynski's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Roman Sobczynski 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 | 1,823 | 1,927 | Feb 2013 |
| Rapid | 1,840 | 1,941 | Sep 2013 |
| Blitz | 1,809 | 1,928 | Jul 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 86 | 34 | 27 | 25 | 39.5% |
| As White | 40 | 19 | 13 | 8 | 47.5% |
| As Black | 46 | 15 | 14 | 17 | 32.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Roman Sobczynski's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Roman Sobczynski's side.
First moves as White (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 36 | 90.0% | 68.1% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 7.5% | 33.3% |
| d4 | 1 | 2.5% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 90% of White games, 68.1% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Sobczynski usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Sobczynski usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Sobczynski usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 8% of White games, 33.3% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Sobczynski usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Sobczynski usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 20 | 71.4% | 52.5% |
| e6 | 8 | 28.6% | 18.8% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 12 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Roman Sobczynski's chess games
All 86 games by Roman Sobczynski in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2006 - 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: 34 wins, 27 draws, 25 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D30 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C41 | Center Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C40 | Latvian Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| B43 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E01 | Catalan | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2008 | Jerzy Grzenia | 2,088 | Raciborz Open | E01 |
| Jan 2008 | Daniel Wodecki | 2,040 | Raciborz Open | C41 |
| Jun 2019 | Piotr Majocha | 2,005 | 15th Lazy Baltic Pearl Open | E01 |
| Jul 2013 | Michal Bes | 2,000 | Kowalewo Pomorskie Open | B90 |
| Jul 2019 | Mateusz Gorkiewicz | 1,985 | 15th Lazy Baltic Pearl Open | B90 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kowalewo Pomorskie Open B | 2008 | 17 | 11 | 1,929 |
| Kowalewo Pomorskie Open | 2013 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,000 |
| chT-POL3 Pomorskie | 2013 | 9 | 5 | 1,799 |
| 15th Lazy Baltic Pearl Open | 2019 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,074 |
| Raciborz Open | 2008 | 9 | 6 | 2,198 |
| 17th Kowalewo Pomorskie Open B | 2010 | 8 | 5.5 | 1,873 |
| Malbork Mayor Cup | 2009 | 7 | 4 | 1,932 |
| ch-Malbork | 1999 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,047 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Roman Sobczynski's chess games?
86 games by Roman Sobczynski, from Oct 2006 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 Roman Sobczynski has played.
What does Roman Sobczynski play on the first move as White?
Across 40 games with White in our database, Roman Sobczynski opens with 1.e4 (90% of games), 1.Nf3 (8% of games), 1.d4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Roman Sobczynski answers 1...c5 (71% of games), 1...e6 (29% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Roman Sobczynski play as White?
As White, Roman Sobczynski's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 40 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Roman Sobczynski play as Black?
As Black, Roman Sobczynski most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 46 games.
What is Roman Sobczynski's FIDE rating?
Roman Sobczynski is currently rated 1,823 in classical chess, 1,840 in rapid and 1,809 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,927 (Feb 2013).
How many games has Roman Sobczynski played?
Our database contains 86 games by Roman Sobczynski, covering Oct 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 34 wins, 27 draws, 25 losses (39.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Roman Sobczynski?
86 games by Roman Sobczynski 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.